AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 53, 2 March 1916, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

OEEEA HOUSE. There was a large gathering at the Opera House last evening, when the programme, wilch had attracted such satisfactory and enthusiastic audiences during the earlier; nights of the week was once more submitted. One of the most popular items of the entertainment is that contributed by "The Bletsoes," a troupe of comedy artists,-who have 'become extremely popular since then- flrst appearance on Monday. The programme will appear every evening this week. "BRIGADIER GERARD." The management of the Lyric Theatre announce as their star attraction for next week a film entitled "Brigadier Gerard," based upon Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous story ot "the same title. Featured in the film are the famous players Lewis Waller ana Madge Tltherauge. This Napoleonic romance should be a very popular item withy Lyric, patrons next week. GRAFTON THEATRE. . ■ The management of the Gnafton Theatre qontimae to place excellent programmes at, the disposal, of .their patrons. Included in the latest successful series is a charming story entitled "Yolette o£ iFlanders," a special star war drama. The picture, featuijes some splendid war scenes, and each , chapter Is full of thrills. "TheMyseery of the Black (Box" was added to With,' tbe screening of the episode "On : the- .-Back." During the programme Miss Ava Sermons played -Barnes' "Lullaby" to the. many delighted patrons. A special attraction on Monday next will be the of Allen Doone In his famous ft'fcn TThe ReJiel." '*' ' KING'S THEATRE. " I "The Lonesome Heart" is the principal attraction of a fine series of pictures now 'being screened at the King's Theatre. Margarita iFischer portrays the part of Samanthy, an orphan, with all the charming -orlgiality of wftleh she Is possessed. Another. Ape. .drama, entitled "When Appearances iDeceh*, 1 ' was also enthusiastically received. .Other Iteihs on a fine supporting ipr6gT_--__je are a Gairfoont [Gazette, "With the -Trench at Salonika;" depleting the fortifications of that town, , and ; a 'most tontaorous cornedv, ' ''The Serpent's Wobth;" ; ' _■".-■- ---'. QTJEErrS THEATRE. A most interesting and entertaining series of . pictures was screened at the Queen's for. the first time this morning. _ The "programme will be shown for the remainder of the wedc The droll and original Charlie Chaplin is again in evidence;..fii.a;niost hilarious film,' entitled "Charlie As "a Woman." Forbidden by an exacting parent to. visit his bride, Charlie .disguises himself perfectly as a woman: He gain.) entrance to his bride's residence, and the father immedlatelr falls in love with Wlm. _Howeyer, Charlie loses part of hif: effeminate' garments," and the ;enrag. d parent finally turns i him out of the ..oose. A strong, thrilling Essanay dram/a, entitled .."The: Clutch of.Clrcumstanf'e," is-a .feature of the supporting programme, which also. includes some most picturesque . views of Lake Louise, In Ca/nada. " ' ':*.',' "

["'. "'.; "-'"; .GLOBfe THEATRE. .''".. ".'■ "The -Criminal" Is a splendid feature of the programme now being shown at the Globe Theatre. The picture presents the famous •picture'.;ldol 'Maurice Cbstello, ' whose splendid reception shows- that 'he has lost none;,xrf those accomplishments which have placed him In the first rank of. picture. performers. The story - deals with the life of Nell Wells, who is adopted by.a.band 'of. outlaws,' and Is finally discovered by a lawyer who is prosecuting the. band to be his.own daughter. .The supporting programme is a meritorious one, . ";• - GRAND THEATRE. V.-;/V;';?-.', The 'Grana' Theatre has been especially well patconised'this- week,v when the Eellanee masterpiece ; "Up ' Prom the Depths" has proved the star attraction. The acting throughout the picture is full of merit, the -two leading roles being takenkiby.the /noted., picture ; performers Gladys -Brockwell; .and Courtney-. .Foote. "Bothalana""'features trec-hf "movements in-the. JSpnth African, campaign .by: the rebels Under the leadership of de Wet. ! The supporting programme contains one of the "best '"Topical Budgets" yet screened. . KING GEORGE THEATRE. A. fine programme was placed at- _c dls-poe-re_-p'_4ro_a. of the King George Theatre at the ci__ge of programme to-day." "Tne Little B_e>nde in Black" opens with ___ theft of a diamond' cross by the -llttie | blonde, wfco persuades her friend Bob' to drive-hex from-the hotel at midnight... Bc-b is arrested on the' charge of ste-jjug the cross, but everything plans out sncceseinUy, _nd In the end' the "blonde" and 'Boh are married.. A :: Nestor comedy entitled "When Her Idol Fell;" kept the audience In a state of laugitter throughout its screening. The other items o€ the programme Include the Eclair Journal, a Neptune'drama, "Captain Nigfctaawk," and a comedy, "Which is..W-itcta";■";',_.'" y.'yyyy I

I. ; LYBIC THEATRE. One oicthe'best'films ever shown at'the '■ Lyric—in fact, In Auckland—was screened for the first -time on 'Monday, andr-wlll be tiie centre "of attraction for the remainder of the week. -It is a thrilling drama entitled "The Unafraid," and features Rita JoUvet-,—ar-snrvivor-. of-the Lusitroia -ont--rage. Two clever comedies, entitled "Lulu's Lost and 'TJnlucky Lovey," ' provide ample humour. Tne other films include the latest, war news In a splendid "Topical Budget," and a picture of educational value, "The History of a Big Tree." " " PALACE THEATRE. ■ The gallant 'services .performed by the forces-under" General Bbtta form the subject of a special picture screened at the Palace Theatre today. T_e film dtplcts. the' Boyal Navy 'Air Scrrice In camp;' preparing for their -journey to Waited. Bay. • Their embarkation is also shown.; Tie final scenes, show General' Botha and,.his staff-' officers leaving Walfi-Ch." Bay at the .ou-. closlon of bis successful campaign. The •picture, together with other fine supporting films, .will i' _c screened for the remainder "of the we__- : '•'-,■■■ PRINCESS THEATRE,. .This ...week's, star, picture -at the Princess--1 'Theatre .is no .exception to the rulfe. The, latest; film, by the World Film Corporation, . entitled ; ,"The Gub," is a splendid feature.. - One special point worthy of note Is the excellence, of the • pbotogmphy. Another '. ' splen_-d.k»dTama Is --"Captain . Fracasse," '. ■' adaptedi from the novel by Tbeaphihis Gout- / , fer.-- Tie supporting films are well up.to. ~ the.-usual standard, and- -with the musdc supplied by the Princess Orchestra, especi-l tolly the. opening overture, "Italian.. ins. i Algeria!" make for a most enjoyable enter-, . tainment. ■■■'•■ : '-_ ■■-■■'.■ - j, " : " "- ■"'-' -ARCADIA*THEATRE. ■ r "Just Out of. College/" a S%£j*§. ! , comedy of five "g&g_&&|s3 | . manns Amusement Wj.^.Wj'Jr-tlieatre rhP remalnder_Q- the-'Wees-- ...... EVEBTBCSDrS tTEGEATRE. 1 7.-" x Alu'.iitrA' natrons have attended , Manr _^^ v !s-rbody's Theatre this * T«ta. br-the American Players' Company, k fsS.of thl.nwstvttrining films screened \ f« some time. Miss Margarita FisAer, the E rirettr'and vivacious actress, who plays-the -jj role of Samanthy, is exactly suited to it, v and her appearance in the film tends in n j great measure to Its. success. "The j Serpent's Tooth,'" featuring 'WallT Van, n keeps .kthe aiidlenre. in a state of laughter g from-start to finish. - ■■ ■ .