AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17418, 31 March 1922, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

PICTURE HOUSES. LIBERTY THEATRE "The Kid," Charlie Chaplin's greatest, picture, d 8 nearing tha end of its phenomenal season at) the Liberty Theatre." Those people v.-iio wish to .xeaiiso to the full the great powers of the widely famed comedian ehoukl cot foil to eJ6 "The Hid," tor it embodies on-o of Chaplin's dearest ambitions. With jackio Coogan, the star shows that he has dramatic povvera of a fur higher ctdcr than tiioso witli which ha is sometimes credited. Guilty," on Associated hirst National attraction, is based on the novel "Parrot ar.d Company." Sylvia Brcamer, liicuard D.x, and a strong supporting cast do full justice to tiio parts allotted to them. The tccnes of Burma in this picture are unusually interesting. Tie Liberty Grand Orchestra plays a. fine programme of music. "MOLLY O." The new programme to b:> shown t-a-morrow is headed by "Moliy 0," presented by Associated First National, and an American production, "Wiucs and other Wines," starring- Mary Miles Minter. "Molly O" is a human story of a poor little girl, who, like Cinderella, stole away to a mask ball and encountered romance. The picture affords Mabel Normand opportunities to arouse the admiration of her audience. It fairiy bristles with action, and is filled with merry humour, though it touches also far deeper cords of feeling. Miss Normand is surrounded by an exceedingly clover cast of well-known players, such as Georgo Nichols, Anna Hernandez, Albort irlackett, Jncl; Mulhul!,' Eugenie Bessener, and Lewell Sherman. 'Wives and Other Wives" was directed by Lloyd Ingraiiam, and is an adaptation of the well-known stpry by Stephen Fox. This is tha first of a new era in Minter. pictures, presenting the star in a role other than an ingenue Tho picture ie a charming comedydrama, ar.d the plot concerns the efforts of a young wife to mako her husband jealous. GREATER CRYSTAL PALACE. Miss Mario Nilsson continues to delight large audienceo at Greater Crystal Palace with her singing. The Symphony Orchestra plays a fine programme of niUßic, including us the overture tho "Oberon" selection by Weber. The mction picture programme is ir. keeping with both the high reputation of tho theatre and the quality of the musical programme. Tho Goldwyn comedy, "Stop, Thief," in which Tom Moore anS Irene Rich play the lending parts, is an outstanding su«pess. The settings are gorgeous „and tiie plot .delightful. Vivacious Marie Prevost plays the leading part in the Universal attraction, "A Parisian Scandal. There are many highly diverting situations in this clever production, and the audacity of Marie Provost possesses an intent appeal. An instalment of the Eddie Polo serial, ' Do or' Die,;! a two-act Century comedy, find the latest International News oomplete what is probably the biggest and brightest programme seen here for socio time. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The popularity of .Everybody's Theatre is amply shown by tho large crowds which visit the thoatre nightly. Tile Select Orcheßtra, under tiio direction o' Mr W. J. Bellinghara, F.S.M., plays a comprehensive and interesting programme, including numbers which have not previously been heard in Chnstchurcli. Tii© pictuxo programme headed, by "Tho Great Impersonation," based on tha novel by E. Philips Oppenheim. James Ifirkwood, who plays the leading part, fulfils a difficult dusvl role in, his usual oonvincing manner. Ethel Clayton, who is well known to Christchurch picture patrons, has the loading vole in "Beyond," which, with an interesting Gazette, completes a line programme.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. "THE GKEATEST LOVE." "The Last Door," whifli is the outstanding featuw at the Queen's Theatre, will be finally screened to-night. Tho big attraction for screening to-morrow is the much talked of super-attraction, "The Greatest- Love," which stars Vera Gordon, who was the mother in "Humoresque." This picture has been most lavishly produced by Selznick, and gives Miss Gordon a wonuerful opportunity to display her talents. It ia a dramatio story of mother love, sacrifice, and family honour. Intense interest is sustained throughout by means of complications surrounding the death of a theatrical producer known to have been one ot the most hated men in tho city. There were dozens who might have had a. motive for. slaying him, but Lantini was found bending over the dead man, and as ho also had a motive for revenge, he was arrested and sentenced to death. It is not until tho final reel that the startling denouement is made. As the mother fighting undauntedly against heart-rending odds, ■ pitting her mother Jove and trust against the opinion of learned counsel, and unbelieving governor, Vera Gordon rises to superb heights. In addition to this great picture, there will be screened "Jes' Call Me Jim," which is a Goldwyn comedy-drama, with the well-known comedian Will Kogers in the leading part. Comedies and Gazettes will also be shown.

' STRAND THEATRE. "The Last Straw," with. Buck Jones in tho leading part, will be screened at the Strand Theatre for tile laet time to-day. A drama of the Western country, full cf action and breathing a wholesome out-of-doors atmosphere, "The Last Straw" 19 well worth seeing. Buck Jones is renowned for his Western characterisations, and his reputation will be further enhanced, by hia acting in "Iho Lajst Straw." Tlio remaining pictures on tho programme aro ell of a high standard. Tliey are "One Moment, Please" (a Sunuhino comedy), "Galley -Slave" (cartoon), Fox News, and an Australian Gazette. NEW PEOGHAMME TO-DAY. Tho programme is being changed to-day, instead of on Saturday as is usual. The big attraction will be "Tho Night Horsemen," in which Tom Mix takes tho leading part. The story is based on Max Brand'B novel, "Wild Geese," and ia a eequel to the popular Mi* picture, "The Untamed." Tom Mix plays the part of Whistling Dan, who loved Kate Cumberland in his own peculiar way. The night before the wedding he heard wild geese flying northward, so he followed tho bird 3 and disappeared from the Cumberland ranch into the wilderness. With his adventures in the wilds the story deals in a vivid manner. Dan's ungovernable temper and obstinacy threaten to alienate him for ever from his friends, but eventually his love ior Kato conquers the wilder passions of his nature. Supporting films aro "Business is Business" (Sunshine Comecly), "In Asia" (Cartoon), Fox World's iS'ews, and an Australian Gazette.