AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 114, 13 May 1920, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

- .'-THE ROTTERS-"* The highly amnslag 'comedy Botters" wae once mote Allan wnkle Company «t His- MMeetys Theatre i*m «-rroia*. «n4 kept the aadleagg In cootlmHKiii merriment from the ""LIZ tfae fall of the curtain. This " D »K«j'"s will be reproduced doring Ibe remainder <* tte week. "The Temporary Gta^*a^ im by H. F. Maltfcy, the enthor «*2»« Sorters." wili be produced by the eom«»aj oD Hoorfay evening: round a young men. Walter Hope. w*». °°J e ™ n " Ing to dTai»n lift? and faints to *«™« • poshion wbk-li twoiw* * accepts an appointment as a c°™™ er **" trarSter. He eventually «n£es, *£SvJ££ net until a number of delightful Inj***"™ Imt* come to paa». The box plan *°1*« seaioo is now open at Wildman and Arey »- XATIOSAL TBBATBB. Mad4aine Trererse adds t* terpoprivny in -The Rose of the W ¥ t." The film « set in the Canadian wiles, where live the virile and itordy trappers. , Tl » # ,P™f _? tense irith action and deflnite Some beautlfal locations have oeen Introdnced Into the production, the cMweHis scenes belnfs particularly attractive. il«" Ray and Eiinor (Fair share honono w * bright comedy drama. '3e a Little Sport. The theme of this fllm Is light and appropriate, and ratisfytn? in every respect. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. f*ar!es Ray «nd Wanda H»wl€v are chiefly respoDsfnle for tHe ftm . erQ J£, & aboncds in the clever comedy-dmroa, -Grwsed Ughtning." The play Iβ a »»" r.f «Tent 9. and the p'.ot rapidly derelops to a strong ritoatton. which holds t*e andieoce to expectancy nntil the dosing £•«**. **«" the final telMng scenes unfold all. >21 lad *? in the programme is a purely comedy production unto the title of "Back Stage The fllm introduces Roscoe Arbncße. who sends the audSence into ftts of conttaoea laazhter throngh his hoanoroos impersonations. An acceptable musical programme Is rendered by the orchestra the programme. TEVOLI THEATRE. •The Avalanche" is based on.Gertrude Athertons novel of the same nam«. The Him possesses a plot, the excellence of which is immediately asiured. In tloa the photo-play leave* nothing to fee desired. the events following in due sequence, and the scene settings beta* In perfect taste. The particularly fine cast is headed *y lElsie .Terguson. who offers a portrayal that easily ranks amongst her ■best work The programme Includes suitable minor films, and pleasing orchestral ltemS ' STRAXD THEATRE. The heroic attempt of ShacHeton-s expedition to reach the South Pole is the subject of tbe fllm ''In The Grip of the -Polar Par-fc I<-e '• The adventures of this brave of men In The froxen realm of the South are soch as to form a dramatic story that trill ring down through rhe centuries. Tiie wonderful land of the Antarctic, with Its plains and mountains, of snow and ice. and its animal life, is portrayed in a truly remarkable manner. Much of the interest renrrw round the ice-bound Endurance, the home of the explorers until Its breakins up through the pressure of tbe pack ice. When it l» realised how difficult must have bean the photographing and preservation of the fllm its value will be frlly appreciated. iMr. George 'Dean, who has" been associated with Captain Burtey, rhe photographer, gives an isrteresting lee- t ture on various inciJents shown in the film, ' PRINCESS THEATRE.

The combination of musical and variety items with films is accomplished with success at the Princess Theatre. The Kiwi Entertainers. In their series of songs and humour, offer a performance that Is highly satisfactory. Their popular novelty feature. "Bran 'Pie," is especially diverting. The artists are Iα good form, and render their items with a flntsli that places them on a high plani> of excellence. The pletnr* programme t* headed by "Rose of the River." a photo-drama containing a forceful and original plot. I.ila Lee is the luminary of the cast, and her Intepretatton of the roie she plays is very line indeed.

" THE FIBI2CG USE. , ' Tin? management of. the Princess Theatre announce that ou Saturday next they will present "The Firing tine." a telling [flzoto-drama.. dertced. Irom -Robert iw. -enamberV-<--«*«>fj ■•rVtbe fiame title. Irene rastles. -described as tbe World's beetdressed woman, is the leading- member of a caat of a superior order. LYRIC THEATRE. ■Sessile Hayafcawa play* a convincing part in the Haworth production. " The Urey Horizon." This film Is a stirring portrayal of a romance in a circle of Japanese acquaintance!*. The plot is skilfully contrived, and treated In a manmr that bas resulted in a satisfying photo-play. The fourteenth episode of the serial "A Man of Might" is included in the programme. QCEBX-S THEATRE. The English projection. "My l«ady's ! Dross." continues to attract appreciative audiences. The film is based upon t>he popular English stags-play, to which it docs full credit. A lafgc measure of the suc<-esa of the film is due to thp admirable work of Miss Gladys Cooper in the leading role On Saturday. "Under Soepicion," a British Broadbent production, will lie screened. GRAND THEATRE. "Tbe Hayseeds at the- Back Blocks Show" never fails to produce sustained laughter each time It is screened , .- The Hayseed* are fast becoming well" known characters in the screpn world. GLOBE THEATRE. "Annie Laurie,*' featuring Alma Taylor, is appealing to many. The Sim possesses :i gripping plot Which is admirably Interpreted by a capable cast; The scene settings are also excellent. VICTORIA THEATRE, DEVONPORT. The title of the attraction screening mis evening la "The -Spark DlrJne," featuring Alice Joyce. ' • BRITANNIA THEATRE. "The Grand Babylon Hotel - ' . wfll be screened to-night. THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. The English Pierrots—a company of -Iβ accomplished entertainers, comprising singers, raconteurs, and 'comedians, are announced to commence a season at the Town Hall. on Saturday next.' The combination had undergone Several changes ajnee their last appearance In this city change* which have added considerably to the excellent reputation already held l.v this company. The ladles', orchestra is one of the new features—one which haa been greatly appreciated in Australia, where it was introduced some month* ago. The company will introduce new songs, sketches burlesques, ensembles, concerted numbers and the latest selections possible to obtain from the worlds supplies, which keep the Pierrots up to date with an almost endless repertoire. The box plans are now on' view at Wildman and Arev"».