AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 35, 10 February 1920, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

THE- XATTOXiII 33H1ATRR, " r The manner of presenting the morat contained In "Wny I Would Not aiarry," ■thu J\)x feitare at the Niflona! Tboatra this week, is aa original one. A woman, pnazled as to wftofc choice to ncriie timonij ftnjr suiters, is ehoisn a magic crystal- By gazing into this she can gee what ber lifewould be like with any of the men. Tbo visions -Hiat she sees do not assure her happiness, so siis renonDCcs marriage allojrcther. fiiie goes away, hat one day meets ii man wtwm she learns to love in spite of herself, .tnd thongh she has prcviouslj' expressed her hatred of men she sventually marries him. Tbe film contains Kmny drancitic moments, and of its kind is a very lair production. KVEKrBODTS THEATRE. Maurice -Maeterlinck's "Blue Bird, , *' which is being presented in Dim ftirm at! Ever>*ody's, has scored an immediate success. As an additional atfaaction tin njMagement have augmented the orchestra, which now comprises twenty instnrmenraiists ender the iiaton ot Mr. Percy Dlmmery. Durtag tile progress of tte picture tho ear is charmed with the beamifcl incidental music to "Midsummer Wight's ■Dream" (hy Mendelssoiin).

THE TIVOLI THSATRE. "The Test of Honour" is the title of tnu leading iilm at the Tivoli Theatre this week. John Barryroore, who has lately appeared. In comedy roles, is cast in this latest production, in one of a purely dramatic nature. In this rule liurryniore proves his powers have uot waned since his success in "iSalfles." "l'ne Test of Honour" is an adaption of the popular novel by E. Phillips Opneoheini, and follows out the plot in a manner tfiat wUI delight the many readers of the book. The supporting cast Is very fine, their rendering of the themo leaving no ground for araiplaint. In addition to this film the programme lnclndes a -Mack Swinett comedy entitled "Up in. Aifs I'lace."

TUB GLOBE THEATBE. The fine proyraaime at the Globe Thentra rrescJiTs "Out of tie Foj." N'aziiuovs, the superb actress of the saecn, appears in a mle suitably adapted to her histrionic abilities. At different pertods of the play she appears as the mother and daughter, which cirenmstanoe affords her splendid opportnnities of endorsing "her repntation no an exponent or. emotioual art. The film is relieved at intervals hy flashes of comedy that enhance the production considerably. The mlrnir films which are screened us supports are also good, and adds a finishing touch to the entertainment.

THE QCEE.VS THEATKR The scriieu vursloa of ilary Hoberts Eineheart's "K," under die tith; of " Tile Doctor and Lne Av'oman," gained immediate popularity at the Queen's Theatre on Saturday. •Mildred Harris Chaplin, the dainty little star, assamed the stellar irart. \\"ith her appeaca True diuardman, wlroie work ia recent serials, showing him ms a gentleman highwayman, has gained for him a position among the rcaJly popular stars. Tne piot is one of excellence and well suited fur transposition as a photoplay theinu. Tie httie hafflin tnoches which arc evinced here and there daring the film's exposition stand ont Trith all prominence, ana in a subtle, convincing manner.

THE STiIAXD THEATRE. Although released through an Americaa film corponatioii, "Choosing a Wife," which leads the films at tile Strand, is emiroiy an English production. Amongsi the cast are such well-known artists as Oft"eu Xares and Isobel Eisom, -n-flo have long becr. associated -with the English legitimate stage. The theme li one that possesses great charm, and, being presented in a quiet, appealing manner, forms qutte an. Interesting photoplay. A woman, of thirty, mho has sacrificed her feelings in order to pay the fullest attention to ier motherless niece, oue d;iy, however, meets a middleaged man who awakens her emotions. .After many anxious days of doubt and waiting, the patient womuu is at last made happy in a way that brings the film to a successful terminatioi:. THE LYRIC THEATRE. Norma Talmaiige scored an undoubted sneeesa at Hie Lyric Theatre on. Saturday evening, when she appeared us'tie heroine in "The Xew Mood." The Him takes the audience to far away Russia to tie palace of a beautiful princess, -srho is much, beset by anarchists. Mystery, intrigue, lawlessness and sorrow enter freely into the photoplay, hut in the end "The New Moon" finds the lorers united ajid Messes them iritii its silvery light. In addition to this film the fifteenth and concluding episode of the serial "Tho Lishtniug Jiaiders" is also screened. THE I'BISCESS THEATRE. Llna CuraEeri, the popular emotional actress, is the leading attraction at the I'rittfcss (Dieatre in "The Two Brides." The film is replete iwith Incidents that captivate the audience, while its presentation; as a -whote is satisfying in every respect, Caralicri appears to full advantage as the dramatic heroine, her interpretation of tie role leaving notfbinj; to be desired. , Her supporting Ls also very line. Current events are discussed in an entertaining and highly instructive manner in the topical films Trtiich are screened in addition, to tho ni-i In feature.

