AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Issue LI, 3 February 1920, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

. EVERTBODY'S THEATRE. At Bverybody's Theatre "The Marriage ■Price" heads th« programme, with Elsie /Fergneson as its star performer. The theme of this production tells of a youns woman whose 'life has "been one of continued pleasure. The time comes, however, when she has to face certain difficulties. The manner In which she does so forms the theme of "The Marriage Price." Throughout the drama there are rich scenes that convey a most correct impression ot wealth and luxury. Especially interesting Iβ a novel banquet in the well-appoiuted stable of the heroine on the erenlnjr »f the winning of tome big events by her horses. THE NATIONAL THEATKE. The popular juvenile actors of the screen, Jane and Katherine I.cc. are co-stars in the'latest William Fox production "We Should Worry." at -the National Theatre. Jane and Katherine are liere cast ns two young "intt-s' , who are staying with a young and good-looking aunt. Miss Ashton. This youns lady has quite a number of followers of the opposite sex. Accordingly h«-i two charges decide on one man as worthy of their aunt's band, with a view of banishing the others. They make their choice, but find they have incurred -the displeasure of another iover who endeavours to put Jane and Katherine aside. Our heroines are, -however, too smart for him. and. a number of excitinj? yet humorous adventures, succeed in puttins him out »J ro ""' tenance. And so, in spite of all. their aunt marries the man of their choice. The programme here also includes interesting supporting comedy and topical films. THE PRISCESS THEATRE. Tho nearest approach to an »^ 3 ' J°° r c n^^nrec-ne^r^e^nc^Vel 6 films bemg screenea . of ( . { icotf a" "Animal 'Life in the Antarctic/ r a e D gion 0 e explored. *»™»£?£2* of Pole A feature of the entertainment Is iKrof 'SSou/ incidents connected with the films. TUB TIVOLI THEATRE. Wallace ltefal again show, "•"**"* Ke the Mo Soli "AllL Mike Movun" is based ou tbe of ..Open sesauie.-' ihe storT teus *vhen at la,t"e.is balloted, he •Jninto of some plan to escape service. He SJ* reiected owiug to bis record. Mike >, r.n is M« T.ereuadcd to lmpereoniite uiakee his uauie also. THE STRAND THEATRE. at 'the -Strand 'rheatre. J>ee is tti-et depicted as the country tirl lou Sj°B for the life of the ettjr «J u «;^ n^er " n prirate secretary to a wealthy nnanLler in Wall Street These opposite situations in lie are poVtra/ed wltlf ea« and grace by HiKs Stewart The theme of "Her Kingof is one that Will lnte«*t all While certainly coinpUcated, tne plot Iβ not too abetruce as to make it unliitellißible. On the contrary it can be "astly followed and the dramatic | situation brought about vi its course lully unai-r----stocKT. A powerful supporting cast enhances the productiou cousloerably. THE LYlilC 'THEATRE. The theme of. "Totou," which is the ■main feature at the Lyric Tueatre this week, centres round a young girl who is the pupil of au expert pickpocket. The girl's mother was formerly a Bower girl of i'arie, wno married au artist, but being scorned by her husband's parents, had returned to her native town and there died. break of the war the father tomes with .bis adopted eon to l'-axls. Coincidently the son ;,and the daugnter meet, and together 'experience Certain dangers that have a surprising and dramatic ending. "The Lightning Kalders" is also screened. The serial has now reached its fourteenth epi.«ode. THIiGRAJvD THEATRE. Mabel Normuud ls at her best in -Micky," at -the Grand Theatre. The nlm is full of moments that strike a responsive chord in the hearts of the audience. The thirteenth episode of "The Lightning 'R-aiders' , is aJso screened. THE G-LOB.E- TIIBATIiE. 'Pools and Their Money" heads the list Emmy. Wehlen r whose popularity is undoubted. Is the principal, and admirably does she play her part. THE QDBEN-'S THEATRE. "The Third Degree" takes pride of place at the Queen's Theatre this week. The photo-drama la based on George Klein's well-known stage play. The caste, a particularly fine one. is headed by Alice Joyce and Annie Jeffries. TnE BR.ITAXNIA TO3BATIRB. "The Blindness of -Dirorce" will he again screened at the Britannia Theatre to-nlcht. An excellent comedy will also .be presented. THiE ■WEST END THEATRE. "The Lore Net" forms the leading attraction at the Went End Theatre. Madge Evane is the delightful star.

THE OPERA HOUSE. A larire audience was kept well amused." last evening :it The Opera -House by tie new" programme, which to meet these tramless; tini«s began at a quarter to etjtht anti ended a little after ten. Auckland is an early ; i town, and it might be a pood idea to adhere c bill is a strong one. and -well up to the standard of -the house. A new name whs ' ! that of Miss Daisy Harcourt, whose "specialty is comic items. Miss Harr-ourt has many of the qualifications that make by one or two lines wrth a Gouhle meaning j that is not expected at the Opera Ilousf „ nor altoietier relished by the class of 1 patrons the Fuller management has seca ceodeil in attracting over a series of years- : Itcnmix- and Arta, the two clever ;oa the xylophone, again made rapid and Intricate music on this stranse Instrument. j and mt*t with imn-h r.npinuse. Tfce act of • j M;ir~Zkin aiul Florence. File strong man anil Rracefnl »Jrl. in their feats of bal- ? am-iiiK jijailu save tho audience a thrill. • : especially when Uie girl hul>jr on -with her "'feet to the s!»tniiT ladder resrins on ttie 1 shoulder of Murzon. Another popular turn— • probalily the most popular turn of the evenr - ing—was that or Preston and rerrin. Their I'■ patter might easily be Improved, bnt -their ■ dam-in? is nnicrue and wholly satisfactory. The Kalvey sisters, ivliw r-enutation at the '• Opera House is a true indication of t*e refined style of items the Fuller patron* s like, gave' another butch of their tuneful - recalls. The t.vo Undmans. Will "anil f/lnda, '. who .ire so much at home on tfie wheel that I 1 they can srive a very cood imitation of a - *2SF'J2EL2& man is particularly expert. The second halt of the evening w-.is filled tip liy one of mm Stanhope's revues, called "Let's Co. AS ÜBnal. fhe company was well cast, and the '" music and dancing was much to the taste or c tile audience. • j MISS LAVRA WAUKEK. The plan of reserved seats for Miss c Walker's farewell recital will open at 1 Wildinan and Arcy's to-morrow (Wednes- ■ 1 dayi uiornln" This will he the last oppor- ' tunitv of hearing Miss Walter, as she will I shortly leave again for Melbourne. The I 1 programme is of unusual interest, and 1 should appeal to all tastes. Assistant M!s3 s Walker are Messrs.. Hubert Tarter (tenor>, '; and Cecil Little (/cellist). Messrs. "Walter Impett and "Leo. Whittaker will preside at the piano in the capacity of accompanists, nay sales are at Messrs. 'Lewis Eady and - Sons, Queen Street. 3 THE- ARCADIA THEATRE. Lina Cavalieri is the star at the Arendla 3 to-nlpht. She appears in -Love's Cone quest." J THE EMPRESS THEATRE. To-night Ls the final screen inn of "The "Woman in 47." Alice Brady appears in tie ; : leading role in this ahoto-Dlay.