ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 18834, 29 May 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

ALBION THEATRE. Babies-- all kinds of them—rich, poor, a sirs and brandings, are the. keynote ol Anita Stewart’s latest First- National fea :ure, ‘‘Human Desire,’’ to be screened at lie Album Theatre to-day at 2 p.m. and to-night at 7.15. The story deals with a plaint, unconquerable mother instinct in a -it 1 who is an inmate of a convent; to oiidD, love, and press to her heart a little bambino, she trudges barefoot, in trousers, rout the convent in Italy. Forceful, com..tiling ami at all times pleasing, the picture 'iu,,? a note that is different, and besides furnishing a splendid role for the lovely little star that fits her like a glove, it has an undoubted human appeal to all lovers if children. On the same programme are a number of other interesting subjects, topical?, scenic?, and (he 9th episode of "The Man of Might.” The whole is supplemented by splendid musical accompaniments by the Albion Symphony Orchestra. Seats may be reserved by telephone at the Albion.

CIVIC PICTURES

TOM MIX AND HALE HAMILTON. The Civic management has spared no pains nr expense in securing a most excellent double-feature bill for the delectation of week-end picture-goc-rs in the Municipal Theatre commencing this evening at 7.15. Patrons arc assured of lively and wholesome entertainment. Tom Mix appears in a William Fox production, called “Hell Roarin’ Reform.’’ It is another one of those galloping Western stories that have made Mix famous. “Hell Roarin’ Reform” tells the story of a cowboy who “subs” for a preacher who had been chased out of town by bandits. With the aid of his sturdy horse and his trusty six-shooters, he pumps religion and regeneration into a town ruled by outlaws. Incidentally, he wins a beautiful girl. Tire play is full of live-wire action and hearty laughs. Hale Hamilton, the clever new Metro star, appears in the original drama, “In his Brother’s Place.” The unique attraction of this play is the dual role in which Mr Hamilton is seen. He play? the twin brothers, J. Barrington and Nelson Drake, who, through their remarkable resemblance, are enabled to carryout a daring scheme which makes it possible for Nelson, a minister in a small town, to build up his dwindling parish to prosperity, through his brother’s efforts. J. Barrington is a successful and influential financier who believes that business methods should be used at all times and in all places -- the office, the home and the church, and proposes to change places with his brother and test his theories. The complications which occur and the double romance interwoven in the clever drama, make an entertainment of exceptional charm. A very line. English Gazette, another of those rollicking Billy West comedies, and excellent musical selections by the Civic Orchestra, complete what must be a grand evening’s entertainment. Seats may be booked at Bepg’s music shop. A special cowboy matinee will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock. POPULAR PICTURE PALACE. The star attraction of to-day’s programme is a six-reel Vitagraph adaptation of Clyde Fitch's famous play, “The Climbers,” which depicts with rare insight the phases of everyday life with which we are ail familiar: the social climber, the climber after wealth and position, the political climber “often by the back stairs,” the great crowd of the never satisfied. The picture puts the light on the petty and hypocritical element of the upper crust of society. R is the story - of e charming and beautiful daughter of a nr- ‘ hj. Not seeing his selfish motives, ; narries the wrong man. His caddish e.., racter is revealed when a financial crash comes; then comes a smashing climax—a great ending to a really great picture. Corinne Griffiths, the beautiful and talented young artist, as the heroine, gives a demonstration of horseriding, boating, swimming, skating and aeroplaning amid magnificent scenes and gorgeous settings. There are splendid supporting subjects.