ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 18974, 22 June 1923, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

CIVIC PICTURES. s STRONG WEEK-END PROGRAMME. . . i If you like a little sentimentality inter- ( spersed with any amount of pleasing com- j edy and you most assuredly do—you will r find the new programme opening at the j Municipal Theatre tc-night exactly to your ( liking, for here are all the ingredients that - go to the making of a popular programme, j The two star pictifres are “Clarence,” the ( rib-tickling comedy drama from the pen of j Booth Tarkington, with a host of popular < artists including Wallace Reid, Agnes ■ Ayres and May McAvoy; and “Deserted at i the Altar,” a heart appealing story written j by the author of “Way Down East” and ; enacted for the screen by Bessie Love, Tully Marshall, William Scott, Wade Boteler, little Frankie Lee and a clever dog. Then there is another round of “The Leather • Pushers,” which is said to be one of the very best cf the series; and a Century Comedy featuring Brownie, the wonder dog. “Clarence,” is a narrative of delightful young people—sometimes not so delightful as one would wish, but, even in the best regulated household, the various natures of the children exert themselves in, at times, quarrelsome and jealous dispositions. Particularly are these to be found in the households of the rich—in one of which this picture has its existence. The stcry need not be told here; much more satisfaction will be derived from seeing it yourself, for. besides providing good, honest entertainment, it will be found intensely amusing. The support accorded the star is particularly strong, with the best opportunity offered May McAvoy in the ingenue character; whilst Agnes Ayres exhibits her versatility in the part of the distressed governess. As Bcbby, Robert Agnew gives promise of becoming prominent. For real entertainment, “Clarence” will register almost 100 per cent. “De- | seated at the Altar,” written by the author of “Way Down East” contains much of the human appeal which made that picture the world wide success it was. It tells of happenings in a small town in which a citybred youth falls iin love with a country girl. At the altar an embarrassing situation sees the young couple parted. A jealous lover, desiring to help himself, effects a frame-up in which another woman with a child in her arms proclaims herself as the deserted wife of the man about to be mari ried. hearing that her lover’s ulterior motives will be detrimental to her own ini terests, the masquerading wife threatens to denounce the whole scheme. Frenzied at the thought of his perfidy being discovered, the villain of the piece attempts to strangle the woman, and leaves her for dead, spreading the report that the hero is responsible for her death. A lynching bee is being formed, and suspense is brought right up to the 99th degree when the assaulted woman arrives on the scene and tells the whole story. Outside advices state that the new “round” of "The Leather Pushers” series is one of the best yet shown. It would certainly appear to be exceptionally good. Then to complete a sterling pro- j gramme there is another Century Comedy I featuring the clever dog Brownie. Plans are open at the Bristol.

ALL STAR PROGRAMME AT ALBION. A special all-star programme has been secured for the comfortable and cosy Albion to-night headed by the Frank R. Packard

story “Pawned,” Packard it may interest picture lovers to know wrote the “Miracle Man” and no finer drama ever graced the screen. Toni Moore, genial and loveable as ever, is seen in a powerful and dramatic role in “Pawned” which is frankly and freely melodramatic. The story starts in the South Sea Islands and winds up in the heart of New York’s picturesque East Side. There are thrills and mysteries galore, with plenty of physical combat, and finally one of the most sensational episodes ever devised for the screen, the dive of a speeding automobile into the river from the deck of a ferry boat. The supporting cast includes such well known players as Joseph Swickward who will be remembered for his wonderful work in “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.” Edith Roberts is the leading lady. William Farnum, the popular big Fox star, will be seen at 7.30 p.m. in "Without Compromise,” his latest production. In this film Farnum has many opportunities to display that versatile and facile talent that has won for him an enduring place in the hearts of picture fans. There are. intense dramatic moments which culminate in a thrilling climax. It is a story of primitive passions in a lawless frontier town where “Sheriff Leighton,” played by William Farnum, has his hands full maintaining law and order. The laugh of the night is provided by the Christie comedy “Any Old Port” and one need not be a sailor to enjoy this laughter film. The Fox News and other features complete a programme of star attractions. Seats for tonight and Saturday may be reserved by telephoning the Albion (738).