AMUSEMENTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17009, 22 July 1929, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

MAJESTIC THEATRE "Scarlet Seas," a fescinating sea story with Apia as the background, and "Tho Silver Lining," an all-British production, which achieved success on Saturday last at tho Majestic Theatre, will be screened again to-night. Betty Comrpson, one of the most popular actresses, plays the leading feminine role in "Scarlet Seas.'' Richard Rarthelmess is seen as a wanderer of the seas. Sieve Uonkin carries off Hose, tho chief entertamer of a notorious Apia cafe, and makes off in the Southern Cross, a twompsted schooner smuggling "dope." off Apia. The two are the sole survivors when lire destroys the schooner, and are picked up by a mutiny ship upon which is taiiied a cargo of pearls, the hiding place of which is known only !<< the captain When the rebel leader falls overboard during a struggle, the mutinous crew agree to return to work, with the promise of pardon from tho captain In "The Silver Lining," the Australian actress, Kve Gray gives an excellent characterisation of a beautiful. country lass who is loved by two brothers. A comedy cartoon "Hated Rivals" and the English Gazette are tho supports. The Fox comedy "Red Wine,"

original, natural and sparking, avill he the feature at the Majestic 'Theatre tomorrow night ho- one night only. This is a story of women and wine, and of woe, and, in the ultimate result, of wisdom. Conrad Nagel, as the hem, sets out to have a fling on a diverting scale. At the end of the story, he is weary and a wiser man. He becomes involved in somewhat serious trouble, from which he is saved by tho love and tovalty of his wife. Except foi her, his escapade would have ended in tragedy. Miss June Collyer is the wife, Miss Sharon Lynn isV "vamp" who exercises her wiles with disastrous effects. Some of the best comedy work in "Red Wine" is done bv Arthur Stone, who represents the typical "man about town." Two comedies and two Gazettes complete the programme. THE PALACE

"The Racket," marking Thomas Meighan's return to the screen after an absence of 12 months, and "The Baby Cyclone," featuring Lew Cody and Ailcen Prhiglc, will close at the Palace to-night. "The Racket" is a melodrama of metropolitan gangland. Louis Wolhoim, as Nick ScfiTsi, the rum king, is Tom Meighan's chief support in the thrilling underworld picture, and Marie Prevost is tho leading lady. Tangled loves .and a pensive pup—th(*e- are the main ingredients in "The-Baby Cyclone." Adopted from, the stage play, it is a mirthful account of thetriuls and tribulations of two couples into whose lives is injected dynamite in the form of "Cyclone," a Pekingese pup. To-morrow night a vaudeville entertainment will be presented in conjunction with a British comedy romance, "Virginia's Husband," which features Mabel Poultpn, Lilian Oldland, and Pat Aherne. Mr. Albert Williams, an English character actor, who will be the vaudeville artist, will present a diverting "turn." The story of "Virginia's Husband" concerns a bachelot girl, Virginia Trevor, who depends on an aunt for her allowance. To conceal the fact that she is devoting her energies.to the cause of women's emancipation, she pretends she is married. Tho news that her aunt is flying from Spain to London lills her with dismay. A friend suggests advertising for a temporary husband, which Virginia does immediate- \ ly, and she receives dozens of replies. She chooses one, a young ex-army officer, and the aunt eventually arrives, full of joy at the thought of her niece being happily married. Then the fun commences, and the rest is one long laugh. Lilian Oldland is excellent as Virginia Trevor, and Marie Ault is very natural as the well-mean-ing but meddlesome aunt. Mabel P.oulton plays the- pretty little "jazz baby," and Pat Aherne as the .temporary husband proves that he is a star of the first water." DANCE REVUE . Judging by the booking for Miss Ethne Paltridge's dance reyue, to be held this week in tho Opera House, the success of tho entertainment seems assured. Those who remember Miss Paltridge's former revues will bo eager to see this one, and the producer has spared no effort to make it an outstanding success. Tho scenery, mountings, and lighting effects are on a> wide scale, while tho costumes aro taken from the latest London and American revues. The programme opens with the classic mime play, "The Four Huntsmen," which should please all tastes. The graceful ballets and ensembles are very beautiful, "The Doll Shop" will bo a favorite with its varied dances and ballets. Tho gay Christinas tree, with beautifully mounted dolls, makes a picturesque scene. The Hawaiian scenery, painted by Mr. T. G. Johns for the third act, ranks with some of the finest ever seen in Gisborne. It is stated i that there is not a dull moment during 'this act. The clever acrobatic work is sure to please. The latest song and dance "hits," together with bright and sparkling music and gay costumes, should find general favor. A full orchestra under Mr. George Chrisp will provido the music.