AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Issue 170307, 30 August 1920, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

AN UNUSUAIL PICTURE,

AT FULLERS' TO-NIGHT.

Fullers will present, a wonderful film this evening in "Man and Beast." This feature is a story of Africa ;> ncl its wilds, in which are sliown all kinds of animals, the whole forming the most spectacular jungle drama, that lias been produced. To tie Transvaal .liepublic there came two settlers —Carl von Hagen and one Townshend. A bitter hatred springs up between the two. The daughter of Yon Hagen (Gretzel) does not ah arc her -father's bitterness toward the Townshend lamily, and finds herself very much iu love, with Ned, the son of Tnwnshend. Tile forbidden courtship is pierced with many strange happenings. The secrets of this little-known land are brought before the camera and flashed on the screen with all the reality of 'she land itself. An elephant, orang-outang, lion and leopard are included in the cast, and afford thrills such as have never been .seen on the screen, of any theatre. Through it all runs the lovo tale. During the course of events which lead to a thrilling climax the elephant "saves • the life of ai child in arms, and brings about a reconciliation between the houses of von Haagen and Townshend. Harry Clifton and Eileen Sedgwick, two important screen stars, head the cast. The Topical Budget, "Fighting Ice in the Baltic," and a clever Pat-he comedy, "Why No Home," are assistants to the stellar attraction. The Favourite Orchestra will add its quota, to the evening's: pleasure. Seats may be booked through, telephone 570.

"THE BROKEN MELODY.' AT THE GRAND.

Possibly no male star of the screen has reached a higher nlane of success in so short a time than Eugene O'Brien, who will be seen at the Grand Theatre this evening. In America, England and Australia the name of Eugene O'Brien is familiar, and in New Zealand he will recognised and appreciated sis a great 'performer. The story, -'The Broken! Melody," written by Dorothy Armtm j an,d Ouida Bergerc, is by no means' complicated. A young artist, a girlsinger, and >an old 'cello player who had once been celebrated in Europe, are intimate neighbours in Greenwich village, the Latin Quarter of New York. The young cffiup-le plan to get married, but their mutual friend the old 'cellist, discourages the idea, in the belief that itwould imperil their careers. A wealthy woman whose portrait the artist has painted offers him a. chance; t 0 go abroad and study in Paris. The 'cellist urges acceptance, and persuades tho girl nob to let her lore stand in the way of the artist's future. So the lovers part, the roan little suspecting tho sacrifice of her feelings the girl has made. Years pass. The artist wins fame in Paris, the girl makes a. name on the operatic stage, but their thoughts are still of each other, and in due course the artist returns to the old studio in Greenwich, where his sweetheart awaits him. The absorbing story has been prepared witit all the care and artistic precision that go to form such a highclassi production. supporting films include a splendid New Zealand scenic entitled "On tho Beautiful Wanganui River," a Co-operative Weekly, and a Metro comedy," Their First Love." Suitable and appropriate music for siuch m. splendid programme has been arranged by Miss Capstick. TWO STARS AT TBMXjIvA. A Fox double star programme will bo tfereened at Temnka this evening. The '"Love Auction," featuring Virginia Pearson, is a - play in which motlier love, born of misery, paves the way to happiness. A poor girl marries for money and achieves heartache. It n n <wv>sat)V-nl dmma. of metropolitan high life. The second feature is a comedy drama in Which Albert Eay (brother of Chariest) and Elinor Fair are co-stars. The story. shows the life of a young couple in their hlome town. The girl eventually obtains recognition as an operatic singer. The yonng man has composed an opera of which- the score was stolen by a man who recognises its value a.nd nearly succeeds in producing it as his own. The way the authoriship is proved provides aii interesting climax. Cartoon and gazettes complete the programme.