AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 16 May 1925, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

“THE BELOA 7 ED CHEATER”. AND OUR GANG COMEDY

Distinct novelty characterizes Lew Cody’s latest Robevtson-Coie release, “The Beloved Cheater,” to be shown by Fullers at tho Theatre Royal this evening. Ail of the time-honored customs of the stage and screen aro shattered, for here, instead of the dark lady w'ith the sinuous form proving an unconquerable attraction to all the male members of the cast, wo huva a man who js unable to prevent palpitations of tho various feminine [•carts. AVo have reformers in oui midst at all times —somo of thorn have proclaimed to the world at largo that they were opposed ovon to kissing. AA'o have pictured tho members of this cant, as having long hair, or short, according to tho sox, and boing gonerally undesirable as objects of osculation. But in “The Beloved Cheater” there is a most beauteous maid with vory kissabl© lips who has boon converted to these radical ideas. And she bocames engaged. And tho man foolishly promises never to ldss her. But he is afraid to take any advice and act like a caveman. Instead, ho begs his friend to teach his fiancee bon' to kiss. How the girl is converted and falls in love and out. again how tho game of hearts is tangled and uarlod and how the Beloved Cheater finaJlv decides that he would rather have all the comforts of home without any of tho responsibilities provides a most enjovablo vehicle for Lew Cody’s original personality. Supporting artists Eileen Percy, Doris Pawn, Jack Mower. Also on tho programme is another of the champion our gang ' Comedies “The Five Fighters. “The Black and AATiit© Kiddies create more laughter in. this comedv than any other of their laughable concoctions. Other films will embrace “The Pa tho News” and “Tho Patho Review.” Attention is directed to tho special musical programme of tho Royal orchestra under the direction of Airs Agnes Scott, A.T.C.L., L.A.8., and seats mav ho booked through Phono 570. This afternoon the. big success special “Tho Tornado” will bo shown together with the Our Gang Comedy.

AGNES AYRES AND ANTONIO MORENO AT THE GRAND

“Tho story AVithout a Name,” a new Paramount production, with Agnes Ayres and Antonio Moreno featured in tho principal roles, will be shown at the Grand Theatre to-day. The story tells of Alan Holt, scientist and radio expert, who is experimenting with a triangulator, or death ray operated by wirdess. Experiments arc carried out secretly, but spies of an unscrupulous gang of thieves have located the work shop. Holt decides to send hiis machine to Washington. Ho sends a wifeless to that ecffect but it is intercepted by Drakma, the head of the gang. AVhen tho workshop is attacked Mary, Holt’s fiancee, is visiting him, and she destroys the model with an axe. They are both taken prisoners. Holt is placedl on a r-mall island and told that as long as he works on the invention to complete it for Drakma, and does not call for help, Alary, who has been placed on one of the boats of the rum-running fleet, will be unmolested. In a small house on tho island Alan finds a complete worshop and a wireless set. He picks up the notice that all the big broadcasting stations will close down so that the President’s speech will be sent out. Ho knows that this time will be the best to get a messag© through He works towards this end and is successful. Th© call for help is picked up bv Mary’s father, who has been searching for them everywhere; by Drakma, who knows that the terms have been broken and hurries towards the schooner, and thirdly by Kurder, who aware of the trms, starts to molest Alary. In the thrilling climax. Alan and Afary are rescued, and the thieves get their deserts. Supports include the ever popular Jiny Aubrev in his latest comedy “The Bnttinsky” a charming •Australian sosnie showing “An Dp To Date Poultry Farm” and the latest “American Gazette.’ Patrons are advised to make sure of their seats by reserving early through phone 486.

SIR HARRY LAUDER’S COMPANY.

Although Sir Harry Lauder is a whole show in himself, he i 3 not egotistical enough to think that ho aiono can draw crowded houses without some assistance, hence it comes that ho secs to it that a first-class combination of artists accompany him wherocver he goes. The supporting company is one of the finest the great entertainer has ever had, and, as ne says, they are worth the money charged for admission without him. Heading tlio list is \V. V. Robinson, Canadian music, mouth organ expert ■ and raconteur. Mr Robinson is no stranger to the Dominion. Ho is an expert on the mouth organ, an excellent story teller, and ;a wonderful mimic, mouth organ expert and Kcllaway are recognised as dancers of great excellence. Their Coster comedy dance is a special feature. Eddie Grey, “the boy with the diamond hoops,” does some remarkable juggling. Tho Hilo Duo of Hawaiian instrumentalists are players of exceptional ability. They are good singers also, and native dancers of great beauty. Last, but not least, comes Harry Moore, whoso turn is one of tho most extraordinary over seen on any stage. He produces from ordinary hits of paper a gate, a palm tree, table cloths, ladders, underwear, in fact, anything. 'The company is vorv versatile, and as there is a full orchestra conducted by Mr Charles Ares, tlie nualitv of the fare produced bv Sir topi-vy’s company mnv be judged. Add to the company Sir Harry Lauder, who is one of the best, and giving of his best, and one does not need to wonder a 1 the crowded houses that have assembled. The company will nnpear here for one night at the Theatre Tcayal. commencing Tuesday, Mav 19th. at 8. The booking is now open at the Bristol.

TEMUKA PICTURES. A splendid duel between two hotheaded gentlemen, one armed with a sword, and tho other with a cane, is one of the unusual incidents which figure in the Master Picture version of George Ban- MeCuteheon’s novel, “The Man From Brodncy’s,” which will bo shown at. Ternuka to-night. Warren Kerrigan, hero of “The Covered Wagon,” is the, gentleman who duels with the cane, and he is supporter! by such fine players ns: P.nt O’Mallv, Alice Calhoun, and Wanda Hawlv. Tho story -moves briskly, and there is the great fight scene as a climax. _ Some excellent supports will be shown, including a Snub Pollard comedy entitled “The Courtship of Miles S.andwich.”