AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVI, Issue 63, 15 March 1915, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

"THE GLAD EYE." The Beaumont Smith Company will open their season at Hl» Majesty's Theatre tonight in "The Glad Eye," in which Miss Ethel Dane appears as "Klki." | OPERA HOJUSE. I In t,ne new variety bill to be presented at the Opera House to-night the four Lesters and the McKenzie and Guest pair will make first appearances. The turn I provided by the first-named party may only |be imagined from the managerial introduction, "extraordinary upside-down musical iphenomenons." The other two performers provide an entertainment at the piano. Items win also be given by favourites who made good Inst week. | GLOBE THEATRE. The serial film play Is as yet a novelty, and one which in the course of time la bound to catch on with the general public, ! more particularly If It happens to be built on the Hne3 of the story of "The Adventures of Kathlyn," which is now showing with much success as the principal picture at the Globe Theatre. This film Is being shown in thirteen parts, in weekly instalments, lasting for several weeks. The part of the story now appearing goes under the attractive bending "The Unwelcome Throne," and centres around the heroine, Kathlyn Hare, the daughter of Colonel Hare, a collector of African wild animals. Her pleasure Is to model the savage pets of the place In clay, and when the scene opens she Is found studying a pet leopard In her open-air studio, a really Impressive scene. Then follow scene after scene of extraordinary interest, commencing with the rescue of nn Indian prince by the father of the heroine, and the happy consequences. The gorgeous surroundings under which this picture was photographed will be realised when It is stated that the cost of production was uo less than £30.000. The part as principal In the play Is taken Ibv the well-known cinematograph actress, Miss Kathlyn Wlllfnms. who has scored heavily iv many other productions of the same character. A feature of the produc- ! tion is that every part tea distinct story, complete In Itself, and not dependent upon the other parti for Interpretation. The i remaining items" on the bill are very Rood and include an excellent Ketone entitle "An Incompetent Hero." In tbe scenic Ration there Is a fine picture, showing views taken on a trip through Uganda. "> Africa. PRINCESS THEATRE. More good fare Is being shown this week at the Princess, Theatre. "Ibis morning when the programme was changed another interesting selection of films was presented, including those of dramatic, scenic, educational, and- comic Interest. Among tue good things the most prominent is "Modern Warfare,-* an authentic war picture containing many scenes iv connection with the present war. and abounding witn Interest from start to finish. It Illustrates the practical work of an army in active service. Including such Interesting subjects as the building of pontoon bridges, l Infantry and cavalry In action, the work of mercy of the Red Cross Hand, and many other similar war scenes of an equally i attractive nature, in- the- dramatic sec--1 tlbn of tbe bill their appears a tine Essenay domestic production under tbe title J "The Wedding of Prudence," which Is screened In two arts.' Another drama which has been responsible for a large I amount of appreciation Is shown, entitled "The Fruit ot Evil," while the usual I i comics also occupy their usual position of importance. Chief of these is "Wben the Tide Turns," while "Skylarking" comes a good second. There Is another drama 1 provided, which has also been heartily received, and that goes under the heading/ "The Story of Diana." QUASI) THEATRE. More good fare ls'the order ot the new bill presented for the first time at the Grand Theatre this morning. Pride of place at the head of the programme Is now occupied by another, The sixth. Instalment of the popular serial story, "Doily of The Dallies." This lnstament goes under the heading "On The -Heights,'"'and is quite as good as the previous chapters of tho ndventfres .of i •Dolly, the adventuresome newspaper re- | porter. There arc still niiiny more chapters of the story to run, and at the present rate of progress the film should by that time ' have earned the greatest popularity. In | another section of the bill is another of those popular Bully Boy sketches, by i Launcelot Speed, upon various Incidents of the war. This week's contribution Is an exceptionally good one. and Includes a really funny cartoon entitled "The Kaiser's j Dream." In the comic eectlo- of the bill ' there Is ample provision for those who seek amusement. Of chief interest -Is "Ses Nymphs," one of the ever-popular Keystone productions, and one vrtilch never fails to meet the approval and earn the applause and laughter of the spectators. Another I selection In the dramatic portion of the pro- | gramme is presented under the heading "The Upper Hand." j PALACE THEATRE. Another hill of an entirely fresh nature' was presented at the Palace Theatre this morning, and It should toe quite as successful as tbe usual selections. ' At the head pf this programme their appears a picture entitled "Tbe Treasure Ship" a most exciting production of love and romance concerning those who go down to the sea in ships. "Lite's o_ottery"Ms also a drama of much Interest, and Is well son-, ported by the Australian Gazette of interesting news from the other side. "The' Little Sheriff" Is a whimsical and alluring story of a precocious boy—a picture, which Hag been responsible for a fair share ! of the applause accorded to the bill. The comedy and comic section of the programme is this time very bright. The I most prominent is that entitled "The Great Toe .Mystery," while there Is also much amusement supplied in "He Was Bad, and "One Touch of Nature." KING GEORGE THEATRE. At the King George Theatre the best nnrt of the new bill is devoted to a fin. dramatic production, entitled "The Millionaire %&£&& the ul L a Company- Critics ? d » exhibitors who have seen lt, lt is produced by this company—the best on all counts—plot. production, thrills and photography. From the very start the spectator is plunged Into as thick a plot ns can be desired, or eveu imagined, and the many incidents Qf romantic love, adventure, perfidy and tragedy, which are demanded by tbe public taste, are all there. Many of the scenes of the picture were taken amidst the most beautiful mountain and landscape scenery, which renders the film all the more attractive. Those who have a liking for a story of this character should not fall to see this fine production, which should satisfy even the most exacting. QUEEN'S THEATRE. 'A programme of very bright and entertaining Items was presented for the first time «t the Queen's Theatre this morning— a programme of much variety. Prominence nt the top of the programme lg given to "For the Honour of Belgium," a stirring , dramatic production founded upon the present war, and dealing with many of the atrocities perpetrated by the German barbarians. The story is also or an intensely i emotional character, and is bound to carry an appeal to all who see It. Following next on the list Is the Warwick Chronicle, which appears regularly with Its interesting news from all arts of the globe, with a good share dealing with the war. Thlfl picture always creates a stir and Is generally looked forward to by picture-lovers. "The Reporter on the Case" is another drama ot much Interest, while "The Countess," In the same section, is equally popular. The programme Is concluded with tbe usual farcical selections in the comic section part of the programme, and this week they are an excetlonally good lot. Easily the most successful of these comics is "East Lynne In Bugville," showing the efforts of an amateur dramatic company, which gets no mercy from Its unsympathetic audience. "Fruits and Flowers" la a screaming farce-comedy; OTHER PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. In "David Garrlck." to be presented toI night at the Lyric Theatre, the management have secured the pictured production lof a romantic drama, which occupies a unique place In the atTections of theatreI goers. The part of Garrlck is regarded by actors as one in which to achieve success [is to become famous. I "Captain Alvares" will be presented at the King's Theatre to-night as • the star picture on the new programme. This Dim has attracted a great deal of notice 1b tbe i nifului devoted to stature enterprises.

At the Albambra Theatre to-night, to be shown at two sessions from 7 uutll 10.30, an artistic picture called "The Alibi," will be a prominent feature. One interesting sketch Is entitled "Cod Fishing." "The Judge of Instruction" will be shown In the new programme at the Arcadia Theatre to-day. A change of programme will be made at the Empress Theatre to-night. BELGIAN FUND CONCERT. A concert in old of the Belgian Relief Fund will be held this evening In St. Mary's Parish Hall, Parnell. A number of leading singers and musicians have offered their services, and lt is hoped that a substantial sum will be realised.