AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 31 March 1926, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

FAST COMEDY. “HER. SISTER FROAI PARIS.” Constance Talmadgo, as the very chic and vivacious 'Mamselle from gay Paris, inis a part decidedly to nor liking in that last-moving iind highly entertaining comedy “Her Sister liom Paris,” which was .screened lor the first time to a large audience at the Theatre Royal last evening. Always a warm favourite, the vivacious Connie considerably enhances her popularity in her latest feature. The theme of. the ■story is “how. to be happy though, married,” and the dainty star's solution of the comedy results in a great deal of natural and very diverting comedy, which last night maintained the house in a continual state of merriment. A First National production, naturally nothing has been spared in the construction of the picture that might result in added eflect. Full advantage is taken of the story to introduce numerous scenes ol Parisian life, and a very descriptive account of the gaieties of the famous night lile of the French capital is presented, including a performance by the world lamou.s Follies Bergerc. Invested m the story is a slice of romance, which, entrusted to the care of Aliss Talmadge, assists considerably m the presentation of a very charming story, splendidly portrayed and lavishly produced. Supporting Aliss Talmadge is Robert Coleman, another very popular and accomplished screen favourite. Both stars arc supported by a strong cast of players. “Her Sister li’om Paris” will be acknowledged by all to bo the best film in which the popular .-tar has yet appeared. A very interesting “Gaumont Gazette,” and an exceptionally humorous comedy, entitled ■ “Alotor Mad,” featuring Liege Connolly, concluded .a capital evenings entertainment.

“THE PRTCE OF AIATRIAIONY.” AT THE GRAND. Adapted from that widely-read novel from the pen of Charles G. Norris, “Bread,” “The Price of Alatrimonv, starring Alae Busch Pat O’Alalley, Wanda Hawley and Robert Frazer at the Grand Theatre, is a drama depicting the tragedy of an unwilling marriage l . The Sturgis family,. mother and two daughters, Jeanette and Alice, have a great struggle to make ends meet. The daughters arc kept at home whilst Airs Sturgis endeavours to provide for them by taking piano pupils. At a dance, however, Jeanette is brought to realisation of their position and prepares herself for a business career. Tn a year’s time, Alice has married and Jeanette is secretary to Chandler Corey, of the Corey Publishing Company. Jeanette has attracted the persistent attentions of Alartin Devlm, representative of an outside firm, and friend of Air Coley. She refuses to give up her independence for him until the jealousy of Airs Corey flames, and Jeanette is named corespondent in a proposed divorce case, Martin threatens legal potion against Airs Corey and persuades JeandttePtomarry him. Tn six months, Alartin has proved utterly selfish and an incurable spendthrift, and Jeanette is drifting back to the days of struggle. Matters come to a crisis, and Jeanette leaves Alartin, returning to her old position. Three years pass. Jeanette is again successful and becomes assistant to the president, whilst Alartin has purchased an automobile agency in tbe town where Alice is living. Jeanette comes to A'icc on a visit, and confesses that she misses Alartin and wants him back. Alice, knowing that Alartin feels the same, schemes to bring them together again, with perfect success. The story is splendidly handled by an all-star cast, with the result that a very .success fill pictm'isatioii of tho well-known novel results. A scenic showing views of the Dunedin Exhibition proved a very interesting portion of the programme, presenting scenes familiar to most of the audience. A cartoon “Ko Ko The Barber,” and a “Bathe News” complete a well varied programme.

FRED THOAJSON IN ' “THE FIGHTING SAP.”

Fred Thomson, the likeable young delineator of Western character, is duo at the Theatre Koval on Thursday and Saturday, with liis wonder horse, “Silver King.” This time he has the usual melodramatic plot to unweave, and he does it so well that “The Fighting Sap” will be written down as one of the best things lie has done. As the hero, Thomson is declared by his parent, a good-for-nothing lout who prefers to study minorology rather than do wlmt the parent describes as something practical. The father is a mine owner, and most of his workers are criminals, with the usual villain foreman. Whilst they are jobbing the mine and its owner band over fist, our boro is pitting the wits of himself and lii.s horse against those possessed by the bunch of malefactors. Result hero wins out, receives the parental blessing;, and is in danger of marrying a very pretty little woman, who is a daughter of'the mine superintendent. The plot is commonplace, of course, but it is the action which pleases. The horse, noted for its clever tricks, shines out particularly well in several incidents synchronising with the story. Lovers of melodrama —-and they arc ieirjon—will’ get all the excitement they want in this one. Seats may be booked now.