ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 19546, 9 May 1925, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

SPECIAL ALBION MATINEE 2 p.m.

“WHERE ARE MY PARENTS’” AND “OUR GANG” COMEDY.

To enable parents to enjoy the treat of seeing the season's best picture, “Where Are My Parents?” to-day, it will be specially shown at the Abion matinee, 2 p.m., so that those who cannot see it at night will have an opportunity of doing so in the daytime. Would you sell your child for £5OOO a year, if you thought he would have a better chance in life ? This was the problem that faced Cecilia and Aubrey St. John, when they found that their £12,000 yearly allowance had been withdrawn, and that they were without a penny in the world. They had always meant well by their little son, but they had denied him love and companionship, the things that he longed for most. Perhaps there is less risk of condemnation in betraying the confidence of an ’ empire than the confidence of a little child. Certain it is there can be starvation of the soul as well as of the body, but parents often lose sight of this fact when the hectic modern social life takes all their time and energy. It was only when Cecilia St. John found herself thrown into the hourly companionship of her son that she found loving him was one of the few worthwhile things in her life. Was mother-love strong enough to overcome the temptation of accepting £5OOO a year in return for his education? This is one of the gripping and appealing incidents in the strong drama,

“Where Are My Parents?” In conjunction with the above feature there will be shown interest films and another of the famous “Our Gang” Comedies, in which the little imps of mischief will be seen in the shriek, “Stage Fright.” At night, Colleen Moore and John Bowers will take the screen in the comedy-drama “Affinities.” This uproariously funny farce is considered to be by many one of the best comedies written by that popular novelist, Mary Robert Rinehart. It is a sure cure for the Blues. Anyone in search of a really good night’s entertainment should not miss this good programme. The famous Albion Orchestra will be heard in the big overture “Rosamond,” also the novelty entr’acte “Piccolo Pic,” a trombone solo “Rose of My Heart,” and other dainty music will also be rendered. Seats may be reserved all day at Rice’s lollie shop. Day sale tickets are procurable all day at the same place. CIVIC PICTURES. MUNICIPAL THEATRE, 2 p.m., AND 7.15 p.m. Hoot Gibson will be seen at both the matinee and night sessions at the Municipal Theatre in “The Ridin’ Kid from Powder River.” Hie picture is based on the novel of the same name by Henry Herbert Knibbs, and is one of the best vehicles in which Hoot Gibson has been seen. The opportunities created for him are shared by a fine supporting cast, which includes Gladys Hulette, Gertrude Astor, Tully Marshall, Walter Long and William A. Steele. Some of the famous Universal ranch riders thrill by their spectacular feats of horsemanship, and the entire cast does some fine work. Mr Edward Sedgwick directed. The opening of the story shows Hoot as a boy of ten years, the abused slave of an itinerant horse trader. The lad is rescued and for the first time in his life knows kindness. One night the protector is killed in a fight against cowboys, whose threat he has ignored, and then the lad vows vengeance. There is a time lapse, and Hoot is shown grown to manhood and bent upon keeping his vow. This picture is one of the new series of special productions which Universal has planned for its biggest Western star, and is •an elaborate production both scenically and in point of story. The second chapter of the new stunt serial “The Iron Man” will also be screened at both matinee and night sessions. The other big picture on the night programme is Zane Grey’s thrilling story, “The Border Legion.” Antonio Moreno and Helene Chadwick seem to have been made for the leading parts of this very realistic photoplay, which was taken on the exact location where the Border Legion made their name the most feared of the lawless bands that roamed the little civilised parts of America. During a lovers’ quarrel, Joan Rendle tells Jim Cleve that he is too lazy to be even bad. Cleve says he will prove just how bad he can be and goes off to join “The Border Legion,” the most notorious bandits of the far West. Joan repents and rides after him. She is captured by Kells, the leader of the Legion, and taken to his shack. Kells atempts to make love to the girl, and she shoots him. During the days that follow Kells falls in love with Joan, who has nursed him back to health. Gulden, Kell’s lieutenant, arrives, but Kells tells his men that Joan is his wife. He then asks Joan to marry him. Remembering Cleve, she refuses. Cleve himself arrives in the bandit camp to join again with the outlaws. Joan makes her presence known to him, and they plan to escape. Cleve secretly brings a parson to his cabin and he and Joan are married. News of the big gold strike arrives. Kells rushes his men, disguised as miners, to the scene. He hopes to stick up the place after a goodly quantity of the “dust” has been collected. In the meantime Joan is kept locked up in a shack. A member of Kells’ gang betrays him, and only a few of the Legion escape with their lives from town. Cleve, meanwhile, rides back to the cabin and rescues Joan. They meet the stage carrying the gold shipment, in the woods and get seats on it. The remnant of the gang hold up the coach. The frightened horses tear away. Kells snatches Joan up just as the stage overturns. Cleve is thrown clear and left for dead. Back in their mountain retreat, the band comes to blows over the gold. Gulden and Kells fight. Gulden wins, but Cleve arrives, weak and hardly able to stand. He draws his gun, but Gulden fells him with a terrific blow on the face. Kells gives him his life in protecting Joan, and the girl and Cleve ride away to freedom and happiness.

In addition the inimitable Civic Orchestra will be heard in a wide range of popular numbers including many of the newest eartickling fox-trots. Prices remain as usual.