AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 127, 29 May 1919, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

THE NATIONAL THEATRE. Tie National programme, including a thrUling drama, "The Kid Is Clever," in which Gorge Waleh takes the leading role, and varied and interesting snpports, continues to draw large audiences. There are many thrilling episodes In the headllner, one In particular being wheie George stands oft a mob of Mexican bandits in an effort to escape with, his fair lady Doris Pawn, after rescuing her from her prison In a squalid adobe but. Another "where, after escaping from prison, he dashes ont only to run into a group of bandits, but he gets through just the same. There are many tine supports and splendid accompaniments. THE LYBIC THEATRE. The "Grouch," an extremely fine pro--ductton, heads a fine bill at fare at the Lyric Theatre. Montagu Love is Che star featured. Some rarely beautiful ecencs are laid in the Florida swamps. The Story tells of two outcasts, one from society and the other from the wild and untamed race of swamp dwellers. The swamp dweller's strange customs and habits form part at the theme of the story. Beautiful mnslo accompanies the (programme. THE STRAND THEATRE. The Strand Theatre programme Is especially" attractive, the pre-eminent picture being "Woman." in which a strong cast is engaged. "Woman" Is a startling study of sex analysis through the ages to the present time. The first episode Is Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and the last, the great war, In which woman is shown as noble and heroic as ever. It is an enchanting and fascinating photo-play, which, together with fine supports and special music, makes it the plesant entertainment it is. "RACE STHCIDE." The latest problem picture, "Race Suicide," >wili be screened in Auckland, commencing at the Globe Theatre on Saturday next. It is a story out the struggle of mother lore throughout the ages, culminating in a present-day story.of the woman •who postponed the natural result of marriage until it was too late. The picture handles a delicate subject boldly, and throughout contains ample thrills and is superb as a story. Its action is swift, and its plot is most interesting. Ormi Hawley I and Earl Metcalfe appear in the leading roles. "Race Suicide" was a huge success last week, when first shown <n Wellington. The "Evening Post ,, says: "It Is a remarkably powerful and forceful piotuTe that speaks plainly of a great social vice." A supporting programme -Kill also be screened. THE TIVOLI THEATRE. "In Pursuit of Polly," at the Tivoli Theatre. Popular Billie Burfce has eclipsed all previous performances. The play is full of thrills, and the interest Is well sustained to the conclusion. A most sensational motor car race between three lovers is one of the outstanding features of the production. There are other fine films ana splendid music. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Vivian Martin, In "Viviette," the bis feature at Everybody's Theatre, Is attracting very large crowds. The programme, the balance of which comprises interesting supports and refreshing music, will remain in session until to-morrow morning, when s change of programme will be installed. THE PRIXCESS THEATRE. * The chief picture in the Princess programme is a thrilling western drama, "Hell's Hinges," in which William Hart takes the leading role. .. The story leads with the regeneration of a man by a good woman. There Is a long assorted programme of other films. THE. QUEEN'S THEATHRE. "The GToutih," now showing at the j Queen's Theatre, is a beautiful picture. I The photography is perfect, and in the I nniqne settings are laid out the episodes la ! the story of two outcasts. The supporting list is a fine one. BEE GRAND THBATBE. "Rupert of Hentzau," featnring popular Henry Ainley, Is attracting considerable «** tention at the Grand Theatre. "Carmen, ,, ■ with Charlie Chaplin featured, is also ' showing. THE GLOBE THEATRE. ', George Walsh is the star featured at the Globe Theatre. He is playing in "Tie , Pride at New York." There is also episode , 13 of that thrilling serial (House ol Hate." OPERA HOUSE. 1 The current iprogramme at the Opera House has many points of excellence, and last evening's audience again showed % ready appreciation of- the different tuxne. Especially notable were Brightie and Carlyon Sterling and Love, tEnzatson ana Hasto, Brull and Hemsley, Leonard Nelson, Fred "Bluett, and Nikola. /I'H'K WEST END lEHEATARE. Dainty Anita Stewart is starring at the West End Theatre in "The Darine ot Diana," a beautiful photo-play. Episode 15, of "The House of Hate," is the came BRITANNIA THEATtRE. There will be a complete change at tihe Britannia Theatre to-night, when Dorothy Dalton will come on In the fine .production "Love Me." ARIOAT/IA THEATRE. '. The change at the Arcadia Theatre tonight has tor its stellar aucractton •Unclaimed Goods," a particularly interesting , pSyT featuring Vivian Martin. "Camouflage." a Jester comedy, also .appears oa . the list. THE VICTORIA niHEATBE. Constance Talmadge is featured in "Scandal" at the Victoria Theatre. The ' first chapter of the "lighting Trail" serial is also sbo-iving.