AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 28 June 1924, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

DOUBLE STAR ATTRACTION. AT THE GRAND. , An unusually massive set is that of tire theatre scene m \\ dliam de Mille's great kuramunnt prouuction or "ihe World's Appiausc,''' maturing Bene Daniels and Lewis Stone, which will he the attraction at tiie uranu ineatre to-night. A superb Egyptian scene .ot Cleopatra's day is enacatcd, in which Miss Daniel in royal costume, take part Miss Daniels, as connue D Alys, a popular idol, scores her greatest stage triumph and how her subsequent career is blasted by the breath ot scandal, the story graphically tells. There are many dramatic and thrilling moments nt the development of the story, the timeliness of which is one of its strongest assets. Lewis Stone is featured n> the production with Mi.ss Daniels, “a Heart to Lot,” Justine Johnstone s new Rcalnrt release, is the second attraction on the same programme. Opposite Miss Johnstone, in the leading male role, is Harrison Ford. The story concerns a beautiful southern aristocrat who on ns a rundown mansion. Being possessed of a sturdy determination and a big sense of humour, she does not despair when things reach lowest ebb, but resolutely determines to turn ltd' liabilities into assets by taking • boarders to support herself, her young brother, and an elderly relative. The play abounds in wholesome humour and comedv situations. Jack Hoxic, the children’s favourite cowboy actor, will be screened for the last time at the matinee in “The Phantom Horseman. Patrons wishing to reserve their seats for the evening session arc advised to phone their reserves early to -18 b. A BIG SPECIAL “THUNDEKGATE.” Judging by the interest displayed m the coming of me rei.i«ris&bfo adventure First National feature * Ihundeigaie,” to the 'theatre Royal, boats will me at a premium tins evening, "lhun(lernate" is an nueiesuiig story ot m triple of the Fast. iimmiergato « supposedly tnc stronghold ot the Monai c-inst movement m cnuia, amt v.hhhi its walls the plots are hatched against the voung Republic. A young American emoneer, oorn m China, played by Owen luoore, is sent by his uncle to China to superintend the budding m a railway. 1 lie rorcinari of the work proves to be a consummate seoundie , and m the pay of the Monarchist plotters. He dopes the young man, who wanders away to an opium den. there alter a rough and turn Dio, lie is beaten into an unconscious state. I ouud by the young Lord of Tiiundergate nho is being pursued for stealing the funds of the'cause, tjie Chinaman notes with surprise the likeness to himself of the unknown white man. Both parts are played by Owen Moore, and the hoi is a triumph ior the producer. An. terious wmte girl played bj ' Brown Fame comes into tiie young mail’s life. The acting right through with the novelty oi tne theme, makes the picture a very interesting one. Ihe comedv part is most ably supplied by "blub sailorman, who m the voung engineer lrom ciesiiuctmn. t<Mms oi interest on the big programme will include the last chapter but one of “The Oregon Trail/ the Latest h r, dish Gazette, a smart tw.veioguc Hie Storv of a Can of Salmon, 'and tno jovial comedies ‘‘Polo,” and i Ins anc Minus ” Suitable orenestrations mil be plaved bv the Koval orenesua, underl Mr Edgar Collins’s direction, and seats mav be booked through phone 570 or at the Theatre office. Ihe lore ~-oirm programme will be screened -« as entirety at this afternoon s matinee MUSGROVE VAUDEVILLE.

On Monday evening, at tlic T!loat ',' < ; ! Rovni, a new amt complete compa o ol -Musgrovo Celeomy vaudeville v ucm.ninae a abort season ot o frhts The Musgrovo firm, has Us regular Tivoli Theatres in byaney - lt -d ~ Melbourne, and are now working a ; circuit m iho Dominion m conjunction wth their Australian theatres. Only The world’s best in vaudeville, as seen at the Palladium (London) and Hippodrome (i\cw York), will be presentod l>ere and theatregoers v\.U be able ( to accept the name Musgrovo Ge-lobnrv | Vaudeville os being guarantee that, they will sec only tno best. Hie hrins theatres are noted lor Uio high clof entertainment they provide li e new company opening here on Month - is headed by Mu* Kerne Kiauo, who comes direct from the Music Box JlovuOv London where she ‘ “ jecently as February last appearing in the star role. Miss lLano is described as vaudeville’s most remarkable comedienne and dancer Her w-oik and froeking are said to be a revelation to theatregoers. .Miss lliano is also the lady with the muchly pliotojgraphwH limbs, which are insured lor £20,0U ). Coming direct from musical comedy fucecsses in London,' and Windsor ;iro Edgar and Kcllawny, “three musical jokers in one pack.” Mieir act is billod-as three men, two violins and a plaintive baritone. Niblo and Dons present a whirlwind or hurricane bur icseine song and dance. Niblo as a coon, and "Doris with her impressions of a grand opera singer, are to be irresistible fun-makers. Anotnor act. with a.big Continental reputation is Guillv and Jcanny, who do a wonderful turn of equilibristic novelty. two singers who are sure to be popular are Brum Sarti. late tenor of the Sistmo Choir and Clare Solly, an Australian Contralto. J. J. Collins presents an act described as a light m skill and artistry. Tiio AJton sisters do an not on the silver wire, Iho Rot al ILn.itongan’s, with their naturo, music 1 , ind dances, and Donald Siewart, iho high and mighty magician, complete in a bill equal to anything shown m ihc vaudeville world. Tlio box plans ter the season are now open at the Bristol, and arc filling rapidly.