AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 7 April 1927, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS.

” SCHOOL FOR WIVES.”

FULLERS’ TO-NIGHT.

A powerful story—one which not only entertains but makes folks think, is told in “School for Wives,” the Victor Hugo Halperin production which comes to Fullers’ to-night. It’s the story of a wealthy girl who marries a poor artist, renouncing her father’s fortune because it is “tainted.” An excellent cast, headed by the always popular Conway Tearle, interprets the various roles. The picture is said to be a welcome combination of thrills, colour, action, suspense, and romance. It is admirably directed. Financial difficulties were not the sole cause of the rift on the matrimonial sea of Richard Keith and Betty Lynch (Conway Tearle and Sigrid Holmcjuist) in the early years of their union. They didn’t get along hap 1 pily for the reason that both had ! entered upon marriage with little thought and no preparation. Hence it is, that the suggestion contained in the title of this picture is carried out in the entire movement of the story. Why not a School for Wives, indeed, and a School for Husbands also? We are trained to be taxidrivers, shoe-makers, blacksmiths, almost everything in the world except husbands and wives, practitioners in the most,important profession, in life. The coming of this unique picture is awaited with eager interest, therefore, not only because it is choclcful of entertainment, but because also it considers impressively tli is important question. “School for Wives” is a faithful picturisation of Leonard Merrick’s great novel, “The House of Lynch," one of the best-sellers of recent years. Supporting pictures will include “The Universal News,” an Apollo comedy entitled, “Play Ball,” and a pretty scenic of Japan. Seats may be booked as usual.

“BLACK PARADISE.”—AT THE GRAND. Edmund Lowe is cast as a young Secret Service man in the Fox Films production “.Block Paradise,” a melodramatic tale of the underworld. ulnVh comes to the Grand Theatre to-night. In tli 13 role, he follows a. young crook to the South Soa.s on a rum-rminer. falls in lovo with the girl who has accompanied her sweetheart aboard the ship, and finally accomplishes all he sehs out to do. It is a story filled with clever comedy woven through to relieve tbo tenseness of 11 10 situations. There nre some exciting chases in fast speed -boats a-s the crook escapes to the sailing barque already headed out to sen; dramatic scenes aboard ship when the detective discovers that lie is in tlio midst ot a gang of thieves and murderers, without much chance P u ']' n g out of the situation with his file. The climax is sudden and totally l unexpected, the ending decidedly different, but wholly witisfac'orv. Madge Bellamy is cast as Sylvia Douglas, the girl around whom the plot revolves, and, according to advance reports, does somo renia.rkn.bly clever acting. Leslie Fenton is the crook, who, after promising to reform, breaks his word to ms nanc-po, and is caught redhanded is the act of stealing a diamond necklace on the very morning of Jus marriage. It is the type of C'laracior which calls for careful and uelJ balanced acting. Edward Piel plays the heavy role, while Paul Panzer plays tlio gruff ca.ptain of the boat who plots with the owner. Harvey Ciarke and Sam Blum furnish the comedy relief. Clark plays the part ot I an unsuspecting pious gentleman, ana Blum is n genial half-wit, who takes a decided liking to Harvev The Picture ns adapted from an original Mo y and directed by R. William Neill co-author of the tale I splendid supporting programme oonta.ns a screaming Imperial eomedv. Bankrupt Honeymoon.” tho latest kmc News and a charming seelbe Is hi rid ’ ’ & '! m ? SPS of tho Canard TW leT 7 be "«"•« «

“THE FOLLIES OF 1927,”

To-night will be the last opportunity in Tlmavu of witnessing this sparkling revue. From beginning to end the performance is all that has been said of it. The opening number took tho audience by storm, and had to be repeated. The grand opera quartette is said to be one of tho finest amateur efforts ever produced in Timaru. The “Pvjama” number, with its beautiful ’ ballet work, is a revelation. 7'kc Apache dance, it has been said, is faultless. One of the best turns is the singing of “Poor Papa,” and the ballot of Tiny Tots who support the item, are great favourites. The music and scenery in the monster. Egyptian scene are only rivalled by the costuming. The singing is splendid, while the work of the ballet makes the effect attractively Egyptian. The woodland scene in the second act proved extremely popular. “Every Time He Kissed Her” is one which makes the audience shreik with laughter. “Misto,” the illusionist, will, appear in an entirely new and novel act. The Hawaiian act is perhaps the prettiest of the performance. The setting is representative of Hawaii, while the ukeiolo and banjo add effect. The bandsmen’s parade is a brilliant number. The comedy side is well eafered for In several amusing sketches. The reappearance of Henri Le Gal, the talented violinist, will be hailed with delight. The object for which tin. revue is staged is one which should appeal to all. The Timaru Municipal Band is in need of new instruments to euable it to hand over the present set to a junior band which is now far enough advanced to have instru-j ments. It is hoped the public will! show its appreciation of. the Band’s! effort by rewarding iQvvitli an abso- 1 lately full house to-night. Popular prices are: 4/-, 2/- (no .tax); children half-price to 4/- and ?,/-■ seats. The box plan is now open at the Bristol. (No booking fee.)

HUMPHREY BISHOP COMPANY. . RETURN VISIT. The Humphrey Bishop Musical Comedy Company are returning for a flying visit for one night. This will positively bo their farewell visit, as tlio company are due to open a season very shortly. Tho forthcoming programmes will be entirely new from rise to fa’l of curtain, and will include new song scenes, new comedy sketches by “Serateller” Ross, new rags by tho famous Ragtime Quartette. When one considers that tlio company played a season of 18 weeks in Adelaide, where a weekly change of programme was imperative, it can easily be seen that to give entire changes ot nropramme :s quite an easy matter. Tho hetx plans will open -at tlio Blister oil. Friday where early hooking is recommended. The. visit, is <m Tuesday, April 12th ■for,.PP.Or’pjgtit,only-.•,