AMUSEMENTS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 10894, 23 January 1926, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

TEMUKA PICTURES.

The mystic land of the Nile where

once the Incomparable Cleopatra x wove her magic spell, is visualised - with all its lure and mystery, and a pulsating drama of adventure and love is unfolded with rare artistry in “A Cafe in Cairo.” Priscilla Bean’s latest picture screening at Temuka to-night. A young American on a secret diplomatic mission —the fascinating houri—moonlight —and the lure of the desert —combined with the elusive melodies of native instruments mingling with k tie swish of the silken garments of t€e sinuous dancing girls of the . House of Stars. Such is the setting for this intriguing and fascinating story. The supporting pictures include a very good Scenic, and a Comedy entitled “South North Pole.”

GERALDINE PICTURES.

“Love’s Wilderness” is the romantic title of the principal picture to be screened at the Municipal Theatre, Geraldine, to-night. It was screened on Thursday to a good house to provide entertainment to many who had come in to hear the Stralla concert, which was cancelled without notice, and was considered an excellent film. It is the story of an innocent bigamist. The love fheike here is out of the beaten path of* domesticity. It carries Its heroine from her Southern home, through a heart-breaking denouement in Canada, and to final happiness* In the jungles of the South Sea Isles, a comedy, a burlesque on American football, a scenic, the latest English Graphic, -.knd the sixth episode of “Eagle’s iTalons,” make up the balance of a fine programme. If wet, a matinee will be put on. Look out for “The Phantom of the Opera,” to be screened soon. ,