AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18419, 27 June 1925, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS.

PICTURE HOUSES. LIBERTY THEATRE. "FORBIDDEN PAP.ADIKK' AXD •'UK. TWEE.V FRIENDS." "Forbidden Paradise," t!ie first Americanmade Paramount picture starring Pola Negri to be directed by Ernst Lubitsch, creator of Jnssion," --The Marriage Circle,'' etc fomos 10 the Liberty Theatre to'-dav. The professional reunion of these two in the making of such an important production as lorbidden Paradise.' U significant. It follows a demand which has been constant from critics and the public since their combined efforts resulted in one or Europe's "d' C from en, , 0 v, r „ ab i e ' Productions. It was adaptc<i from the famous stage pl av ••The CV.anna ; The screen p'.uv. wH ten Vr<K?»« C he fi V' ne ' J ° h » s «»> »n«I H,ns KralV, ibl l\» „ ' dr , ami ! tlc suspense which made manv (lurtlrn / otlble - ■'» d introduces ?ne?rtoni • M n f-T fPßt " r es. Based upon 0° R kL" 1 -," 1 -" Mo Pf Catherine the Great a .airs. The Queen in the storv, witu no will save, her own to questionVr s.et" amused herself by a Per i es „f affairs Willi the handsomest men r.f her court. Ea<-U new roiHiuent was P i ? „ali,ed by the pinnin/r of u, i . - : i 1 °", the ,u,ii,r ,)f ,he >-°"">J K >»" to higrufy that hs was then and there c.umitH<»| u w I "' r Vj U ! !,r t fav,u,r of hia Kod la Kociue, Adolphe Men.iou. and Pauline oppotue"polat 1 a t^ S ri ,,tUred ™™ rU * Robert v" 0m L f< '''\ luvo , ou tho PJ-o-ramme, Kobert V. Chambers's novel "Between ' S > t """'"f drama of n moh's ,. 1 ' lo .\" ar > ( * h , lB vengeance. Anna Q. .VillaK„. A e i C'nlhoun I,ou Tellejen, Norman Y n >- Bn <} Stuart Holmes are tho featured hiyera It , s an intensely human slorv, wnicii has lost none of its forcefu!ne*s b'v fiein? adapted for the screen. It deals with a strong friendship which, sometimes abused and maltreated, conquers hatred and proves lasting. Kobert \V. Chambers carefully planned the plot rnd wove it .villi a master hand. Daring moments are inlrocluced, but in an attractive and artistic manner. Several original scenes are intromicoit igamst unusual backgrounds. Ami.n" them are scenes in a sculptor's charming f. tu , d ' 0 ' J 1 "°lic. in Oreenwich village, moonlight effects at Bermuda, nnd the int.»iEe]y unique and dramatic climax, when a phatasmagoria of mad hallucination!*, the forerunnor of an attack of brain f-ver, is shown on the screen in an extraordinary and effective manner. There is also an oxcellent supporting programme, including a Mac l ; Seine t Comedy, "The Eion ; ind the Souse." intending patrons are urged to book their seats at The Bristol Piano Co., or ring Liberty Theatre 2360. b

GREATER CRYSTAL PALACE,

SIR HALL;.CAINE'S "NAME THE- MAN." JACK HOXIE IN "THE SIGN OP THE ' CACTUS." "The Mad Whiil," '"Second Fiddle," and current fin e programme of motion phtures will be'iire-sented" at Greater Crystal Palace for the last times this afternoon and tonight, and the \vor!d-famoug Symphony Orchestra,, under the distinguished conductorship of Mr Alfred J. Btinz, will play at both sessions.

