AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 26 June 1924, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

FULLERS’ PICTURES.

An unusual and intensely true-to-life story of a girl’s eitorts to urigliten hie in a small town, is splendidly told in “Main fetreet,” the leading attraction at Fullers’ pictures. Gopher Prairie and everything connected with it, seems very dull to Carol Kehnicott, who has come thither with the intention of reforming it, according to the social and aesthetic ideals she has acquired from books. She thinks even her husband, Dr Kennicott, crude and boorish, because he is practical. An idealist named Erik ValDorg is the only person in the town who sympathises and endeavours to help her, but the tongue of scandal soon starts wagging at the pair. Carol’s efforts only meet with failure, scandalise the representative people of the town, and puzzle her husband, while Valborg’s father broods more and more on his son’s attachment to Carol. At last, awakened by ugly, rumours, Carol decides to send Erik out of her life for ever, but he pleads with her to elope with him. How in the midst of his entreaties, the Kennicott home is invaded by ah infuriated mob, and how Carol, humiliated and terrorised, at the mercy of the frenzied old Swede, and at last realises that the protection of a bighearted husband is more necessary than her beautiful uplift ideas, make the high lights in the gripping climax of this Warner Brothers classic of the screen, adapted from this sensational novel by Sinclair Lewis. The Pathe Gazette and a sparkling comedy “Take your Choice,” add the finishing touch to a first-class programme.

THE GRAND THEATRE

Heading a fine programme at the Grand is a stirring drama of the West, with the popular star, . Jack Hoxie, in the lead. The number of Western dramas filmed is legion, yet they hold a never-failing interest for 'the' majority of picture-goers; “The Phantom Horseman.” Jack Hoxie’s latest Universal feature, holds all the fascination of the great out-doors, and the plot is original in its conception. A popular young cattleman of Pinecrest, Bob Winton, is elected to the office of sheriff, on the . promise that lie Will endeavour to put an end to the depredation of a mysterious nightrider, known as . The Hawk. Winton lias not been long in his new position, when the'stage coach is robbed, of some gold bullion belonging to a loan shark named Markey. The latter insults the sheriff in the presence of his fiancee, Dorothy Mason. Markey’s safe is robbed, presumably by The Hawk, and a man is killed. Winton lias disappeared, but the citizens catch the thief, who proves to be Fred Mason. Shortly before the trial Dorothy Mason finds Winton wounded at his cabin, and on a chair the hooded garments of The Hawk. Winton asserts that he is the mysterious rider, and goes with Dorothy to free her brother, who, on learning of his sister’s affection for Winton, he leaves a note saying that he is The Hawk, that lie robbed Markey’s safe, and killed the watchman. An excellent supporting programme comprises a Neely Edwards comedy, the International News, and a Century comedy, ‘‘Son’s in Law.” Seats may be reserved through ’phone 486.

MUSGROYE CELEBRITY VAUDEVILLE.

Commencing on Monday next for a season of two nights only, Mr R. A. Shepard will present a new and brilliant company' of Musgrove Celebrity Vaudeville, direct from the Tivoli Theatres of Melbourne and Sydney. It is the intention of the Musgrove management to present regularly, about every six weeks to theatregoers complete companies of the world’s best in vaudeville, as seen at the Palladium, London, and Hippodrome, New York, and of. the class that has made the Tivoli Theatres of Australia famous in the vaudeville world. The last Musgrove company was headed by Long Tack Sam and provided a rare treat for theatregoers. The new company' to bo seen here for the first time on Monday, includes ten acts, many of which have been top-liners in the leading vaudeville theatres of England and America. The star turn is provided by an act ot international reputation. Three musical comedy artists from London, Windsor, Edgar and Kellaway', arc billed as “three musical jokers in one pack.” Kellaway is a baritone with a big English reputation, and Windsor and Edgar are noted musicians. Another prominent act is that of Renie Riano, who comes direct from the Music Box Revue, London. Miss Riano is a comedienne who is described by the critic of the “Dominion,” Wellington, as “an artist who with her wonderful work and frocking will provide a- sensation for theatregoers.'' Niblo and Doris, the Coon and the soubrette, are on the stage for laughing purposes only, and ilic-y are said to be “just it.”. Guilty and Jcanny, a duo of Continental acrobats, are described as the “acme of equilibri.stie novelty'.” Their turn is performed on the top* of a miniature Eiffel Tower. Two singers who are sure to be popular are Bruni Sarti, late principal tenor of the Sistine Chapel Choir, and Clare Solly, a contralto with a big Australian reputation. I. I. Collins presents an act to delight the eye. It is an exhibition of skill and artistry. Donald Smart is described as “the high and inightv magician,” as there is Git -tin of him. The Royal Rnratougnns wifi be seen in their native dances. The \ I ton Sisters do an attractive act on the silver wire. The box plans for the season will open to-morrow (Friday), ai the Bristol.

TEMUKA PICTURES,

A noteworthy picture will be shown at Temuka to-night. It is a Fox production called “The- Madness of Youth” and stars John Gilbert, the one screen actor callable cf portray’ing a character requiring such skilful artistry, 'file story is one of a young man wholly bad. who for a year has planned the robbery of a religious fanatic. Bis career as a thief ends in a manner not only dramatic, but quite startling. The cast includes lovely Billie Dove. Pome good supporting pictures will also been shown.