AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 17 June 1926, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

“THE ANCIENT MARINER.” AT THE GRAND. When Samuel Taylor Coleridge penned “Tho Rime ol’ tho Ancient Mariner,” little did lie dream that one day Ins immortal poemi would be visualised upon the screen. This classic will bo shown at the Cran'd Theatre, beginning to-day. Henry Otto, noted director of fantasies, has employed his genius to mould the fantasy into one of the most sublimo achievements of motion picture history. Eve Unsell, for .several years a .star of the scenario world, was selected to write, the modern sequence of “The Ancient Mariner.” This Miss Unsell has done in a superlative manner. The little teacher, played by Blara. Row, who figures import 7 antly in tho picture, will long Jive in the hearts of any audience. She is wistful, dainty and lovable, and withal, daring, when the man she loves is in danger. And the country boy, impersonated by Leslie Fenton, seems not to be a shadow self, but a pulsating human lining. Tho seafaring man, who tells the story, is played by that sterling artist, NigeL He Brullicr, whose work as tho prophet in “Tho Four Horsemen” will never be forgotten by ills generation. “Brant,” the villain, will gain cympathy and ( a feeling of sorrow for hi.s misdeeds by the manner in which be is interpreted by Earle Williams. The title role is portrayed, by no less a person than Paul Panzer. One actor who was imported from Europe is tho Albatross —a genuine one —procured through tho courtesy of a museum in England. Others in tho cast of “The Ancient Mariner” are Gladys Broekwell, Robert Klein, Vivian Oakland and Wilson Benge. The supporting programme contains the latest Fox News, a two-reel Imperial comedy “Strong for Love,’ 1 and a charming post-travel film showing how some “Toil For Rest.” Seats may be reserved as usual. Theatre telephone 186.

PA IS V RUTH MILLER. IN “THOSE WHO JUDGE.”. “'Those Who Judge,” a Society melodrama, starring Patsy Ruth Miller and Lou Tcllegon, opens at the Theatre Royal this evening, and will be the. feature attraction at ibis popular bouse. Based on the widely read novel by Margery Land May. entitled “Such As Sit Li Judgment,” as picturised by Banner Productions, Inc., under the direction of Burton King, “Those Who Judge” is said to be entertainment of tiie best quality, with plenty of thrills and suspense. 'the story deals with tho coming of a fascinating young wirluw to a, fashionable suburban town, ostensib/v for the benefit of her sister’s health, but really to escape frodi a mock marriage in which she has been innocently involved. How she becomes ilte object of the affections of two of the wealthiest young men in tho town, who happen to be brothers, creates a (angled .situation out of which a most ■interesting plot, develops. “Those Who Indue” lias been produced with .a east of .screen celebrities, headed by Patsv linlli Miller and Con Tellegon. and including such other well known artists as Alarv Thurman. Flora Le Breton, Edmund Brceso. Colt Albertson, . Waller Miller and Cornelius Keefe. Films oil the program mo will embrace “The. Int enoi 1 ionnl News,” ami two.bright eoniedie.- “Accidents Will Happen,"’ ami “Free Hides.” Seats may be booked through ’phone ~>i'( l.

“HIP VAN WINKLE." The members of (be “Rip Van Winkle” ennipnny are grateful in Hr. Linigliiiaii. and Messrs H. L. Banks and T. Bus-ell. who have so kindly wailed on the beads of (lie various • •• f... iI businesses of this town, with tho

result that the Fairlie oilmens. being all “real .sports,” have consented to close their establishments at 8 p.m. next Saturday, in order to ensure a. “big house” for the production of the comic opera “Hip Van Winkle,” the orchestra of which will commence at 8.30 p.m. The company appreciate this consideration, and are all looking forward to this trip.