AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 17624, 8 October 1921, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

COJIEDI’ 11 RAMA

AT THE GRATnD

The Grand Theatre lias secured J. Smart lilacktou’s newest phopoplay, “Respectable by Proxy, 1 lor its ieature attraction commencing tins aiteinoon. Sylvia Dreamer and Robert Golden the popular young co-stars, are provided with a delightfully spicy, romant c comedy. “Respectable by Pioxy something really novel m plotorder to avoid a loveless match Jo bn Hale loaves his home. While travelling, through tho west lie meets. Elizabeth Boddard, fascinated for the tune being, and in a foolish moment be marries her. Six clays later the two separate. Hale books passage for Siberia. Word has been received by Mrs Hale that her son had died. Sho immediately begins a search for the bride. Elizabeth Roddard, not Wishing to be tied down to the little one-horse .town in tho south, prevails upon licr friend, Betty Blair, a girl whose character was just opposite to that of Elizabeth, to pose as the wife of John Hale. Upon her arrival at the Halo homestead sho immediately becomes attached to Mrs Halo. She realises that Clinton, Hale’s cousin is after the Halo millions, and this further causes her to stay in order to protect the fortune. Clinton goes to New York and places a “personal” in the daily paper requesting the whereabouts of Mrs John Hale. Elizabeth, now down and out, and thinking something had happened to change Betty’s plans, goes to tho south to claim the fortune. When she arrived there and took the case in at a glance her acting instinct asserted itself and she greeted Betty as a. friend, claiming knowledge all along to the marriage. When Hale learns of his cousin’s deception ho takes him. out in the garden and gives him a decided heating.” Old Mrs Halo had been saved tho shock, hut still there was an obstacle between Halo and Betty. Elizabeth says good-bye, and leaves a note stating that her marriage to Hale was not legal, inasmuch as she already had a husband. Betty and Haled;hen sneak off and are married, and Mother Plain never knows of the deception. Supports include ihe Gaumont Graphic and a. big V remedy entitled “t > als and Pugs. “Tbc Silent Avenger” will b 0 screened at the matinee only. Seats may he reserved without extra charge by phoning 486.

SPECIAL ENGLISH PRODUCTION

“THE KELLER OF THE DOOR.”

That wonderful writer of novels Ethel M Dell, has given millions of readers such fmc stories as “The Rocks of Valpro,” “Tho Knave of Diamonds, “The Way of an Eagle,” and “Tho Keeper of'the Door.” The last-named is undoubtedly her greatest work, and the enterprising .Fnllcvs announce that they have arranged for its screening this afternoon and evening. “The Keeper of the Door” has been produced for the screen by the Sir Oswald Still’s Eminent British Authors Company, and features Basil Gill and Peggy Carlisle, both popular artists on the English stage and screen. Tlie story is. too. well liiunvn to relate in detail, suffice it to say that it is a tender story of pathos, sentiment, and the true devotion of a strong man’s .sacrifice to spare tho woman he loved. ’Pile scenes are brim-ful-of spirited action, and throughout the six reels there is not one dull moment. Supporting films will embrace the latest Gazette and a humorous tworeel comedy. The Favourite Orchestra will provide tho necessary accompaniments in good taste, and seats may bo booked through phono 570 until 7 p.m. without extra charge. For this afternoon’s session only the above programme twill bo shown in the Lyceum Theatre. TEM UK A PICTURES. Dainty Enid Bennett, the little Australian actress, is the star in “Her Husband's Friend,” 1o be screened at Tonmka this evening. It is a domestic story, and deals with the troubles of Ihe home, real and imaginary, and points a moral to all married in the days of old. Newly-weds, and those who are to he, can all obtain advice on the important, question of marriage and heme. Mi'S Ren nett, lias made a, specially of wifely characters, and the plot is full of heart throbs and unusual situations. A Sen nett coniedv, Gazette, and ihe final episode of “The Vanishing Dagger” complete the programme.