AMUSEMENTS.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16969, 26 February 1926, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

EVE BN BODY'S. Steeped in romance' mid riimnnliially played bv a group of the most skilllul a ti,!s in the film eoloiiv. “Bntti'i fly. Ihe l IHYIT: al Jewel pi'odliei ioJl, show II at Everybody’s last night, proved to he one of Ihe best modern pictures. The story is colourful and realistic as life, having been adapted from Kathleen Norris’ novel. The all-star east includes 'Laura La Plante, Built Clifford. Norman Kerry. Kenneth Harlan and T. Roy Barnes. The supporting programme was thoroughly enjoyed. The last, presentation takes place to-night. Remember the ,Scarecrow? And the Tin Man? And Little Dorothy’? And the Lion? And the Wizard? And the cyclone and all the other thrilling and fun in (ho land of Oz? Well, they are nil brought to life in the Chadwick Pictures Corporation screen version of the world’s most- famous fantastic spectacle. L, Frank Baum's “Wizard <>i <lz." which will he shown at Everybody’s inmorrow. both matinee and night. This famous storv has been familiar to the world for the past 20 years. Adults have been fascinated and charmed with its whimsical humour, which is worthy of the peri of a Barrie; children have boon delighted with ir. reading if again and again. .Montgomery and Stone scored (lie success Hint gained them fame and fortune in the musical comedy version, hut the hook anil play combined could licit visualise as effectively the fantastic ideas of the author which will he shown on the screen. The screen's greatest eccentric comedian. Barry Semon. portrays the role of the '‘.Scarecrow’’ originated by Fred Slone, and it is said that Mr. Simon’s characterisation is one of /Hie most: remarkable portrayals ever given in motion pictures. The star, however, does not carry all the honours of the production, a stellar cast which includes the names of such sterling screen favourites as' Bryant Washburn, Charlie Murray, Virginia Pearson, Dorothy- Devon, Mary Carr and others assist- in making this screen novelty one of the outstanding features of a season noted for big screen hits. Gorgeous settings, wonderful camera, effects never before shown, and remarkable slants together with rapid-fire action make this attraction one worth going a long way to see. THE PALACE. Buck Jones, his horse “Silver Kited," and his dog “ I’nl” make their Jiml appearance in “Gold and tlit:Girl’’ ar- flic Palace to-night. It is a thrilling drama of the Golden West, wirli plenty of rough riding, tights with bandits and thrilling rescues. The acting of “Pal” is this production is v.orthy of mention. He netuully registers “emotions,’’ just as a human ateiiig would, and liis bit of business portraying a love smitten dog receives most appreciative applause. Commencing at tin.- matinee fo-mor-row the delightful comedy drama “ Lost —A Wife,’’ adapted from the stage play “Banco,” will be presented. Adolphe Monjou and Greta Nissan, Hie beautiful Norwegian girl, are the featured players. Tony Hamilton iMenjoti; has u passion for gambling, winning him the name of “bet-a-thou-sand Tony.” He bets with his friends he can win a certain girl and marry her. He lost his heart and won a wife, then he lost, his head and lost his wife, llis passion for gambling caused disseiition and then divorce. Later, hearing' his wife is going to marry u “fop” count, he rushes oil' to stop the wedding, arriving at the church just as the bridal party, are leaving. Mcujoti sets out in hot pursuit, wrecks his machine, on .the count’s estate, and feigning a broken ankle is invited to stay the night. The count does not know who lie is, but when the wife learns: that her px-lnisbamJ is in tlio house, there is a real war —or rat her a battle of wits, the culminating point of which is one of: the most delightful comedv scenes ever screened.