AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 14 August 1923, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

THE GRAND. “Boomerang Bill” was again a great attraction at the Grand last night. The locale of the picture is mainly in the Bowery, New lurk. Life in the sluins of this great city is vividly outlined in, an interesting and instructive manner. A beautiful beach scene, realistic prison interiors, and a small country bungalow also lend themselves to a convincing background for this unusual picture. A little Chinese girl, played m one phase of her life by Miriam Battista, the child of “Humoresque, captures BiJl J s heart, and is the only; friend left when he leaves prison. Duiing the early scenes he buys her toys and balloons. . Two other scenes of interest are the midnight cafei where Bill meets Annie a second time, and the Bowery Dance Hall, where he saves her from Tony, the Wop. Supports include a Gazette, a Travelogue, and a comedy.

> FULLERS’. It took five men to handle “The Hottentot,” the beautiful thoroughbred, which plays the title role in Thomas H, liice’s spectacular comedy drama special now showing at Fullers. The picture tells the story of Sam Harrington,; a daring yachtsman, but afraid ol horses, who gets in deep water after he accidentally rescues a girl in a runaway accident and who finally lias tc| ride in a dangerous steeplechase or admit himself a coward to “Peggy” with whom he has fallen in love. The horse which he rides has numerous casualties to its credit, but “Sam” manages to ride him to victory in a thrilling race. The race is a dramatic climax which comes after hilarious comedy has been caused by the absurd situations m which the sea-going yachtsman gets himself. ; Douglas Mac Lean plays the part of “Sam” and Madge Bellamy is the adorable “Peggy.”- There are some admirable supports. . The report was unanimously adopted without discussion. The Mayor remarked that every councillor had spoken fully on the subject in committee.

“THE AFFAIRS OF ANATOL.” Absolutely unique in the annals of screen entertainment is Cecil B. De Mille’s production “The Affairs of Anatol,” a Paramount picture, which conies to the Cosy Grand Theatre on Wednesday. Unique from the point of view of cast, story, treatment, and magnificence. Jeanie Macpherson wrote the photoplay, which was suggested by Arthur Schnitzler’s play; Alvin Wyckoll and Karl Struss, two photographic experts, did the camera work. The cast is extraordinary. Here is the list of the players—Wallace lteid, . Gloria Swanson,. Elliott Dexter, Bebe Daniels, Monte Blue, Wanda Hawley, Theodore Roberts, Agnes Ayres, Theodore Kas3off, Polly Moran, Raymond-Hatton, Julia Faye, Charles Ogle, Winter Hall, Guy.' Oliver, Ruth Miller, Lucien Littlefield, . Zelma Maj a,; Shannon Day, William ’Boyd, Maud Wayne, Fred Huntley, Alma Bennett'aiid Elinor Glyn (the famous British novelist), and Lady Parker, wife of Sir Gilbert Parker, the novelist. The box plan for this wonderful production opens at the Bristol, and intending patrons are advised to secure their seats early. Reserves 2s 2d.