AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18424, 3 July 1925, Page 15

AMUSEMENTS.

PICTUKE HOUSES. GRAND THEATRE. Viola Dana and Glenn Hunter are featured in "Jlerton of the Movies," which is drawing large audiences to the Oand Theatre. The second attraction, another excellent comedy, is "Squibs' Honeymoon.' ■ Betty Balfour* is the star. Supporting i'lms are also excellent. LA VENTURA. A WONDERFUL .NOVELTY ACT. An attraction of unusual interest and of great be-uty will be seen at the Grand Theatre witti the change of programme toniorio.v, when La Ventura will apjjear in her beautiful luminous phantasy. This novel and spectacular act was first introduced in England,-where it proved an enormous success and was leferred to as a glorious dream of colour blending. Recently La Ventura, appeared in all -ihc large cities in Australia, her season there extending over nearly two yeiirs, and latterly the act has delighted large audiences in various parts of the North Island. "Never in the history of the Australian picture theatres," said a critic, "has a vaudeville attraction attained such a triumph of success aa has greeted this remarkable novelty act." . This big attraction is supported by a picture programme of unexcelled quality, headed by the Paramount'a "To-morrow's Love," featuring Agnes Ayres and Pat O'Malley. When it was decided to make this picture devoted to "the perfect husband,'' Paramount's bachelor director, Paul Bern, was selected to direct. Bern specialises in domestic dramas, and his latest embodies a humorous sequence of events in the life of a young couple, portrayed by Miss Ayre3 snd Pat O'Malley leading man. "While being true to life, there is not one dull moment in it. The action is ewift ai?d tense, there are thrills for those who want them, humour all the way through, and a plot exceptionally wifll handled and worked out with a cast of players who live the parts more than merely play them. Agnes Ayres is iderllv cnet as the young wife who loves her husband, but cannot bring herself to overlook the seemingly compromising position in which she finds him. Pat O'Malley as lhe braggart husband plays f»i3 one of his best parts, while prominent in the cast are Raymond Hatton and Ruby La Fayette. Excellent supporting subjects will be shown, including another of the popular Christie comedies, "Grand Pa's" Girl." Mr Harold Beck's String Quartet will provide a delightful musical programme. Seats mav be reserved at The Bristol or by ringing the Grand, telephone 2934.

STRAND THEATRE. "Oh, Doctor." and "The Plunderer," are the two big current attractions at the Strand Theatre. "Wolves of the North" (Ep. 10), a comedy, and a News also figure en the programme. GREATER CRYSTAL PALACE. The two attractions at Greater Crystal Palace this week are "Name the Man," a screen adaptation of Sir Hall Caine's masterpiece, and "The Sign of the Cactus." "Name the Man" is essentially a drama, and the director has kept the spirit of the original storv. Human and refreshing is "The Sign of the Cactus," the latest Western "thriller," featuring Jack Hoj.ie. QUEEN'S THEATRE. "The Brass Bowl," at the Queen's Theatre, has lost nothing in its adaptation to the screen. The story-.tells, of a handsome bachelQr, who is in appearance very much like a notorious crook. The secocd attraction, "The Son of a Wolf." is of a different character. Tho supports are gocd.

LIBERTY THEATRE. Pbla Negri is the star in "Forbidden Paradise," now being screened at the Liberty Theatre. "Forbidden Paradise"- is based upon incidents in the life of Catherine the Groat of Russia. "Between Friends" (Vitagraph) is the second attraction. Besides the two big pictures thero is a Mack Sennett comedy. "The Lion and the Souse," and a topical budget. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The principal picture on the current programme at Everybody's Theatre is "Name the Man." Chief among the galaxy of "stars" assembled for the production, are Conrad Nagel, Patsy Ruth Miller, ,Mae Buseh, Hobart Bosworth. Creighton K&le, Kvelyn Selbie, and De Witt Jennings. There is a fine supporting bill, including an interesting news film, a scenic, and a comr.dy.