AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18291, 14 June 1929, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

“THE CONSTANT NYMPH.” FEATURED FILM AT MAJESTIC. British-produced, “The Constant Nymph,” featuring Mabel Poulton and Ivor Novello, drew another big audience to the Majestic Theatre last evening. The plot shows the part that temperament plays in an English household, and from the first flicker to the final fade-out the picture holds the attention of the theatregoer. “The Constant Nymph” has been adapted from the popular novel by Margaret Kennedy. A musician of merit, Lewis Dodd frequently visits Sanger, an unknown English composer, in the Austrian Tyrol. The death of Sanger leaves his three daughters, of whom Tessa is the youngest, homeless. Their uncle and their cousin Florence arrive at the Tyrol to take the children home. Lewis, to the dismay of Tessa, who pas*sionately loves him. becomes engaged to Florence. Compications follow, and Lewis, realising that he really loves Tessa, prepares to flee with her when Providence intervenes and shows “the only way.” One of the most interesting things about the picture is the portrayal of tempestuous Tessa. This role was given to Mabel Poulton, and she has received extravagant praise from the English press. Ivor Novello plays Lewis Dodd, the temperamental musician who marries Florence and loves Tessa*. Sanger and his queer children are all played by notable English artists. The picture was filmed in the Tyrol, and in London, and the scenes of the Sanger menage above Innsbruck are wonderful. The picture itself, the actual story-telling aspect, is simple, straightforward, and has caught the very essence of the original. It has all the magic and fascination of Margaret Kennedy’s humour. Included in a strong supporting programme were a Majestic News, comedy, and English Gazette. The Majestic Orchestra played a delightful music score.

UNDERWORLD AND WESTERN DRAMA. AT THE GRAND. Showing for the first time.-at the Grand Theatre was a programme that gave delight to those who were fortunate enough to see it. The first film, an exciting melodrama of the underworld, “Wolves of the City," features William Cody and Sally Blaine and Louise Carver. Excess of wealth has made Cody, who takes the part of a millionaire, bored with life. He is ready for anything that will offer excitement. This leads him to answer a newspaper advertisement dropped by a beautiful girl Sally Blaine), whom he has rescued from a runaway horse. As a result of this he becomes embroiled in a series of exciting adventures with a gang of art thieves. Sally Blaine, one of the most popular of the younger actresses in Hollywood, is called upon to do many difficult stunts as well as quite a bit of emotional acting. The supporting cast includes Monte Montague as a comedianchauffeur; Charles Clary as a wealthy art collector; A 1 Ferguson as Mike Machin, one of the art thieves; and Louise Carver as Mother Machin, the brains of the gang. Maurice Flynn takes the leading role in “Glenister of the Mounted,” the second film. When caught in a snow storm, he is attended by Jack and Betty Danrock, who are fleeing from the police. They leave him at the government cabin. Glenister falls in love with Betty. At Rafferty’s trading post, Glenister again encounters the pair, but Betty disclaims having met him. Dick is assigned to track down the murderers of Thorald Brocton’s partner. Dick takes the trail of the fleeing pair and catches them. Betty tries to make love to Dick, but discovers she really loves him, and gives up the attempt. They fall into a forest fire, and Dick has to shoot his horse, and with the prisoners swim a distant river. Jack is stunned by a tree, and Dick, saving Betty, goes back for Jack. Glenister is hurt by a log, but the prisoners do not desert him. They tell their story to Dick Glenister. Jack’s father having been killed on a hunting trip with Brocton and Partridge, the latter two disclaim the partnership which existed among the three. Betty, posing as Partridge’s secretary, found that Brocton had murdered her father. As Jack was forcing Partridge to open the safe, Partridge pulled a gun on Jack, who fired into what he thought was the room. He saw Partridge fall, and thought he had killed him. Glenister discovers that a mirror at the entrance of the room is arranged to show the room. Brocton tries to bribe Glenister into betraying Jack, and Glenister plays a trick on him. He goes to the mirror, shoots into it as he sees Brocton trying to dispose of a paper, and makes Brocton confess to the murder. Everything is cleared up, and Jack, going to Quebec, leaves Betty in the arms of Glenister. An Oswald Cartoon and the latest News made interesting supports. Mrs G. Donaldson led the Grand Orchestra through a pleasing programme.

SIR HARRY LAUDER. AND HIS NEW COMPANY. This evening at the Theatre Royal E. J. Carroll will present the world’s greatest entertainer, Sir Harry Lauder and his new company of international vaudeville artists. The famous comedian will include in his programme this evening a budget of new numbers in song, sketch, and story from his enormous repertoire, and, if time will permit, some of the old favourites for which dozens of written requests have been received by the management. Sir Harry has never been in better form, and he is assured of a hearty welcome when he steps on the stage to-night. He has no equal in his line of entertainment, and he has been aptly described as “ever new.” The supporting company as chosen by E. J. Carroll is a strong one, and every artist is worthy to support the star. The following is the personnel: “Tiki” Carpenter, the surprise packet, direct from London where he had a most successful season in a most novel and artistic presentation. Rupert Hazel and Elsie Day known as the harmonylarity duo, are sure laughter-getters, and their offering is the essence of originality; the Fredo Bros., comedyacrobatic violinists, present an exciting and thrilling act and come direct from the Orpheum Circuit, U.S.A. What is described as one of the cleverest acts in vaudeville is provided by Don Julian, continental cartoonist and lightning sketch artist. He has not quite mastered the English language, but this rather adds than detracts from his clever patter. A fine orchestra under the conductorship of Haydn Beck competes a bill that would be hard to beat. The box plan is at The Bristol, and patrons are recommended to reserve their seats.