AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 73, 27 March 1920, Page 14

AMUSEMENTS.

*. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. An apepreiVHlve audience- viewed the powerful piiu.''>-uriiiiia -.uaiiaiu Jealousy cclihii it wis screened last evening. The mm .-..n.-c-rus a -n-uuiau who Is a prey f. jc-iil..iis jiu-tUi.-ts. v.ilia-result ttuit whin .-ii.. is aroused :slie: commits certain ads ..! which sue repclus Hi lie-r cooler niuiueiits. -Her -failing i-veuuuilly brings ■ii...111 c e-out|/licated sltuajiou mat forms tlic -ul.staiw of the- Him. I'roui tlrsi (.. list ihe- photo play abounds in action. The interest of 1 .re- nucli c Is not allowed to ~..,-A . ...a .... Hi iitrnry is kc-|.t m a ...ntili I state of c-N[ie-.-l.ajic-y to a din num.- dilution ill the Una! .?e-e-iic, of tlic elllli.-iiltles thai arise In Ihe coins,, of the i.ii-iui-e. I'mUiiie Frederick appears in the titles role, anil her Intcrprectation has that mark or talent which has earne.l r..r Her a position a.nec.igst the foremost NATIONAL TllK.vntK. "Gambling »» Soul*." le:LUH'lng Mael.alne Traverse will S-e sci-i-piuml .'his eiclung. The tlliii is Hie- .-t'.r.v of gumWilig in Wall snect, in society aud ui-c.uiul the roulette wheel.' The final big •c-eiie takes place in a .-ambling house. where l lie liereiine. known n- Madame Rouge, delihrrale.y i-h.-.-its tin. "...i of Ihe looker who hail rolilce.l her hiiM.aiiil. Hut ltc-r trtiini|ili is-short-lived. I.ccans.. she- soon learns that the sou she has .-heated- the son who had. n.1.1.e.l his r.-nher and his fatlu-r's clients - has M-.retlv married her own daughter. The rc\ ulsinti <•' fellug caused by this discovery I- ailmiral.l.v portrayed. A o.incel.i c'ltilled "The Rebellious nolle" will also l.c screened. Peggy Il.vlaud plays the role of the her..in.'. TIVOLI THEATRE. Another li. \V. Griffiths produetio; c-e.mc- to Auckland in the form of an ab , toriiliiK pltc.to-ili-oma entitled. "The j Romance of Happy Valley." The »h«. i has been ailmtralily coutrived, and Is pre-1 Seated ln Hrltllth's best style. As usual I lie relieves tlie dramatic clement by skilful i toil.-lies of ....nicely. Altogether the film Is , full ..r human Uteres Hint will enthral Niu] held the ntU'Wlou right up in the .•icisia* Berne, 1.i1i.c.-' (Jish aud Itoleert llarn.ii, wh« have long since I miio laiiious for thelr'work mi tlic screen, are. They exploit die rule* K*Tlaued iheiu to | derided advantage. They are ably sup- j p-rtetl by ii e-ast that has l.ceri selected ( with caie. In addition to Ihe photo play an Arbuekle .-..nieclv entitled. "The Hay-l sceel " will he .ereetleel. The popular j cnmetllnn Is ns funny as ever iv this tllm. An admirable luiisi.-nl programme will he ,' rendered by the orchestra. , I.VKIc- TIIKATKK. | The lilm iiiliiptinn of I'harloMi-'s Bronte's novel '-.liin,. Kyre." under the title of "Woman and Wife." will be presented evening. I'harlolte Hronte's rather kkl . life Is rellce-lcel In this story of a e-harltl- ' s.-hool girl. Many of the illi-lcleuts. illdee-cf. , are reproductions of even-is ln the life- of . Ihe lalc-nled authoress. The role of Jane-' Kyre Is played by AH.-.- Brady, and her interpretation In ibis respect Is one of the best she has,accomplished, la addition t<> this feature the programme includes rhe j eighth episode of "A Man of Might." This I serial is rapidly working tip lo a drama;!.c.ltnnx. William Duncan us the star creates a stroUK Impression. PRINCESS THEATRE. A n'uolo-elrnmn or mystery will be scr-eened to-night. The' title is "The .Haunted Bedroom," nud the theme is such that will Instantly command attention. The plot Is well sustained to its ttiuil solution iv a clluiux no less dramatic than unexpected. THe principal role Is played with success by fluid Bennett. The gifted Australian actress is up to her usual high standard, giving a clear and. definite portrayal of her pari. An Interesting range of comedy and topical films is supplied iv the supporting list of the programme. STRAND THEATRE. Constance Talmadge and Tom Moore are the principals in Ihe latest Select production, "Tlie Lesson." Iv this film -Mis.