AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 105, 4 May 1920, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

• -. [ ■» NATIONAL THEATRE. Full evidence of the popularity of Thee* Kara is given In the William Fox 'releue •The She Devil." The action oscillate between the mountain home of the heroine t and the great capital of European Bohemia. „ I'nris. The play quickly develops to a situation which stirs the Interest and the f imagination. Peggy Hyland enjoys equal 1 popularity In "Other Men's Daughters," 3 which is included in the programme. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The attractive programme offering at 3 Everybody's Theatre this week is resulting , in gratifying audiences. "The Test of 1 Honour," which leads the list of films, Is a powerful plcturieatlon of the striking novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The film la well done, the romantic and dramatic elements being skilfully blended to form a thrilling photo.-play. John Harrymore is the star I and his work in this film easily ranig ai t his best. In addition to this feature » secondary films are also screened, while ' the orchestra contributes with a pleasing t musical programme. TIVOU THEATRE. ■ Miss Marguerite Clark scores another oet cided success in the comedy-drama "Let's . Klope." The film contains many delightful passages that afford Miss Clark ample I opportunity of displaying her histrionic 1 abilities. The programme also provides ' minor topical films which portray current ? events worthy of note and comedy produc- , tions of a most amusing nature. The enter- ■ tainment is considerably enhanced by the : orchestra, which plays various snitabl* - st'lt'c tiouri from flu extensive repertoire. STRAND THEATRE. Norma Talmadge plays to distinct advantage in her latest select feature "Poppy,* adapted from Cynthia Btockley's novel of the same name. The supporting cast is ■ .leaded by Eugene O'Brien, whose interpreitationof Carson is accomplished with enceess The visit of the Prince of Wales to ' Kotorua is the subject of a very interesting topical film. THE OPERA HOUSE. Arrangements for the customary c&angt ' of programme at the Opera House were 1 affected by the railway strike, with the result that" last night's bill consisted chiefly of last weeks artists in new tarns, with 1 .lack and Cora Williams as the only newcomers of the evening. But the andttence wiih provided dwith entertainment up to the etandard of the playhouse. Maude Courtney and Mr. C. pressed the laughter ' button once more with new songs of strikes ! and Royal visits,, and fresh prodding* at ' the people who get their names In the paper. Theodore presented fresh Juggling ' popular songs of their repertory, and J. i Watlington Tate tickled the company with clever missing-word songs. The turn of , Jack and I'ora Williams 13 a variety of ■iron jaw" act 3by the lady draped with effective stage settings which makes it spectacular. A little song with pretty ' lights and dresses, and a little dance of acrobatic flavour, also put in a setting of 1 dainty colours, lead up to a thrilling 1 climax in which the lady clings by teeth only to her partner's tie. and is swung bodily round and round, while she herself spins giddily while she swings. The revue, "Thick and Thin in a Gym," with its clever Gymnastic ballets, funny boxing burlesques, : and catchy musical numbers, was repeated by the Burgess Company, who will conclude their Auckland season here this evening. On Thursday evening the management will present an all-vaudeville programme, inclsding five new artists. " TOWN HALL PICTURES. A large audience assembled at the Town Hall last night, when the Advance New Zealand Film Company presented a. series of films connected with the recent visit of the IPrlnee of Walea to the province. 111----nesß of certain members of the operating staff, however, prevented the screening of the entire film. Some 3000 ft. ahont half the film, iwas shown. This included, tie landing of the IPrince. the parade of troops, the children's demonstration in the tkra with the (Koyal visit to Rotorua. Tbe programme will he presented in fall thi« evening and to-moi-Tcw evening. SAiLLAD CONCERT. TJhe first Lewis -Eadj- ballad concert •will take place In the Town Hall concert cbamher next 'Saturday erenini. The fine musical programme includes Items trr such well* •known leadin? artists as IMiss Nina CaMow, contralto; Mr. (Barry Coney, "barttone; iMlss Evelyn Wyman, Mr. Norurau Martin, 'cellist: (Miss (Manjorie 'E&rle. pianist: Mr. Harold Baxter, violinist; and Mrs. (Herbert IBlov, pianist. Mr. taker will be the accompanist. The Bey. Jasper Calder will speak, introducing Gils new movement to the audience. Seats may be reserved at Lewis Eadv's. ■LTKIC THEATRE. .T. Warren Kerrigan ie well received In the photo-play "One Dollar Bid." The fdm possesses a strong plot which is excellently interpreted. "A Man of Might" has a strong development in the 'thirteenth epi> sode. which is being screened this week. Various items of interest concerning the visit of the Prince of Wales are contained iv a topical film which is included in the programme. QUEEN'S AND rRIXCESS .THEATRES. A feature of both the programmes screening at the Queen's and THncess Theatres this iveei is the New Zealand produced film entitled "Charlie the Law Dodger." The cast in this picture is entirely composed of New Zealanderti with the exception of Mr. Leonard Doogood. who plays in the role of ■Tharlie.' The film is a masterly production, and serves to show to what extent the potentialities of this country, both from the point of view of providing artists and las a field for photographic work, can be developed. The programme at the Queen's : Includes a TTnworth production. "The Man Beneath." featuring Sessue Hsiyakaw.i, and that of the Princess. "You , * Fired," starring Wallace Reid. A departure from tlie usual form of programme will take •place at the Princess next Saturday with the engagement of the Kiwi entert-iiners under the direction of Captain A. J. C. Angus. GRAND THEATRE. "A Pair of .Sixes" leads The list of films* The film is a production full of emotion and human appeal. Taylor Holmes is the star artist, and his impersonations are of a high order. The twelfth episode of "A Man of Might." featuring William Duncan, brings the serial to a very exciting stage. OLOBB THEATRE. Harrey Morey and Betty Blythe are the stars In the successful photo-play, "Tangled Lives. Chapter ten of the absorbing serial "Wolves of Kultur" Is included in. ilie list of secondary films. KINGS THEATRE. The acceptable variety programme offerIng at the King's Theatre this week is appealing to many. The various artiste g.ve good accounts of tnemselves. and are well received by appreciative audiefflees. ARCADTA THEATRE. "Something to Do." featuring Ann Little find I.ryant Washburn, will be the attraction this evening. BRITANNIA THEATRE. The double programme. "I Want to Fnrrenn^f'V^-" iltes In "ocence" will be repeated this evening