TIE GRAXD THEATRE. Bill!* 2iurke once more appears before -in Auckland audience. On tills occasion tie popular comedienne is tie leading light iu Teggy," which is being screened at the Grynd. Peggy is a delightful young lady, who yet causes a lot of harm In a harmless ■way, and so brings about the entertaining production being presented. Coetars -with Miss Burke are William Desmond and Charles Hay, ivho do much good .wort.

THE OPERA HOUSE. The usual change of programme will take place at Fuller's Opera House tonight. Bright and clever turns will tie the rale. Paul Stanhope's players Trill prodnce an amusing comedy revue entitled "Down On the Farm."

THE VICTORIA THEATRE. Viola Dana, the petite screen actress. i 3 more charming than ever at the Victoria Theatre, where she appears In "Opportunity."

TEE EBITA-YNIA TIIEATJiB. The double programme at the liritannli Theatre to-night preteuu "On the Jump," featuring Gcurge Walsh, and -The Hanser Zone." THE "WEST END TIIEAIRi'. The leading feature at Lhe Wast End Theatre to-night will he "The Turn ui the Wheel," iUi.-ring GcJjuliue l-'arrar. MISS WALKIiK'S RECITAL. Jliss feura Walker cnose a iirugraimne. for iier sXKOai. and lareu-el! rixual at Loe lowii liau v-ontcrt Luamuer on ialurday, uight designed tu dispiuy uu wide raugo o£ study sue has unoermkcii durins liur au=eJa- in Australia, -ilort: i't her oust) Liiail on tin: urd -ji of her ctiucurt, Jllaa it'sOcvr allowed hurself endowed "With pncelets putfsxiitlon—< LwuuLTaiueJit—and also witn restraint. She evidently leels luu-nsi-ly me musk she la *iii»;n" and tills iiiiuarts a measure o& drauiade loice to her work, and with Hilt taiuLliy for seif-eipruisi'ju whldi eipcrU emo will bring -Miss Walker's future full of appreciation for her efforts, and. she was very enthusiastically recalled; after each number. The lilting "FAowec .Sang" iruin "Faust" opened her series, and In this she sang with a clarity of intonation and a sureneas of attack which niada light of its difficulties. Of quite a different type was the Massenet bracket, " Ouvre Uis yeux Ulcus," and '"Hlegie," the lingering sadness of the latter uumbeß iK-luif especially well exhibited. A descriptive reading of "Counais tu le l'ayu, ,, from "Ulgnon," was descriptively recdexed, and the Aubade, from Lalo's *'Lo Itol d'ya," was another cipltal item, snug with a true sense of the beauties of a very; captivating number. A happy little bracket, ".Slow, Horses, Slow," and -Bed Iα Summer." by Malllnson, and "llavpy Song" by Teresa del Riego, concluded a. well-chosen recital. Of the encore numbers

die Sapete." frura "Kicaro," which, was bandied with delicacy and artistry. Mr. illufjort Carter assisted Miss Walker In. the "Miserere" scone from "II Truvatore," but it conW not be said that the duet m sung in a particularly revealing manner. Mr. OuttT srnjj the famous aria from "Madam 'Duttertly," "Your Tiny Hand is Frozen," in a mannrr which delighted tola hearers, his inturprelatnn of this dramatic 3ok> being well coloured, and full ot feeltaß. Hμ tone was limpid and dear, qaatlties which he also displayed in the Hindoo son? of Bctnber;. Mr. J. Cecil LiOJe, 'cellist, a poetical Tendering of Popper's "ißomance," and was associated Trttb. Mr. Leo T\T!Htaljex in the same com•poscT's doo ■•.Vrleqnin," A. fine bmad tone ■was jmiduceil by the soloist, and he was TOrrmly cncoreil. The -B-cre aKIy p'-iyed' fry .air«sMftnfci?s -ynd>