ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 18844, 9 June 1920, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

CIVIC PICTURES. I ALL-PARAMOUNT DOUBLE BILL. i A stronger nr more diversified bill then ! the all-Paramount double-feature programme sei urt-d by the Civic management for ; the mid-week change to be presented in the Municipal Theatre this evening could not I Le wished for. The first picture is an ex- j ccllent number of the Australian Gazette, i containing many very interesting happen- j mgs. Then follows one of those now popular Bray Piciographs entitled, “Physical Culture ' Terpsichore,” after which ioilows the first Paramount feature, “Vicky Van,’ :a which the charming and talented actrr s, id; nil Clayton appears in the leading role. It is a story of an unhappy wife wlio.-e | - old crates companionship and love, a dual exo truce exposure, a fatal quarrel and one of those deep mysteries that make one strip his seat until the last flash. The second feature introduces the favourite, Wa! iare Reid, in "You're Fired.” The comedy all through this breezy romance of modern Lite is of the very highest order and the acting is splendid. Last, but not least, the biggest Mack Sctmett. comedy ever yet shown will be presented, entitled, "rhilome V. Shenandoah.” in which the inimitable cross-eyed Ben Turpin fairly excels himself. The east, includes all the leading characters in the Scnuelt studio and tins j picture is said to contain laughs cvcry inch of the way. A pleasing feature of the entertainment is the delightful music by the Civic Orchestra. Patrons arc advised to book their seats at Begg's without delay as a big house is confidently anticipated. POPULAR PICTURE PALACE. ORPHANS’ ORCHESTRA AND PICTURES. A first-class heating system has been installed throughout the Popular Theatre, ai d has proved highly .satisfactory. To celebrate the occasion the management have secured the services ■ (for three nightsj of the Invercargill Orphans’ orchestra. The conductor, Mr Horace Gleeson, has selected the gems of the orchestra’s extensive repertoire, and in conjunction with a high-class picture programme, the result must be an entertainment that will prove to be a distirret innovation. The star picture is a “i aralta” feature entitled “One Dollar Bid,” a superb picturisation of the thrilling novel of the same name by Credo Harris. Hand ome Warren Kerrigan sustains the leading role of Toby, a drunken recluse of the Kentucky mountains. The ambition to reform and claim his proper place in the world is kindled by a girl, who succeeds in raising his interest in u strange way. There is an old law in Kentucky whereby anyone becoming obnoxious can be auctioned by the slu-rilt to the highest bidder, for whom he must work for one year. The heroine gets Toby for one dollar and that dollar promotes a slashing romance in which Toby, once vagrant, undergoes a complete regeneration. The girl, Lois Wilson, is charmindy adequate, whilst Kerrigan puts up the performance of his career. There are some

extremely beautiful supporting subjects and the programme should attract bumper houses. The box plan will be at the Bristol until 1 o’clock to-day and at Mrs Dunlop’s fruit shop until (i p.m. ALBION THEATRE. A STAGE COMEDY. The latest iind funniest stage comedy to be used for screen adaptation is the spark hug success “A Pair of Sixes.” This attraction will be screened for the first times tomght at 7.15 and 9 o’clock. Novelty of plot and situations place the Taylor Holmes comedy in a class by itself amongst this jeer's releases. It is a scream from beglnirng to end, and furnishes countless opportunities for the star and that delightful comedienne, Maud Eburn, to tickle the risi bilities of the audience. As a middle-aged but highlj- romantic cook-lady who is enamoured of the temporary butler, in reality the partner in the business of his matter. Miss Eburn is the lovclk-t humorist wena h-ng time. As a play ‘‘A Pair of TUxes” made a real h : t that lasted; on the screen i' provides everythin"- in the shape of laughs that the play brought forth and more so. ; A bevy of interesting and amusing subjects coupled with the excellent mti.de of the Album cr'-iicstra, make an entertainment of rare marl;. Scats may be reserved, by telephone at the Albion. "THE ROTTERS.” 11. F. Maltby’s facous comedy-drama, "The Rotters” will be introduced on Monday evening by the Allan Wilkie Company, and the play will then be witnessed for the first time in New Zealand. It was first produced in London four years ago and has been revived three times with overwhelming success. "Tlu; Rotters” is described as the most laughable comedy-drama staged for many years past. The principal character is Clugston, a self-made man who has i": i'n to Pr- noddle class in the provincial North of England. His watchword is life K “rcspecti-hi;.and as he aims at gaining liv mayoralty of his town lie is ricsirous of impressing the public with the goo ! repute of his family. Many laughable situ■iti.' m- ari e when lie discoveis that his younger daughter is expelled from college, when his .-on is arrested for drunkenness and assaulting the police, his elder dough-l'-r becomes infatuated with their chauffeur and when he learns after 30 years’ deception that Mrs (Tug.-lon was a widow when he married her. The climax is provided by unexpected disclosures. On Tuesday "The Luck of the Navy," which is fresh from a triumphant run of nearly two years in London, and is drawing packed attendances at the Manhattan Opera House in New York, will be staged. The central figure is the commander of a British submarine, who finds himself in a nest of Hun spies in England. Excitement runs high throughout the play, and in the final act iiie interest of the audience is worked up to the highest pitch and one of the most thrilling denouements imaginable is reached. Mr Wilkie appears as the commander of the British submarine. Miss Frediswydo Hunter-Watts as his fiancee (Cynthia Eden) and Mr J. Castle Morris (late of the J. C. Williamson Company) as the pseudo-Bel-gian colonel. The piece will be staged on an elaborate scale and special scenery lias b: si: prepared from photos of the original London production. The box plan will upon at the Bristol on Friday next.