AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 24 June 1924, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

THE GRAND THEATRE

The programme which has been drawing enthusiastic audiences to the Grand "Theatre will be . screened tor the last time this evening. Heading the bill is the screen version of ‘•Enter Madame,” the stage play in which Miss Gertrude Elliott mad© a KUisation a short time ago. The story toils of a beautiful prima donna, Madame Lisa Della Robbia, who leaves her husband at home m Boston, while she tours Europe. The husband (played by Elliott Dexter) c-n----solcs himself for her absence by paying attention to a charming widow, and alter a time, writes to his wife to inform her that he contemplates divorce proceedings. Madame .astens back to Boston, and uses every means in her power to win back her 1 usband's affection, but at first meets with failure. How she ultimately succeeds in accomplishing the- discomfiture of the designing widow is a fascinating story. The second feature, ‘'A I’nvate Sc-andal,” starring Alary MeAvoy, is no less replete with interest than tho first. A wealthy horse- owner who shows more regard for his horses fl.an his wife, is ‘the cause of untold trouble to three innoceut persons, for Jeanne, a little French girl, is mad© a scape-goat for the wile’s indiscretion with a former lover.

FULLERS’ PICTURES.

A large attendance of picture-goers witnessed the second screening of “The Scarlet Lily,” at tho Theatre Roval, last evening. Written especially tor Miss MacDonald, this picturo is one of the most engrossing films in which she has appeared. Miss MacDonald is seen in the role of Dora j Mason ,a clerk in an art establish- | merit patronised by the wealthy of New I ork. Here she meets Jessup Barnes, a wealthy man of disreputable character. He forces his attentions upon her and ultimately gains her consent to marry him. When married she obtains an insight into his real character. How she rises to the occasion is seen in a series of thrilling episodes. The supporting cast includes such notabilities as Orville Caldwell, Stuart Holmes, PMith Lyle, Vdele Farrington and Gordon Russell. “MAIN STREET.” “Alain boieet,” to 00 snown at tho Theiure juuyai 011 Wednesday evening, is a clover‘jibe at provincialism, yen wiLii an appreciation or me tilings 111 u inch provincialism is superior to tlie ultra metropolitan outlook, it is an adaption ol me novel by Sinclair Lewis, that lacks nothing of tne. m c-iSiVeiiefes of the original, i'ouug Carol iveiuucoib comes to Gopher Brume, and immediately tries to remake it on mo hues 01 tho larger towns. Ail her n©vv-iangled ideas ar© met witn a good deai ol resistance by tiie inhabitants. Florence Vidor and Monty Blue have the leading parts as Carol ivenmeott and h»r ivenmeott, and the cast includes Harry Alyers, Noah Beery, Louise i* a/.enda, Robert Gordon, Josephine Cromwell, Gordon Griffin, Otis Harlan, and Allan Hale. The only sympathetic person Carol finds m the town is a young farmer, a dreamer, Eric Aalborg, and their close association in the uplift movement is misunderstood by tho residents, a scandal soon developing in their opinion. The father of the young man e Elects to the intimacy, as there is very little work done on the farm as a consequence, and her father, alarmed by the waging of the censorious tongues, insists on ‘her dropping her fads. But it is all too la to, as tho young v. an has turned a merry- hobby lvo 1 vciy serious matter as regards his heart, and there are stormy scenes when he tries to force her to ©lope. The picturo includes some fine spectacular scenes, among which a winter sports gathering in the snow provides some excitement-, and the scenerv all through the picture is beautiful. A Christie comedy and a British and Continental news film are supports.

A MUSICAL TREAT.