A forceful story by Sir Hall Caine, ami, an all-star cast, which includes Conrad Nagel, Mae Busch, Hobart Bcsworth, Patsy Buth Miller, and Craighton Halo, combine to make noteworthy Victor first American production, '"'Name the Man!", which heads the new programme at Grea'er Crystal Palace for next week, commencing Monday. "Name tho Man!" is from the celebrated English novelist's recent bestseller, "The- - Master of. Man." ; It tells the striking-story of'a youhsf judge, whose first act-• of -office is to : pais, judgment on a girl he hirosalf wronged. The court-room scene, which is one of tho intensely dramatic inoidonts in the story, culls for some of the greatest emotional and dramatic acting which has evat reached the screen —with a man—human, erring, vhosjj deep and lasting affection for one girl is, pitted in combat with his pledge tb duty which culls him to say, "Yen must die!" to a frail, sweet girl who owes her downfall to him, her judge. Mae Busch plays the part of the wrongsd girl—her second leading- part in Hall Caine stories, with Conrad'Nagel playing the part of the judge. A brilliant cast, with gigantic settings picturing the ancient prison and castle on the Isle of Man, and superb photography, add tq the perfection of the distinguished European director's first Goldwyn production. It will' make his name familiar to every picture. fan in New Zealand and help the films to come into their own as an art as well us an entertainment. "Name the. Man!" is recommended by the cen3cr more .especially for adult axidiencejJ.■*. j The faith that a woman lias in tho man she loves, even though circumstances indicate that he ha& slain' her father, makes one of the tensely dramatic situations in "The Sign of the Caotus," starring Jaok, Hosie, which is the second, big picture on the new programme. Jack Hbxie has a. peculiarly sympathetic part in this picture. The story is that of tb* fight on the part of ranchers to obtain water controlled by a big irrigation company,, which is demanding luinous rates, and Hoxio is the self-constituted but lawless agent by which the ranchers fino'-ly win. Om of tho mo3t thrilling water rescues ever eeen on the screen is a feature of "The Sign of the Caotus." Hoxie and his leading woman, Helen Holmes, who is remsmbered by reason of her daring as a serial &tar a year or so ago, are the ones who risk their lives in the brawling river. Josef Swickard, Francis Ford, J, Gordon Russell, Frank Newberg, Jack Pratt, Frances Muriel Dana and Bobby Gordon are in tho cast, which was directed by CUS6rd Srnith. Owing to the length of tho programme, "Tho Sign of the Cactus" will be screened, at the night, sessions de luxe, promptly at 7.80 o'clock. Besides the two main pictures, there ia a very funnv Centurv comedy and the latest International news film. Following the established custom, .particulars of next week's magnificent musical programme will bo announced in Mondav's nowspapers. The box plan is at The BristiS!, or seats may be reserved by telephoning Greater Ciystal Palace, number 5758.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. "THE BRASS BOW AND "THE SON OF A ■WOLF." The programme to'bo presented at the Queen's Theatre next week, beginning on Monday, is ona that should meet with the approval of all Who. see it. The features, as well as the supporting programme, have been carefully selected so as to give the greatest amount of entertainment value. Both of the big attractions were written by popular authors. The first attraction will bo "The Brass Bowl," adar-ted from the well-known novel of the same name by Louis Joseph Vance, and the ingratinting spirit of the author in the development of his theme is well preserved in the cinyna version. The story revolves around Uio adventures of a handsome bachelor who happens to look so much like ft notorious crook that ho is mistaken for him and becomes involved in a police case replete with thrills. To say the piot is suspenseful is expressing it wildly, because this is one oi those few pictures which really keeps the audience clinging to the edgo of the seats, literally, at Umea. Mystery is sullied by the fact that, tue action involves a noted jewel thief. There are many fights and daring escapes with this thief, who eventually ends up by gettine his deserts. There 33 a unique romance, unique because it is not the usual conventional love affair in which tha outcome is obvious from the inception. In this instance one cannot fathom wno the heroine i» or what her motives might be until the very last, and therein she .a dmereiu, ii*ewiso refreshing. Edmund Lowe playa both th» roles of the hero and the crook, dissaving a decided versatility in which he changes to suit each character. The delightful actress, Claire Adams, plays opposite U The second attraction is "The Son of Wolf" » thrilling story of the 1-ar Xorth VriHen by Jack London. It is a Eieat 'story of Indian life, set amid scenes It surpassing grandeur. The cast include Wheeler Oakman and Edith Roberts. The 2,-nr.nrtirur -programme incudes en interestS5 P 3h2fti?naf subject, -The Salt of the lvarth" showing how it is mined and also obtained fiom salt lakes by evaporation, then how it it broken up for human tis2, Sacked transported, etc., until it reaches the ultimate consumer. A comedy and the litest Gazetto complete the programme, incidental music wilt bo played by the Queens Orchestra, under the direction of Mr H. Ellwocd.

