AMUSEMENTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 19 May 1925, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

NORMA TALMADGE IN “THE ONLY WOMAN.”

Norma TaMiadgc and Eugene O’Brien arc re-united as film sweethearts in Norma’s latest production, “The Only Woman,” to bo screened at the Lyceum Theatre by Fullers this evening. The production is the finest Norma Talmadgo inis taken part in since that epic of tne screen, “fciecrets.” It is a society dr,nma of the highest order, and it is the most lavish him likely to bo seen for sbm© considerable time. Briefly, the story is that of an idle society beauty who married a man she loathed to save her father from disgrace because of his wild speculations. Together they lived after their marriage, but each avoided the other, until Anally, when the man began to drink his life away, the true womanhood in the beautiful wife asserts itself. It is when she helps save the man from debauchery that she is thrilled with the thought that after all she loves him as her husband and her lover. Society scenes prevail throughout the picture. ,and they are indeed gorgeous. One of the most exciting ocean scenes is seen when the big snip, on which are the man and the woman, is wrecked on the high seas, which toss in a howling gale. Then there is the scene showing how the woman, in an attempt to save her husband from killing himself by the continuous drinking of wine, kidnapped him, and had him placed in a snip doomed to sink. And, Anally, there is the inevitable scene, after the storm lulls, of love dawning in the heart of the woman for the man she had so long hated, and yet had married. The cast is an exceptionally sound one, for besides the featured players there are a large number of other f.nvourito actresses and actors who portray their respective characters faithfully. Pictures in support of the principal one comprise an interesting ‘‘English Gazette,” which shows the All Blacks v. Cambridge, in which the Now Zealanders had a narrow victory. “Over the Fence” is a new brand of comedy, in which the fun is provided by a bunch of clever youngsters, and the scenic is a fino Canadian storyette. The lloval Orchestra, under Mrs Agnes Scott’s (A.T.C.L., L.A.8.) direction will play ; up to tho minute selections. __ Seats may bo booked through phone 570. i

“RADIO MANIA” A?* THE GRAND.

Tho principal attraction at tho Grand Thqatro this evening will be “Radio Mama,” starring Grant Mitchell, supported by Margaret Irving. The story concerns Arthur Wyman, radioist. essayist, and inventor, who finds himself ejected from his lodgings lor lading to pay his rent. Mary JUaiigdon, a neighbour, living with her mother, endeavours to help Wyman by offering him a room at her home. A letter arrives for Arthur from a magazine with a. two thousand dollar cheque, as a prize for tho best essay on tiie Einstein theory. Wyman, in his new house, uses most of the money installing a. huge radio outfit with which ho hopes to talk to Mars. During an attempt | to rqach the planet a bolt of lightning I strikes tho instrument, throwing him to j the floor. While recouperating, Mary | prevails upon him to use his inventive ! ■wares on something more practical, such ns a tiekloss alarm clock. .Much to Mary’s surprise, she finds tho feat accomplished tho next d/iv. In his second attempt to reach Mars ; Arthur falls asleep at the switch, and ’dreams that lie accomplishes l'is purpose. When lie awakes, realizing the sham of it all. lie completely destroys I the radio machine. Mary enters with

her employer, Mr, Sterling, a Jeweller, and informs Arthur that ho wants a half interest in his ticldess alarm dock. After he is assured that this is not another dream, Arthur accepts. The supporting programme contains a two-reel dramatic entitled “Disposing of Mother,” a lengthy “Animated Cartoon,” and a short topical showing “Public School Regatta.” Seats may b© reserved as usual. Phono 486;