AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CVIII, Issue 1682, 2 June 1919, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

FULLERS' PICTURES;

"A GAME WITH FATE."

The Greater Vitagraph Company,! famous for their Blue Ribbon features, 1 is responsible for "A Game with Fate," to be screened at the Theatre Royal by Fullers this evening. In this play a most orginal and surprising plot is developed. Harry Morey gives a true and emotional portrayal of the young millioffla Robert Harwell. who is, *oii circumstantial evidence alone, tried and convicted of murder. He depends on the evidence of a stranger who is returning to America to clear him, and by a strange turn of fate, a U-boat sinks, the liner oh which he is returning, thus removing the last hope of salvation. A supposed friend who possesses evidence to clear him seizes the opportunity of enticing his fiancee away from him, and in order to gain a clear run for his 'nefarious scheme, destroys the evidence in his possession, after the. girl has scornfully rejected his proposals. However, as Harwell is being led to execution the stranger miraculously turns up, having been picked up at sea, and turns out to be the man who was supposed to be murdered. This means a joyful reconciliation between and the girl. There is not much' nove'ty in this so far, but the picture itself will reveal the originality of its conception. When you "see the solution, don't spoil it by'telling. Betty Blytho is charming and smartly dressed as Elaine, and is a fitting partner for Harry Morey. The star "film is supported by two Gazettes. The Topical Budget and the American Patho News, whilst "Cnpfc. Jenks' Kids" is a most hilarious comedy. Music bv the popular Royal Orchestra will include "Alsace Lorraine," '"Come on Along," "The Dancing Dustman," "Moszkowski's Serenata," "Ma. Pensee," "Pirouette," "Romance of E Baclii," "Amour I'idele," Tosti's popular songs, "Rose Blushes, J "Hullo \ou. - ' Seats may be reserved without added cost through 'phone 510. ANOTHER. NEW METRO AT THE GRAND. Everyone will remember the beautiful young Metro star Olive Tell, who so successfully carried out her difficult part in the play "To Hell with . the lvaiser," and tho announcement 0 f her re-appearauco afc the Grand Theatre to. night wiil doubtless be welcomed by her many admirers. "Secret struigs," the p'.'ay in which she is starred, deals with the dramatic events which follow when a girl of unusual beauty and charm iinds the man she has married is a smooth and unprincipled crook who intends to use her attractions to further j)is own eniJs. Sho leaves him but later comes into his life and is tho means of preventing a gigantic jewel robbery which he has planned with his partner la crime. Love comes into her life again, this time hoivever, with a man worthy of her and the romance ends in happiness. The play is o»a which is calculated to excite and retain interest —the situations are unusual and work rupidiv to a tremendous and dramatic cUmax in which the star is sfen .to won. derful advantage. "Secret Strings'' is a picture of the summertime, so the star's dresses are of the sports and garden variety, although she is in a stunning stre-t gown of l»!ue fcr.cotine. Two of her evening frocks are worth mentioning—one, a black liict-laee, heavily embroid'. red, which is draped loosely over black satin and caught up ao the s;d:> with a red poppy, the other, a. white, filmy net over silver cloth with which, she wears a magnificent rope of p ar.s. Both gowns are tho latest of New York styles designed by a famous modistu of that city. One of tile • ittractive scene s i u the picture is a swimming pw] of great beauty which is situated on the magnificent Estates of Captain Dehnnr, known to fame as Ihu "copper long." Other sa?nes taken on this estate were of the music room, in which tho tremendous organ is seen, the stables, filled with thoroughbred horses and a graceful yacht lying at anchor in the bay beyond. The many other distinguished p'ayers who appear in this oroduction maikes tho cast read like a "Who's Who" of the stage. Fi'iio supporting pictures include "Kids," a •el-aver Christie comedy; "Capturing wild animals in Rocky Mountains," oduentio"al: ajnd a lengthy ".American Gazette." Reserves as usual. No extra charge. "skating.

Enthusiasts of _ nil nges continue to keen matters brisk at Olympia and skating anpenrs to be the correct thine for all classes. One session only \V;iI be held- to-day. and mi Tuesday the usual two sessions will take place.