AMUSEMENTS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 12100, 8 July 1920, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

MARTON—FRIDAY. “THB CROOK O’DREAMS.” “Crook o’ Dreams,” the new World Film production starring Lonise Huff, is a “crook” story with an imaginative plot, but so well acted asto present a sense of reality. As Constance Waldron, Louise Huff appears in a role affording her great opportunities for maintaining the heart interest throughout, and scores a distinct success. The play has a delightful ending, which marks the culmination of a little romance involving Constance and a young lawyer who has been acting for -Mrs Waldron in her quest for her daughter.

NEST MONDAY,

“CHEATING THE PUBLIC” William Fox will present “Cheating the Public” at the Town Hall, Marton, next Monday night. The strong features of the production , aside from the highly thrilling jeen’es, of which the race at night between an automobile and an express train is one, are Its admirable portrayals of human nature—its realism. The story itself is a stirring one of the experiences of a factory girl who is ground down under the heel of the business oppressor. Seeking to befriend a crippled child ifi the factory, she is soon straggling in a whirlpool of trouble which eventually sweeps her into the very shadow of the electric chair. Every one of the characters is strongly individualized, even to the children, who are ‘'just themselves. ” Every one of them represents a phase or phases of human nature. And it is this, in large part, that makes the production most remarkable melodrama.

LYRIC COSTUME COMEDY CO. A veritable feast of mirtli and melody may be expected from the inimitable Lyric Quartette and Ocstume Comedy Co on Tuesday, July 13th, when they will make their first appearance before a Marton audience. Thexr concerted numbers are gems of harmony, blend and balance, and their interpretation whether in quaint ditties, or ballads, is never at fault. Wherever tlrey have sung, they havq, evoked a furore of gpplause, and having an extensive repertoire to choose from, they are never at a loss to respond. From a delightfully harmonised version of “Tqm, Tom, the Piper’s Son” to an expressive arrangement of ‘‘Tosti’s Goodbye,” their versatility is apparent, and they can be humorous or sad as the occasion demands. And it is not only in ensembles they shine. Mr Alan McElwain is a raconteur of the tiist grade and his monologues are capitally done, while as a mimic ho can bear comparison with any overspas star. Mr Ripley is another popular scorer in the employment of his charming tenor and the exquisite feeling he infuses into hip songs. Mr J W Ryan, the bass of the party, has a wide reputation for his powerful, sonorous delivery, and Mr Richards can be depended upon to make a pronounced hit with eloquent singing of sentimental ballads. In addition the party includes Miss Jessie Bartlett, a contralto of charm and distinction, and Miss Evelyn Harvey, whose work at the piano is said to be most satisfying. Capacity business should reward this fine combination.