AMUSEMENTS

Timaru Herald, Volume CVIII, Issue 16882, 1 August 1919, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

-'. --^TJIEATRE ; BbYAL.

•Lhe Cinderella Man" took pride of place at the Theatre Royal last evening. and was witnessed by a good house! } n P° mt oi Vlot (the picture is simplicity it«nf, but 'the romance weaved around the lonely and wealthy little 'girl and her Cinderella man is so prettify set forth and benefits so largely bv the performance of Mae Marsh aud" the* ever popular Tom Moore, that each scene is a joy in ilDself. Miss Marsh has a most romantic part containing many openings to display hor vivacity and charm. The picture is an adaptation "of the play of the same name, and the original story fhas been closely followed.* It deals with a young heiress who falls in love with a poor young author and the many little adventures which befal them before being safely married. The foppish society mail to'whom the girl wa sengaged believed that she was penniless and left her free 'to fulfil hor heart's desire by marrying the author. , Throughout 'the picture settings and trappings are superb, the acting excellent, and combined with a strong capable cast, the result is a "tout ensemble" thaiD cannot but delight young and old. . Heading the support); was a fine film "Life at the Front."' and for originality and iuterest holding qualities, this film would be hard to surpass. A Pathe Gaze'bte was welcomed by the audience, as always are these newsy films, containing brief but onli2.Htcn.ing glimpses of the world's actiritiis. Tho Royal Orchestral THo, by their accomplished playing, did much! for the entertainments success. - " ; " . THE GRAND. 'Evidently the rain had no fears for many .last evening for - tlie programme at .the "Grand was screened ' before a large audience. A fine G^umont 1 Graphic,' 'containing sonic unusually interesting items, was followed by ihe 37th chapter of the serial 'The House of "Hate," and once more the villainous ] •Howled Terror is duped, fatuous who | ;ire-"following this exciting story will j be hear that this episode l contains some" very gripping situations, , and is" totally unlike any of its prede- I cessors.. The-bis attraction was' tho | Triangle production ''The Mask." This- ! picture opens with the scene of a man's 1 twenty-first birthday. All are making merry -when the host's une'e enters unexpectedly, and being mi&saken for an interfering neighbour, is insulted.. The uncle, who provides the young man's income, is incensed,' and 'cut3 his nephe.v. of) with a shilling. A young woman ' whom he has never seen, he chooses as his heiress. When she comes into tha money she forgets heir former friends and endeavours to take a' prominent place in society. After a few disappointments she realises that ."old fr'encte are best," and all ends happily. -" The leading role is ably played by Miss Claire Anderson, and her vivacious personality went a long wav'towards? -"laking\the picture, a success. Miss Violet" Capstick's orchestra played a' well chosen musical nrogramme, which was niiidh appreciated. ■' i„. •' . ' skating. A masked skating carnival, to wind up-the season.' was held -la=.t evening in Olyrapia.' Evidently the-Clerk or-the Weather is not a lover of the pastime, for rain which 'he let loose-kept away'many who ivoiikl otherwise; hare .lDeeii present.' 'Notwithstanding the rain a fa'ir number turned cut, a good number being in fancy costumes. ,soine,.oFj which'were very' original. The , .little, wheels were kept merrily rolling until 10.45 ' when the lights _ accidental!v went out, and the skating season p'f i 919 was concluded in' darkness. * ' ■