THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 15275, 24 July 1920, Page 5

THE PICTURE HOUSES.

OI'KJU UOUSK AND EVERYBODY'y. VAUDI3VILI*E AND PICTURES. At both the .Opera House ami Everylxniy'.s tiiis rviMiuiy a combiimil vau«.t'<.---vill-> anil pictnro pio^rainiuc is to be pro senleii, wtiidi shoujd plow m<jt»b. ent»:rtaiiiing to "11 classes. The Cruckuells will bo seen m an uinisiuil act. Their numerous items include lighting a match, flicking a cigarette out of a intiy's mouth, splitting an apple on her head, and other ■ similarly wonderful feats, while Miss Jean Cnu-kuell gives a marvellous cxlubi* tion of sharp snooting, etc. Two y ie .V---houuUtt ure. also employed m their turn. A remarkable caste apears m the latest Goldwyn feature^ starring Tom Moore, v picturisation of "Charles Klein's famous success "Hcatsease." First comes Tom Moore, likeable Irishman, and delightful lover. He plays through the atory with admirable ease, and freedom; then comes Helene Chadwick as ah exclusive young nobleman, a living example ot tho aristrocriicy ; Alec, l'rancis and Rosemary Theby as the nobleman and his spouse and Sydney Ainsworth hs the villain, who steals an opera from the hero, complete 'the principals. The story lacks nothing m general excellence and atlhosphere, the scenes being laid m old "England, are true to detail and sotting. Before the war many fine pictures produced on the Continent of Europe caino to hand, and v. if am t-besn famous companies aro producing and releasing films which compare more than favorably with American productions. In "The ' Flame of Life"' the first feature of the Swedish Bio Co. to reach New Zealand for some years, the photography is a revelaflqn, wonderful landscape and river scenes being particularly pleasing. "Tho Flame- of Life" shows the development of, a man's character from a carfcless boy~careless m the homo and farm, . careless qf a woman's love and reputation — just a happy-go-lueky fellow, through bitter experiences, until lie realises the greatness and responsibility of life and love. Patrons will be well advised to reserve their seats . early at Miller's Corner. PALACE THIIATBE. • Mary Pickfortj, in* ''How Could You, Jean," and William 6. Httrt m. "The Breed of Mcli," will tto doubt tax the capacity of the Palace Theatre to-night. It is open to doubt, if ever such^a colossal attraction lias been previously offered to the public. Mary Pickford m "How Could You, Jean," playik the name part, and invests it with air the charm and daintiness characteristic of "Little Mary's" performances. Mary Pickford'a coming appearance has a double delight, the first being the gladness that patrons have m knowing that the ator^ is a good one; the other trj'ing to figure out. what 6ort of « new character the world's sweetheart" is going to. surprise them with. As Jean m "How C^uld You, Jean," Mary Pickfoid lias a part that sparkles with vivacity, and • with tenderness. Her father has been ruined by a bank smash, und Jean is forced to earn her living fey cooking. Here she meets with as many experience as can be crowded into a coherent story. The end of 'How Could You, Jean," is dramatic to a degree. William S. Hart, m "The Bveeil of Men."' has n, melodrama that suits his magnetic personality better than any previous story. He is seen m the role of "Cnreless" Carmody, a man who "holds lives cheaply. The romance starts when he meets l^jith Fellowes. He. has never allowed women to enter m to his' scheme of ' life: but the holplesnoss of the girl when she is bein^ robbed of her homestead by Inndsharks appeals to him, *and fans m his henrt a passionate love, ltuth misj, takes his motives and repulses him. How ho fights for her, mid against her prejudices, and eventually wins her love are sonic of the thrilling scenes m a great play. A good supporting programme is shown. Seats may be booked at Muir's HIS" MAJESTY'S THEATRE. j. 'With two such tremendous attractions' us Mary Pickfoid m "How Could You, Jenii," and William S. Hurt m "The Breed of Mm,'* .combined with v pro- j gramme of supporting films, picture patrons have a picture entertainment that i h;is never been equalled, probably, m the ■ Dominion. "How Could You JeaJi" is n [ dmma. with a great v hoart interest and ! humorous incidents. The story concerns j Je:in Mstekuye, who has -,b«en forced, by i fiiilnre of her lather, to earn her- livin;; ' as a cook. To obtain » situation Jean is compelled to say she is a Swijde, and her oharacterisation fs a triumph m artistry; Critics agree-that "Little Marj'" has done nothing so well as Jean m "How Could i You, Jean." William S. Hurt m "Tho Breed of Meu," has a play that, gives him: thu greatest opportunity to show his remarkable talents. The story is r virile, red-blooded one. The action takes pjuec auiongst ii community whose idea of justice is of the most primitive order. Into this territory come a band of landKhurks, bent, upon- driving all tho small landholders from their holdings, so that tho band can share the proceeds of the sale of the lands. ■ "Car-eless" Carmody, played by William S. Hart, has never been troubled by women. But when the gang arc bent upon robbing a yxmng woman of her homestead, Car'mody interferes, and from here ono of tho best rompneos of the screen begins. Seats may be booked at Muir's.