AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18557, 12 August 1922, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC.

HIS MAJESTY’S. COMEDY MATINEE TO-DAY. There will be a matinee this afternoon at His Majesty’s .theatre, commencing at 2.30, when a programme that is practically all comedy will be screened. Besides the five-reel feature, “ Up Jn Mary’s Attic,” in which a bevy of college girls, a baby and 9. dog all get mixed up in a hilarious story ; there will also be shown “Falling for Fanny,” a tworeel Christie comedy, full of clever and genuinely funny situations. In addition a Snub Pollard comedy, “Gone to the Country,” and a Goldwyn-Bray comedy cartoon and scenic, as well as a beautiful number of the Pathe Review, which includes the boxing kangaroo. The usual matinee concession prices will be charged. LAS T NIGHT OF FINE PROGRAMME A large audience witnessed the double bill at His Majesty’s again last night, and at the final screening to-night a big house is assured. Comedy is supplied by a “Fine Arts’’ feature, “Up in Mary’s Attic,” with Eva Novak, Harry Gribbon, a baby, a dog and some score of College gilds, who are disporting through most of 1 he picture in striking and sometimes rather scanty bathing suits. There are many laughable situations, although the story is a little disjointed at times. Ihe dramatic fare is supplied by an English production.

“Lady Windemere’s Fan,” and the atmosphere, style, manners are in striking contrast to the usual American production. The photography may not be quite so finished, but the story is convincingly acted, and those who know the play will be deeply interested in the faithful interpretation of Wilde’s famous problem of a “good” woman, whose past nearly wrecks the happiness of her daughter. Arthur Wontner, who is Lord Darlington, will he remembered jis the “villain” with the Julius Knight Co. a few years ago. He gives a fine performance, as do the others in the cast. “Falling for Fanny,” in hilarious Christie [comedy, and the Pathe Review, complete a fine programme. TOL’ABLE DAVID. On Monday night “Tollable David” will commence a three nights 1 season at His Majesty’s. There has been much favourable comment upon this picture when presented at I he Strand, Auckland and The King’s. Wellington. Richard Barthelmess, the young actor who played thch ero in “Way Down East,” is starred in this; story of mountain life. “Only a Boy—fust Tol’able,” is the somewhat contemptuous criticism of the boy who is anxious to prove himself a man—and when the chance conies he proves to be more than tolerable —he is heroic, A terrific fight—big dramatic situations—true, loveable humaness, a. strong appeal in the love of the mountain mother, and the forceful story rank this production with such pictures as “ Over the Hill” and “ Way Down East.” The plans for the season are open at Upton’s, the usual prices being charged. THE GRAND. CHILDREN’S MATINEE TO-DAY. Shirley Mason will be the star attraction at the Grand to-day in William Fox’s production. "Little Miss Smiles.” The childien will delight in the antics of a dog that has a conspicuous part in the picture. Its clever tricks win it a home in an East side family, and in the end it saves the day by producing a lost—but we can't tell more, you must sc© the picture. You’ll love it, and the dog too. The supports will include another chapter of the historical film "Winners of the West,” depicting Captain John C. Freniunt’s trail breaking expedition to the Californian goldfields. Mutt and Jeff, as “Cashiers,” and the Fox World News, complete a first-class afternoon’s entertainment. To-night’s programme will be augmented by another star feature, “The Gleam o’ Dawn,” a North-west story, starring John Gilbert. Seats should be secured without delay as the plans are filling fast. To-night’s progi amine starts sharp at 7.45.

THE FORTUNE OF CHRISTINA MeNAB.

Whenever E. J. and Dan Carroll have brought a Scotch attraction to New Zealand they have made a success. Graham Moffatt in his delightful Scotch plays, created a furore at the beginning of the war, Jind the Carroll’s interest in Harry Lauder’s tour proved them showmen of distinction. Still following their old love they have brought Christina McNab to town. Christina is the heroine of “The Fortune of Christina McNab,” the film version of a novel of delightful sub-titles which are written in a true Lauderish way. This six leel classic was acquired in England bv the Messrs Carroll, and will be sc-eene.d for the first time in Wanganui at the Grand commencing on Monday. Remm-v-cnt of “_Peg o’ My Heart,” and as sweet as the heather is the way “ The Fortune of Christina McNab” is described. Clristina is very Scotch and v sry prudent, and when she finds herself possessed of £30,000 she thinks the b itloni has fallen out of the world. However, the astute little Scotch girl soon recovers her wits and proudly announces that she will not only propose to a Duke, but she will accept him. In the end the nobleman is a bad loser and Christina gives her heart and fortune to Hie man who least expects either. “Th> Fortune of Christina McNab” *s lavishly produced with a stream of rich comedy and human sentiment. The sup iorting pictures will be “Playing -with Eire,’ starring Gladys Walton, a capital two-reel Ceutigry comedy, entitled “M’ss Mischief,” and the International News. Seats should lie secured early to avoid disappointment.