AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Issue 123, 24 May 1919, Page 15

AMUSEMENTS.

"THE PINK LADY.'' The Williamson Comic Opera Company, .13 Its last production of a remarkably successful Benson, revived ■■The Pink Lady" at His Majesty's Theatre lust night for two performances. When this fascinating musical play was presented nere last Miss Minnie Love appeared In the title part, while severul of the other ctmmeters nlso h;"ici diffprcn t players to interpret them, so that renewed acquaintance with the piece hold an addltlnnril Interest. Miss Gladys MoncrlefT pre-eent.-d quite a bewltchlngly attractive Clamilne, though of a less languorously mature type than that of her predecessor, her temperament making for more sharplydi»flner] situations than Miss Move's. Her numerous vocal opportunities in the seductively tuneful score allotted to her were thoroughly .ipprecbitivl hy the larpe au-ii-enc. which on several occasions demanded more of the tnlented young actress. Miss and pave a decidedly acceptable presentation of ihe mnch-decelvod but love-smitten Antrele. while Miss Florence Young was nciin a host in herself during the comparatively brief period she was on stupe. H-γ sinning anrl acting In the Infectiously cpiainf "lMnny Hid : Donny Didn't" was one of the outstanding features of the piece. bp'.nc responsible for round after round of de'.ipliterl acplause. Mr. Phil Smith made the rnosr of his whimsical role as fun docend was the snul of the comedy atmosphere of the piny. Mr. Leslie Tlolland playing a s.irUfactory second as Rebe. amusingly ennstnnt to the girl on the Saskatchewan. Mr. Reginald Roberts was in his element in tho p:irt of rhp p.iy and flippant T.ui-len. and made trouble for everyone with fine abann.'n !.nd vt-rvc The rerunning oharncters while the choruses were bright and sparkled with spontaneity. Mr. Robert Mnckinnon and Ms dainty partner chamiod mo house with their da'nclng skill in the third not nnrl the hallet scenes were nrtlstically effective. The season will close to-night. THE NATIONAL THEATRE. Hairbreadth esrapudes on shipboard, thrilling adventures uiuuiig masts and yardaru.s. i.i.'ii sturdy battles against teu and a dozen men, iil! every foot of the picture, n-nicb began to-day vi the National TheatreSmiling George "R'alsli is in the lead. He begun by refuslnt to believe that life held auy further interest for him. Then he ■walked into a Mexican revolutionary plot with both eyes wide ujren. You see, George thought he was watching a motion picture company at a thrill performance specially staged for his exclusive ibenent. When he finally awoke to the fact that the things goin; on about him were real he was in a .old." stone-wailed dungeon. Then the thrills continued. There was a beantiful maid in distress just across the corridor. George knew she was beautiful, because he hud met her and fallen in love -with her on shipboard and she had been kidnapped with him. But the I'niteU- States troops arrived just in rime. "The Kid is Clever" is a cumedy drama of the tyipe for which George Walsh nan made himself famous. He has the advantage of an excellently wellbalance.! cast, in which are Doris Pawn. Rahih Lewis. A. Burt Wesner. Don Likes and Clyde Hopkins. Excellent supports are delightful accompaniments played by the National Orchestra. THE TIVOLI THEATRE. Miss Billle Uurke, one of the screen's most popu;ur artists, is. appearing in "In Pursuit "f holly," the new head-liner installed at tic Tivoli Theatre to-day. There are many incidents of an exciting nature in the lilui, tue tueine of which is most thrlUinjj. A seiiSii clonal motor race between the her'jim- and her three lovers, in the course of wnich l'oily ißillie Burke) finding that ih* , Ytrv uinn she he.ces is nearest to her, djshes iin, although she knows it might mean certain death: is a type of the sen--10-Uunal in' idents that abound iv the drama. Ttere L- also a very line supporting list. and splendid orchestral accompaniments in tiie attractive programme. THE LYKIC THEATRE. Tfee aoUSty »if Alanriee Tourneur to create pk-tures. not ja*t ■**"£'■» scenes without meaning nr connection, but eloquent, beautiful pictures in motion that make a poeticstory couie true tor the time being, has never revealed itself more laHy than in ••Woman," tae main tilm on a. tine pro£ramiue. shown for the nrst Hme at the Lyric Theatre to-day. In - Woman, , ' thestory is Imaginative and deals with woman anil" her lnliuence on man in the Garden of fciieu, t:ir..'igti tlie ages to the present time, dem-instrii tiug ihut huiii.in uature hafi not changed, but the same love and passion prevail, tenvpered by convention, but fundamea;a!ij un hanged. It is a pageant of wonueriul represeuiatiuns of. a magnificence t.