AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVI, Issue 64, 16 March 1915, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

« ALBAMBRA THEATRE. The "twlce-an-evening" programme at the Albambra Theatre te a very popular arrangement with the public, and another evidence of the popularity of tie continuous type of show. The star film this week is « fine Italian production called "The Alibi." This is a drama of military life, , based on the "eternal triangle," as it has 1 been called. The triangle in this case consists of the captain, the captain's wife, and | the lieutenant. The laet-named seeks to ! stifle his passion for his superior officer's wife by contracting an engagement with someone else. He is on the way to a last 1 meeting with the lady, when he falls under I suspicion of the murder of another officer. : The captain's wife is placed in the position that she must sacrifice her own reputation .to save the lieutenant from his fate. She tells her story to the colonel (who Is the ! father of her lover's flnancee), and the old gentleman promises to keep her secret if possible. The real murderer (a deserter) then confesses, and so a second tragedy is • averted. "Peg of the Wild Wood" is an- I other good drama, and the comic films are "The Express Messenger," and "The Terrible Two on the Stage." LYRIC THEATRE. "David Garrlck" is the title of the star | picture at the Lyric Theatre this- week. As a costume drama. It stands altogether apart from anything of the kind that has been shown ln Auckland for some time past. With a few exceptions, such as "A Tale of Two Cities" and "Vanity Fair," the filmmakers of America have not been partl--1 cularly successful in representing the life [ [of past centuries, but In this the Vitagraph , Company has surpassed itself. The cos- ■ tumes and mounting of the piece are correct down to the very smallest detail, even the chairs and candlesticks being absolutely true to the style of the period. The plot Is quaint and interesting—co much co. In fact, that one could wish it were longer, I and the acting of Mr. James Young (as Garrlck) is quite a revelation. "Flying Freight's Claptlve" and "The Motherless \ Kids" are two more American dramas of /differing types, the first-named being brim- ' ful of excitement and sensations. "A Study ln Feet" provides some entirely novel 1 comedy, and tells a sad tale of marital [ waywardness with much force, although the screen never shows more than -the lower half of the actors and actresses. "Shotguns That Kick" (a funny Keystone) is also shewn, and there te a good film of the Expeditionary Forces at Wellington. KING'S THEATRE. "Captain Alvarez," a story of love, hate and conrage, was screened at the King's Theatre List evening to an appreciative audience. The story concerns the stirring adventures of a young American, who, sent ( to Argentina upon a business visit, is so , impressed with the wrongs and sufferings lof the people that he Joins the revolutionary ! forces, where bis dashing exploits provide material for much exciting work. Two : j scenes are of particular interest. One the j I burning of a bridge, by which Alvarez stops the.rebel pursuit of his force: the other bis | dashing gallop across a narrow footbridge I spanning a great chasm in his escape from ' bis captors. How he assisted to depose tbe tyrant, and at the same time won the love | [of a southern maid Is splendidly portrayed I 1 upon the screen. Another interesting picture shows tbe life and methods of the Turks in Syria, while the War Gazette is well up to the usual standard. The comic element Is capably supplied by "A Corner j ln Hats," a really amusing episode in which . a clever dog performs a lending part, causes a fight or two, and eventually leads to a happy double reconciliation. The downstairs portion of the King's is now being reseated with chairs of a new pattern which, though they will decrease the seating capacity of the bouse, will add greatly to the I comfort of the audience. Ol'tliA .IiOUS-E. L..A bright aud interesting programme was Ipreaeii leu ioi cue'tit st. uuie vi tue upexa j uuuse MISt Ali Jl_JolUgy £UU tlliuiuui was made on 'ueii__ 01 tue I _lauagement lor the lion-appearance of one ot vie new turns mat iuu ueen advertised, ,mc properties 01 "'me iuur 'Lester*'. ! liuving