AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18439, 24 March 1922, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

THE GRAND. SHIRLEY MASON IN “EVER SINCE EVE.” That popular screen star, Shirley Mason, was presented last night at the Grand Theatre in a Fox picture entitled “Ever Sincd Eve,” and once more scored a distinct triumph. The story, by Joseph Ernest Peat, is a good one, and Miss Mason’s role fits her to perfection—in fact, it might have been written especially for her. To detail the story would be to spoil it for those who propose to attend the showing, since it contains a surprise which must come as a surprise to ensure enjoyment of the picture. Suffice it to say that here is a prime love story worked out admirably through action that holds the interest uninterruptedly from start to finish. The supports included the final chapter of "The King of the Circus,” which ends up to the satisfaction of everybody. Mutt and Jeff cartoons; Fox’s World’s News, and Murphy and Walker in “What Love Will Do.” Seats for to-night and to-morrow may be booked without extra charge at the Grand Theatre office.

PARAMOUNT MUNICIPAL PICTURES. “THE CITY OF SILENT MEN.” The extraordinary Vanderberg exploration pictures should in themselves serve to pack the Opera House to-mor-row aiiernoon and evening sessions. The third series will be shown this weekend, and further interesting revelations from the wilds of hitherto unexplored parts of African wilds may be anticipated. Heading the programme, however, is the super-production, one of the best Paramount's have yet distributed. This is "The City of Silent Men,” with the popular Thomas Meighan carrying the big part in Ills usual effective manner. The story deals with a country boy who goes to the city, and falling into the Hands of crooks, unconsciously aids in the commission of a crime, and although innocent, is sentenced to prison, lie makes his escape and going to California, he assumes another name and becomes superintendent of a factory. Then love enters his life, and on his wedding day the shadow of his past rises before him. How he regains happiness makes a delightful story. The famous Bridge of Sighs in the Tombs of New York, the interior of Sing Sing, world famous prison—these are admirably shown in Thomas Meiglian’s new Paramount su-per-production. This is a remarkable photoplay of prison life based on John A. Moroso’s novel, “The Quarry.” Mr Meighan has the role of a country mechanic. who goes to the big city to obtain work. There are many thrills in the tetion which is rapid-fire. The leading woman is Lois Wilson, and her work, as well as that of the supporting players, is excellent. This will undoubtedly prove to be one of the richest and best of Paramounts many glorious programmes, so that heavy booking at the box office at H. I. Jones’ may be expected, and consequently big houses tomorrow and on Monday. For an excellent pictorial entertainment, the Opera House can certainly be recommended this week-end.