\,a: it as unique. The picture abounds iv beautiful scenes and good ac r .- ing liy .1 large company. Interesting tupports "and tasty music completes Che bill. THE I'KINCESS THEATRE. •'Hell's llinyes" is the title of the new ■ teliar attraction at the Princess Theatre, it is an absorbing drama that tells of the rough ana ready religion of a two-gun man I William S. Hart) in a den of iniquity. There are many stirring scenes in the pruiiii-ctitju. such as the buruiiig of a whole town, a desperate flight into the desert while fVi; and hate join hands In red revel, a race for a woman's honour, and others too numerous to mention. It is truiy a William Hart picture that gives iLe successful western role portrayer admirable opportunities to add another success tii liU already long list. In addition there are line Huppurts and music which assist in making the entertainment the attractive one it is. TiliC STRAND THEATRE. As a unique and artistic accomplishment. Siatiri'.-e luuraer's production ■■\ioiuau," now snowing lit the neavl ot a varied and interesting set of nlina current at the S:rai;d Theatre. alone. Dealing viitu woman's influence lor quod and evil through sis episodic perlod3, in each of jiiines more than a picture, it -is a human document. Steeped in poetry and imagination, these episodes <jI history and trauitiuii are set out on a scale of grandeur and pageantry that rivals even the greatest inltui-m c deal with Adam an! hve. An< i-iit Kome with Messalina and Claudius, the liz-'C-ud ■<{ Ilelolse and Abelard. Brittany lC.\ f lyric of a llsher lad and a meru:a!.l. :i i'nil War episode, and the Great ""-> iniiin" might better hare been entitled '•Woman, tit.," for the action involves alm.:»i ,■•.,-.-;.: )iii._- from the Garden of Eden down t.i :hr [.rfsent war. In addition in this ueuutifui spectacle a tine supporting list is snowing. THE QUEEN'S THEATRE. Montague Love in "The Grouch," at the advantage tb.m in the part of Donald Graham. Supported by l>orothy Green, he gives a remarkably line interpretation of the social outcast who achieves happl-ner-s through misfortune and tragedy. '"The Uroiich" i= an unusual picture, and Montagus Lrive an unusual actor. fie declines to saerlflie his artistry for the smooth hair and .lapper raiment of the beauty actor, au<i in this play his work carries convicting in ever?" scene. The scenes are laid tnosHr i n the s-.vamp lands, and besides being nn nnr.sual b>cation. some wonderful pLwnigni[.uy is the result. THE GItAND THEATRE. After :iavlng seen "The Prisoner of Z'lKia" patrons of the Grand Theatre were naturally ansious t.i its setjuel, "Bupert of "Hentzau." and when it was intruducd - L ,, ],atroL.s to-day there was a Henry Ainli-y. again takes the lead, and is as su-ressful as in the former production. *"''"GrHieii." <"harl!e Chaplin's great production. L< ii«.. showing. Episode 15 of "The Iloaie of Uate" appears amongst the supports. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "VlvleTtc." from William Locke's famous E"T-i of tiie iiiuie name, and musical seleot**»cus I'lx: \ eti :iv an augmented orchestra, are tie-hief s,.ur<.-es <>f entertainment at Everybody's Theatre. Vivian Martin appears et the bead of a strong cast in the headliner. THE Kli' ADWAY TffEATHE. A ilr.i;t.;e feature attractir-i at the Broad-Tb-a'r i< ri-sjiitnsible fur the rcu :ia; tbis :!i--a:re is enjoying. Mary Piekf-.r.! :s playing in "The Bishop's Carriage." V.-J-::, :' a Uv Stevens is leading in -A Vaa's World."

THE ARCADIA THEATRE. The current programme at the Arcadia .Theatre is holding sway with large audl- ! ences. Two tine pictures, ••Prunella" and I "The Summer Girls," are showlnp. Marguerite Clark is the star of the former. THE GLOBE THJBATRT3. A splendid comedy drama entitled "The Pride of New York" comes first on a fine programme at the Globe Theatre. Georee Walsh is the star featured. He Is seen In one of his very best efforts. Episode 13 of the absorbing "Eairle's Eye Serial" appears amongst the supports. THE WEST END THEATRE. The change of programme at the West End Theatre to-nicht will instal "Carmen" at the head of the iblll. Charlie Chaplin is the star featured. "More Trouble," featuring Frank Keenan, will also be shown. VICTORIA THEATRE. <~Mivo Thomas will come on the screen at the Victoria Theatre to-night In "Heireae for a Day."