AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 181, 1 August 1919, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

I THE NATIONAL THEATRE. | The last session of the interesting budIget of films current at the National J Theatre will take place to-night, when patrons will be given v further opportunity of witnessing that star production, "Brave and Bold." William Farnum will appear on the screen to-morrow In "Rough and Ready." The story Is vigorous and big, and one entirely worthy of the appealing 'character of Bill Stratton, whom William Farnum impersonate*. Bill Stratton's heart was seared by an unjust accusation, but his purpose remained as steadfast as ever. THE TIVOLI THEATRE. Such a Little Pirate," which has been running in the place of prominence at the Tivoli TheatTe, will go off the screen finally to-night, and to-morrow "The City of Dim Faces" will be introduced. It is said to be beautiful and tragic, this latest vehicle for Sessue Hayakawa. It is a photo-play of rare excellence from the Standpoints of production and artistry. In this picture the great Japanese star displays his skill in the Japanese Judo or wrestling, accomplishing feats rarely performed by the best athletes. THE LYRIC THBATVRE. "The Midnight Stage," a screen version of the famous French melodrama "The Lyons Mall," will substitute "Mickey" on the screen at the Lyric Theatre to-morrow. It is a picture of California in the golden days of romance and adventure. The plot 1b assembled with tremendous dramatic effect. Frank Keenan has the Important part. He plays two roles, one of them John Lynch, a gentleman gambler, and the other Big Rivers, who sets a pace for the bad men of the screen. A budget of fine supports and select music will complete the programme. FULLER'S VAUDEVILLE. With revue the strong source of entertainment at the Opera -House, the programme is having a popular run. Bert La Blanc's 1910 Travesty Stars will be staged for the last time to-morrow night. Diversified vaudeville numbers complete the entertainment. THE STRAND THEATRE. "Mickey" is just about to pass out of session at the Strand Theatre. The picture has attracted considerable attention throughout the week. On to-morrow's change programme "Romance and Ara-. Bella" will come first. Constance Talmadge has the important part. Her role calls for the characterisation of an arch young per- ; sou like herself. BVEiR_IBODY'S THEATKE. | A complete change of programme was submitted to patrons of Everybody's Theatre to-day. The first film, "The Cruise | of the Make-Believe,"-was before the public previously, when it provided excellent entertainment. Dainty LUa Lee Is the star of the production. There are other fine i films on the programme. The music is up j to the usual high standard. THE GRAND THEATRE. "The Primal Lure" at the Grand Theatre deals with the Hudson Bay traders in the Indian country. The story told Is most interesting. William S. Har.t and Margery Wilson are associated in the lead. Tomorrow the programme changes, and "Souls Without Windows" wiU be the feature. Ethel Clayton has the leading role. THE PRINCESS THEATRE. The present Paramount programme at the Princess Theatre is an entirely enjoyable one. The principal film is a fine dramatic play, entitled "The Man From Funeral Range," in which Wallace Reid and Miss Ann Little play' opposite each other. The various supporting pictures make up a full and excellent programme. To-morrow the adaptation of the famous play, "Leah Kleschna," entitled "The Girl Who Came Back," will be presented. In It Miss Ethel Clayton plays a strong role. THE QUEEN'S THEATRE. Miss May Allison in the entertaining play, "A Successful Adventure," is winning golden opinions at the Queen's Theatre. The -programme as a whole is worthy or the enthusiastic approval it meets with. To-morrow Miss Weylen will appear on the screen in a bright comedy drama entitled "Sylvia on a Spree," said, to be a wholesome Tilay... A very .strong supporting programme will also be shownTHE GLOBE THEATRE. The Globe management are showing at the bead of their programme "Southern . Fride," which tells of the Infatuation ot Francois (the member of a proud and impoverished Creole family in New Orleans) for a beautiful vampire, and in order to win her favour steals the family jewels which are owned by his sister. There are many exciting Incidents In the production which move forward to a stirring climax. The balance of the new programme is made up of a selection of interesting supports. THE WEST END THEATRE. The new programme to be presented at the West End Theatre to-night will toe led off by "Kent, the Fighting Man," the production that features Bombardier Wells, the famous pugilist. There are many incidents in the production. that will appeal strongly to sportsmen. To-morrow Wm. Hart wil appear in "The Primal Lure," and on Monday the head liner will be "Mickey." EMPRESS THEATRE. "The Lone Wolf will remain on the Empress screen until to-morrow, when a double feature programme, comprising "Idle Wives," and "A Successful Adventure" will be presented. Clara Kimball Young and May Allison will be the respective stars. There will be a strong supportlug list also. BRITANNIA THEATRE. The programme at the Britannia Theatre, which includes Enid Bennett in "A Desert Wooing," and a. good supporting list, has two, more nights to run, the change taking place on Monday. BROADWAY THEATRE. "In Judgment Of," featuring a strong cast of prominent photo-play artists, is the Important film at the Broadway Theatre. It is supported by a strong set of secondary films. ARCADIA THEATRE. "The World for Sale," adapted from the novel by Sir Gilbert Parker, has been secured by the management of the Arcadia Theatre for presentation to-night. An allstar cast is engaged. LEYS INSTITUTE RECITAL. A highly enjoyable reading recital was given by Professor Maxwell Walker and party at the Leys Institute last evening, when there was a large attendance." The programme was nicely varied. Scenes from George Bernard 'Shaw's "Man <tf Destiny," glinting with epigram, were followed by a reading of "Bob Sawyer's I Party," from the "Pickwick Papers," and I a dramatic scene from "Cyrano de Bergerac." Mrs. Turner, .Mr. George Walker, and Mr. Horace Hunt supported Pro- j f essor Walker in the dramatic readings, | which were thoroughly enjoyable, and provided a delightful contrast in the characteristics of the respective playwrights. In ■the Dickens reading Mr. Horace 'Hunt's portrayal of Bob Sawyer's troubles convulsed the audience with laughter. The next entertainment will be a humorous address by Monslgnor Hackett entitled "A Night in Ould Ireland," in whtch Irish anecdotes and songs will form a feature. ORGAN RECITAL. A popular programme has been arranged for the organ recital In the Town HaU on Saturday evening next. The city organist will play organ works by Smart, Mendelssohn, Wldor, and Kinder, and a fantasia on Bizet's opera "Carmen." Mr E N Wright will be the vocalist.