AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CVIII, Issue 16821, 29 May 1919, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

y MABEL NORMAND

AT THE GRAND

Not since 'the old Keystone days lists the-'popular li'utle comedy actress, Mabeil dispjayed her marked talent more than she has done in the great Goldwyn comedy drama "Back jto tne Woods," which, is the star atßraSfcan at the popular Grand Theatre to-night. In this production she is afll "there with the goods." As a ■wealthy American girl moving in smart society she tires of the rapid 'hangers-on who seek to gain her charms, and seeks for a- real red-blooded man "like the man mother piekpd." In order to gratify her wash .she fills a vacancy in the big lumber town owned by her farther, and there meets a young' novelist-, who lures her to his cabin in, search of copy. Under the impression that he means to assault her, she- lights valiantly, only Tfo learn that it is a ruse. In retaliation: she informs the foreman of -her father's anil], a.rid the 'lumbermen proceed to deal out retribution in large -doses 'to the offender. He is injured in the figjh-t,. and lis afterwards cared for by the girl, witjf the result thalt. they fall in liove with- each other. A law case regarding the use of her adventures in his book follows and entlangles the progress of their love affair. The final unravelling of the skein takes place in a Eft, of all places, where the young man ke?ps the girl travelling up and down until she finally consents to marry him. The s-cenio seizings are of rare beauty, and the story is plentifully besprinkled with humourous incidents. The New York motion picture "World's" critic says: "We have seen -a good mainj humorous situations in pictures from time to time, but the scene in the. lift in "Back to the Woods" caps the lot." Fine supporting pidtrures include a lengthy "English Gaaatite," the eighth chapter of "The House of Hats" and a splendid war interest film entitled "Tending Tommies Treasures." Violet Capstick's famous orchestra will be heard in an entirely maw musical programme. Reserves as usual, no*extra charge Owing to the' greH demand far s<nats the* management oanno-t guarantee, to hold reserved seats after 8 o'clock.

FULLERS' TO-NIGHT. 'COMMENCING AT 7.45. ..' The progressive Fullers' announce another lengthy programme for this evening, and it will-be necessary to start the Theatre Royal entertainment a quarter of an hour earlier than usual. In "Thirty a Week"-, Tom Moore makes his first appearance as a star, and his delightful debonair style, and Irish humour are entirely suited to the part of Dan the handsome chauffeur, who elopes with the daughter of his employer. The car developed engine trouble, partly caused by the girl surreptitiously sefiuring a pin from the carburetter, which forces them _to spend the night out in the moonlight alone. Her angry parent insists that a mere chauffeur could not compromise his daughter, but she, having more than a passing foible for Dan's attractions, insists that she is compromised, whereupon Dan immediately claims her as any honourable man would, and takes her away to be nyuried, and thence home to his mother. ;Hbw the girl's family, aided by a wealthy and unscrupulous admirer, endeavour 'to get her away from her husband, and how in the end love triumphs, and the young chauffeur is received with a hearty welcome by the family of his wife, after passing through a period of vicissitudes, will prove entertaining and amusing. Dan is a real Irishman, and with the luck of the Irish, comes out on top all round. A thrilling motor race takes place, in which Tom Moore gives an exhibition worthy of a professional racer. The settings are distinctive of American society. A picture of particular interest will be a comprehensive film of "London." This special attraction is two thousand feet in length and depicts most of the prominent buildings and places so well known to all. The film should certainly appeal to our returned soldiers. "The Gold Cigarette Case" is a complete short story of the "Scarlet Runner" series, which features Earl Williams. "The Pathe Gazette," "Jerry and the Outlaws," a Cub comedy, and "A Trip to Ron a on a Whaler," a Pathe interest subject. Music by the Royal Orchestra will embrace many popular ditties, including "I'm on my way to Normandy." Seats may be reserved through pjione 570 or at Theatre until 7 p.m. without extra charge.

SKATING. Skaters are notified that the first jgrand carnival will take place on the evening of Jtme 12. Early notice is given to allow of ample time for the arranging of fancy costumes. Olynipia ■will he open iihis afternoon and tonight, when a brass band will be in attendance.