AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 139, 12 June 1917, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

THE OPERA HOUSE. Despite the fact that he has endured beyond the customary fleeting season of the music hall circuit, Antonio Molinari the ! Italian tenor, is still the star attraction at Fuller's Opera House, where he appeared last night in tHe songs with which be makes his farewell to Auckland. His glorious voice was heard to advantage In the dramatic , Solo Mia aud -Vesti la Guba." and, with Signora Molinari in the duets ! "Brindise" and "Come Sing to Me." Signora Molinari s number was •-.;„,___ Ar _ Brightest.' The inspiration that gave the i people the opportunity of hearing, through such voices, snatches of grand opera of j sainted memories had not missed Its mark for once again Signer and Signora MoHnari I received an ovation, marking their effort the I gem of the programme. Still there was a sparkling setting for the gem. Tim and t.erae Moore supplied something fresh in coon comedy, with hoe-down songs and dances and patter. Tim displaying a No "0 mouth with a grin so expansive as to leave ■very little room on the stage for anything else when the smile happened. Minerva ana Grace, two lady gymnasts, provide au excellent ram on the ropes and Roman rings in which they swing through a number of very difficult strong-arm feats with nnish and with a grace that cannot be emuUited by a mere male acrobat. An exceLent 'human trapeze" act Is also added to the turn. Axmitage and Hlne, thanks largely to the distinctive character comedy tSTSS 1 by "I 88 Armlt age. enjoyed one of the best receptions of the evening in a new comedy sketch; while Hal. who juggles lightly with clubs, balls, a cannon bill, aud jests, proved that he has yet far lronT outstayed his welcome. Murfayne.the xylophone performer, and Taylor and McQuoln In eong and comedy, were given the glad hand lii new turns; while the bill included also turns by The Tullys and Fred Smiles (returned soldier). The turn that bad been expected to provide the sensation of the programme In the appearance of the renowned Togo Troupe of Japanese Jugglers, did not eventuate owing to the non-arrival of the troupe's properties, and this star attra.rtioa will be added to the bill later in the week. TIVOLI TIIEATKE. The TTvoli Theatre near the Grafton Bridge U now well known for the quality of the Famous Players Lasky exclusive pictures that form the feature of the bill each week. The current head-liner "Miss George Washington" is said to outvie aU but the very beet of this series, in it is incorporated a wealth of quiet humour, some really flne passages, and a plot that is out of the ordiuary. iMlss Margaret Clark, the screen actress who bas won a place In the hearts of so many picture fans, is the heroine of the story, and the clever manner in which she takes the part, together with the Interest of the theme and the many striking scenes, makes the dim an undoubted triumph. Miss George Washington bears rather an enviable reputation for never having told a lie. but the whole course of the story deals with the way In which she tells untruths about almost everything. This h*bit of hers puts her in several awkward positions, and bas the llnal effect of entangling her inextricably in a perfect maze of peculiar incidents. There Is a quaint romantic attachment livening up the whole story, and everybody is pleased when ; the play ends with approaching marriage ; beUs. In addition to this pleasing feature, there will be the usual selection of interesting and entertaining supports, pictures dealing with other lands, educational Alms, and photos of current events. A pleasing selection of music is rendered at each session by the Tivoli Orchestra. LYRIC THEATRE. "Romeo and Juliet." which Is now being tmspooled at the Lyric Theatre, is a brilliant subject brilliantly treated. The times of which this story was written were the days when knights were bold, and the good, warm blood race in the pulses of lads and lasses, and the lovers feared not death so long as they were together. The beautiful settings and the quaint, fantastic costumes all lend to the absorbing power of this fine story of love, hate, revenge and death. The supports complete a flrstclass entertainment, and the orchestral a<-compahiment of the big picture is splendid. PRINCESS THEATRE. In the matter of surprise and Interest, •"The Mortal Sin." current at the Princess, Is one of the best of the Metro releases. The intense dramatic sensation of the picture arises from the sacrifice of a woman for her husband, and the way. in which ne repa.-s her by taking her life. The flnale is entirely unexpected, and proves how very much the modern audience delights in being "taken in." STRAND THEATRE. •The Price She Paid," at the Strand. Is a photo-drama of the life of a beautiful young society woman. It outlines the problems la the Ufe of a young -woman, reared amid luxury, and suddenly finding herself without resources. After a disastrous marriage she becomes a singer, and the difficulties she encounters form a series of scenes of unusual interest. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Particular attention is being centred upon the Queen's Picture House this week. when the dra r.atisation of Upton Sinclair's social novel "The Adventurer" is being screened. This photo-play has a really fascinating plot, with an action of extraordinary speed and interest. Marian Swayne plays lead. Among the supports is a film showing New Zealanders marching through Sydney.

KINGS THEATEE. "From Mill Girl to Millionairess" Is the title of the melodrama which is being staged this week by the Brandon-Cremer Company at the King's Theatre. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Miss Mary Miles Mincer, the delightful little picture actress, plays the title role in the film "Dulcie's Adventure," at Everybody's. This picture has many scenes of real merit, and the dramatic situations are unrivalled. There are splendid supports. GEA.VD. THEATRE. "The Last of the Ingrams" is the mainstay of the Grand programme, which also indndes films of. education and topical interest, GLOBE THEATRE. The most Interesting feature of the Globe programme for this week is "The All-Red Route,'' consisting of specially attractive scenes on this famous road of commerce. The picture bears the special endorsement of the Minister for Education. WEST END THEATRE. The Triangle-Kay Bee drama "The Crab" is the film de luxe at the West End. There is a fine selection of suitable supports. ARCADIA. THEATRE. Samuel Hopkins Adams once wrote a highly sensational book. He called it "The Clarion." ""'I millions of copies were sold throughout England and America. A dramatisation of this achievement Is now in full swing at the Arcadia Theatre, where hundreds are being turned away nightly. Carlyle Blackwell plays the leading part in this story, which abounds with beautiful settings and exciting incidents. BRITANNIA THEATRE. The aim at the top of the bill at the Britannia Theatre, Ponsonby, is the William Fox release "Samson. pis te not at version of the Biblical incident, but a real tale of the heart of a man.