AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 17 June 1924, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

THE GRAND. Walter Hiers, tho popular Paramount star, lias tiie loading role 111 ‘■.Ur Hillings openas Ins Dime,” wineii was screened last evening, at the Grand ineatrc, before a Highly repreeentativQ and appreciative audience. The an able Walter manages to make both ends meet, until he ventures into u maze of romance, revolution and mystery. With tins assortment comes a "roll of money, 6UUU dollars, which htcrallv fails upon him Irom a clear sky. "When the ,IM a, week hero becomes suddenly enriched, the fun becomes fast and furious. The picture is a highly amazing, tensely dramatic, and sweetly romantic production, and with Jacqueline Hogan, leading m tho feminine part, leaves nothing to be desired. . mere are capital supporting films, including a side splitting comedy, “The Artist,” and interesting travelogue, and the international News. During the last few months Hoot Gibson's growing popularity as a comedian served to remove him somewhat from the typical western roles in which he was first starred, but lie may again he seen in a regular dyed-in-the plains western at the Grand Theatre on Wednesday. His latest Universal starring vehicle is “ Ride for i our Life.” Laura La Plante has the faminine lead. •FULLERS. Norma Talmadge in s “ Within. tho Law,” heads the tine programme, which was screened at the Theatre Royal, for the second time before a good House last evening. Marriage as a unique means or revenge, is employed by the heroine. Rut it isn’t any revenge against her unsuspecting lover," that Mary Turner, played by Miss Talmadge, seeks; her wrath is aimed at Dick’s father, Edward Gilder for haying made her serve in prison, for a crime she did not commit, ihe stigma follows her out of prison, and she turns 'adventuress, specialising m breach of promise suits. She takes advantage of an opportunity that presents itself after an attempt at suicide from, which Dick Gilder saves her. Ho succumbs to her wiles and they are married. But Mary s revenge” loses its flavour when, she discovers that she really loves her husband. . Boine splendid pictures were ; shown in support of the mam attraction.

ANNETTE KELLERMAN IN “VENUS OF THE SOUTH SEAS. The Timaru picture-loving public are to have their first- view of the all New Zealand films production, \enus c the South Seas,” at the Theatre Royal on 'Wednesday evening. Hus special attraction,- as most people know? features tho world’s wonder-womaiv swimmer, “Annette Killerman.” Nelson was chosen as the most suitable background for “Venus of the South. Seas, a story that abounds in. the stirring, desperate adventures of pearl sning"lers, their marvellous skill in the sea. and their cunning hiding -places in the bvish. Against this vivid background of action and colour, is woven 1 a fascinating romance-, which tells of a solitary' white girl on an island cl natives, famed for her beauty .nd skill in,diving and swimming. And,Unman comes on the.?, scene. - when ...bis luxurious pleasure yacht is- becalrried. Included ?in the many places of-interest shown Oil the screen and forming-back-grounds'' for a beautiful. romance, are Wellington seaside resorts, some of The lovely bays round Nelson, parts of 'he Marlborough Sounds, and many well known spots in Canterbury. Patrons will have the opportunity of recognising a number of places of interest to Christchurch audiences, namely, the road to Akaroa, Cathedral Square, Mona Vale, the beautiful residence ci the late Mrs Townsend, and many more. Annette Ivellermait is at her best in “Venus of the South Seas.” She hunts pearls at the bottom of ‘-he ocean, sometimes struggling with enraged pearl thieves. Her display ct diving and swimming is unsurpassed,' while her underwater work is marvellous. Miss Kellennan is supported by a specially selected cast, and no expense or trouble has been spared foi this production. “Venus of the -South Seas” is the first big drama to be produced in Australasia, and it is predicted that its undoubted- success will pave the way for the foundation of a flourishing motion-picture industry m New Zealand. Golf players will be greatly interested in a one-reel film showing one of llic world’s greatest golfers, giving through the medium of the screen, a demonstration of strokes, and by the aid ot slow-motion photography, this display proves a wonderful lesson to knights of the niblick. Scats mnv be booked to -lay through ’phone 570.

THE FAMOUS THREE

In a law days Timaru people will have an opportunity of hearing three worJil lumutis artists, and will ne listening to virtuosi ot the lirst rank. Lengm-Cellnu, according to a critic, “nas unproved m voice, it anything. His items were vociferously appiauned by an audience who apparently realised that tney were listening to a singer amongst singers. I tie tenor’s consummate artistry is unquestioned, every liLiic phrase lias received attention, every word is linislied, and each tong is as perfect a rendition as is possible. XAingni-Celliui, sang with equal charm the arias t'mni ‘Eorza del Destine,’ 'The Lby ol Killarney,’ ‘Eigoletio,’ etc., and these two JalteL songs, which were given by this artist as iew oilier singers can render them, ‘Macushla’ and 'Songs My Mothei Taught -Me,’ tenderly and beautifully sung.” Zacharewitsch, of whom the ".Ifirniingiiarn Gazette” says of a recent appearance with the City Orchestra under the baton ot .Dr Arian Uoult, •‘Zacharewitsch as exponent ol the solo of Elgar’s Violin Concerto, is regarded as absolutely first. . . Last night’s performance amply confirmed this judgment. Cornlc . Pietro Cimara, solo pianist and accompanist of this company, was born in .Rome, and received the Diploma as .Maestro in Composition at the Royal Consorvatorium of St. Celia, tinder the tuition of Maestro Palehi and Respighi for composition and Maestro Pisani and Rustini for piano. These world famed artists appear at the Theatre Royal oh June 21th, and 25i11. The box plan is at the Hristol on Friday. '