AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 17774, 10 October 1927, Page 12

AMUSEMENTS.

“BLIND ALLEYS.” THOMAS MEIGHAN AT THE GRAND. Thomas Meiglian, hero of many a romance, drama and comedy, entered a new role in his latest offering “Liind Alleys,” which greatly pleased a packed house at the Grand Theatre mi ferturday oven7ng. The picture has an abundance of melodrama, last and thrilling, but what is more important, superbly entertaining. “Blind Alleys'’ presents Tom as a marine captain, newly married to a charming Cuban senorita. On the first night of their hoiicmvoon they arrive in Aew \ ork, and proceed to buck up against a series of events which separate them. Meiglian is struck by an auto and removed 10 a hospital, and Greta Nissen, his wife, finds herself embroile.il with a gang of despi rate thugs. Tom eventually f ares the hospital, only to fall unconscious on the street, and wake up in a bo;’ding house room with a beautiful v email, Evelyn Brent, nursing him hack to health. What happens when Greta is rescued and finds her husband sin his new surroundings provide ihe picture with many nunc dramatic situations than could possibly be adequately described at this time.' In the chief male rule, Meiglian gives a splendid characterisation. Playing the part of the Cuban senorita, Greta Nissen rises to gieat heights,’ being ably supported by Evelyn Brent, whit also has an important role. The supporting programme embraced a Christie comedy, tuo enzettes and a scenic. Gomphmentaiv reference was made to the manner in which the Grand Orchestra, uncLm Mrs G. Donaldson, discussed a pleasing musical programme.

“THE NIGHT OF LOVE.” Tim am will view this evening at the Theatre Royal the United Artists Corpora turn's enthralling 10-act romantic love umiiia, ‘The Night Of Love.” its j powerful theme will unfold before patrons’ eyes a most unusual and electrifying story. Staged among , scenery exactly duplicating certain localities of Spain, and with sets dcsigned .from authentic Spanish edifices I of four hundred years ago, the picture j may be called faithful in every detail. “Tile Night Of Love,” which features Ronald Colman and Vihna Banky, is real romance in an historical setting, and throughout is the ebb and flow of tense and throbbing love which the spectator follows with suspense-filled interest. Feudal Spam is there, with its courtly grandees, beautiful women adventurous vagabonds and soldiers, each character drawn and etched by tho master hand of Eitzinai , "'te. Romantic love surely has never been' better port- | rayed—nor has the hot blood of Spain j ever pulsed more passionately than in mail}’ of tho scenes between Ronald : Column, and Yilma Hanky. Miss Banky as the beautiful Princess Marie is intensely alluring. Column is the perfect lover, strong, manly, and fired bv a. genius for love-making. Kidnapping Miss Ranky on her wedding night, Column finds himself hating and fearing, and at last loving the woman lie has sworn to destroy. From her attitude of proud distrust in ihe early part of the picture, Miss Banky slowly changes her characterisation until at last she , becomes a willing victim of tbe urge that has r " nt into her heart to conquer her. Through the whole story

runs the thread or beauty and romance, picturesque sellings, colourful scenes, bravo men and fair women —which wilL make “The Night ol Love” _a picture to be remembered. Appropriate music will accompany the screenings which will conclude on Wednesday evening. A special matinee performance will bo given on Wednesday afternoon. ALICE TERRY AND RAMON NOVARRO. COMING TUESDAY. Can there be a pure friendship between a man and a beautiful \\ omani 7 ‘•Lovers, 77 Ramon iNovarro’s latest, starring vehicle for Motro-GoMwyn-Mayer, coining to the Grand Theatre on Tuesday, answers that question in a startlingly vivid manner that will linger for a long time in the memory of every picturegoer who sees it. Laid in the romantic settings of modern Spain, it is filled with the gaiety of life in a Spanish city, and tells the gripping, enthralling story of a family wnose lives are wrecked and all Happiness destroyed by a hidden enemy witn whom tney cannot cope —the enemy of whispering tongues and scandal. Alice Terry enacts the part of the woman —-ail innocent young wife who sinks in the sea of slander the o-ossiping city has caused. This is the first time for quite a long whiie ttat jNovarro and Miss Terry have played opposite each other, and as they are one of the famous pairs of screen lovers, their appearance together promises unrivalled entertainment. There are thrills galore in the new picture, and a sensational sword duel between Novarro and John Miljan is one of the spectacular features included. The cast is one of exceptional merit, including Roy D’Arcy, George K. Arthur, Edward Connelly, Edward MarUndel and John Miljan. John M. Stahl directed “Lovers,” which has been staged oil an elaborate scale.

THE SCOTT-PICTURE CIRCUIT. “Below the Line,” the Warner Bros, latest Rin-Tin-Tin picture, is the screen attraction for South Canterbury residents this week. Rin-Tin-Tin, the wonder dog, who appeared in “The Lighthouse by the Sea,” and “Find Your Man.” is assured of a still greater reception in “Below the Line.” Charlie Chaplin, in “The Cure,” is a guaranteed cure for the blues. Other supports make up a. high-ela.ss programme to suit everybody at ordinary prices. Pareora to-night, Point on Tuesday, Washdyke "Wednesday, St. Andrews Thursday.