AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 30 March 1926, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

PAT O’MALLEY AND MAE BUSCH 'AT THE Gil AND. Tlie emancipation of woman within the last fifty years has materially altered the position of matrimony in the scheme of things. To what extent it has (lone so can be judged in the new Victor Schertzinger Metro-Gold wyn production, “Bread,” which is to be screened at the Grand Theatre, under the title of “The Price of Matrimony.” The picture has been adapted from the novel by Charles G. Norris. The theme centres on tho fortunes of two sisters. One marries, and the other seeks independence and a. career. Tho hitter is successful, but misjudges the strength of the world, and is soon forced into marriage with a selfish spendthrift. She leaves him quickly, but experience has washed the glamour from her dreams. How she finally wins happiness from life gives the director opportunity to film a subtle' and interesting piece of diama. Tho. cast is in every way adequate to the , complexities of the theme. The priu- | cipal roles arc enacted by Mae Busch, | Pat O’Mallev. Robert Frazer, and j Wanda Hawley, and a fine company of players is scon in support, including , Hobart Bosworth, Mvrt!o Stedman, ! Mill'd Crane-and Engine Besserer. The novel from which the picture lms been ' taken has had a tremendous sale, and there is every indication of the picture proving to he as popular. His an interesting insight into the lite problems of the middle and upper classes The supporting programme contains a charming New Zealand .scenic, showing : :ho Dunedin Exhibition; the “Patlic News,” “Screen Snapshots,’’ and a lengthy animated cartoon. Scats may | be reserved as usual. Phone 4.36. |

“HER SISTER FROM PARIS.”

THEATRE ROYAL, TO-NIGHT. Sparkling with brilliant humour and delightful wit and provocative of hilarious mirth and merriment, “Her Sister From Paris,” the particularly Cleveland entertaining comedy, will be presented at the Theatre Koval, lor two 1 nights only, commencing this evening. Constance us “.I lie Sistci, a chic and vivacious ’Mamselle from vav Paris, appears in one of the most successful roles of her brilliant career, and she has the audience in outbursts of hearty laughter right throughout the clever comedy. Her treatment of the subject “How to be happy though married” is entirely original and novel, and responsible for many absurd complications and unbounded mirth. Supportin" Constance Talmadge is Robert Coleman, another popular screen favourite. Thousands of people make the trip across the Channel to sec the wonders and attractions of Paris and there is no doubt that they know how to do things” in Pans. In the lnrst National attraction, ‘Her Sister hiom Prris ” all the gaieties of the 1< rcncli capital are shown, including a pertqrmanee of the world-famous, .hollies Bi l-o-ero Wit, humour, and spectacular “display give a typically Parisian al mosphere to a remarkably* clever and original plot. It is entirely original and highly amusing, and it has made manv hundreds of enthusiastic patrons thoroughly enjoy themselves, whoioyi it has made its appearance previously “Her Sister From Pans” carries with it a delicious Continental (lavmu. Romantic and matrimonial complications, the dash of subtlety, ami tho dolt strokes of humour make Hei Sister From Paris” quite the best him both stars (who are staunchly supported bv a galaxy ol other well-known players) have yet appeared m. Ilia “Gaumont Graphic” anil a Lice Connollv comedy. “Motor Mad. will also ho shown. Seats may he booked as usual. ft