-; Talmadge is seen as a 111 tie country girl, who makes the mistake of her lire when she' confuses tile Hash of city manners for something more substantial. There is a great deal of comedy in the picture because it deals with ihe curious little cliques and eddies of village life. The Informal dunce, iv the town hall, the racket store, the soda fountain "club," and all the other little incidentals of semi-rural life are pictured iv delightful scenes. GRAND THEATRE. June Elvidge Is .the star in the delightful photoplay, "Coax Me." to 'be screened this evening. .Miss- Klridge, who will he remembered in her past comedy-dramas, is especially pleasing In her latest production. The role she assumes is one that suits her particular style and consequently Is one to which she does the fullest justice. Appropriate secondary films are Included in the programme. QUEEN'S THEATRE. -Over the Garden Wall." which will be Hrreeued to-night, tells of a girl who, upon her father losing his' lortune. determines - to make a li?ing for herself. Sue accordingly takes to growing vegetables. This brings iiiioiit a number of incidents that ttuallv have a happy conclusion. Bessie ILove" is cast as I'eggy Gordon, tbe vegetable grower. GLOBE THEATRE. The leading feature or the programme this evening will be " Shadows or Suspicion.' This Is a Metro, production, and has been executed with great skill. The late Harold Lockwond is tbe centra) tigure of the cast, and his Interpretation in tho tllm is further evidence of the unusual talent be undoubtedly possessed. OI'ERA HOUSE. A tlnal presentation of the attractive programme current at Fuller's Opera House will take place to-night. The usual change will : be submitted on Monday. WEST END THEATRE. " The Little Intruder" will be screened to-night as the change of programme. Louise 1-lurf heads riie list ot interpreting artists BRITANNIA THEATRE. Kate Hamilton Is the star ln " In Ills Brother's Place," which will be screened this evening. VICTORIA THEATRE, DEVONPORT. " Our Little Wife." featuring Madge Ken- : nedy, is the title of the leading attraction tu-uigbt. " BOH EM laN ORCHESTRA. Tbe next concert of the Bohemian Orches- ; tra is announced fur Thursday, April 13. ; • MISS McLEAN'S RECITAL. I Miss Stella McLean, soprano vocalist, will | give an evening of song, assisted by Miss : ; .Winifred Mitchell (viollnlstl and Miss I ! Madge McLean (accompanist), in the Town j \ Hall Concert Chamber, on Tuesday. AprU 13. : " LIGIITNI.N "—niLL JONES. i " Lightniii," a cnipedy-draiiia by Meesrs. j ; IWiuehell Smith and 1- raiiK Hucou, which 1 : recently enjoyed the longest runs in | j both Sydney and Melbourne of an-1 I attraction of any klud placed before the j . public iv either uf those cities, will be pre- |'• seated by .1. C. Williamson, Ltd.. at ills • Majesty's Theatre., on Hauler Saturday. It : has a striking and highly original plot, : haviug for locality the notorious town of I : Reno In Nevada. Here a number of intend- : Ing divorcees are involved Iv a .series of ! ludicrous complications, the bulk of which f are straightened out finally by the natural I : genius of ■• Llghtulu " —Hill Junes. It will I : be Interpreted by a specially selected com-1 s pany. hcadisd by Mr. O'ilara, and Including ! : a number of newcomers. Messrs.. Robert ■ : Toms, John Beck. Fred Esmelton, anfl Miss ; » Diana Wilsou will make tlrst appearances ' 5 here. Also in the Inug east are Misses I Lizette I'arkes, Tien Hogtie. Marion Marcus 2 Clarke. Messrs. Kenneth Brampton. Arthur I i Cornell. Fred Camboiirne. Thomas Lloyd, H. I i H. -Wallace, Frank Scents. Human nature. | i sentiment, pathos, quaint, characterisation, ' i and humour tons of It arc crammed into > every scene in the play that illumined New, 1 J York for over two years, and over all Is ' * Ihe lovable personality and wonderful crafts-' i ninnship of Mr. O'ilara as " I.ightnin "— I s BUI Joues. The box-plnus for the lirst six . ' nights will be opened at WMldtnau and , Arcy's, Tuesday inornitig next. I ORGAN RECITAL TO-NIGHT. 1 \ Organ works Hy llnrivooel, Lemare and' = Morandi will be Included In the programme : for to-night'a organ recital lv the Town Hall : The City Organist will also play two move-! ' meats from Goldmark's "Rustle Wedding" 1 ; Symphony, and a Devonshire folksong a r- i ranged for organ and carillons. Songs by ''. Mascngni and Coleridge Taylor will he sung I : by Mr. Cyril,Towsey. ». | '.