AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 7 June 1924, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS.

“RACING HEARTS'’ AT THE GRAND.

An automobile story, “Racing Hearts,” written by Byron Morgan for Agnes Ayres, a Paramount star, and directed by Paul Powell, will te tbe big attraction at tbs Cosy Grand this afternoon and evening. \ lrguna Kent (Agnes Ayres) known r.s “Ginger,” is a firm believer in advertising, and- stoutly maintains that the Granada Motors, her father’s cars, must have publicity if the company is to escape bankruptcy. Fred Claxton, general manager, refuses to take sides and has gained Kent’s full confidence. Ginoer is arrested for speeding, ly Roddy Smith, a temporary motor-cycle • policeman; in reality, the son of Burton Smith,* owner of the Mono motors. Claxton is a traitor, for he calls vp Burton Smith and informs him of an extension of time on some of Kent’s notes. Smith tells his son to get a job in the Granada plant under an assumed name, and* get the facts he seeks.’ The clay before the Grand Prize Race finds a racing car at the Granada works completed, and tested. _ Ginger tries to pursuade Roddy to drive, but he refused because he has promised liis father that he will drive a Mono. The day of the race arrives, and Ginger decides that she will drive as Claxton’s double. She dons overalls, helmet, and goggles, completely disguising herself. Jimmy Britt recalls Roddy’s threat —to drive Claxton off the track if he doesn’t ride to win. Ginger leads by many lengths, but as the Granada hinges around the turn into the homo stretch the motor stops—out of petrol. Ginger and Jimmy pray that they have enough momentum to roll over the finisliing line. Roddy, just behind, pretends his steering gear i 3 broken, skids sidewise into the rear of Ginger's car, and gives the slowing car a terrific impetus that sends it over a winner, a few feet ahead of the Rexton. Theodore Roberts and Richard Dix are featured in the cast. The supporting programme contains ’ a tworeel Laurel comedy entitled, “The Egg,” an “American Gazette,” and a lengthy educational, “The Best of Intentions.” Seats may he reserved as usual. ’Phone 456. A “FLAMING YOUTH” AT FULLERS’. The nine-reel picture that has swept like a whirlwind throughout the motion picture world is “Flaming Youth,’*' which is announced for screening at the Theatre Royal this evening. The play can, in a way, be considered an expose of; jnodern society life, and yet it is more than that, fof* it tells an absorbing dramatic . and, romantic? story. Bfouglit up in an environment of conventional frivolity, it was natural that Patricia Fentriss, the youngest > daughter , of the Fentriss menage, should look upon love and marriage in the same light as the unconventional merrymakers, with whom slie was constantly thrown. Love v. as put a .superficial * passion and marriage only _ a matter of form. So reasoned Patricia Fentriss, and she laid her course accordingly. She plays, with fire and glories in the discomfort of her “victims,” and then she meets real love. ' Blit real love does rot awaken a desire for marriage in Patricia., who reasons* that marriage •' destroys love and romance, and points to the matrimonial failures of her set as proof; ‘/blit, of' course, the girl is wrong and she comes to a realisation! of this after passing through a number! of experiences. Some of the scenes are startling enough, w*hen the vounger generation—-and the older for that matter—are depicted spending their heritage with a lavish hand. The hath scene may he described as risque, but the silhouettes are, of the type that could seen at any beach, even in prosaic New Zealand. The partial ciis-’ robing scene, which proceded, is of almost realistic abandon. As “Pat” Fentriss, who typifies “Flaming louth,” Miss* Moore presents a very ■ clever study. Milton Sills plavs op- ' posite to her as Cary Scott, while the character ot * the big strong mao Doctor “Bobs” Osterliont, is most! capably portrayed by Elliott Dexter, j Myrtle Stedman, as Mona Fentriss of many amours, and mother of r. grown-up family—appears delightfully youthful, oven on her death-bed. An up-to-date touch is introduced in the latter pait of the film by a "wild partv on a yacht outside tho three-mile-limit I ilms in support will be, “The English Gazette, The Oregon Trail.” “Win- I Butchery,” and a smart coinedv, > the Skipper’s Narrow Escape.” Seats' may be booked through ’phone d7G but early application is verv . necessary. • ■ ’

“ ALADDIN.” GEOItGEOUS PANTOMIME

It is claimed that no effort has been spared tins year to. make “Aladdin,” •J. G. \V lihaiiison’s annual -pantomime extravaganza here y on Tuesday and Wednesday next, one of the firm's notable productions tor variety, cqmedv and genoral attractiveness. This year’s production has tho added attraction ol London’s greatest exponent, Miss Ada Reeve, m the title role of Aladdin. Tho theme of tho familiar story will be rigidly adhered to throughout the two acts, in ..which many elaborate stage settings and novel features aro introduced. The' principal characters are sustained, in addition to Miss Reeve, by George Welch, Hector St. Clair, Miss Anoua Wilkins, and Miss Nina Dacre. A big speciality act i\ included which for daring and quaint acrobatic feats, : s said to excel anything .seen in New Zealand before, a is not only a gorgeous spectacle, bill is full of bright and breezy comedy, catchy, well-sung songs, and numerous dainty and unique ballets and dances. Ada Reeve is a most delightful principal boy, and with George Shirley, an English producer, has prepared a delightful and wholesome succession ol eye-thrilling scones, a feature of which is the well-known story of the Chinese lad and his wonderful lamp. The cos tumos aro said to be wonderful creations, the scenery magnificent, particularly in the grand finale, which is illuminated hv a wonderful living chandelier. The box plans are now open at- the Bristol. j

I GREAT MUSICAL CONSTEL- . RATION. | j VISITS TIMARU SHORTLY. j Seldom are stars allowed to shine In too close proximity in the musical firmament, but in Npw Zealand wo are to have Lenghi-Cellini, operatic tenor; Michael Zacharewitseli, tbe wonder violinist, making music to j the accompaniments of Pietro Cima- t rn. Guiseppe Lenghi-Cellini, singer- I soldier, who has sung at Covent Gar- j dens and the principal opera houses in Europe, and also toured with Tetrazzini, hastened to his country’s call when grim war interrupted for a space his brilliant career. Michael ! Zacharewitseli, Russian violinist of J I the magic bow, who combines execu- > I tlve brilliance with emotional j warmth; and Pietro Cimara. pianist j Ito the Court of Italy, appearing on t j the same platform. Tho Dominion ( season, which opened in Wellington ; with enthusiasm, is under the dlrec- J tion of Mr Fred McCrea. Miss Ivath- j leen Malone being the advance agent j anti Press represeptative. The Ti- J i iuaru mason is booked for Wednes- 1 j day and Thursday, 25th and 26th. j