ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 19069, 2 March 1921, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

ALBION THEATRE—-“THE DRIFTERS.” At the Albion to-night will be presented i a picture that hag a peculiar fascination for ! all, it is called “The Drifters,” a powerful | story of strong men who braved the perils i of the Arctic in their search for gold and of ■ a frail girl driven into their midst by a i relentless purpose. “The Drifters” is a five-part drama of Alaskan life, in which “Jack" Kerrigan has one of the finest, parts ' it has ever been his lot to portray, in the role of “Burke Mareton,” a man striving to i forget the past. Then a girl comes into his ' life and teaches him that be is not, after all, one of life’s failures. As a portrayer of virile manhood, J. Warren Kerrigan has few equals on tie screen, and under able direction and management his screen offerings have been the best of his career, and especially, it is said, does this apply to “The Drifters,” which is claimed to be a tremendous drama, thrillingly told amidst scenes of rare magnificence and abounding in sensations, and surprises with a thrilhng climax. The supporting items are bright and varied and include a gauraont Graphic, Cinema Travel Film, and a two-reel rollicking com- ! edy “Parcel Post Huband.” Usual prices. Seats may be reserved by ringing up 738. PICTURES AND VAUDEVILLE. The management of the Civic Pictures announces that the famous banjoist, Louis Bloy, who has won such popular favour during his short season here, will make his final appearance in the Municipal Theatre to-night. His really wonderful manipulation of the banjo again hb?t evening brought forth tumultuous applause from his deliglxted listeners, who were very loth to let him leavethe stage. As an exponent of this instrument he is a past master; the harmony which he can extract from his banjo being, at. times, quite orchestral in effect. His numbers to-night will include a Fox trot medley, some Irish selections, and a number of popular choruses. The picture programme is an all-Paramount double-fea-ture bill, and comprises an excellent Paramount magazine, after which follows the super-production “Hearts of the Wilds,” starring the beautiful and talented Elsie Ferguson. This is a particularly powerful drama, and is a story which provides limitless grounds for dramatic acting of a high order and here it is that the undoubted artistry of the star shines with full brilliance. Charles Ray appears once again, this time in the picture “Homer Comes Home.” It concerns a young man who was a shiftless loafer until he felt the urge to go out into the world and make good. Then he wanted to make good so badly that he came back to his hometown in a false position and was ultimately found out. So he fled, but only a few days elapsed before he was back again, almost a millionaire. How he aceompluihed this os only one of the novel twists that, make the story the most enjoyable that Ray has yet given to the screen. It i sreplete with the little heart touches, the clever story and witty subtitles which have so popularised this star’s films. Seats may be booked at Begg’s music shop till 12 o’clock; thereafter at Miss Beggs’, Tay street, next to the theatre. PP.P.—“HAUNTING SHADOWS.” The star feature of to-night’s new and lengthy programme is a clever mystery picture “Haunting Shadows,” an adaptation of Meredith Nicholson’s famous novel ‘The House of a Thousand Candles.” The eminent English actor H. B. Warner plays the leading role, and it is the most interesting and dashing part he has ever had. The subject matter is rich in mystery and this element has. been capitalised for its full value. It is a picture that makes the pulse beat quickly because of its wealth of incidents, all of which have been developed to make the note of suspense dominant. The idea presents a young man who will inherit the an eccentric uncle providing he lives up to the contents of the will. The melo dramatic incidents are concentrated upon his efforts to make good, whilst the romantic element is a negligible factor until the finale, but one does not miss it, so plentiful is the assortment of actional scenes, and the drama is above criticism. Mr Warner is an ideal type for the leading role, as he is one of the genuine artists of the screen, a master of pantomime and its expression. The supports are of rare charm and variety and include a great Pollard comedy “Don’t Rock the Boat,” which is a sure cure for the bluest of blues. Patrons are advised to be early, as crowded houses are sure to obtain each evening. REVUE ON THURSDAY NIGHT. The revue to take place in the Municipal Theatre on Thursday evening for the Invercargill Swimming Club with a view to improve Pleasure Bay will comprise over sixty performers. The ballets, march, and gymnastic displays will be exceedingly well rehearser and cannot fail to be appreciated by the audience. The dancers include the Misses- Lome, Duncan, Rene Ward, Doris Veete, and Charlotte and Louise de Reya, whose work has never failed to please and attract. Members of the Hibernian Band will play the test solos, trio and quartette, which will introduce to the public under the most favourable of circumstances, the musicians being Messrs R. B. (“Bud”), Rex. Arthur, and Will Wills and Miss Molly Wills, and Messrs P. Kimbell, J. Marshall and H. Weston. Mr Weston besides being a fiYst-rate instrumentalist will prove his versatility by items of a humorous nature which may be ** extremely laughter provoking. Singera so highly gifted as Miss Ivy Cook and Mrs Frank Cowie will give the best of new and old music, while the juvenile appeal in the items of the little Misses Rata EUey and Doris McNeil, and Masters J. Scott and T. Pasco is not to be resisted. The march and club swinging by the Southland Girls’ High School, the gymnastic display by the Southland Boys’ High School, the items from the Maiist Brothers’ and Middle Schools, together with the character reading exhibition form only a part of a large and entertaining programme. Lovers of a wholesome show should go along and so help the Pleasure Bay resort Seats may be booked at Messrs Chas. Begg and Co.’s, Esk street.