ENTERTAINMENTS.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 592, 14 December 1920, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

POPULAR PICTURES.

TO-NIGHT.

"Poor Boob," a Paramount picture] displaying excellent acting, and full of life and humour and zest, will spin off the reel at the Oddfellows' Hall to-night. Making mistakes was more than a hobby with The Boob; It was his profession. He was the greatest muddler ever heard of, and he couldn't keep a job for a week. To get rid of The Boob, they sent- him from his native village to New \ork City. At first, of course, he was a tragedy—until a pretty girl took him in tow—and then The Boob woke up. He returned to his native village the other day, announced by the papers as a mill'ionaire; and the Mayor gave him a civic reception. And now he's the slickest and most influential man in town, and there's talk of sending him to Parliament; but he won't hear of it, just yet. He's thinking of his wedding day, for he's going to marry the girl who rescued him from "Boobdom." A two-reel Mack Sennett i.omedy supports "Poor Boob." SATURDAY-"LOVE AUCTION."

The story is that of a poor girl who marries a society millionaire in , her quest for luxury. She is contented for a brief time, but when she I learns that the man has inherited a family weakness for drink shu is heartbroken. She is neglected and abused until she can stand it no longer. She seeks refuge and sympathy in the company of her former sweetheart, the man whom she loved, but was too poor for her to a :cept as a husband. They are drawi together bv a force they cannot combat. A child is the result. Blackmail by a professional charlatan plays its part. The husband slays the blackmailer, and takes his own life after exonerating his wife-from all blame. The couple then start on the path to real happiness. It is a vivid, realistic, thrilling picture—one which women will flock to see. It tells the true heart story of many of them. It depicts in a sensational manner how many men drive their wives from the narrow path. There are a number of big, tense scenes in the play. The production is an elaborate one. and the furnishings are lavish. 'The Love Auction" excels all other Virginia Pearson pictures. Book it. Play it. Cash in. Satisfy your patrons. Ge't a winner. "The Love Auction" is your best be right now.

STRAND PICTURES.

SIR ROSS SMITH'S FLIGHT.

What the Press says: "There is only one way to get any adequate idea of the immensity of the undertaking of this world flight, and that is to hear the lecturer, and let the pictures explain the whole of this epoch-making event." -Brisbane" Telegraph, "/ou'll clench' your teeth and hang tight to .your seat a giant 'plan swoops, dives, and swirls through the vast open spaces of the air route from the Old World to the New. It was screened in Australia recently under the distinguished patronage of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, His Excellency the Governor-General, and the i'rime Minister of Australia. To be seen only at the Strand, Thursday, December 16.

ST. LEON'S CIRCUS. The abovenamed circus, whic'; has a verv good repute, will appe ir at Pukekohe on Wednesday, Dec.mber 22. and comprises a goodly company. There are 35 star artists, and 30 trained horses, etc. A professional orchestra, 14 strong, will provida the harmony.