AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 252, 23 October 1919, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

EJIELIE POLINI SEASON. Theatregoers are reminded that next | Saturday iiijjht is the opening of J. and N. Tait's New Dramatic Company, when they will play that mysterious comedy-drama . "De Luxe Annie," headed by that brilliant | mid talented English actress Mi.- ri E'melie i Poilni. "De Luxe Annie" belongs to raai I big class of American crook drama, sped- I nu-ns of whk-h have coaie this way from i time to time, but it is also described the most unusual and original play of its kind, and is utterly surprising most of the time. Falling Into the hands, of AU uusi-rupulous gang of criminals, a young girl !s induced ro Inveigle viderlv and wealthy irresponsible* in "affaire." When Annie has got the limorously-lncliued old men well hooked, tilien enter the gang unil skilful blackmail is rue result. Annie, the audience quickly become aware, !.-. embarked tin the.-c perilous and reprehensible adventures while under a mental cloud. As "De Luxe Anuie." the much-iunligiiMl herulue. Miss Kinelie Poliiil carries rhe l.renUiJe.s* >tory along from , • Umax tn c-ltmax. In comedy o r pathos s-he is sjii.l to lie equally at home, and yet | withal acts with a naturalness and restraint which make* out- forget the improbabilities, and lose oneself in this coraedy-drama. as if it wer» a bit of real life. Jits I'olini will nlso be sc-u in "Lyes Of Youth." The Lux plans are now open in Wlldinun and Areys. 'Monday next, being a holiday, a special ' matiuee will l>e given of "De Luxe Annie." ! TIIK NATIONAL THEATRE. ! Whatever may l> e one's preconceived ' ideas of divorce. Hie realistic photo-play ! drama, "The Blindness .if Divorce," at the I National Theatre, will give new conceptions of It. In this stirring attraction, the wife, though guiltless of wrong, is ostracised by society and driven to the depths, through ' n<. fault of her own. There Iβ an all-star ! casi in the production. In support is J shown a line budget of varied films. Well- I selected musical number* contribute in no i small measure to the enjoyment to be had from the entertainment. i TIIK TIVOLI THEATRE. The best melodrama ever produced, "The Silver Kins." is now being presented iv - picture form at the Tivoli Theatre, with ; I , " little amoi:nt of success to the manage- ! raent. There are all those exciting mcl- ! dents that made the stage production so | popular in this masterpiece. This train of events leads on to that great climax, the return of Wilfred Denver to the little wife that had believed him dead. With a varied j and Interesting list of supports, and tasty mnslcnl M-lecclons to complete the entertainment, ir Is extremely popular. I-TLLBR'S OPERA HOUSE. That lovers of vaudeville arc satisfied with the cla-s of entertainment current at ! such artists as Barry Lupino, Signor and i Signorina Molinari. and members of the Walter George Revue Company sustaining the programme, it is not to be wondered at that capacity house* should prevail. TIIK LYRIC THEATRE. ! A dual purpose is fulfilled by the excellent photo play --Damaged Goods." at present popular with large audiences at the I Lyric Theatre. It both teaches a lesaon I and at the same time entertalus in a man uer lhat leaves an enlightened feeling with those who see it. despite the difficult subject dealt with. There Is additional attraction in a set of interesting secondary films and special music. THE OTRANP THEATRE. j Mary Plckford. bright little film star as she is, with success already In her grasp, • has pnihably never attained to such heights '■ :i- »he l» at present in the main tilni of the Strand Theatre, "Daddy Longings." So bewitching Is she in this story of orphan liomo life that larze audiences continue to flork to the the.itre. Her never-ending entertaining ways is the strong feature of the production. A wide selection of supports and splendid music give to the programme additional interest. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. star film :it Everybody's Theatre, and well it might be. for dainty Elsie Ferguson in the central role Is sweet nnd attractive.