ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 18756, 17 December 1919, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

IWULAR PICTURE I’AI.ACK. Bathing .scenes have been featured many times of late in various pictures, but surely no funnier scene was ever screened than the one where Mabel Nomiand takes her bath in a water barrel, in “The Pest,” the joyous, hilarious 5-reel comedy to be screened for the next three nights in conjunction with some excellent supporting subjects. The story is Cinderella-like in theme, dealing with a country drudge who turns out to be a judge’s daughter, and while little touches of melodrama arid pathos are sprinkled here and there on the whole the picture is made up of incidents that are screamingly funny, and Mabel Nonnand keeps the humour up to the highest pitch throughout, and that she is wholly successful is shown by the roars of laughter that her antics bring forth from the delighted audiences who have been fortunate enough to see this clean, rollicking comedy. She is the same eccentric, joyous, foolis.., awkward and lovable Mabel of the old Keystone days when she appeared with Charlie Chaplin and Fatty Arbuckle. For the convenience of patrons the manager has arranged to throw the results of the various polls upon the screen as they come to hand. There are some splendid supporting subjects and patrons are assured of, two hours of solid fun and laughter at the usual low prices.

ALBION THEATRE. Intending patrons of the above comfortable cool theatre are advised that all electioneering results will be shown on the screen as soon as possible after they arrive in Invercargill. Patrons should avail themselves of this opportunity of both keeping in touch with the elections and of enjoying the perfection programme to be screened for their entertainment. The star item on the programme Is a Marguerite Clayton feature entitled ‘Two Bit Seats,” or “Cupid in the Gods.” There are plenty of little human touches in “Two Bit Seats,” the screen adaptation of Gladys Johnson’s successful story of the same name. Taylor Holmes and Margubrite Clayton share the honours in the screen version, and infuse plenty of life and humour into the production. The story revolves round two gallery scats at a show, and a young man’s honest endeavours to become acquainted with the charming girl he found himself next to in the theatre. Originality with easy flowing action, combined with two stars of more than ordinary' attractiveness, all go to make the picture one that will easily please, and entertain. A comedy of 2000 laughs is also screened, and also the interesting events of the world as selected by Pathe. Seats may be reserved at the theatre. , CIVIC PICTURES. A truly remarkable bill is promised patrons of the Municipal Theatre to-night. In addition to the big double-feature Paramount programme to be screened, the latest election results will be shown immediately they come to hand. Special arrangements have been made to this end, therefore patrons will know what is going on in the election world, whilst at the same time viewing an excellent programme. The first Paramount star is “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” the dual role of Little Eva and Topsy being played by the world’s favourite, Marguerite Clark. The story is too well known to need description, being one of the most read books ever written. As a motion picture it is bigger, better, and more beautiful than it has ever been done on the stage. The second Paramount attraction is “The Hun Within,” featuring Dorothy Gfeh. It is not a war picture, yet nothing more exciting could ever have bcert conceived.. It pictures a beautiful Love story, of the kind that will appeal to both men and women. Included in the programme is another of the now famous Mack Sennett comedies, entitled “Sleuths.” It is said to be quite equal to any of these famous productions yet shown, and is a positive screamer throughout. A Topical Gazette completes an excellent bill of fare. Seats may be booked at Begg’s music shop till midday, after which hour, at Miss Begg’s fruit shop, next the theatre. Special music will be played by the Civic Orchestra. The usual matinee will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock, when “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” will be screened. *