AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 20 November 1924, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

PRISCILLA DEAN IN “THE STORAI

DAUGHTER.”.

The strango fascination of the sea, that monster which takes its toll of so many lives each year, is the subject of Priscilla Dean’s latest UniversalJewel feature, “The Storm Daughter,” which comes to the Theatre Royal this evening. Aliss Dean is a charming, hardy fisher lass in this picture, the story for which was written by Leete Itennick Brown. This is said to be one of the star’s most vigorous roles. She lis a bold “storm daughter” in this picture, one who has been nurtured, at the very bosom of the sea. Her father, a sea captain, had been one of the sea’s victims. Daring, and energetic, she, too, takes to the sea, piloting her own fislung smack with a small crew. The old sea’s impulses - for tragedy assert themselves, when her tiny craft is run down bv a huge schooner, operated by one of the most ruthless skippers that ever sailed the seven seas, “Brute” Morgan, a notorious woman-hater, a man whose name is anathema wherever sailors gather. Picked up by his vessel Kate Masterson is forced to work by this skipper, whoso hatred of womankind is the result of a disappointment in a youthful love affair. Alorgan gratified this general hate by persistently persecuting the girl. Morgan’s brutality results in a mutiny in which the girl participates. After ho has been made prisoner the vessel runs into a storm, and the man who took 1 Morgan’s place proves to be not only incompetent but a coward. Tho girl releases Morgan, but lie takes charge too late to prevent a wreck. On a desert island there comes regeneration j and forgiveness on the part of tho girl. Tho clever child screen comedienne, Baby Peggy, will be seen in “Our Pet,” a smart comedy. “Fair and AVindy” is a Bert Roach comedy, and tho “Universal Gazette” is a fine edition. Seats mav be booked through ’phono 570. i ,

TOAI AITX AND “TONY.”. AT THE GRAND.

Those who recall Tom Alix in his uproariously funny comedy “Soft Boiled.” will welcome the news that this athletic) Fox star has made /another funster, “Ladies to Board,” which will open its engagement at the Grand Theatre tonight. His latest picture, from the pen of William Dudley Pulley, recites the experiences of a hard boded cow puncher who inherits an old ladies’ home with all its attendant trials and fortunes —good and bad. Tom, as Tom Fuxton, with Ids friend, flunk AlcGinuis, his half pint pnrdner, decide to go to Boston to look over the beau foundries. Tom gets an opportunity to perforin a little favour for a lady, ono Anastasia AlcFirth, when, lie slaves her lroni an omnivorous omnibus. Out of gratitude, a mouth laLor, when this old spinster passes away, she wills to the energetic 4 honias the Aid'irtli Sanatorium for Old Ladies. From then on things begin to happen last and humorously, .and 'Tom, Bunk and deny Alix ride through several reels of what is heralded to be the best entertainment Alix has ever made. Jack Blyslon, the Fox comedy director, who held the megaphone when Alix made “&oit Boiled” was also at the helm in ‘Ladies to Board.” Gertrude Olmsted, whose dramatic ability w.as proven in “Cameo Kirby,” plays opposite Alix. Others in the east are Phil AleOullough, Pee Wee Holmes, Gertrude Claire ami Fav Holdornoss Supports include the latest Fox News, and a screaming Sunshine enmed.v. “A AVailer’s Wasted Life. Patrons are advised to ’phone then io serves early to 486.

J. C. AYfLLIAALSON ENTERTAINERS

AYhcn ' it became known to the theatrical world that J . (J. W i damson s had undertaken to provide the puhlm witli vaudeville, it was conceded that it would he an entertainment ot a standard well out of the ordinary. AYhcn the Williamson Entertainers appealed before a Timaru audience last night lor ilia second and conmuding night of their season here- it was very evident that they were living well up to their reputation. The audience was decidedly appreciative, and the wo! - selected and widely-varied items which were presented carried the audience from one delight to another, and lelt all, at the emi of two and a hall hours, ro<-retting that all good things must come to an end. Harry Weldon was right, when he declared : ‘ S no use, m\ friends, vou must laugh.” And laugh Lei was the order of Hie night, not only (jU account of the artist named, hut b,\ icason ot the work of all whose task it was to make merry. But while the audience gave their risiole laeulties unrestrained play when mirth producers hold sway they were quick to appreciate tie- skill of others on the attractive bill. Aliss Alaggio Foster .showed rare accomplishment with tho violin; tho Bramptons, in their living statuary act, came in for w trill admiration ot the skill and elegance ol their work; D’Alma’s breath-taking aerobatic feats and the doings of his well-i rained lit 110 terriers far surpassed what is usually seen in this line; while ol entertainment of a kind which is in a class of iis own Alassoiia and Ronald, Lucan and Ale Shane. Beryl Borcdord. and Hilda Glyder, I iirnished a supply as liberal as' to quail! it\ and superb as to quality. Bright niu-ie, speciallv suited lo the several acts, end pri tty lighting; offer!s heightened tie: enjoyment of the work of l lie artists.