AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 18 June 1925, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

‘ ‘THE SLANDERERS’ ’—FULLERS’ TO-NIGHT. Tho tragic dullness and beautiful serenity oi country life are graphically pictured iu “ine Slanderers," the universal production, winch opens its local run at Fullers this evening. Ngt Ross, who directed its filming, nas put little intimate touches into tne picture which make it a realistic reproauction of life as it is known on many a farm whore the crops come none too readily, a life that is more gray than gay. it is a story of two orothers and their i aster-sister, whom they both love, and who loves tiicm both with sincere affection. In her heart the girl bears a deep and growing lovo for the older brother, hut this fact she keeps caretully hidden out of a generous regard for the younger lad’s feelings. Johnnie W.alker has the role of the older brother, Billy Sullivan the younger brother, and Gladys Huletto is the girl. The younger brother resents the llitreatment of his mother by Uncle Todd, her brother-in-law. But his interferences cause him to receive a beating at the hands of the older man. Later they quarrel, find the old man collapses, dying in a lit of rage. Billy thou joins the Army, anti Johnny stays to stand trial on a charge of murder. Although he is acquitted, the villagers believe him guilty, and he is persecuted unceasingly. The girl believes in him, and their love is deepened, although she remains true to a promise made to Billy before he went overseas that she would wait for him. Billy comes back a hero, but is grief stricken when he learns that his mother lias died from worry over him and grief for her persecuted son. He condemns the villagers, and lie and Johnny and tho girl go back homo. Then Billy tells ms foster sister that he knows she loves Johnny, and displays a picture of a •‘Parisian Doll.’’ ‘ Two capital comedies fixed on the programme are: “Clear The Way,” a Buddy Messenger comedy, and “Green Tees,” short but funny; anil the “Universal News.” Choice music will be rendered by the Royal Orchestra, under the supervision of Airs Agnes Scott (A.T.C.L., L.A.8.) Seats may be booked as usual.

SHIRLEY AIASON AT TilE GRAIN D. When “Gnnehouse Eights” first icached tho public in book form, tins collection of intensely dramatic tales by Thomas Buiko swept the literary world like wild hre. in a fortnight the stories bceamo internationally lamous, and edition after adition was clicked ott the presses. Aiany directors contended that the stories were either too gruesome or tragic for pictures, but one morning Shirley Aiason suggested that “Curlytop" be produced, and that she wanted the title role. Aliss Alasort is a dainty personage, weighing about ninety-live pounds, out her energy can be computed 111 tonnage. Her request was brought to the attention of the Fox oiiic.ais, and Aiaurico Elvey, the foremost motion picture director of England, immediately expressed the opinion that Aliss Aiason had hit upon something that had been overlooked. . Tho fjact that he is a native-born Briton, thoroughly familiar with the notorious Limenouse district, made him tho logical choice for director. The story is bricky a narrative of love and conHet and the ultimate redemption of a man. “Curlytop,” a waif, is found by Bill Branigan, who, despite an affair with Bessie (ißana Aliller), an underworld adventuress, is attracted by the beauty and freshness of the girl. Bessie, immediately sensing, the change iu affection in Branmgan, plans to wreck her vengeance on Curlytop. In a later incident in the story Bessie has hypocritically professed friendship for the girl, and Joans her money with, which to gamble. At Bessie’s room, when Curlytop is unable to meet her losses, she springs at Curlytop, and cuts her hair away in great glowing coils. For a time life becomes desperate. Curlytop finally accepts a place aboard a Chinese b,arge—a floating gambling house —moored at the dock. A huge coal barge, feeling its way in the fog, crashes into the gambling hell, and a moment later she is thrown into tho water. When Curlytop regains consciousness she finds herself in Bill’s arms, and he is telling her his story of love. Tho c,ast supporting Shirley Aiason in “Curlytop” is comprised of: Wallace AlacDonald, Warner Oland, Diana ALller, George Knwa, Ernest Adams, Nora H,ayden and LaVerno Lindsay. Supports include a further chapter of the super motion, serial “The Purple Riders,” a two-reel Sunshine comedy, “Pinhead,” and the latest “Fox News.” Patrons are advised to phone their reserves early to 4SO. “NIGHT IN HONOLULU.** In tho Theatre Royal on Tuesday next, June 23, Kaai’s talented Hawaiian Troubadours will give a farewell performance of their southern romance “A Night in Honolulu,” an entertainment of an unusual type. From tho opening number, the beautiful “Aloha Oo,” it is felt that something out of the ordinary is being presented. While in India, the Prince of Wales heard of Kaai’s Hawaiian Troubadours, and sent a special messenger to ask if they could como to the Palace and let him hear them. They travelled 120 miles post haste, and' for three hours sang, danced and played themselves into his good graces. The Prince, who was enamoured of tho banjolelc, as played by Ka,ai, bought one. and under tho tuition of_ Alr_ Kaai, started to learn to play this fine instru- j ment. Aiany Hawaiian melodies were played to His Royal Highness: —‘‘Aloha j Oe,” “Underneath Hawaiian Skies,” ] “Hawaiian Lull,aby,” and Eddie Kin- j ncy’s jazz novelties wero greatly appreciated by the Prince. “I havo never heard anything so hauntingly sweet and plaintive as these Hawaiian melodies,” said His Royal Highness. Tho programme will include new melodies and dance items, and should thoroughly please lovers of a bright musical entertainment. The box plans will open at the Bristol on Friday morning.