AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 125, 27 May 1919, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. After a season of revue at the Opera House, it wae pleasant to have a week of vaudeville pure and simple before so large and appreciative an audience as that which filled the theatre last night. There were several new turns, of which that given liy Brightle and Carlyon was one of the most charming given here for some time. This clever pair provide a melange of music, dance, humour and sentiment agreeably blended, varied with a clever sketch or two. The lady of the duo immediately wins her audience by her rippling laugh and vivid sense of fun, pleasantly subdued, while her partner makes her an excellent romplemeut. Mr. Fred Bluett Is really funny In that class of turn which so often tends to become vulgar. Ills boy-scout specialty was Immensely well-received. Mr. Leonard Nelson, whose Auckland season la near Its Hose, proved again his amazing popularity with two new songs and a request number, "What we would do with the Kaiser." Sterling and Love are a comedy couple who vocalise .pleasantly In n novel hunting setting. Louis Nikola gave some new and exceedingly clever productions of his "black art," which proved very much to the piilillr taste. Emerson and Hasto were well received, especially for a rolllckine chorus song. "Good Old Yorkshire Pudden." while Brull and Helmsley pnve one of tbelr delightful sketches. The Faynes concluded the protrrnmme with cones and some extremely cl»ver contortionist feats. The programme will be continued during the week. THE NATIONAL THEATRE. Plavlng as the hero in "The Kid is never,- at the National Theatre. .George WalHh goes through painful adventures, runs deadly risks, falls headlong Into traps, walks deliberately into danger, takes his life Into his hands, courts certain death, and rescues the heroine. George portrays his natural lovable type of American youth. He gets mixed up with every sort of revolutionary scrape, but comes through smiling anil wins everything he wants — including the girl—in the end. Large crowds hnve witnessed the drama, which together with fine supports and excellent orchestral music, makes a splendid entertainment. THE TIVOLI THEATRE. Attractive anil refreshing acting characterises "In Pursuit, of Polly," the principal Item ou the current picture bill at the Tivoli Theatre. Popular Blllle Burke stars. The story concerns a girl who has three lovers. It is Impossible for her to choose one, so she makes them race for It, and the very man she hated —whom she thought hud been thrown far behind —was close upon her. It was a race of death, yet she knew she was worth it. Good supports and tasty music completes the fine programme. THE LYRIC THEATRE. Exceptionally large attendances witness the screenings of "Woman" at the Lyric Theatre. As a remarkable contribution to the aesthetic movement in picture production "Woman" la entrancing to the eye and beguiling to the thoughts. It deals with woman's effect on history. The Idea Is conveyed in a series of episodes starting with Adam and Eve, and finishing with the women war workers of the present day. lhe balance of the programme Is made up of interesting supports and splendid music. THE PRINCESS THEATRE. . In his latest production, "Heirs Hinges," wmeli is now screening at the head of a Vvi < ti. l ' roJ 'Ti" nme at the Princess Theatre, William Hart makes yet another success. Ihe story tells of the regeneration of a r!!lit i." F ootl woman - in a manner that nthrill „.' lbsorblD 8 and interesting. It Is a thrilling spectacular drama that teaches THE STRAND THEATRE i.Uo'a '.TV , " 0 7 re and I> ntle "ce which goes led Sv •', '"" , ' ,l « , ; r « Production is exemplify „» r em arkuble Instance of painstaking attention to detail in the making of -Maurice lourneur's "Woman," now showIng at the Strand Theatre. One of the episodes of -Woman," which depicts the feminine Influence through the ages, p™ Bents the Garden of Eden with Adam and onu too more or less well known serpent as the principals. It is a drama of psychology and sex unities, daring in "c treut '"f. l ' t - Pc productions indicate the Aersatillty and amazing resourcefulness of rourneur. in the novelty of its subjects, the composition of its scenes and the exquisite artistry wlLh which the plot is unfolded the picture Is creating much laudatory comment. THE GRAIN© THEATRE. "Rupert of Ilentzau" Is the attraction at the Grand Theatre, where large audiences have been the rule during the week. \.a the sequel to "The Prisoner of Zenda" the picture is being closely followed, the acting of Henry Ainley in -the leading role being particularly Une. Charlie Chaplin also appears In "Carmen," and Episode 15 of "The House of Hate" is also shown. THE QtTEEX'S THE-ATBE. In the "Grouch," featuring Montague Love, at the Queen's Theatre, some rarely beautiful scenes are laid in the Florida swamps. The photograiphy as perfect and In the unique settings are laid out the episodes In the story of two outcasts, one from society and one from the wild and untamed racfvof swamp dwellers. In addition there are line supports and excellent music. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The leading film on Everybody's screen, "Vivlette," features an all-star cast. It tells the story of a thrilling romance. There are other fine pictures anU splendid orchestral music, the augmented orchestra being heard to great advantage. THE GLOBE THEATRE. The story of how a woman is atracted by a hard-working building contractor and by a wealthy young man, who devotes his entire life to the search for amusement, Is told in the wplendid headliner, "The Pride of New York." showing at the Globe Theatre. •■The Eagle's Eye" serial Is also shown. THE WEST END THEATRE. There will be a complete change at the West End Theatre to-night. The principal film will be "The High Road," featuring that great star Valll-Valll. The latest released episode of the "House of Hate" will also be shown. BRITANNIA THEATRE. "The Conqueror" continues in favour at the Britannia Theatre. WdlHam Farnum ant) Jewel Carmen are associated in the lead. Episode sof the "Fighting Trail" serial is also showing. EMPRESS THEATRE. Madame Olga Petrova is the reigning queen at the Empress Theatre. She Is leading In "The Life Mask." "Real Folk" iej another fine ;;icture showing. ARCADIA THIDATRE. Dorothy Dalton Is playing to a large audience at the Arcadia Theatre in "Love Me." She is charming In a magnificently staged society drama. BROADWAY THEATRE. "The Missing Link" is the leading fltoi on the Broadway screen. Associated in Mie lead are Robert Harron and Norma Talmadge.