AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 104, 1 May 1920, Page 15

AMUSEMENTS.

"POSSUM PADDOCK." Xftr-r a very successful season, the Kate Hnworde Dramatic Company will give a final performance of the Australian comedydrama "Possum Vaftdocfc " at «*.#»*•; ty's Treatre this evening. .On nlgM a performance will be giyeu at Cambridge. NATIOXAIj THEATRE. Tlieda Barn raaSrs nn apnenrnnce this evening in the. powerful William Fox production entitled "The She Destl." Miss jlnni here portrays the role of Lolette. a Spanish coquette, who fnlle in love with a French nrtlsfr. and follows him to Parts. Here a number of adventures befall her and in the course of time she flnds herself bactt in Spain n prisoner in the hands of the bindits. nlong with her lover. An escape is effected in a dramatic manner that concludes the film. While melodramatic, the production tins a touch of light comedy that differentlntes it from the usual Theda Bara picture-. Included in the programme is Other Men's Daughters." a stirring human play, featuring Peggy Hyland, TIVOLJ THEATRE. "Let's Elope" is the title of the main feature of the attractive programme which win be submitted this evening. The film Is an i-.eenlous contrivani-e, containing an excellent theme which is exploited to the full, and also 'being set amidst appropriate scenery. Miss Marguerite .Clark whose talent'is as yet by no means exhausted, of the picture. She Is aided by a supporting east which gives a good account of itself. Included in the programme are appropriate educational topical films. A contributing factor to the success of the entertainment will be the admirabla musical selections of the orchestra. •THE I,UCK OP THE NAVT." is the commander of a British submarine, who ttnds himself in a nest of Hun spies in Enirland Excitement rune high throughout the play, and in the final act The interest of the audience is worked up to the highest pitch, and one of the mort turillinc denouements imaginable fc> reached. The box plan Is open at Wildman and Arey's. "STIUXD THEATRE. film i<s n tellinc production, and is at-i. force in the course of the " film. Norma s ssTmTstwe iSB herself intentionally wronged and neglected. Frederick Perry, as the heavy, gives a most thorough performance, aiirt ™i*™ O'Bri-n in Carson Is a aominating figure. Mr Jose's direction is realistic from flr»t to last In adilltlnn to this film the children's demonstration In 'the Domain en 'Monday last will be screened. ■rpiXCESS THEATRE. A film of local interest will toe screened to-nlcht in "Charlie the Law Dodger. The principal character in this is Leonard Doo, *oed who will be remembsrod In another production of local colour, "Charlie Arrives In New Zealand." He is supported by Misses Iris Blewden and (Daisy Nolan. "You're Fired" will also be screened. "This is a diverting comedy-drama, featuring Wallace Oleid In the leading role. The popular actor is at his beet In this produc- ' ° n, QUEEN'S TiHEATRE. I.lke the rrlneeas the Queen's Theatre present this evening tbe amusing film, "Charlie the Law Dodger." In addition a photo-drama entitled '-Tho Man Beneath will be screened. Seesue Hnyakawa is the star, and the portrayal the talented Japanese artist offers ia this film is one of his best. The plot Is admirably executed, cud possesses a finish that marks It as toeloosing to a class of Its own. LYRIC THEATRE. The screen adaptation of the novel "Toby" will be presented this evenintf under the title of "One Dollar Bid." In interpreting the book due attention has been jiaid to its outstanding features, and the true spirit of the novel Is ever present. The interpretation of the thewe has beep entrusted to a capa-le cast, at the head of which Is J. Warren Kerrigan, who gives a splendid portrayal. In addlcion to this feature the thirteenth episode •if the engrossing EeJial, "A Man of Might" Ls screened. This week's Instalment brlnss the picture stUl further along the. rmid which bids fair to end in a tensely dramatic situation. William Duncan is the star, and his work throughout Is marked for its excellence and finish. GRAND THEATRE. "A Pair of Sixes" -win lead the list of sqbjects offering this evening. The film Is a remarkable portrayal, and is presented with extreme taste and care. Tnylor Hulmes is the star, and his interpretation (•I the role assigned him is very One. GLOBE THEATRE. A Ftory of love and retribution is that if "Tangled iLlves," which will be screened tills errening. The film Is full of appeal and incidents, the dramatic moments being carefully thought out. The plot quickly develops to a gripping sitiy.tion a nd possesses an appropriate and satisfying closing scene, narry ilorey and Betty (Blythe are the stars. , OPERA HOUSE. — The final presentation of the programme current at Fuller's Opera 'House takes place this evening. The usual change will be effected on Monday, KING'S THEATRE. A change of programme will be subJJiltted nt the King's Thentre this evening. The variety items Include a number of nuvel and original turns 'oy popular artists. OROIrJ TCECITAL TO-XIGHT. ttve pri)jrVamme for tho Organ Recital la tbe Tiin-n Hall to-nigbt. He will play standard orgnn works by Uendeleeohn and fiuilmant. and transcriptions of a movenient from Tschalkowskl's string quartet, Schubert's Military llarch, and the OaTotte o from "Mlgnon." Concerted voen? music will be rendered by the New Zealand Quartet. VICTORIA THEATRE, DEVONPORT. "Ou Trial" Is the title of tbe leading attraction screeniuff this evening. Barbara tustleton is the star. I

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. John Barrymore plays a convincing role , In "The Test of Honour." Iv this film he la assigned a part that at onre affords him sufficient scope, enabling him to do full justice to his abilities. The theme Is a powerful one being based on the widely road novel by E. Vhilllps Oppenhelm. Throughout the film full attention has been Riven to scenery and effects, while the photographic scheme has been curried out to perfection. In addition to the central attraction interesting and educative fllma nre also screened while a 'programme of suitable musical numbers Is discoursed by i the orchestra. BALLAD CONCERT. The first of a series of ballad concerts. ' under the direction of Messrs. Lewis Eady and Sons. Is to be given iv the Town Hall Concert Chamber on the evening of Saturday, May 8. The following artists are appearing: Miss Mlna Caldow (contralto). Mr. 11. Harry Coney (baritone). Miss Evelyn Wyman I pianist). Mr. 11. Baxter (violinist I, Mrs. Herbert IJloy (pianist). Mr. Norman Martin (Yelllst). Miss Marjorie Earlo (pianist), and Mr. Loo Whlttaker (aceouiipanlst). ;