To-night in the Theatre Royal, my to the music lover will be given by iho famous three who havo been delighting > the elect of Wellington. Lengln- > Cellini, possessor of an exquisite tenoi voice used with consummate artistry and grace, sings equally we 111 f'rcncn, English, and his own Italian. An artist ot great culture, lie is a University graduate in iaw, soldici and singer, carries all before him with the charm of ins voice and personality. Zacharcwitseh, acclaimed a wizard ot the bow, makes music that appeals lo the heart and mind, merry and sad, tender and strong, sorrowful and sweet, soul-stirring and appealing one of the greatest, if not the greatest violinist of our day—of genial personality, enthralls all who listen to the magic of ins music. And with these is \et°an( tlicr star in the Maestro Conte Pietro Cimara, prince of accompanists, supporting and perfecting the work of Ins companions in art. Most serious artists are these who have come to us from the old world, I'iesh from triumph there to win fresh laurels in tins Dnminion. The box plan is at the RrFtni, and judging by results of last night, a big 'limaru season is assured. Describing the final recital _in Dunedin, the “Otago Daily limes ’ says: - signor Collnn lins u fine M.agc that makes another asset to add to his glorious and cultured tenor voice. Ho was first heard in the aria, _ “Cielo o Mar” (Ponehielli), in which were shown his exquisite purity of tone, power and rich expressiveness. An impassioned climax won him a great reception. When Zaeharcwitch began to play, whether one looked or listened, even the most uninstructed could not fail to know that a master of the violin was before him. .His every movement was sure and graceful, and at times incredibly switt, and lie draws from his instrument just what j ho wills. Sometimes one-could believe'

it was a flute, and unco it was like a I small bird singing in iho dawn, i Cimara won friendship at once by his j freedom from mannerisms and his : easy unstudied art. The same, indeed, might be said of each ot the three. Each is too finished u master in his own sphere to need any striving after effect, and each gives the impression of forgetting the audience and being wholly absorbed in his own art. Throughout the evening Cimara showed himself the most, sympathetic and fal cited of accompaniments. His work should be a lesson to all who undertake the playing of accompaniments, but. his artistic restraint ospocally should lie noted by iho many who arc inclined to dominate the instrument or voice they are accompanying.

MI'SGKOVE CELEBRITY VAUDEVILLE. At the Thenlre Royal on Monday and Tuesday next, .Mr R. A, Shepard will present another now and complete company oi Musgrovo Celebrity \ nudeViile for two nights only, Mr Shepard recently gave theatregoers a rain treat with his Long Tuck Sam Coinpuny, and from reports in the Press of Auckland, Wellington, and f Christchurch, it is claimed that this nciv company is “iho best all-round vaudeville combination ever seen n t o Dominion ” The Musgrovo Vaudeville, as presented at tlm Tivoli rhentro Sydnov and Melbourne, is classed as equal to that seen at the Palladium, |nmiinn, mill IjippodroiiH*, New Yoik, r |l,o Musgrovo Vaudeville is_ Lo bo a permanent institution in New Zealand, and the mam 1 coment claim that

mil i i—in—a^—a—■^ l ™ BIICCTigi *— B ” fl ' theatregoers can rest assured that the I name “Musgrove,” means only “tne cream of the world’s best” m vaudeville. Tins new company includes four acts all of which nave been topnners in England and the Continent. 1 lie star turn is an act of international fame. Coming direct from the Music Box ltevue, JUoniton, iteine itiano i-s a comedienne with a world wide reputation. Her remarkable work and irocking, will it is said, be a revelation to theatregoers. Miss Itiano is also tho possessor of the most photogi apnea pair of limbs, wliich are insured tor £20,000. Still another head liner is the English musical comedy trio, Windsor, Edgar and _ Kelleway, described as “three musical jokers in one pack.” Their act is brimful ot good music, singing and nonsense. Nitlo and Doris are a duo who present a hurricane ot burlesque song and dance. Billed as the acme of equilibrist novelty, are Ciuily micl Jeannv a Continental act ol sensation on a “miniature Eiffel Tower. Brum Sarti. late principal tenor ot tac tine Choir, is sure of a hearty welcome. A singer who is popular everywhere is Claro Solly, a brilliant Australian contralto. Donald Stuart is described as the high and mighty magician. There is Oft 4in ol him. JI lie \lton Sisters do a clover act on the silver wire. 1. I. Collins presents an act of skill and artistry, and the j {.oval Baratongans wdl present their native music and dances. Ihe complete show comprises ten acts direct irotn the Tivoli, Sydney. 'the box plans for the season open on Fridnv at The Bristol.