AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 103, 30 April 1920, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

'• THE 'LUCK OF THE NAVY." \t His Majesty's Theatre' next Tueedar evening, the Allan Wilkle Company will open their Auckland season, with the flrst production of the naval drama, "The Ln« K . of the Vavr" Mr "Wilkle appears as the commander "of tile' British submarine. 'Mlse 'Frediswyde Hnnter-tWatts as his fiancee (Cynthia Eden) and Mr. J. Castle Morni mate of the J. C. Williamson Co.) as Mβ pseudo-Belgian colonel. It Is stated that tbe piece will be staged on an elaborate scale, and that special scenery hae been prepared from photos at the original london production. The box plan Is open daily at ■Wildjnan and Arey's. NATIONAL THEATRE. The current popular programme will t>escreened for the last time this evening. Ueorse Walsh is very clever in "Help! Help! Police!" wherein is depicted the. rivalry that exists between two firms that manufacture safety razOTS. "The Lo»e That Dares" is a gripping photo-play of a. woman's efforts to save si man from financial ruin. To-morrow the leading feature of the change of .nrocramme will be "The. ' She Devil." a William Fox production, starring Theda Bara. The film contains »»,' unusual plot, of which the fullest advantage has 'been taken. TIVOLI THEATRE. "Hayfoot, iStrawfoot," was greatly appreciated when it was once more pre- ■ I Rented last evening.- The film Is a refresni ins comedy-drama, spiced to a nicety by a ' strain of romance. Charles Ray takes a prominent part, and in the course of tbe- ' picture offers a very satisfying portrayal." ! .Miss IDoris May is very charming as the 11 stage dancer, with whom the hero falls In .love To-morrow this fflm will be replaced

hy "Let's Elope," an amusing production Introducing ever-welcome Miss Marguerite ■Clark. Miss Clark is at her best In this recent Him. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The film version of the famous novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim, under the tltJe iof "The Test of Honour." will be screened I ro-nl(Jkt The film credltaWy follows the a result the telling moments which made the novel so popular are presented in the film. John Barrymore assumes the leadlne role, which Is of a, nature suited to his particular talents. He is enpported by a strong cast, the members of which acquit themselves well In ' their seipectlve parts. STRAND THEATRE. 1 The final presentation of the Goldwyn i photo.-jlay "Go- West. Young Man," Is announced for this evening. Tom Moore Is the hero of the film, and as Dick Latham he sives a splendid interpretation. The leading feature of the programme which will be screened as the change to-morrow will be '"Poppy," the story of a young girl I converted by a cruel aunt Into a drudge I plays In the leading role, and is supported Iby Engene O'Brien, and others. LYRIC THEATRE. ; The theme of "Dust of Desire" is one ' that appeals to all. It is well contrived. ■ and is sustained to a dramatic dinar. ' . Miss Ruby de Remer Is assigned the leading • I distinct feature of the lmfl. The other - i members of the cast are also good. The programme includes a further episode of •"A Man of Might," starring William • Duncan. The serial gives promise of a 5 very dramatic closing episode. \ IFRtIXCESS THEATRE. 'Rrvant iWashhurn continues as an expoar pnt in '11'uttlng It Over." The popular . actor plays in a role that gives htan still .• ! -further admirers. The film itself Is of a.

high order, the fheiue cbeing good and the settings all' that could be desired. Tatty Arnuckle is as amnsing as ever in hlMatest c-uniedy scream, 'The iGarage." QFEEX'S THEATRE. "The Fighting Colleen" is a charming portrayal, full of incident and containing many moments of human lnteest and appeal. IBessie Love is the star and her Interpretation is throughout of a high order. She Is supported by. a fine cast of players. GTiAXD THEATRE. * principal artiste in "The American Way." The film is a masterly production, both in settins and in execution. "Shanghaied" is a Chaplin comedy, which shows the world's comedian to great advantage. 'GLOBE THEATRE. The English production "The Grand Babylon 'Hotel" is finding, favour with many Tnefllm is litvsed upon the novel by Arnold Bennert and shows many scenes connected with London. Alma Taylor Iβ the principal of tie cast. ■• IPOSSC.II IPAIDDOCK." MPossum 'Paddock" will toe repeated this evening at 'His LMajesty's Theatre by th» Kate Howarde TJraniatic Company. A final performance will be given to-morrow evenin" n-hen the company will commence a t four of the North Island, giving a flpet peri formauce at Cambridge on Monday evening. I (KPERA HOUSE. I The appreciative audiences which attend ' Fullers' opera 'House testify to the popularltv of the programme being 'presented there The vaudeville items are all good, while "Thick and Tliin in a Gym," interI preted liy the (Harry 'Burgess IRevue Company, is very clever. J KIKG'S TIHEATRE. i Tatrotis of the newly opened King's Theatre express much satisfaction with the variety programme sii/bmitted. A change will lie effected on Saturday. '■ ORGAN" RECITAL, I An organ recital will be given In the ' Town Hall on Saturday evening next, when I the city organist will play 'Mendelssohn's j serouii sonata, works by Tschalkoweki and ' Guilinnnt, and an English folk song for i organ and bells. The New Zealand vocal quartet will lie the vocalists.