AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 223, 19 September 1919, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

i , j THE NATIOXAI, THEATRE. The final presentation of the fine programme current at the National Theatre takes place to-nlffht. The list o>mprl-e< two I>ls ai-ma. one "Lawless i.ove." featur ing Jewe! Carmen, and the other '"Doing Thetr Bit, ,- The Lee kiddies, whose frolicsome and dramatic performances give the programme a pleasant diversity. "The Soul of Buddha." which was written by Theda Bars, tiie famed porrray;'r of vampire i roles, is the selected big fl;m for to-morrow's ' I change. THE TIVOLI THEATRE. Foremost on an lctere*tinff budget of films at the Tlvoli Theatre is "iMy Coualn." ■Caruso, the famous operalb- singer, luls the leading role. Miss Caroline WMt,. plays I opposite him. The programme will lie suii- I mitted for the ]ast time to-nUcfat. The celebrated star 'Bryant Washhurn will appear In the chief Hhii in the new series to be presented to-morrow. His picture is "The Way of a Man." THE STRAND THEATRE. "Shoulder Anns" is still popular with lovers of Chai.lln remedy. Together with Infatuation." featuring Gaby Delys H ■ is drawing large andlen.-es to the Strand i Theatre. "A .Midnight Romance" will he lntrodirced at the iiead of to-morrow's uew budget. THE OPERA HOCSE. With eiu-h talented performers as are at present appearing at the o>era Mouse. It is I no wonder that the vaudeville rendezvous is popular. .Mis* Pearl Ladil and Villiers Arnold and M<ron and Morris are of exceptional merit. The l.alance of the program/nic is well sustained by capable artists. THE QDEEX'iS THEATRE. There is a strong cast in the splendid , ■bis Otai -The (Price of a Good Time" at the Queens Theatre. .Mildred Harris mid ' Lois Weber appear in two very Interesting rt.-ies. JTie programme chaiizes to-morrow Grea" $&,$"" ""' C °'" e °" ,v " U « ' THE- PMXCESS THKATBB. Although in a dress suit Instead of the Western attire he invariably appears in ' W m. Hnrt loses none of that stron" force i of character that has endeared hi In to lovers of quick, sensational photo-plays in the main aim on the Princess screen lie will be seen in the role for the Inst time to- ' for To-mnrrniv it changes and -i double feature attraction will come on. The titles are "T'nder the Greenwood Tree" and "Camping Out." THE LYRIC THEATRIC. •Good Nisht, Paul," is elalmliiß a deal of ■ attention at the Lyric Theatre, where during the week Ir has been seen bvj thrnnged houses. Constance Tnlmadtfe Is l , the dainty lead of the picture. Her sister. I Norma, is in the important role of "The I p .Forbidden City." which is dun lo bo pre-j seiued in the change programme to-morrow. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. j That sensational drama, "The City of! Dim Knees," with the Japanese actor Sessile Ilayakiiwa in the ■central rolo, was shown at Everybody's Theatre to-day. Ills emotional acting is exceptionally forceful in his imof a half-caste American ■Chinese. He is educated without knowing that he has white blood in his veins. As a j result of this he tloes many iiueer thinjrs. but eventually the white blood in him pomes to the fore and overpowers the Celestial blood that has actuated his actions, and he emerges a new and better man. THE GLOBE THEATRE. There is plenty of appeal iv the new headliner at the Globe Theatre to amuse picture fans. The story tells of nick Kisbep, the nephew of a mean millionaire. Dick is faced with adversity, and takes his place amone the workers of a factory to earn his daily bread. It is an uphill tiirht, and he eventually loses his position through the enmity of the manager. He Is befriended, however, by one known as "Old Faithful," and things turn out lietter for him. Bert Lyttel ia the star featured. THE GRAND THEATRE. The Grand Is enjoying.a popular run with "His Royal Illshness" at the head of a varied and interesting programme. A splendid drama, entitled ''Puritan Women," Is promised to lead a set of films for to-morrow's change. THE WEST END THEATRE. A double feature programme will he presented to-night at the West End Theatre. ••Wfcima of Society" will feature Etiiel ■daj-ton and "His Hoyal Higiiness"' will feature Carlyle Blackwell. ARCADIA THEATRE. Ula Lee in "The Cruise of the Make "Believe" Is the upecial offering at the Arcadia Theatre. A charming comedy, this film Is strongly entertaining. BRITANNIA THEATRE.' There are two hig films on the Britannia screen. The first is "A Blind Man's Eyes" and the other Is "The "Slave." Blllie West is featured. EMEKY BTIOS. , OERCUS. In addition to the eplemdid programme snbmitted last night by the talented artists of Messrs Emery Bros.' circus, situated near ' the City ißaths, another featnre in the form of a steeplechase will tafce place L to-night.