AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 126, 28 May 1919, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

• TIIE NATIONAL THEATRE. George Walsh In "The Kid Is Clever" 1m drawing large audiences at the National i Theatre. The athletic star takes the rola !of Kirk White, a young American who I can't find enough excitement in life. Hla i father sends him aboard a ship with a i motion picture company, which guarantee! jto provide the proper amount ol spice. I Many thrilling incidents follow. For on* there is the capture -of a U-boat by George i and his lady-fair, Doris Pawn, and their escape from the craft when it is under fira. of a United States worship. Then thera is the ever-present Mexican revolutionary plot which runs through the length an**,. breadth of the story. In addition that* are fine supports and select music, playe*! by the National orchestra. THE PRINCESS THEATHiB. Heading a varied selection ot films at tha Princess Theatre Is a stirring drama* "Hell's Hinges," with William S. Hart 1»' the leading role. In dealing with the re. generation of a man by a good woman, a, great human lesson Is told. The support* include a comic, scenic, and the latest gazette. The programme is distinctly popular with large audiences. Well-selecte4 music adds considerably to the atttactlva entertainment. • THE STRAND THEATRE. The screening of "Woman" at the Strand Theatre is meeting with much success. la filming "Woman" the author and producer have disregarded the usual scenario form, and, except for the revelations made 133 introductory sub-titles concerning tha source of their idea, have presented their. theme by implication and suggestion rather than by a connected story. Novelty is the keynote of tie production. The aim ja unlike any other production which, has ever been ajnfolded on the silver sheet. Its title will convey to everyone a fair idea ol! its theme, but it could not even suggest the unique development accorded the sub- ' lect by Charles Whittaker's scenario and (Maurice Tourneur's direction. It deals witn. the effect of femininity on history. THE TIVOLI THEATRE. .A drama, 'In Pursuit of Polly," la "tha ' chief attraction at the Tivoli Theatre the leading role being portrayed by populan Billie Burke. The story is one of romance . w h " mo ? r * Tne bristles with exciting episodes, one of the most sensational w£?- a motor «ar race between rhrea . a™ V -5? the supports there Is an American Gazette, a World's pictograph, i ™V / eSt ? r <t om e d s*. "Oh, What a Day/ 5 There is splendid music also. EVERYBODY'S THEATtRE. "Viviette," featuring an al star eju*. heads a good programme at theatre. An excellent story is told A sh£ SG K e f tion of su PP°«s is also shown tha whole being screened to a variety of sole* orchestra 10M PW by ttewSS TIHE LYRIC THEATRE. The "Grouch" will be* installed at tha head of a fine programme to «c tatrXuSS a. the Lyric Theatre to-night. Montagua Love is starred, and he truly justifieslua reputation. As the social dSeUct who finds a way through hatred and revenge ta love and happiness by.means of a littla rough untamed girl of the swamps, des. cended from a race of pirates, and llvine in a state of lawlessness far from civilisation, his portrayal is at once alive and essentia*!? human. Dorothy Green as the outcast* the swamp dwellers gives a wonderful iutestation of the wild nature of a youn* and lovely girl brought up in such su*> roundings. THE QUEEN'S THEAfTEB. f„^? re are t° mc sPiendid dramatic. opportunities in the ••Grouch," at the Queen** Theatre, and Montague Love, in the leadin* role, makes the most of them. Th e picture i?„i9 i « entlrety , cau be Massed as an exceedingly fine production, not only by reason ot its powerful plot and settings, but by tha skilful and colourful groupings of the unusual types and Incidents. Several interesting items are shown in support, THE GRAND THEATRE. Henry Ainley adds to his popularity oT the ability he displays in "Rupert of Hent. zau," the stellar attraction at the Grand Theatre. As the sequel to "The Prisoner oS Zenda," it is being witnessed by large audiences. "Carmen,'' featuring Charlie Chaplin, and well-selected supports are als<» shown. THE GLOBE THEATRE. "The Pride of New York," featuring George* Walsh, figures on the screen at tha Globe Theatre, and delights crowded houses. An exciting number, is, of "The House ot I Uur-e," heads a fine supporting list. OPERA HOUSE. Another large audience assembled at tha 1 Opera House last night, and a popular vaudeville programme rewarded them for i their attendance. Most attActive turns are submitted by Brightie and Carlyon, Sterling I and Love, Emerson and Hasto, Brail and ; Hemsley, Leonard Kelson, Nikola, and last, i but not least, Mr. Pred Bluett. THE WEST END THEATRE. "The Daring of Diana" comes on tha I screen at the West End Theatre to-night. , Dainty Anita Stewart will lead. Episode lo of the "House of Hate" will also ba shown. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. "The Life Mask," which has been popular at the Empress Theatre since Monday last, will be shown for the last time to-night. ** Madame Olga Peirova Is starring. "Real Folk" is also showing. BRITANNIA THEATRE. "The Conqueror" will be shown for tha last time at the Britannia Theatre to-. I night. To-morrow- Dorothy Dalton will be the star featured. She will come on ia "Love Me.'' THE VICTORIA THEATRE. "Scandal" will appear at the head of the change programme at the Victoria Theatre to-night. Constance Talmadge is the lead. Ihe first chapter of the --Fighting Trail" will also be shown. ARCADIA THEATRE. "Love Mc" Is the screening headllner at the Arcadia Theatre. Dorothy Dalton; is the star featured.