ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 18810, 1 May 1920, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

POPULAR PICTURE PALACE. TRIPLE FEATURE PROGRAMME. An extremely brilliant' programme, consisting of three star features, will occupy the screen to-night and on Monday and Tuesday. Earle AATlliams will be presented in “The Wolf’ a story of the great Canadian North-west, the melting pot which ceaselessly works out the transmutation of all sorts of humans. A trapper, Jules Bcaubiu had trudged through the snow for many lonely, trackless miles to find the sister ho had never seen. He found her dead—in the snow! Through dense forests, and over snow-capped ranges he tracked her betrayer and found him—paid his debt and wreaked his vengeance. For to-night only “The Railroad Raiders” will be screened in order that everyone may become acquainted with the plot of this sensational serial. At 9 o’clock the greatest of all screen stars, “Nazimova” will he shown in a revival of her triumph, “Toys of Fate,” which was screened some time back, to crowded houses, hundreds being unable to gain admission. In this play Nazimova plays the dual roles of mother and daughter, and shows some of the finest dramatic and emotional work of her remarkable career. Patrons are advised to be early.

| CIVIC PICTURES. NAZIMOVA IN “OUT OF THE FOG ” TO-NIGHT. The management of the Civic Pictures | has been particularly fortunate and has I shown much enterprise in securing for to- | day at the matinee at 2 p.m. and again at 7.15 p.m., for 3 nights only, the great Nazimnva masterpiece, “Out of the Fog.” in seven thrilling reels. This latest masterpiece in which Nazimova, the distinguished Russian actress will be seen, has been adapted for the screen from our greatest stage success, “Ception Shoals,” a powerful drama lof the sea written by 11. Austin Adams, j “Out of the Fog” is a story' of life—the story of a girl who had to pay the full I penalty for her love—a girl whom death j deprived of the father of her child before there was time for a marriage ceremony. Playing the role of this unhappy girl in the early part of the picture Nazimova is next seen as Eve, the little daughter grown to beautiful girlhood upon a lonely island in the tropic waters of the Caribbean Sea. Under the stern guardianship of her harsh and narrow uncle, who has never forgiven his sister for her unhappy love, the child is brought up without human companionship other than his own. Dressed in hoy’s clothes and roaming the lonely beach of the tiny island she grows to womanhood before she sees for the first time beings from the outer world. One day, out of the. fog, a yacht is stranded on the hidden .shoals of the lonely light, and the owner a powerful young American, comes to the island for help. Here romance begins and Nazimova is- seen in her many fascinating and alluring moods. The play is one which gives this star every opportunity for her marvellous histrionic powers and she is ably supported by a carefully chosen cast of notable players. Excellent supporting pictures are included, together with a rollicking 2000 ft Sunshine comedy. Intending patrons are advised to hook their seats at Hogg’s music shop without delay, where plans for all three nights are now open.

ALBION THEATRE.

THE MAN FROM KANGAROO.

I ‘’The Man from Kangaroo,” the third of i the JO. .T. Carrol! Australian Filin mastcr- ; pieces, is full of thrilling incident from , start to finish. “Snowy” Baker is responsible for most of the hair-raising stunts , which make the audience grip their seats. "Snowy” Baker gives a display of general athletics which it would he hard to equal in ! any part of the world. It might he safely ! ."aid that any one of the daring feats which | performs would provide the “star” feaI turn in an imported film, and the number ; and variety of the feats of strength and j daring which he performs would make a \ long drawn-out serial under usual condij lions. In “The Man from Kangaroo,” how- ' ever, there is no weary waiting or time | wasted in reading unnecessary titles—it is : all action from the word “go,” furthcr- | more, the incidents are connected by an j ingenious and well-constructed plot. This ■ seven-reel super-feature is claimed to excel I “The Lure of the Bush.” and “The Senti- | mental Bloke,” and will be screened at ‘J.3O | p.m. to-day. S to-night and for two more | nights only. Special music will accompany I the picture, and the presentation generally ; will eclipse the Carroll standard. Mr Baker ! will he supported by Miss Brownie Vernon, i a beautiful and highly accomplished AmoriI can actress, and a host of other talented j artists. The box plans are now on view i tit the Bristol, and intending patrons are j advised to beck their seats as many have I been refused admission in the northern : cities, so great have been the crowds. ! There being no doubt at all about, what the people of Auckland thought, of the ; Prince of Whiles, a member of (he Herald ; staff had the happy idea of iiscertaining , j how he was regarded by the bluejackets of I the Renown, who have seen much of him during the past few months. I(e found ! that ;t!l had the highest, opinion of our ! visitor expressed in different ways (slates, j the Christchurch press L “There’s nathing i stuck up about the Prince,” saJd one; : “he’s a thorough out-and-out gentleman.” 1 “He’s a thorough sport,” assorted another, while a third remarked, “He’s a good hoy, ■ he’ll do me anyhow.” Something was said by the newspaper man of the strain put upon our visitor by the numerous tiring functions in which he took part on Saturday. The idea was received with scorn. “Him tired!” exclaimed one of the blue, jackets, “Why, he’s as fit as a top. How docs he do it? 'There ain’t a blessed day he don’t spend an hour at least running round the ceremonial declj. Thai’s the special deck that’s been fitted up there above his cabin. Father that or some 1 other physical stunt. lie’s got a fake scul- ’ ling boat fixed up there, and when he’s : through with his ‘track work’ in the mornings ho gets into a movable seat and sculls away for dear life. Bless you, he knows the way to keep fit, he does.” To another group of bluejackets the reporter commented on the profound impression that the Prince hod made upon the people of Auckland, ‘Tie does that everywhere,” was the quiet reply. The interviewer was recommended to ask a new-comer, described by his mate as a “red-hot socialist,” what he thought of the Prince. The man’s reply was amusing and significant, “The Prince? What do I think of him? Same as the rest of the ship’s company. He’s the bloko for my money. You was told I was a socialist, eh? Well, I may be up against I the officers now and again, but 1 don’t deny it, but Pm not against the monarchy. Not now I’m not; nor won’t be so long as a cove like him represents it. Pity i they wasn’t all like him.” I

ALSACE VAUDEVILLE STARS. At the Municipal Theatre on Monday and Tuesday, May 10 and 11, Mr Louis Alsace will present his latest, company of vaudeville stars, specially organised for this tour. On his first visit here (when the Royal Togos were the “headline” attraction) Mr Alsace established his solidity as a manager. The present company includes a tiny artist billed as “Meg, the Mighty Atom,” and it is asserted that Meg will capture audiences here just as she did in the North. Other performers are Louis Alsace (the master musician), the Campbell Boys (concertina kings), Miss Wendy Dale (quaint comedienne), Miss Eileen Barnsley (gifted dramatic soprano), Miss Mollie King (solo planiste and ace o nip artiste), and Wendy and Alphonse (refined sketch artists and humorists). FnDcr particulars will be announced later.