SCREEN AND STAGE

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 19 June 1926, Page 10

SCREEN AND STAGE

Sam Stern will oe seen m bohui Phones His Tailor when the Optim ists appear in Nelson next month. One of tjie most appealing and tender of all matrimonial romances is entitled “Memory Lane,’ in which -me exponents of the art of being happily married are • Eleanor Boardman ami Conrad Nagel. , , Milton Sills, John Bowers, and Maiguerite de la Motte play the leading roles in “What a Wife Learned. Hie story asks the question. Must a woman put aside a career if she marries? “The Lady of the Night ’ provides Norma Shearer her, first starring vehicle. Supporting Misso Chearer avp George K. Arthur and Malcolm M Gregor, and the trio give a very lino performance in their respective r ies “Flower of the Forest” stars 1 ola Negri in a story of California, of the days of the Spanish dons., This picture introduces a neiv actor to the film world in Youcca Troubetsky, who supports the star and makes a. great impression from tho outset. “Winds of Chance” is from the pen. of Rex Beach, and has retanTod on tho screen all that popular writer’s vitality and freshness. Anna Q. Nillson and Ben Lyon have the leading roles, while PoleoiT Doret again makes*a welcome appearance. Cyclone Pete Morrison's picture, “Triple Action,’ lives up to its reputation fr.om the first flicker until the final fade-out. It is. of course, a Universal Western, and the amazingly daring stunts this courageous actor perform:; are indeed a veritable marvel. His famous horse is no less an actor, and must be credited with a- goodly share of the praise. Adapted from one of Nat Gould’s sensational slorios of the turf, “The Great Turf Mystery,” is replete with all tjie incidents, action and intrigue that are always a characteristic of this popular writer’s books. Two of England’s finest artists appear in this picture, Violet Hopson and Warwick Ward. The racing scenes are particularly interesting and the acting throughout, is of a high order. The personnel of the Optimist's International Entertainers, due here shortly, consits of the, following artists, Mr Sam Stern (inimitable character comedian). Peggy Peate c(omedienne). Vela Gilbert (dramatic soprano), Francis Cornwall (baritone), Arthur Carlisle (operatic tenor), George Collins (baritone), Nanoya Baudinet (soubreUfc and danseuse), Marie Frances (soubrette), Stan. Hudson-Airth (comedian arid dancer)'. Arthur Burns (character actor), and the llorniony Trio. The Optimists have just concluded a lengthy season at Auckland. Satire and comedy are found in A -Regular Fellow.” Raymond Griffith, a; a democratic sovereign, expounds the art of liovv to be the freest ' ami most chatty king in Europe,. But he is'free only in a restricted sense, for what w.th an endless array of viewing par ides, laying foundation stones, launching war ships, christening liners, and a serin> of other tririig things, this prince has no time he can call his own, and Jie. strikes for shorter hours and more fun. and the suave comedian supplies enough comedy in this picture to satisfy he most insatiate theatre-goer. Mary Brian is featured opposite the star, and a strong cast supports the principals. Buster Keaton, known as “the blankfaced comedian,” is starred in “The Navigator,” one of . the most original comedies for- many days, The three principals, Keaton,;the , girl, and tho “Navigator/ ’an ocean linerg|set out for a trip, the lady and•genta&mari being ignorant of each other’s presence on board. These two comprise the crew, and out of necessity they have to try their hand at- navigation and sundry other duties of nautical life. The frozen faced comedian brings to bear on i.he situation the most original collection of “gags' ’ever conceived. Katherino McGuire, Buster’s leading lady, has a line ideal of comedy, and lends artistic support to the star.