ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 18821, 14 May 1920, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

POPULAR PICTURE PALACE.

To-night will be the last opportunity of seeing the splendid programme headed by Pauline Fredericks in “The Peace of Roaring River,” a virile drama of the West. The usual change will be made at the matinee to-morrow, when another long propi mime of special features will be presented, including for the matinee and Saturday evening only “The Railroad Raiders, ’ the star feature is a Swedish production of rare charm ami beauty, “The Flame of Life.” This picture was the first Swedish picture shown in England since the war, and the artists belonged to the Swedish Royal Society of Artists. There are many hair-rais-ing scenes, the principal of which is that of a man standing on a log and shooting tjie Death Rapids. There are numerous supports of unusual excellence.

CIVIC PICTURES

CHARLES RAY AND LILA LEE,

The final screening takes place to-night in the Municipal Theatre at 7.15 p.m. of the Paramount double-feature bill now showing, anrl which, has given universal satisfaction to all who have seen it. To those who have not yet seen it, it is a “worth while” programme.. Chas. Ray is the star in the first feature “Bill Henry.’' An part of the story hinges on the poker game in the hotel where Bill Henry is the porter. The villain thought Bill Henry was awfully simple, but soon found out that he was simply awful. Lila Lee appears in the second star, entitled “Puppy Love.” This is not a story about, dogs but a story of youthful love that runs no smoother and with no fewer tangles than any other kind. The 200Uft comedy and Gazette are both very good.

LEE KIDS AND A CIRCUS PICTURE. The famous Lee Kids begin another engagement at the Civic Pictures to-morrow, and will appear at both matinee and evening performances, in "Doing Their Bit.” Laughs and thrills are said to alternate with refreshing rapidity, with the Lees, of course, busiest where the plot is thickest. Included in Saturday’s bill is the big New Metro circus picture “One Thing at a Time.” This is an excellent story of circus life, in which is interwoven a pleasing love story. It is claimed to be one of the very strongest and best programmes shown by the Civic Picture management for a very long time. Seats should bo booked at Bcgg’s to save disappointment.

ALBION THEATRE. “THE BETTER WIFE”—SATURDAY . The second screening of the Evelyn Greeley feature “Bringing up Betty” was witnessed by a large enthusiastic audience last evening. Irrespective of tho plot, which is genuinely humourous and interesting, the yachting scenes and races are well worth seeing alone. Intending patrons are reminded that to-night will be their last opportunity of witnessing this entertaining programme. The extra special attraction offered by the management as the fare for the change of programme on Saturday is the modern society drama entitled “The Better Wife.” starring the stately beauty of tho screen. Clara Kimball Young. This story, which was taken from Lenore Coffee’s novel "The Love Quest,” is a delightful romance of England and the Continent, in which Miss Young is seen as an American girl, Charmiaa Page. Gharmian is v-iitmg friends in England when she becomes acquainted with Mr Rickard Beverly, Lady Beverly and Little Dick Beverly, their son. Later in the story Miss k oung becomes the second Lady Beverly, following the death of Mir Richard’s first wife, but it is the American girl’s wealth and not hij love tor her, that prompts tho baronet to make her his wife. He believes that the first Lady Beverly was the better wife, and it is not until certain conditions and circumstances, over which he has no control, force him to see the second Lady Beverly in a new light, that lie comes to realise that she is the belter wife. The heart interest anti romance in this play are truly wonderful and the battle tor love and devotion something to be remembered. The seventh episode of "Ihs .Man of Might,”' the third series of Westland's beauty spots, with topical and scenic- complete a memorable programme, Seats may be reserved bv telephone at the Albion.