AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 190, 12 August 1919, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

"SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER." The Goldsmith comedy "She Stoops to Conquer ' was presented again at His Majesty's Theatre last night by the Allan Wllkie Company to an audience which obviotißly appreciated the formal repartee and ceremonious exchange of wit and compliment In which the play demonstrates the manners or a bygone ""day. The courtly characters, with their quaint mannerisms and turn of S'petrch. were ab-ly portrayed by Mr. Allan Wilkie, Miss Fredlswyde IluuterWatts, and the supporting company, and the amusement created by a ta/igle <>I errors and Its subsequent unravelling wns kept at a uniform pitch throughout the performance. The play will be staged again to-uight. THE NATIONAL, THEATRE. The current set of lilins at tin: National Theatre i.f admirably suited to please patrons of this theatre. They are varied and interesting, with plenty to amuse all tastes, and are so arranged that their grip on the audience. The main film, "A Rich Man's Darling," la a drama full of tense, gripping situations. Valeska Suratt is the star featured. The supports comprise "Oh, What a Knight:" a Sunshine comedy that makes an admirable laughter producer; a Mutt and Jeff, and a topical. added the delightful music of the orchestra. FIHJjERS" ENTERTAINERS. Last night's change at the Opera House was well freighted with mc-rry interest for the crowded audience, the piece de resistance of the new programme being a revue "Keep It Dark," in which a whirlwind of musical frolic and clever nonsense is headed by Bert La -Blanc and Jake Mack In the Morris Levi. The fun of the droll business left no time for thinking, the two chief merrymakers introducing a number of original comicalities in. the course of their work ( wheh swung the house quite off its laughter balance. The pair brought about a Bcreuming climax by engaging in mortal combat In true Ike and Ma wruss - style. Mr. Mike Connors, in the role of Juvenile, was a iiower of support to the principal joymakers, and in addition to good comedy work he pleased the audience with his vocal contributions, being especially acceptable in the duct with Miss Queenle Paul,

"Give Mc the Right to Love You." Miss Paul charmed with her bright and fetching style and pleasant voice, and. assisted in her attractions by a dainty frock, was un-doulitf-dly a big success. Miss Maggie Buckley and Miss Olga Ray, Messrs. (Bert Jluy and Tilton and West also helped appreciably in the amusing progress of the piece. In the first half of the programme Mr. ■Harrington Reynolds and his capable little company were seen in an old favourite.

"Father Kelly's Burglar," which proved as good a draw as ever, while other care killers included the always welcome John with his infectious -merriment, the Ray and Gray pair, and Borneo Gardiner, slffleur and raconteur. On Friday evening a first appearance will he made in the shape of Wpndy and Alpionse. described as the entertaining girl and the Digger. The present programme will he continued through the wcM-t. with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. THE TIVOL-I TTTRATRE. With a splendid theme and two sn<-h fine artists as Geraldine Farrar and Wallace Reid associated in the lead, "The Devil Stone" at the livoli Theatre is drawing a deal of attention! The story is based "on puperstltion. the finding of an emerald leading up to ii series of tragic Incidents that make a fine story. Along with this fine firm are shown several Interesting secondary llhns. the -comedy of which is "Cupid's Day OfT." The Tivoli orchestra discourses sweet muric the whole time. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. This theatre is enjoying a popular run, "To Years In Hell," the story of a Canadian soldier, being the feature film. It depicts the amusing and serlons side of life behind had from a seleftioir of secondary films and the fine music of the orchestra. THE LYRIC TtHEATRE. The main film on the Lyric screen is n proper gloom dispeller. "Friend Husband" is its title. Ills bride sets out on her amusing exploits with him as her hired husband, but he becomes very serious, and demands that they have their honeymoon on a desert Island. Madge Kennedy as the rebellious hriiip submits, and the "incidents that follow keep the audience happy throughout. The supporting films include "Barter's Atlantic Flight" and several scenic productions. THE STRAND THEATRE.

In the "Heart of Wetona," a drama of absorbing interest, at the head of the Strand programme. Norma Talmadge -wins her "way through to the hearts of the audience -with her splendid acting. The daring lllght of the Australian airman. G. Hawker, appears in the strong supporting list. PRINCESS THEATRE.

The Princess Theatre is enjoying a popular ran with Enid Bennett in •'The Marriage Ring." Miss Bennett has a story with an exceptional appeal, and she makes tlif- most of it, to the great delight of her admirers. As the wife of a ne'er-do-well she shows strong dramatic ability. A set of strong supports and pleasing musical accompaniments complete the programme. THE QCEEN'S TIEEATRE. Madame Xazlmova in "Eye for Eye -, is the special offering of the films at fhp Queen's Theatre. The part this great screen star has played in other leading productions has placed her In the forefront of film artists. Consequently it was no surprise when on "her presentation in "Eye for Eye" for the first time on Saturday the theatre was packed. .Since then cnpacitj- houses have ruled. The entertainment is enhanced 'by a fine set of supports. GRAND THEATRE. The tastes of patrons are being well catered for at the Grand Theatre where the programme starts off with "•Friend Husband, a Madge Kennedy picture, full of humorous and novel incidents. The story has to do with a hired husband and a rebellious wile. There is nothing more amusing than this pair on a desert island, where taev so for a honeymoon. In support of thi"s laughter producer are scenics and other fine alms. GLOBE THEATRE. Dainty Mary Miles Minter is the star featured In the sweet film story. "The Mate of the Sally Ann," now showing a t the Clobe Theatre. What with the acting of this hrde star and the entertainment to be derived from the tienip, little more Is sd'"-tf' The s<?conclary fllms an? a splendid "WEST END THEATRE. A complete change of films will be presented at the West End Theatre to-night •■Heiress of Coffee Dan's" is the main film. Bessie Love is featured. The seventh part of "Stiugaree" will also be shown. BRITANNIA THEATRE. A double feature programme is showing at Che Britannia Theatre. Virginia Pearson appears in "Queen of Hearts," and Peggy Hyland Las the important role in "Bonnie Annie Laurie." ARCADIA THEATRE. Wai. S. Hart is the screen star of "Riddle Gawn." the new feature nt the Arcadia Theatre. It is :i splendid drama. Episode six of "The Wolves of Knltnr" is on the same list. STUDENTS' EECITAL. The third of the present series of students' auditions inaugurated by Mr. Walter Inipett at 'Messrs. Lewis R * Eady and Son's Queen Street showrooms was given last evening before a large attendance of pupils and invited friends. Marked features of the singing of the Misses Winifred -Clare, Bertha Harnett, Ida Walker Rita Thomas, and Mr. Frank Kemp were excellent vocal production and clearness of dictum. The diversity of the selections chosen also made much demand upon musical temperament. A pleasing vocal duet by Miss Els-h- Stephens and Mr. Thomas Mortimer made a favourable Impression A group of pianoforte solos from the works of Chopin, Chamlnade, and 'Farjeon, played by Misses Renee Hunt and Ada Bainbridge, completed a most enjoyable programme.