AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 11 June 1924, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

“STOLEN SECRETS, '- AT THE GRAN id.

Natural treatment of natural situations, and excellent pnoiogrupny. muKe “(stolen Secrets,'’ the Universal, leu lure starring ticroert Ifawiiiison, wiucli commences tins evening at the Grand Theatre, interesting entertainment. Edward Davis, wno is an exminister and a prominent stage actor, plays a mayor, most convincingly, rtawlmson lias the role of a sniuoui criminologist wlio impersonates a treelance crouK known as tlie “Eel.” and carries it through with an even tempo that does away with virtually all tnougut of screen characterisation. He throw's tenor into the heart of a politician who bosses tho entire town, beating his henchmen, crooks at then own game. He portrays a crook in one hash, and before one knows it, he is au exceedingly well mannered, amiable fellow with an air of culture. Repeatedly, he is ou the thin edge of destruction, and it appears for a certainty when'lie answers the request df the mayor’s daughter, toj meet him. His ' methods are the cleverest. Kathleen Myers is very attractive as the daughter of the mayor, wlio seeks the aid of the “Eel” in combatting the political forces which arc jeopardising her father’s efforts for i law enforcement. Joseph North as tho “Eel’s” butler and Edwin J. Brady, as ihe detective, both 'do very good work. Supports include the “Feather Pushers,’,’ .a comedy by Bert Roach. International News, and Buddy Messiiigei- in a two reel comedy entitled “Young Tenderfoot.” Scats may be reserved as usudl. Theatre ’phone 486. TOM MOORE AT FULLERS. A pretty English girl—an adventurous young American —a lata I duel —an oath of revenge—a passionate love aifair —a iveddiug and a mystery. There vou have the ingredients of “Mr Barnes of New fork,” as thrilling a Master picture as tlie handsome Tom Moore lias ever starred in! , In Tom’s i last picture he appeared as a grimy I Irish street cleaner; in “Mr Barnes of I New York,” he. is a American, seeking adventure in Europe. Handsome, debonair, genial, spoiling .for a fight or..a frolic, he will charm •the heart right' out of your chest. Tho play introduces this genial Goldwyn player in the role of an American who becomes involved in a Corsican vendeta. Although lie is not one of the principals in the blood feud, the American’s love for the-sister’of the suspected murderer places him in a dangerous position. The Corsican girl believes him to be the man she lias been seeking. Her love, however, makes her postpone the carryinir out of the terms of the vendetta untif fate intervenes and saves her from fulfilling her oath. In support of Mr Moore, Naomi Childers plays the part of Enid, an English girl whose brother was believed to have killed the Corsican. The other players are Anna Lehr, Sydnev Ainsworth, Lew'is \Yil- : loughby, Otto Hoffman and Ramon Samaniego, Supporting films will include The Pathe Gazette, an AustraI liar. Educational, “Cockatoo Island, ' I and a humorous Christie comedy | “Green as Grass.” Scats may be reserved as usual.