AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 72, 25 March 1919, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

" OH, BOY ! " The musical farce comedy, "Oh, Boy!" which proved such a success last wesk. was revived by the Williamson Musical Comedy Company at His Majesty's Theatre last night before a large house. The piece went with plenty of vim, and evidently , pleased the audience throughout. Tonight the company will revive another popular comedy, "Three Twins," -which was Intro- \ duced to Auckland a few days ago with much enccesH. ItTLLER'S VAUDEVILLE. The drolleries of the Tom Haveriey Revue Players, who began their return seneon to an overcrowded Opera House with " Murphy iv the Trenches " last night, are quite to the temper of the ■times. Tills bright musical farce, wherein the " Kewple Kids " aid and abet such artists as Tom Haveriey himself, Billy Malone, Charley Lawrence, ißuby Kennedy, J. l>. O'Neill, Claire Lloyd, and C. Warner, throws a warm light of clever comedy over things thnt have threatened to be too serious for most of us, and brings many delightful absurdities to an atmosphere that is breathed by such hardbitten characters as a camp cook, deaf old colonel, and an awkward whoso characters are well set-off by the swanky lieutenant, a brisk nurse, a lively butterfly, and a blue-nosed old prohibitionist. The pretty little vivandierc. Miss Claire Lloyd, presented some delightful numbers, the best of them. "Camouflage." being supported by pretty spectacular effects. This song, and also " Lily of Flanders." snug hy Miss Kennedy, was written and composed by Billy Malony himself. Other musical successes were " Gallant Sons of New Zealand." " I Hate to Get Tp in the Morning," by Billy Malone, nnd " I Wish I Was in Blighty." by Claire Lloyd and Ruby Kennedy. The settings are very clever, and marches, ballets. and movements are a credit to Miss Dolly Dormer, who arranged them all. Miss Jose Baptistl, who is described on the programme as "The Girl With the Fiddle." made her Ilrst appearance on a New Zealand Fuller stage, and charmed tne whole house with a wonderful musical medley that was as novel as it was ravishing. The pretty musician is garbed effectively, and she accompanies her own light and graceful dancing with a stream of melody. John Larkin, the coon man. is back again with broad jokes and comics, Miss Bessie Lester makes good character studies, and gets tiff some clever patter, and Ray and Gray nre there still, with their patter, song and dance. There will be the usual matinee to-morrow afternoon. THE NATIONAL THEATRE. For thrilling adventure "The Girl with j the Champagne Eyes," screening at the head of the tine current bill of fare at ! the National Theatre, takes a lot of beat- j ing. It is an unusual story of how love ; changes n girl into a noble thing and i possesses in Jewel Carmen a star who lias . ■won great renown in many big pictures in which William Farnum was the star notably "When A Man Sees Red" and "Les Miserables." If for nothing else this ■new play is important because of the opportunity that it gives to Miss Carmen | to display not only her beauty and 'jjjarni | of presence but also her great dramatic ability. She begins in this remarkable I drnina as a thief and she injures a man -who is entirely innocent. She blasts his j career by fastening a crime upon him that | she herself commits, but remorse follows , quickly. Most of the scenes of the play nre taken in the far North, in the midst of the vicious conditions tJlat followed the wild hunt for gold. This fine production Is supported by films, comic, srelilc, and topical. With splendid music by the National Orchestra, the overture being "Tancrsdl" (Rossini), the programme is wholly enjoyable. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The patronage that Everybody's Theatre Is enjoying at the present time is due to n very fine picture that has for its subject life amongst the ancient Aztecs at the period when they were conquered \ by the Spaniards. The title of the picture is "The Woman God Forgot," and the I star featured }* beautiful Geraldine Farrar. "The Woman God Forgot" is based on Ryder nMireiinl'n book "Monrezuina's Daughter." tbe adventures of Alvarado In the Aztec city nnd his love for TecKa. forming the principal theme. The settings are on a most elaborate scale, and the audience are carried through stages interesting and exciting, that lend up to a line climax. THE PRINCESS THEATRE. Oeraldine Fnrrar is the attraction at the Princess Theatre, in "The Turn of the Wheel," a production admirably suited to this star's style of acting. An American writer says of this famous star: "At the pinnacle of her popularity, Geraldine Fnrrar stands alone. She has conquered the world of motion pictures as easily as she thrills Europe and America with her voice. She is the only operatic star who has brought her high estate to the silent drama and hold it." "The Turn of the Wheel" has been described as one of the outstanding productions of the year. It is the story of j a beautiful woman who risked more than I life for tlie man she loved. There are I thrilling gambling scenes, featuring fateIful Monte Carlo. In this photo-play. Splendid supporting attractions are also shown, nnd the Princess orchestra plays dellghtlul music, THE STRAND THEATRE. Adapted by Paul West, from the stage comedy "T.a Gamine." "The Studio Girl." at the Strand Theatre, provides first-class entertainment of a wholesome and wholly delightful character. It is the story of a bright littlo country cirl who falls in love with a visiting artist, nnd when he is reI turning to New York hides la his motor car in order to escape marriage with a rusttc youth to whom she lias been plighted by maldpn aunts of Puritanical leanings. By a hasty wedding he beats the machinery of the law which has been put Into operation ro restore her to the village lover, and to mete out undeserved punishment to himseir. Constance Tnlmadne's impersonation of the adventurous maiden Is all that could be desired. A splendid budget of supports is also shown. THE QrEEN'S THEATRE. "The Triumph of the Weak" comes first on a programme of interesting films at the Queen's Theatre. The important role in the picture is in the capable hands of Miss Alice Joyce, who commands the interest of her audiences during the whole play. The part she plays Is that of a young woman who marries and is afraid to tell her husband that she is an escaped convict. The balance of the programme is made up ot varied and interesting supports. THE TIVOLI. The Tivoli attraction is entitled "The Biggest Show on Earth," a story of love and duty, featuring Miss Enid Bennett In one of her most thrilling successes. Her wonderful control of eight savage lions, whose cage she enters, to save an intensely acute situation, bust be seen to be believed. With whip and revolver this fearless girl makes the kings of the forest cow before her. A real circus, with all its interesting adjuncts, are included In this realistic production. The comic element is provided by Ben Turpin, Charles Lynn, nnd Marie Prevost, in "Sleuths." A World's photograph and the latest American Gazette are also screened. THE WEST END THEATRE. Charlie Chaplin in "A Dog's Life," comes on the screen at the We«t End Theatre tonight. This wonderful production has amused thousands, and continues to be in popular demand. A Blue Ribbon feature. "Maelstrom." and the sixth episode of "The House of Hate," make the bulance of a fine programme. THE BROADWAY. ■Exeraordioary .revelations of the devicas and fantastic machines used by the most elaborate underground spy system 1n the whole world, Is claimed for the headliner at the Broadway Theatre. The title of the picture is "The Billions Plot."' THE GRAND THEATRE. "Tinsel," the present headliner at the Grand Theatre, is showing to large audiences «t all sessions. The strong cast engaged is headed by Kitty Gordon and Muriel Ostriche. It is a society drama full of interest. A Charlie Chaplin comedy Is also popular, while an episode of the "House of Hate" Is being closely followed iv one of its most interesting .stages. THE GLOBE THEATRE. With patrons of the Globe Theatre a double feature offering Ik proving a strong attraction. "The Eagle's Eye." a stirring serial, which in its present episode shows an attempt hy Germany to destroy American freight Ehljiping. comes first. The other is "Patsy." in which winsome June Caprice coiiu-s into tin- limelight I" a delightful story, full of charm. This much admired young lady is seen at her very best. THE BRITANNIA THEATRE. George Walsh in the star featured in tbe leading production at the Britannia Theatre. The picture is "The Pride of New York,' , a production with en admirable story to work on.

