ENTERTAINMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 16 July 1928, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

EMPIRE THEATRE The romance, of the old days when men braved the sea in square-figged ships—when hardships were, the sailor's lot; when glorious romance gilded the terrific struggle of man against the elements —these are the things that "Captain Salvation/" MetrofrGoldwyn>Mayer's vivid drama of the high seas, brings to the screen.

"Captain Salvation" is a saga of adventure now showing at the Empire Theatre. It is a story of strong ihen, of tremendous emotions and amazing adventure. Lars Hansen plays the title role. "Why Girls go back Home" the second attraction, has Patsy Ruth Miller and Give Brook co-featured as the small town girl and the matinee idol, who lures her to the lights of Broadway; Myrna Loy, as a chorus girl de luxe; Jane Winton as a. romantic actress ; and George O'Hara as the country sweetheart. This screen version of Catherine Bi-ody's fascinating story of romance and reality was directed by James Flood. NEW PARAMOUNT THEATRE ASSHETON-SCHWARTZ COMPANY The management of the New Paramount Theatre has engaged Dawn Assheton, coloratura soprano and mimic, Laszle Schwartz the violinistcomposer and the Australian pianist Eric Bell to appear three nights (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) at the Paramount Theatre. These artists have just completed a most successful season at the School of Music and music lovers expressed great satisfaction on, Saturday when the announcement was made of this engagement. Critics in all lands have agreed on their brilliance. The acoustic properties of the New Paramount Theatre, also the novel staging and lighting effects which will be used in heightening the brilliance, of Miss Assheton's beautiful costumes, will.a<Sd much to the enjoyment, of tho musical least.to be offered. The miniature concert programme to be offered will be a musical journey around the world bringing melodies from Italy, Poland, England, Scotland, Russia, Hungary, Mexico, etc., to lovers of good music. In addition to this great musical offering there, will be the usual film programme consisting of "Mantrap" starling Clara Bow. Sho ran away with another man, and her husband caught them, tired, out of food and many weary miles from camp. While they discussed her future she grabbed the boat (he latter had come in, and slipped away leaving them stranded. How did the husband and lover settle matters? There will also be a full supporting programme.