GRAND THEATRE,

"IIEKTON OF THE MOVIES" AND "SQUIBS HONEYMOON."

The. Grand Theatre will present for the first time to-day th» Paramount success, "Merton of the Movie?." Tho stars are Glenn Hunter and Viola Dana.

The whole world roared over this hilariously funny yum !.y Harry Leon Wilson. And yet, "Mertcn of the Movies" is not without its pathetic mcracnts. Merton is so deadly s?r:ous in his ambition, to g;t into t!ie movies and become a, ifrcat actor. An a.-£Utant in a little country store, be dedicates his savings to his life 3 ambition and fcts out tor California to conquer the world fio.it the scie.il. At last he ge s a j;b as an extra in a cabaret scene. Then weeks more oi v,-jitin,j, and then encther bit oi atmosphere for a day. Money gone, distcurajiod. he finds a trienJ—ll gir. with influence. She takes pi y on him. poor soul, when shs matched h.m imperecnate in Ins own way s;me of the screen's great actors, and ;->2rstiad;s a cmedy manager to tik 3 liim on a? the hero of a p'cture caricaturing certain famous stars. He plays it all in deadly s/incusttcsa, and the picture turn! out to ba a riot cf caricature.

To tell the «-to;y cf "Squibs's Honeymoon," the rx.~ii.ti-.na! Ma'ter picture, ad second ait:?.ciicii, voii!U : e to spoil th? element of surprise in the film. Sufficient is it to say that on deciding to <;et married, Squihs c;vi:kly dif;:os.s of ih? cues of il'e n'iik IniS'iiciri she acquired in "Squib-, M.P.," and, L-rook!ng no intcrfareiuip <.,: argument from her sweetheart, txP.C. Lip, niir.es Ihe day and makes all :u rangements f.H' the wuHiiur. This wedding is jiro! ably tli-.» si:upiest yet at tho same time the mest impressive, widdnr Ec-en in .". fiisv.. After the ceremony wild scenes of hspnine-ss fol'.ow, nnd then off the Contliippl, wliore the fun iiegins in earnest, end the rc'.ion pro'eeda with the speed 01 tiio express tr.dns carrying Squib 3 on the frie:;le<t ;'dvent;r,e. And it really is her great.st ' aclvfnture. Exco'.lent supporting subjects will be shown. Mr Hitrcld Beck's etrin;? quartet will supply a piorramme of incidental musLo. Tho items include :-■-An-lante rnd vivace from Quar'.ol in E fat (Mendelssohn), "Song of the North" 'Sclimnanr.), ''Piv.zicato" (Walton O'Dcnnel!), entr'acte, "All Alone" (Ir; vin" Bc-rlinl: misca'lnnr.ous, "F dd.in' Sandy" (Fo'.dds), "Air do Billet" (Chaminade), "Two Hungarian Dances, Nn. 12 and No. 20" (Brahms), "Anetra'3 Dance" (Groig), fox-trots, etc.. "tt'here the Lazy Da'sies Grow" (Friend), "Spain" (Jones), "Don't Blame-it ai! en to Me" (Mere), and "Sing a Little Sour;," etc. Seat* may he reserved at The Buitol, or ring Grand Theatre, telephone 293-J.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A CHEAT PICTURE. "NAME THE MAN," STAKKLXU MAE BUSCH AND CONRAD NAGEL. With his European sense of drama and technique in lihning a screen story, and the American studio lacilities for picture making-, Victor Scastrom has made, of his first production for Goidwyn, "Name the Man," front Sir Hall 'Caine's novel, "The Master of Man," or.o of the finest pictures yet made. It will bo the attraction at Everybody's Theatre for six days and nights, beginning at the matinee on Monday. The story is essentially a, drama, and tieastroni,. in the opinion of ciilics, iia3 kept the spirit of the original story, and r.dded to it that touch. 01 sadne3a and drama for which his Swedish pictures are noted. Although, the director has incorporated some spectacular scenes into his production, their presence is logical and they aio entirely subordinated to the story, ■ which: deals with the lives of the .Deemster, or Judge, and other inhabitants of tho Isle of Man, off the const of England. Conrad ,Nagel plays the. role of the youthful Deemster, with Mae Busch in the part of Bessie Collister, about whom most of the story centres. Patsy Earth Miller, Creigh- | ton Hale, Hobart Bosworth, Da Witt G. ■ Jcnnines, and E|velyn : Selbio have other important parts in the large supporting cast. The settings in which the drama is enacted aro all the quaint villages and century-old stone castles, cf tho tiny i3le._ . Castlo Rushon, largest structure on the island, was duplicated at tho Goidwyn studios. for the .•picture. The etorn, rocky coast-lina of tho 'isle, and tho beauty of the inland, is also •shown in a number of remarkable photographic studies. The locations, approved by -. ft-. technical. expert sent • from England ,to ! assist Seastrpm, aro said, to be almost, the exact duplicates of the actual scenery of the is!a,nd.

