AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 117, 17 May 1920, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

"A TEMPORARY GENTLEMAN." This evening the Allan Willde Company will give the first performance In New Zealand of H. F. -Maltby's (treat demobilisation drama "A Temporary Gentleman." which, recently had a phenomenal run In Ixindon. The nutbor skilfully h.indlc-.s the problem whli-h the deruoholised eoldicr has to face on his return to civilian li£e. Th" hero i s I.ieut. Hope, who belongs to the lower middle class, ami early In the war secures a commission In the A.S.C He Is proud to be an officer, and he obliterate*. .irt far as possible, all remembrance of his humble office stool. Hope puts uu aM of ■•airs" while he Is In uniform, but when pence is declared and he has to Ko hack to | civilian life lie declines tn return to Ills , former occupation. He sets about semr- j Hope undergoes many trials. Including the j desertiou by his liaucee. the daughter of his i rnimer employer. Hope eventually | i pocketn his pride and accepts a commercial ] I traveller's position, and how he succeeds i lln his new sphere Is interestingly uoriraye.l. I NATIONAL THEATRE. "Sacred Silence." which marks the Ini'ial I appearance of William Unssell as a Fux j Mr. Husseli's interpretation is such as io ! assure him wide popularity. The photo- j play possesses a splendid plot that aU»vr* I for powerful rendering. incident follows \ Incident witJi telling effect, and the dramatic situations are well sustained through- ■ out. The aim deals with a social problem that arises In a satisfactory manner. Thprogramme provides for suitable secondary aims, while popular musical items are mi- ■ dered during the evening sessions by the orchestra. TIVOLI THKATItK. An ArtL-rafc prodiK-tion "The C.ireer of i Katheriue Bush." screened on Saturday, is , ; baaed upon the no el by Klinor Uiyn. and ; is a powerful piciurisaiiou of a complex social problem. The subject is dealt with extreme skill. resu'ttnK iv a highly uraj matic production. The role of Katheriue I Bush, a girl who endeavours In .rise tv a i leading position Iα society, is cleverly portrayed by Catherine ("alvert. The minor roles are also enpahly interpreted by an ex.-pJlent cast. The admirable rendering '>C the musical numbers liv the orchestra call-; for mucOi praise. I'RIXCE-SS THEATRE. The film version of 'Robert W. sensational novel "The Firing Line." Is proving a good draw. The scenes are laid lin the luxurious quarters of New York, and 'Palm Beach the famous holiday resort. \ The play is replete with novel and dr:i- | matic iucldents. and at Hβ completion a , striking moral has been toM. Both nd- ; niirers of ihe book and followers of the | theatre should have no cause for complaint : iv the presentation of the tilm. lrona , Castles is principal of a strong va*', and . her of beautiful dresses. BVEUTBODT'S TIIEATUK. The D. \V. (JrtffiUis - feature "A Itomanc" ' of Happy 'Valley," will again lie screened i this pvraln s . T;ie Him is a rlivcrtlna ' comedy-drama, which chietlj- concerns it- I sHf with life In a quiet hamlet. The film I has received excellent direction, the heavy , scenes of the play beiuir skilfully relieved j l»y moments of genuine humour. Lilian i and Robert Harron. who are amongst i the foremost of Mr. Criffilhs' star players. ; appear in the film, and ;;ive Hie-very best account of themselves in their respective I roles. The supportin s cast Is particularly | fine. The orchestra, during the progress oC i the picture, gives capable renderliiss of a ' number of well-chosen musical items. ■ STRAND THEATRE, "The Veiled Adventure" was screened ', before an enthusiastic houJe "H Saturday i evening. The film proved to be uu inue- , nlous story, possessing a pretty romance and rich comedy. Its presentation was in , son. The action of the play is well sus- | talned right out to the telling closing j scenes. Constance Talmadjre appears in a . role that immediately captivates the audience. Harrison Ford plays in an important role, to which he does the fullest justice. LYRIC THEATRE.

