AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 1 May 1926, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

J’JOHK DANIELS.—AT THE GBAND.

I In “Wild, "Wild Susan," her new j J-'aramount, starring picum.;, which will Ino shown at Ihe Grand .1 heat-re toj eight, Hebe Daniels . has the role ot' a, J K ‘i’Py -New H ork society girl, who <an l live without excitement. After .(arising a traffic. jam in. the busiest section of the city, having paced a fire engine at breakneck speed, jumped oif Die Leviathan as it was leaving its pier and manipulated a crippled elevator ear in a wild ride skyward, Bebe I -decides to become, a detective to inject j a little life into her otherwise uneventI in! ..existence. An assignment leads her j to a haunted house lit midnight, where | spooks, crooks and funny noises, chase | her all around the place. .Rod Da j Uectpie, leatured in support of the I star, comes to her rescue, and succeeds jin taming Wild, Wild Susan Jong enough for her to cjuiet down anti marry him. Whereupon her brother, who bud taken out a big insurance policy on her life with himself named as beneficiary, looks at the document witli a sickly grin—a sad reminder of his poor judgment as an investor. 1:! ore's a novelty plot, interesting, I tinny and exciting. Tom Gcraghty adapted it from Steuart- Emery's “Liberty” magazine story. “The ‘Wild, Wild Child." Edward Sutherhmd directed. No, “\\ild, - Wild St sair' is not an animal picture, even though it is a bear for thrills. Others in the strong supporting east arc Henry Stephenson, Jack Kune, flclcn - Holcombe, Ivan Simpson, Osgood Per kills. Russell Alodcroit, Warren Cook, Joseph Smiley and Alildred Rvan. The supporting programme contains a tuo-reol mirthquake comedy “Hop To It, a gazette, and a lengthy Post travel picture, showing “Romo, in All Jts dory.” Scats may be reserved as usual. ’Phone 480.

A REX REACH SUCCESS'. “THE LOOSE WOMAN.” “The (loose 'Woman,” a Universal Jewel, coming to the Theatre Royal this evening, was based on a real murder. Rex Reach, author of the story, turned it into a thrilling - newspaper mystery story. Clarence' Brown directed the prod notion with a notable-all-star cast, including Jack Picklord, Louise .Dresser, Constance Bennett, (Ic.orge Copper, Gustave Von Sryffortitz, .James O. Barrows, Dpottiswood Aitken, and Alan: .McDermott,. The story is as

lollows :—A famous opera- singer gives birth to a. hoy, and loses her voice as a result. Her son grows up unloved, and the former singer, taking the name ill Alary Holmes,, takes to drink, and becomes a- notorious drunkard, living in seclusion in a shabby house on liei' chicken farm, near the estate. ot a, millionaire. There she is known as “The Goose Woman,” and in. connection with the murder of the- millionaire is referred to in the newspapers as a. notorious drunken slattern. Her son, .leturning home to sympathise, with her, tolls her he is going to be married to a young actress. She lias hated him since Ins birth, believing him lo_be the cause of the loss of her voice. She ccncoct-s a wild story about having it it-tu-ssed the murder, and unconsciously causes her son s arrest for 11. Then she relents, telling her life story—v. veil ling lhai slm had never been married to the son's father. Jit spite of this, the sou's sweetheart is faithful. J , develops that the doorman at the theatre, heinuing the millionaire Jir.il v,'janiec.d tin. actress, hud .killed him.

J J 1 ' s cleared, and the mother, “'Hie Goose Woman,'’ reforms, and is l:ap])y that her son lias found Jiis res] mate. Other films on the programme will comprise : “ Che Rathe Gazelle.” a senes of “Samson of the Circus,” and a very clever comedy, “The .Raid.” Seats may be booked throu<th ’phone until 7 p. 111. The usual matinee will take place this afternoon.

'‘PR IAI ROSE" THE DKLIGHTFUL.

\A rites a loading contemporary of “Primrose,” the brilliant j. C. * Williamson. musical play, to he seen for the first time in Tnnaru on .Friday next, at the Theatre Royal :—“it ts doubtful if -for many years so many important artists have been seen together as in 'Primrose.’ The cast tairly bristles with favourites. Tito name of Air George Gee ts a. household word with -play-goers. This versatile anti highly popular comedian will bo seen its the tolatilo Toby Alcopham—a, part in which his special attainment should have splendid range. Miss Margery lliekhu, an English . comedienne ot prominence, will make her first appearance as ‘Joan,’ a part she created and played for twelve months in London in association with the famous comedian Leslie Henson. Another popular comedienne is Aliss Dorothy Lena (of ‘Leave It To Jane’ lame). Aliss Lena will be -seen as ‘Pinkis Peach,’ a leading soubrette- part possessing; manifold opportunities. A comedian of proved ability and merit is Air Jack Cannot. Aluch excellent humour may be anticipated in Ids characterisation of ‘Michael,’ the. expugilist. Aliss Rosie Lo Varde- lias made herself extremely popular in many 'Williamson productions. . She will play the important vole of Lady Sophia Aicopluun. In addition to these brilliant principles, others who hold responsible positions in a Jong cast are: Messrs Ley land Hodgson (Hilary \ ane) ; Hugh Steyne (Freddie I. 1 alls); Harry Wootou (Sir Benjamin Balls) ; Fred AlcKay (manager of hotel) ; Jack Testro (Jason) ; and Alisses RcitaNwgent (Alav Hooker) ; Winnie Tate (Alaisie) : Grade Fraser (Margie). One of the big features ol this big entertainment is the wonderlul lighting - effects. These are the patent of the famous Scmilolf. and are said to be of an astonishing . nature. Ihe box plana open on 'Wednesday at the Bristol.