' A very spactacular scene is shown as the citizens 1 of tho Isle gather before the vC&stle Rushen 'and. demand that the. man -who helped Bessie. Collister to escape on ■the eve of her execution, be found and punished. More than a_thousand extras were used in the big scenes. ' The climax comes 'when the youthful Deemster, played by Conrad Nagel', appears before the. crowd and confesses that he was the guilty man. As the crowd is about to attack him, a, troupe of cavalry gallops down the street and up to. the castle pates. The crowd separates, but one child- is left in the street, too frightened to run. The Deemster rushes •in front of the horses to save the child, and "thus wins (he respect of fie crowd. A specially selected musical programme will bo given by Everybody's "Select" Orchestra, under the- conductorship of Mr W. J. Bellingham, F.S.M. Chief among the items are the following:—Overture, "Zarapa" (Heroli); Suite, "Keltic'," (a) The Clans, (b) The lament (Foulcla), soloist, Miss Poria Middleton; Symphonic Fantastique, "March to the Scaffold" * (Berlioi); violin eolo, "Romanco" (Wienawaki), Miss Norma Middleton; entr'acte, "After the Storm" (Nelson); Symp'.ony, ."Adagio Lamentoso" (T*chaikowelrv); Theme, "Anathema" (Fielitz); soloist, Hr Herbert Fox.

The management make a strong appeal to nil those who can to attend the day sessions, or book their seats early for the night sof6ions do luxe, and thus avoid the big crowds. The bosplan:.is at The Bristol, and seats may cither be reserved there or by telephoning number 4925.

STRAND THEATRE. "OH, DOCTOR!" AND "THE PLUNDERER." Reginald Denny in "Oh, Doctor!", a Universal film, heads the bill to be presented at the Strand Theatre to-day. Rufus Billupu, jun., wus confided to llie tender mercies of an incubator immediately after birth. He grew to manhood, in spite of a youth that was devoted entirely to preserving his health, but if his mind centred on illness, hi* body attained size, if not great vigour. Left a great fortune but a small income, he wont to live with an aunt, who had little sympathy with his. hallucinations, and subjected him to some rigorous treatment at the h*nds of specialists. Needing money, he borrowed from somo Shylocks, pledging his entire fortune, which, however, would not be hi& until three years had elapsed. After minute examinations by experts, the Shylocks were convinced that hs would live. One canny Sliylock, divining that an object in life would assure their loan, obtained a beautiful nurse. That changed him from a hypochondriac to a reckless daredevil. He sought thrills in every dangerous manner possible, finally winding up -a husband and saving his fortune by the keen mind of his nurse. Frank Mayo in "The Plunderer," "Wolves of the North (Ep. 10>, a comedy, and a News also figure on the programme.