ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 18853, 19 June 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

“GINGER MICK.”

GRAND THEATRE-TO-DAY

This great sequel to “The Sentimental Bloks,” as told by his Cobber, which has been produced by Mr Raymond Longford for Mr E. J. Carroll, is a cleverly woven combination of the scenes and incidents in C. J. Dennis's famous poem. It is brimming full of spontaneous humour, real human life, and appealing sentiment. The sub titles are immense, and the decorations characteristic and in good taste. The innumerable scenes and incidents from the shuns of Sydney to the heights of Gallipoli will stir the emotions of every true heart by their beauty and realism, Whether to the man of literary instincts whq looks for form and manipulation of wording with appropriate illustrations, or the man who wishes to have a good hearty laugh, his emotions stirred, and his sense of life and character quickened, “Ginger Mick” will have an equal charm. It is a film epic in six superlative reels that will appeal to all ages, high and low, rich and poor alike. Special music accompanies the picture which will be screened to-day at 2.30 and to-night at 8 o’clock, at the Grand Theatre, under the direction of Mr E. J. Carroll. The box jilans are at The Bristol. Intending patrons are advised to book their seats as the crowds have been enormous in the northern cities.

POPULAR PICTURE PALACE,

“MY LADY’S DRESS.”

The big wonder-feature to l>e screened today and for the next three nights is an eight reel, all-British production, “My Lady’s Dress,” featuring the famous stage beauty Gladys Cooper. Critics describe this as one of the best and most unusual pictures yet produced, inasmuch as no less tbsn six distinct stories are woven into one. It is fascinating throughout. Indeed, the scenery, manners, customs and dresses may be summed up in one word--“perfect,” so that one actually loses oneself in the story ns it is unfolded before us. whether in the luxurious modern English homes, in the splendid West-End atelier, the old Dutch village of three hundred years ago, nr in the various other countries which each contribute their share to the making of a society woman’s gown. Surely those who follow the story of (he making of “My Lady’s Dress” through the comedy and tragedy of human lives, will never again look upon a beautiful gown without in-

dulging in a little sentimental retrospect as their thoughts wander to the loves, passions, and tragedies in the lives of those who have wrought them. No. 8 and 9 of “Railroad Raiders” will also be screened.

CIVIC PICTURES. TOM MIX AND HAROLD LOCKWOOD A more powerful double-feature pro- ! gramme than that which will be screened in 1 the Municipal 'theatre to-night at 7.15 by I the enterprising Civic management could ! not be desired. Tom Mix is the hero in : the new Fox picture "Ail High.” Tom Mix I is now one or the most popular persons on j the screen and lie hits ben doing splendid work in his recent pictures. In tins new one he appears in rather a diilerent light, l as he is a member oi (he North-west Mounted Police. It gives him every opportunity to show his da sir anu daring and he takes full advantage of it. 9he play is particularly picturesque and has a strong love story woven in it. Everyone knows that T oi,i Mix can make love in a way quite dilterent from all the other heroes of the screen. His last pictures have been so attractive that a great weal of interest is displayed in anything that he will do. Harold Lockwood is the star in the New Metro feature. “Shadows ox Suspicion.’’ 'ihe story deals with the ever mysterious and bailling activities of the Secret Service— tiie silent power which is the watch dog and guardian of tile Allied nations against the treachery and espionage of the Huns. It is a play which grips and enthralls and combines inlen-p drama with romance of rare beauty anil charm. Excellent supports are included in the bill, and the musical accompaniment by the (topular Civic Orchestra will be a real treat in itself. The plan is at Begg’s music shop, Esk street, and booking is advisable. ALBION THEATRE. In addition to the usual star programme there will ire a number of pictures shown for the children’s benefit at the matinee eommt ncing at 2 p.m. The Latin Quarter in Paris lias been used as a basis for many stories and pictures, but seldom has it been used to such effect as in the Butterfly feature “Eternal Love,” starring Ruth Clifford and Douglas Gerrard, It tells in an appealing manner of the love of an artist for a simple peasant girl. Her sacrifices for him when be engulfs himself in a

compromLsing situation in Paris, and his subsequent realisation of the meaning of true love constitute a decidedly fresh and fascinating story. The beauty of the settings and the photo-play as well as the acting and direction ensure the entertainment value, and “Eternal Ixive” should prove a popular offering. On the same programme is the 14th episode of the “Man of Might,” a sparkling comedy and other pictures. Feats may be reserved by telephoning the .'Jbion. LADIES’ HOCKEY BENEFIT. The benefit evening tendered to the Southland Ladies’ Hockey Association by the management of the Albion Picture Theatre last night was an unqualified success, and practically all the seating accommodation, in both parts of the theatre, was occupied. The picture programme in itself was sufficiently attractive to ensure an cn joyable evening’s entertainment, but added to this the musical and elocutionary items given by well-known local performers, ensured for the Southland Ladies’ Hockey Association a substantial benefit. As cor netists Messrs Rex and Bud Wills hold i

reputation which extends far beyond Southland, and last evening thev were heard to advantage in “Alas! Those Chimes” (Wallace) and in their recall number, “lolanfhe.” from Faust. Miss Betteridge, a popular northern soloist, seldom heard locally, established an immediate success in the song “If I Might Came to You.” She received an enthusiastic encore and on returning delighted her audience by her singing of “I Lost My Heart in Maoriland." Mr Byrne, a retired actor, gave an unusually effective reading of tbe popular recitation, “The Light? of London,” and his was not the least popular item of the evening. Mr S. Richards gave a very pleasing interpretation of the song ‘‘My Dreams,” and in his recall number “Down Here.” he was equally successful. Miss M. Nisbet capably fulfilled the role of sccorppaniat.