ueeu mislaid in transhipment at oyuuey. au euon wouid be uiauc 10 have mc Uauteiiai sent acruss v,u We~in£tou, it was siaied, and the turn will Ok indented in Auiaiand not later Uian Saturday. Of the new people to woo tne Xavour of the large in the opera House last nigut, Mcu.euzie and ouest made a uotauly lavouraole impression. The male partner is an expert p.auist, and is, la aduiuon, a eletur contcu.au, winlle. the lauy s.ngs dummy and periunns origntiy uu sundry musical instruments. JatsS Marie Qumtrell, a sweet feimjer trom Australia, was a tavourite from the beginning, and her items were warmly applauded. The programme contained also diverting turns by artists who had already established themselves in the public lavour. Mr James Teddy's exhibition of high jumping was again the occasion for an outburst of proloused applause, the athlete's remarkable performauce of bounding, with feet together, over each one of a. circle of nine chairs for seven consecutive rounds creating quite a sensation. Messrs Vaude and Jerne are great favourites at the Opera • ?! c ' -,°, n< i tte ' a breez r patter was last night added to by a distinct hit, in which M ey TrfSf " W2, ° KiJled it>e Kaiser.",' Mr William Sumner, a dashing singer of ragtime, contributed a welcome turn to the programme. The graceful posing and l balancing of the -Marzon and Florence pair I >? J„. c Romftn rl ns performance of Meredith and Adnil provided acrobatic variety to the bill, while the elaborate mysteries presented by Wong Toy Sun' were an entertainment ln themselves The same programme will be repeated nightly £tw tte Wednesda * «*» s»tSSJ OTHER PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. •"The Adveutures of Kathlvn " > fln» "IS 1 story, each part offfl , s * C J°! Pm*. 1 "™ el f' commenced yesterday at the Globe Theatre, and, will be shown in weekly instalments for the next few months. c " On the bill now showing at the Grand Theatre prominence is glv?n to the sixth part of the serial story "Dolly of the Dailies," entitled "On th 4 Heights." This have gone before, and yesterday and to-day vMtSrs 6 " seneral satisfaction to the many The fine series of war pictures now JPPearinsr at the Princess Theatre nnder the heading "Modern Warfare" it renlfr _S;L Wort .X Be , Such interesting sub- 1 Jects as the building of pontoon bridges the work of the Red Cross Brigade, and other equally entertaining item* are shown In this picture. . 'Kixtv Years .1 Queen: Life and Reign of Queen Victoria," Is being shown at the Lyceum, Onehunga. 'IF.°L1 F .°L th ? Houo " r of Belgium" a fine patriotic drama, founded on the present war, is a touching story, appearing now with much success nt the Queen's Theatre. This picture has already carried a warm appeal to the hearts of all who have seen it since it was presented yesterday morning Pride of place on the bill now appearing on the screen at the King George Theatre Is "The Millionaire Brigand." which is claimed to be one of the best pictures of Its kind ever produced by the Aqulla Company. The story abounds with Interest and adventure from start to finish Tho Arcadia Theatre has at the top of Its good things n drama of many good points, entitled "A Judge of Instruction." At the Palace Theatre yestertlav the change of bill gave place to an entirely 1 different programme, with "The Treasure ' I Ship" as the principal attraction. ) I BELGIAN FUND CONCERT.

A concert was given last nfgbt in St. Mary's Hall, Parne ; l. in aid of the Belgian Fund, under the directorship of Mr Arllnvt O'Hnlloran. A piano solo was played bj Miss Olive, and the Caprice Hongrofse w:\n contributed as a duet by Messrs. H. nnd E. Stevens. Violin solos were given by Mr F. Parsons, and recitations were delive-ed bj T.he Rev. Walter I.atnbert, the suhfeors being, "If I Were King " and "The Three Parsons." The following songs wpre also given:—"Rhnnld H» Upbraid," Miss Millie tawson; "The Veterans," and "The Romany I.ass" Mr Len Kevens: "There's a Land," and "Answer," Mr F. D<"me->. awl th- two latter iL-o contributed "Watchman, What of the NH-lvt?" Miss Pickering officiated as accompanist. ROYAL RINK. The Royal Rink opens to-morrow after- ' oou. The manage vent announce that tho door and skates are in perfect condition, and an orchestra wili be in attendance ulghtly.