AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 5 October 1925, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

“EAST OF SF.UZ.” . EASTERN PICTURE AT THE GRAND. A trulv wonderful picture is “East o! Suez,” whicli fully entertained the capacity house at the Grand '.I noatre ou Satuixlay night. It tells a story ot sinister intrigue in the Orient, the evil of China, and tin 1 uncial ostracism m those who marry and whoso children ' are I'.uras.ons, East is i‘.ast and \Yost is AYe.st, but tho blond of the t«;i in meet in the veins of Daisy Forbes, and from the pedestal of happiness and worship she Jell to the depths of contempt in die eyes ol men, simply because she was branded Eurasian. George Levis loved her, and his .love was returned, but she was even branded Eurasian in Jiis eyes, though his unelc, had a great deal to do with bringing about their temporary separation. lie shirked marriage with her, for fear of losing caste, and Daisy became shunned as a pariah. .Lee Tni was a noble and a- Chinese. He desired Daisy as his wife, and with sinister plotting sought her. ’Then came Harry Anderson, and in desperation Daisy married him. The old amah (nurse) ol Daisy strived to rid the world of Anderson, and although she had tho assistance of the wily Leo Tai. she failed in trie first attempt. George Levis, unaware of Daisy’s marriage, came to claim her like a man, and in the scented moonlit Chinese garden the three met. The amah brought three glasses. A toast to George’s departure for England—who drained the cup? Suffice to say that Daisy gained happiness, and her birthright as a true white woman. Lee Tai met a very satisfactory end as tho supporting bricks were drawn one by one from beneath bis l’eet. “East of Suez” is a film far above- tho ruck, and is produced in a manner which is excellent. As Daisy Forbes, Pola Negri will be remembered as one of the foremost emotional actresses of the screen to-day, and Edmund Lowe and Rockliflc TeJlowes have fine parts. Tho supporting programme is contained in a newsy Paramount Gazette, an Australian scenic depicting Sydney’s foremost beaches, and an unusually laughable comedy. ’The Grand Orchestra played a specially appropriate mu.-ien! programme, the mystic oriental .scenes in the big picture providing ample scope for some delightful numbers. THEATRE ROYAL. “DARING YOUTH.” Tho Theatre Royal was crowded in every part on Saturday evening, when a varied programme of song and picture, was presented under Fullers’ management. Air Alan. Shrimpton H who has just returned from Australia, sang “() Soli Alio,” “.Heart of Gold,” and, donning the kilts, gave “The Avee Hoose ’Alang tho Hecater.” Heading the picture programme was “Daring Youth,” a thrilling story which found its origin in the marriage theories formulated by Fannie Hu ret, who held that marriage should bo conducted on a business basis. Tho cast, a particualryl strong one , is headed by Bobo Daniels, Norman Kerry and Lee Moran. The story opens with Al’ita Allen accepting John Campbell ns her husband, but only for four days a week. However, they are duly married, and thereafter, Campbell’s one object in life is to keep handy to his wife. In desperation, lie has 0110 of his own friends seek his wife’s friendship. Thus, an outstanding climax is brought about, and eventually everything is brought to a happy finale, with Campbell assured of his wife’s love.

Another feature of the programme was “Easy Street,” a re-issue of Charlie Chaplain’s greatest comedy, which kept the audience in paroxysms of mirth. Ol her films are. “Hints on Horsemanship,” “Patlie Gazette,” a delightful Pin-sir-v 61m “g-mii"' is BH;ev'<g.” and tho “Riddle Rider.” Tho Royal Orchestra provided a special .programme, which included the latest compositions.

.lOSIF MELVILLE AND GEORGE GEE. “KID BOOTS,” TO-NIGHT. Th”; evening commencing : >t 3 o’clock, the fa,nous J. C Williamson premier musical coined} (j Ol,l -' ■ will appear at the Theatre Koval m the new musical play “Kid Looife. Thus Ihe crilic of ! Y® ! ‘ ”1 “Dominion.” on “Kid Boom, latest musical comedy success. - “The lireezv. musical comedy Kid Boots.’ has fairly captured poping taste Crowded houses nave iliom ouglily enjoyed this up-to-the-imiiuce riot of merriment, v.hich c.ei i - round the keen rivalry amongst members of a, fashionable goL cluo to secure the hand and fortune oL the prettiest and wealthiest gill m t’!oi>' get The sporting conditions under''which a golf contest had to be can-iecl out are vastly diverting. Miss Josie Melville is charming as Pollie Her sparkling numbers are sung with rare taste and artistry, while her dancing arouses much enthusiasm. George Gee. a? the master caddie, is the soul ol the piece. There arc some brilliant ballets, while Fred Haywood and. his ja/.z band do lull justice to the incidental music.” “Kid Boots” cost, it is said, £1 50,000 before the initial rising ol the curtain. It is sumptuous m tue extreme. Some 500 costumes are worn bv 10 0 girls. There are oS speaking parts and 5 0 musical numbers “Kid Boots” will be played for to-night only. The box plans are at the Bristol Piano Co.

“ GOOD MORNING. DEARIE.” "Writes an Australian critic: — H action were the only requisite foi the success of a musical comedy, tlmn ‘Good Morning, Dearie, which will be presen led to-morrow night, “is a sure winner. Every scene is full of movement. If it is not an incident which helps trie story along, it is a clever dancing act or a toueli of comedy. Josie Melville plays to perfection tlie part of Rose Marie, the working girl suddenly transferred lo surroundings where the good things of life are , more profuse. George Volbure. as Billy A r an Cort- ] a mu, was the callable Prince Charming who came along to capture the ear of Rose Mario and transfer her from the drudgery of-every-day life. Among tlie newcomers is George Grotty, who admirably filled the role of Chesty Costello, a “crook” with aspirations ’ towards Rose Marie’s heart. George Gee, as Steve Simmons, a detective from the Safety First Agency, scored many laughs with gesture and cute sayir.es. Tne efforts of the band of the lleil’’s Bells cafe, wdre screamingly funny. The music was accompanied bv ludicrous antics, which brought down the house.”