ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 18860, 28 June 1920, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

POPULAR PICTURE PALACE. The big All-British super-feature “Under Suspicion,” conies as a refreshing break to the society dramas from the American studios, and goes to prove that English and colonial can take their place in the front rank of screen successes. “Under Suspicion” has been produced on a remarkable scale of splendour, and the photography is perfect. The story is gripping and feasible and has been carefully constructed, and the clement of wonderment is held throughout. It is a picture that should draw well, as it contains all the necessary adjuncts that go to the making of a masterpiece. No. 11 “Railroad Raiders,” the Coop. Weekly and a real laughter-making comedy, “Hard Luck Bill,” complete the programme /Inch will be presented again to-night. ALBION THEATRE. A FINE PROGRAMME. To delighted crowds the new change of programme was screened at the Albion Theatre on Saturday. Connie is the leading light in the star attraction, “The Veiled Adventure,” a sparkling stage play. He wouldn't give a thought- (o a woman who would led a tarradiddlc or “acquire” something that didn't belong to her, or consent to elope with a man, yet before Constance Talmadge finishes with her young man in “The Veiled .Adventure, he has already done- all three himself — then he finds that he has been stung. The three “reforms'’ oiuv took a week, hut they occasioned some fast going to get through the time. It’s all about a grey veil that, duln t Ix-long to his girl, but which she found peeping out‘of Ins pocket. Site duln t\\ e..r grev, so naturally was a bit peeved, and set out to teach him a lesson, and was eminently successful. The atmosphere of this delightful comedy is mostly in a beauty parlour, where horrid tortures are undergone bv (hose ' devotees at the altar of fashion* and beauty. The thirteenth episode of “The .Man of Might” is a revelation in sensational events and was responsible for hearty applause. The comedy, "It’s a Hard Life,” supplies the lighter element and is certainlv humorous. Scenics, topicals, etc., complete the big bill. Seals may be reserved by telephoning the Albion. Music by the Albion Symphony orchestra is a feature of the entertainment. CIVIC PICTURES. WILLIAM FAPiNCM AND EMMA’ WKIILEN. The big audience at the Municipal Theatre on Saturday evening w T ent away more than satisfied with the really excellent doublefeature bill provided for their delectation. The music by the Civic Orchestra was a pleasing feature, and the theatre is now' very comfortably heated. The popular actor, William Fanium, appears in the sixpart Fox feature “For Freedom,” which contains a charming love story. But the tremendously strong emotional scenes and heart gripping situations which crowd this photo-play depend for success upon the virile acting and the extraordinary melodramatic power of Mr I'annum He is an actor who never disappoints —who always realises the expectations of his admirers, end delivers a joyous surprise to those unfamiliar with his work. Emmy Wehlen is the star in the-comedy-drama, “A favour to a Friend,” The type of this story is bound to meet with the approval of patrons. It is completed with many thrills end humorous scenes and abounds with action of the lightning variety. One of the most laughable “Sunshine” comedies ever screened is “Virtuous Husbands, which kept the home in a continual roar of laughter throughout. The English Topical Budget- is, as usual, full of most interesting news. Patrons should book their seats at Begg’s without delay, thereby avoiding disappointment. LADIES’ HOCKEY CARNIVAL. The final session of the Ladies’ Hockey Carnival, which was concluded in the Victoria Hall on Saturday night, was highly satisfactory, and the result of the Carnival exceeded the expectations of the workers. The programme was given by the Pipe Band, and its selections were greatly appreciated and considerably enlivened the proceedings. The prize-winners of the various competitions were as follows: —Trousseau, I. McLaren; shaving outfit, S. Ramsay; cycle lamp, T. McGill; pipe, S. Wills; fancy dressed doll, Laura Vial; work stand, M. Hawkins; music case, Abraham Wachner; fire screen, Mrs Stevens; palm stand, R, Acton; case of pears, D. Martin; light cushion, G. Stenton; umbrella, F. Featherstone ; kiltie doll, M. Piercy; cot and bod, J. M. McKenzie; fancy box seat, A. Robertson ; produce cake number 2, L. Whittaker; box of bulbs, Mrs Betteridge; £5 (goods), Mrs S. E. Strang; electric iron, F. Ccatts, doll’s cot, M. McGill; box of chocolates, E. Ludlow; picture, S. Foley; rug, N. Trewick.