AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 142, 15 June 1917, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

"DADDY LONG LKGS." "Daddy Loug Legs" again drew a crowded audience to Ills Majesty's Theatre last evening, a uumlier ot people being un able to gain admittance. The fascinating play will he staged lor the last time tomorrow aitcruooti. " OUTCAST." To-morrow evening will witness lhe flrst appearance here ol Miss MacDonell, together with Mr. Charles Wuldrou, in the lmest purchase of druma by the J. C. Williamson, Ltd., and by the? manner it was received recently nt the Criterion Theatre, Sydney, the Arm will have no regrets, as it immediately caught the public taste to such an extent that it could have been played for several weeks, lnslcnd of but two. Some of the critics state thut it even equalled the wonderful success of "Daddy Loug Legs." We are Informed thut it Is hard lo conceive that in the trying character of Miriam in "Outcast," it Is the same artist who appeared as Judy iv "linildy Long Legs," for. tuey are totally distinct. Mr. Charles Waldron will appear as Geoffrey Sherwood, a character totally different to his "Untidy Long Legs," and vet he is said lo have created another genuine success iv it, Mr. Louis wiiioughby will make his first appearance with this company In the character of Hugh Brown; whilst Mi Louis Kluibull will have a hue part in Tony Hewlett Another lirst appearance will be Miss Beryl Bryant as Valentine aud with Misses Audrey Worth. Clarice Ilanlwickc, and Mr J. I'lumpton Wilson, lhe cast will be complete. OPERA HOUSE There Is a very tine vaudeville bill at Fuller's Opera House It will be repeated to-night nnd to-morrow evening and there will be the usual matinee on Saturday afternoon. On Monday evening there will be another revision of this programme, and an entirely new series of numbers will be arranged.

THE DANDIES. There was a large atteneiance at the Town Hall last evening, when the Dandles again delighted their audience with a wellSelected programme. Tbe principle vocal items on the programme "ere by Miss Linda Bradford and Miss Dorothy Man nlng. tvhile Miss Ivy Davis and Messrs. Courtney Ford. Andrew Pace, and Harry Graham provided the humorouß Items. The Dandies have established I heir reputation for nmusemeut of a wholesome and clean nature, anil, judging by the applause, the audience were well pleased with the numerous Items. The programme will be again presented this evening. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Due to commence at Everybody's Theatre on Saturday, the new programme will be headed by what has been described as perhaps the most successful and laughable Charlie Chaplin Him yet produced. It Is entitled "Behind tbe Screen," and in this masterpiece of clean, clever and entertaining comedy the great c carles Is at his best. On the siiine programme will be the Brady-produced World picture, "Haunting Shadows," In which Kitty Gordon has the leading part. There la a top-notcher supporting series. TIVOLI THEATRE. Unusual interest is being centred round "The Rail—ow Princess." which is to commence its week's season at the popular Tlvoll Theatre to morrow. In this particularly fine dramatic production, released on the well known Famous Players-Lusky programme, Miss Ann Pennington, a comparatively new, but none the less delightful screen artist, will appear.

TRINCESS THEATRE. "The Mortal Sin." the great Metro drama that is now ncarlng the end of its season at the i'rlncess, has added unother to the long list of successes on record at this theatre. To-night, for the last time, this intensely interesting aim will be screened, nnd will be replaced to-morrow by the Olga l'etrova picture "Bridge— Burned."

QUEEN'S THEATRE. To-morrow, nt the Queen's, the specially line drama "The Adventurer." a Btory which is culled from the sociological novel by Upton Sinclair, Is at the head of the hill. "Whoso i'Mndeth a Wife," which has been produced as an answer to the ptcturlsatlon of "The Woman Thou Gayest Me." by Hall Calne, is said to be one or the most enthralling and brightly appealing picture plays of the year. This ui~ trrama will be backed hy a tine selection of pictures covering a wide rauge of interesting subjects.

LYRIC THEATRE. There Is to be another William Fox release shown nt the Lyric Theatre to-mor-row, one bearing the title "A Wife's Sacrifice." There will he a well-selected series of supporting bubjects.

KING'S THEATRE. The melodrama "From Mill Girl to Millionairess" will be staged at the King's Theatre by the Brandon-Crciner Dramatic Company for the last time to-night. At the mntlnee* tomorrow afternoon the initial staging of the thirty-sixth theme, "The Wedding Ring," will be presented.

ARCADIA THEATRE. The five-act Metro "Dorian's Divorce" will be screened again nt the Arcadia Theatre this evening. There is an entertaining list of supporting subjects.

STRAND THEATRE. The feature of the Strand programme tomorrow will be "Tbe Little Brother," an Enid Bennett picture. There will be another chapter of Gloria's Romance."

PALACE THEATRE. The most Important subject on the Palace entertainment is "The Rosary," a delightful Dim version of one of the most appealing stories in existence.

GRAND, 'i'he new feature at the Grand to-morrow Is "Apartment 23." a drnma showing Earle Williams. There will also be a burlesque film taking oil the drama "Romeo and Juliet."

GLOBR. "The Cub" Is the hcadllner which is announced at the Globe for the change to morrow. Another theme on this entertainment will be "The Last of the Ingrams."

WEST END. The new West Eno bill will Include "Toe Price She Paid," a theme which has been drawing crowded houses In the city during the week. ORGAN KECITAti. The City Organist has anrangeil a popular programme for the organ recital in the Town Hall ou Saturday evening In addition to the organ works, part soiigs will be included in the programme The Lyric Quartet has been engaged for this occasion

MME. PETROVA IN "BRIDGES BURNED."

As Mary O'Brien In "Bridges Burned,-' her latest Metro wonderplay. to be screened at the Princess Theatre to-morrow. Madame Petrova has one of the enost Interesting und entertaining roles of her career. From the time that she enters tbe play as the daughter of an Irish gentleman in straitened circumstances until tho Interest ing conclusion of this remarkable story, Madame Petrova holds attention by ber remarkable acting. Her vast knowledge or European social life and customs serves her in good stead In "Bridges Burned," and In the different phases of life that are shown she fits with a perfection that makes the nlay a living story anel not an acted one. Madan.c P rt trc*ra wrote "Bridges Burned," ami in so dole,; created an ideal picture play for herself. Director Perry » ekrcir. for the Popular Plays and Players, obtaincel the results desired by Madame Pctro\.i, and the strength of the story has been emphasised by thorough appreciation of the values desired, line of die many talents possessed by Madame Petrova Is sr-nwn at Its best In "Bridges Burned"—that of play-writlng.