- Her strong personality Is ever present aloug with "those ways of her»" that have given her such :< popular in the heartH of picture fans. A romnnee with a pretty theme. '-Rose of The World." is holding swoy with large audiences. The supports are also good, and the music continues to tie a «>urce of admiration. CHATTATQUA. The Cbantnnqua Concert party arrived in : Auckland from Vancouver by the «.£. Niagara yesterday morning. The season ■ will open on Saturday nrat iv the concert rhamber of the Town Hall. The afternoon ! programme will consist of a concert by the , Lyric Quartet, and In rhe evening the i Lyric Quartet and Judge Ceo. I). Alder. Ot Massachusetts, will furnish the programme. Judge Alder will deliver 'his famous lecture. "The Needs of The Hour." He I? claimed to be one of the five greatest lecturers in America. THE PRINCESS THEATRE. The chief attraction at the Princess Theatre is Douglas Fairbanks. In "Arizona," Doujr.'s latest success. It is more thrilling and entertaining than his previous* pictures, with a snap about it that grips. Genuine romance is another of Its features. THE ALOHA ORCHESTRA. That the exotic music of the Pacific islands has a number of devotees in Auckland was witnessed by the excellent attendance at the performance given In the Town Hail Concert Chamber last evening by Mr. Walter Smith's Aloiia Orchestra. Apart from the decided musical nnd novel merit that the entertainment undoubtedly possessed. Its setting was effective in the extreme, and came as a relief from Uie conventional black and white of the average orchestral concert. The white-clad performers, many of whom obviously hailed j from a sunnier clime than ours, garlanded with the übiquitous '"lei" ngainsn a bnck- | ground of crimson, made a striking picture, anil the plaintive notes of the mandoline and ukelelc gave suoh old favourites as "Aloha 0e" and "La Paloma" a fresh lease of life. The exuberant personality of Mr. Sidney Christy found much favour with the audience, especially in the songs accompanied liy the orchestra, while the dancing of Miss LIU Okalini was surprisingly efTectlve. Concert items were given by ilrs. Sharpp and -Miss Ethel IBoeker, and Messrs. McMlnn. Smith, and Yandell. and a ilosi-rljitive fantasia was given by the Auckland City Band. MISS STELLA Mor,i:A>".S RECITAL. A treat 4s in store to-night for those wno ' intend the recital to be given Aiy Miss Stella McLean in the concert chamber of the Town Hall. In addition to the numbers to be given by Miss Mc'Lean herself, there Is a host of others by nrtist? all well known to Auckland audiences. TTie talented young lady will he assisted liy Miss Madge Mc-I-ean, pianlste, Mr. H. Harry Coney, baritone, and Mr. <!. Poore. flautist. The entertainment will not commence until a quarter past eight. •ran-: queer's theatre. A charming heroine and a compelling story <>f humanity are two features of "Destiny," the important film at the Queens Theatre. Miss Dorothy Phillips ' plays her part with an appeal that is taken iup from the outset and reta'neil throughout by her audience. 1 ' THE GRAND THEATRE. Miss June Elvidge Li starred In the production "The Strong Way," which comes first on the Grand screen. Charlie Chaplin is on the same programme, in that amusing laiishter-raiser of his, "A Dog's Life." THE GLOBE THEATRE. ,m A , s !l J, omboy iv B M - comedy ;it the Vlohe rneatre May Allison scores immediate success. She is different from her K irl chums in that she participates in boxing, etc.. thereby creatine n fund of amusemeut her antics being simply uproarious. This sp?endi«l U Sc C *lso " V " rled Set ' Tllcre ls UUITANXIA THEATRE. Hale Hamilton in "That's Good,- will be the feature of the change programme to lie installed at the 'Britannia Theatre"α-nishti VICTORIA THEATRE. The "Cast-OX" leads tlie nw'buJs films on the Victoria screen He<*sli» i".7rru cale has the leading role. Ljiri.s-AU-CADIA TJHEATHE. Bryant Washburn will come on the screen at the Arcadia Theatre to-night n, -Tie Ulpsy jrrail.'- whk-Ii Is said to be a fast and WEST END THEATRE. The double-feature programme current -,t the West End Theatre comprise! •• Ul Woman" and Charlie Chaplin's "n™" Life.-' Mac Marsh is featured in "111 Woman." The next change will have at Us head "Daddy Loug-Lose."