The comedy-drama, -Brass Buttons." is j of an order that gains the immediate ; approval of all that new It. TUe scene* I are cleverly contrived, and the amuslus i situations that frequently arise never fai: to provoke mirth. The romantic, sfraln Is I present throughout the film, and adds a j finishing iouvli to the interest of the pfcoto- I play. The final episode of "A. Man of I Might" Is inclii<Ted in the programme, it : Is a fitting climax to such an exciting ■ serial as this one has proved to be. j QTEEX-S TIHKATRK. The British production from the Broad- i bent studios. "Under Suspicion," proves ; once more the excellence <if rilnis from tjie I Old Country. The pho-to-play is based upon the stage success written by Horace ' Hunter. The plot is of <i very satisfactory ', nature, and its execution a masterly pleca | of work. Horace Jlunter, besides being Hiitlior of th-<? play, ;iss units :t It*:] Jin \x rolo In the film, illilda Bazley gives a striking portrayal as the heroine. GRAND THEATRE. Bessie Barriscale, the beautiful screen ' artist, is ihe principal in the powerful ' photo-drama. "Within the Cup." Tile r.heme of this film quietens the imagiua- ■ tion. and holds the attention of the amli- : ence to the last. The fourteenth episode ' of "A Man of Might" brings :he seri.il I nearer to a climax that promises to lie ' most sensational. GLOBE THEATRE. ! Another successful Metro production has . come ro Auckland this week in the form of a bright couiedy-drama. "In Fur FortyDays." [May Allison, the charming American artist, is the leading uit-mlier of the- ! vast, and as usual offers a satisfying pur- i trayal. Oi'EKA nOCSE. j T.he usual change of programme will he '■ submkteJ at I'uHer'a Opera House thi-; ! evening. The items, which will be all i 1 vaudeville, will "be rendered by cai)ahle and ! popular artists. "THE ENGLISH I'IERROTS." ■ Xot all the people who wanted to get in to see and hear the "Etisish Pierrots'", opening performance at the Town Hall ! I able to do so. The large audience tliul did . find seats laughed, and asked for encores lv ' a way that showed emphatically that it had found uu entertainment to Us liking. The • 1 present company puts more ot si ■romp" . Into its programme than some of its pie. , decessors. There is. fur instance, loss • v. , , I the subtle absurdities uf tbe IMerrola that • :the whimsical Claude Pampier chaperoued : I some years back. There Is in th- programme of the English I'iorrots more the I touch of vaudeville, than tit the style of lining which I'elissler immortalised. A I feat urn of the programme Is tin: ladles' ; orchestra —violin, piano. Velio and flute-. : 'effectively set up at the hack of the stage. liestdes playing the Incidental music and a i selectioln, the ladies contribute a well-playe<l quartet. The Pierrots are n strong company, so their concerted items are a feature iof the bill. Including a typical opening chorus. "The Farmyard" (with its iniita- j tion of the animated 'contents), an adaption ( of "Mademoiselle from Arinentieres," "lion- I ping In "Kent," a finals o. la Japanese, and a ! sketch. Miss Lilian Coleuzo made a pro-I nounced hit with a character song. "Hother I Hung the Washing." being recalled three times. The violin solo of Miss Vera Furs "Mazurka de Concert." was another popular Item. Two well-received members of the company were Mr. David I.ylet. the tenor i who sang "\our Eyes Have Taueht Uβ" with "Rosea Are Kloominjl in lMcardv" /is an encore, and Mr. Kov Cooke whose "ItorUer liallad" was equally cordially received. Together they san- "Garden ~'r My Heart." Miss Eva Gordon, who has a J?, ,, ™ 1,0 ,;', 0 ' o ' , ot ' P owt " r - S»ve "Orandfatbera Uirl-; Miss Tlielma Kedgrave Baby." Miss Maxine McKe ll7 .irT-v,,, r .*,,,'„! tlve Men." and Mr. AY i>. Turner'« chirf contribution was "Irish Orchestra- \ ..urlesque that caused mud, laughter wag The Bushranger," by Messrs \ustin i l-anrence, and Turner Mr 1,.-iin '■~'.,:,■ i In addition to "Wonderful liirls" took i-i V I in n dance with Miss Joy ItolN - vhich Va ; neat: and clever. Mr." I awr'ence sroi-i",! 1 deeißhrely. The I'ierrots will continue t.i ; notice. i -' i EMPHESS THIEATRK. The film version of Rex Renrt's irrent ' ttory, "Heart of the Sunset." will br th--> I chief anrectlou this evening. HRITA.N-VIA THEATRE. "■VV« Should Worry," featuring Jane and ' ■Katherlne will" be screem-d to-night, j ARCAI>LA TTIEATRJi:. "The (False Faces" is the title of the j leading film which will be screened Lais VICTORIA THEATRE. Nfabel Xormand will appear to-night In the comedy-drama "Sis 'Hopkins." j