THE AiRCADIA THEATRE.""" , " "Let's Get a Divorce," in which Billle Burke is playing at the Arcadia Theatre, is the story of a butterfly wife, who loved, romance better thnn she did her own nns•baud, and how at laPt, through the use of ridicule, she was made to see the folly of her ways. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. "A Dog's Life." that lnuch-in-demand Cbapliu production, will be shown at matinees and evening sessions at the Empress Theatre, commencing on Thursday next. It is Charlie Chaplin's best effort in photo-play acting. OIIAUTAUQCA. There was a large attendance at both, sessions of the Chautuuqiia entertainments held yesterday afternoon and eveilinir. The urogram mc Is varied, and con-

There was a large attendance fit both sereins of the Chnutuuqna entertainments held yesterday afternoon and evening. The procranime Is varied, and conBists of vocal and Instrumental Items, Mliss Carrie Laneeley rendered a number of items. Including an excerpt from "La r.nherae." ami several popular liallets, -while Mr. Knliert Heck, "cellist, assisted ■with Uie obligator, in addition to playing a 'cello solo. The Hon. J. C. Herbsmrtn and Cbnucellnr Geo. 11. Bradford pave lectures In the afternoon and evening ressncctiveiy. THE DANDIES. The excellence of the combined entertainment at the Lyric Theatre of pictures and contrilintlons hy the Dandies Costume Comedy l.'omiiany drew another large audlence Inst evening. "The Studio Girl" is a picture full of interest nnd charm, in which the central Hgure is Miss Constance Tjilmage, whose delightful impersonation of the country lass readily captivates the imagination. Added to this is the gaiety of the Dandies, who in themselves provide an entertainment well worth Beeing. Their singing in good, the humour bright and sparkling, and there is not a dull moment from start to finish. In individual and concerted numbers alike the members of the company excel, and eacli acquits himself or herself in a manner which wins the instant approval of the audience. The programme is one that should not lie missed. AXTONTA DOLORES. Antonio Dolores appears In the Town Hall on Monday next, and again on Wednesday. April 2, Saturday. April 3, and Monday, April 7, with an entire change of programir for each concert. Dolores has just concluded brilliantly nueceGsful seasons in Sydney. Melbourne, Brlsbaue. and Wellington. Of her opening concert the 'Tourier" said: 'T.ife has always been the sweeter after a visit from thin gracious ana charming personality, and, departing, ehe has invariably left behind her memories o£ the most fragrant and beautiful character. To people who ask nothing more of music j than the pleasure of the moment, Mdlle. I Dolores has given many seasons of rare I pleasure; by others to whom moslc make* the deep appeal of a divine art, MdUe. na» long a«o been elevated to the position or 1 its high priestess. The possession of a 'great reputation In the interpretative art jof music carries with it responsibilities a* well as pleasures, and it may be gratefully said of Mdlle. Dolores that whilst fffie nab always nought to please she has never been, so -fnr forgetful of the obligations of b« position to pander to depraved musical tastes." The programmes to he given here are assuredly of the kind that -will make n universal appeal, for they combine tUO classical with the popular, including toe I folk song nnd the bomely ballad. Ta* j pianist is Mr Harold Smith, who is alsd i heard in solos. Rents for the concerts here can be booked at Wlldman and Arey'a from Thursday, while day sale tickets will be available at Coleman's from Saturday. Concessions are nlso announced for students nnd schools, and particulars are obtainable at the box office. Country patrons may reserve by post by enclosing the neceeeary amount.