AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 194, 14 August 1920, Page 15

AMUSEMENTS.

'■ SLEEPING BEAUTY." An pxc.-pMonnllj- Wirgc nudience filial His rtlajcsiy's Inst evening, when the .T. C. ffiiJinlusoii r<i. Kiive unothcr perrorinnnrp ot 1I11! speetni'Ulnr pantomime "Sleeping Beauty ■' I'niotlPßlfy the whole of the oplu-itu stalls nnd dress clr.-le accommodation »aj bunked by the King's College <iiil Hoys Association nnd t'u- present hoys the tlieutri' ulght being one -jf the fentures v f Hie (| :<l Hoys' ltennlon. All the ptrfiir'iters wore t lip school colours, nnd the puns It iniiluePd bearing on uuppenluKS a> Hi,- .■.,;>(;,- were a soiirre or Rrent amuse Tii.Mit. !:. the closing soenc the principals niTP lrernliy pelted with bunches of vl.•!.■•-. while from the fj-illery iiud boxes larifi , stn-nmers of the maroou unri gold ■n.Tf lliiown to the snipe, [lie pprforninure nliKllriii up amidst, considerable puttiuf .il-a:. NATION.M. THEATRE. ' Slinfl With Kire," a romantic love song n' ttu- ;..:iins. will be s-Teent-ii ihU evening. 'Hi - is nn Intensely ilniniiUU' play pro--.1μ...1 ;..v William I'.h, slurring William •J : ■. j- s. •, 1. T.n- story is based upon the ii!~.irbliiß love ..f a strong man for n M.iinan who Is sorely In need of comfort and prnte.-linii. William Itussell porlrnys (snperlily the rharacter of a man of the p:,ilns nil.i face* iluiiscor anil death for the vvouian wh.. l.s dearer to him than lite. I'lit! :i,'ti.in i>r the play Is swift nnil sure. l'-lK movements, thrilling situations, beaunr!:l scencrr. and wonderful expresslone of rtmwfltl.' art mi\ke this proilurtiou one n-hl>-li no one should miss. KVERYBODVS TUEATHE. H.MiJInl, who has become world-famous n* 'he "Hnnilcuff King." as well as the 3<'inl!ng exponent of mystifying tricks, was wen last pretilug lv au Impressive role In ■the dripping photo-drama, "Tlil> Grim <;<inie." The story of the Him Is taken •from tbe book by Arthur 11. Heeve, a wellknown writer of detective fiction, and Is replete witU aniaziun incidents and sensati.inal feats. An especially excliinj moment In the play is the crush Ins <>f two fiill-slzwl nnrnplnnpn in midair. In the course of the Him Ili.ndliil n.-compllshes a number of JV.-it* full of difficulty. iiiKl makes several miraculous escapes from the handcuffs. TIVOLI THEATRE. A further bndjtet of entertuinin; films be screened tiiis evening. First nn the li-t is ••Dniigerous Hours. ,- an Impressive version of ■ the noval, "A rrodleal In Ti..|.ia." by Dorm Byrne. The story cm-i-crns the ensnarinc of an ambitious boy by ii band of crafty men and women, who use him for their own ends. The presentation of the thi'ine has been crnphiciilly and forcefully carried out. Barbara c'astleton. the dramatic screen actreKS, Is the principal of the strong cast, playing in a rv'.e that offers lioiimllea* opportunities. She Is diipported in the nptioslte role by Lloyd Hughes, who iifTers a splendid portrayal. PRINCESS THEATRE. A pleasin" diversion in this evening's profrniume will be a number of vocal items which will be rendered by Mr. James Sehofield. who has arrived in Auckland from Canada. Mr. Schofleld is described as possessing a fine tenor voice, which should therefore be heard to advantage in the selections from his repertoire. The pictorial programme presents -a raramonnt feature of decided enrertalninc quality, entitled "rronkpcl' Straight.' - Charles Ray, the ever-popular screen artist, assume* the leading role In this striking attraction. STRAND THEATRE. A double nrosramme. containing all that ■which appeals to a discerning picture p-iMle, will he Screened this evening. "The First I.nw" Is the title of a rathe production 01 Mceptlminl merit. The principal roles are filled by Irene Castle, the 'famous and ni-tre?v, and Antonio Moreno. The other feature of the programme is a sercamprodncer. "The Grocery Clerk." I.nroy Sninon, a rising comedian, with undoubted ability to make people laugh, is the star. Iyric theatre. Another story from the pen of Louis .losepb Vance will be shown in film form this evening under the title of "The Bandbox." The photo-play is n melodrama of merit, possessing au attractive ' plot executed with force iiud finish. Doris Kenyon plays the. part of the heroine, and Alexander Sladen that of the hero. The third ppipode of 'The Mystery of 13" will also be screened. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Oiadys F.rockweli is the featured star In ■the melodrama, "The Honour System," which will be screened this evening.' The photo-play is a gripping phase of life with a wetting in Mexico. As usual Miss Brockwell offers a portrayal that should llnd favour with all that view the film. GRAND THEATRE. Mary Tlckford, whose' -marriage with riouglns Fairbanks made such a commotion, is the .'tar In the- comedy-drama "The Hoodlum." screening this evening. The film is full of quiet yet impressive humour mixed to an appreciable degree with a pleasing strain of the serious. The second episode of "The Mystery of 13" is also included In the programme. GLOBE THEATRE. An attractive story of the South Pea is that of the stellar feature of the programme ■which will be screened this evening. The title of the film Is "The Sea Master," and the leading role in it is portrayed by ■William Russell, who is rapidly becoming a popular screen star. A fine programme of supports is also ecreened. OrERA irOL'SE. The current programme will be presented for the last time this eveiiiui;. The u.»ual change of programme will lie effected on Monday, when au exceptionally fine bill is promised. EMPRESS THEATRE. "The She-Devil," starring Theila Bara. ■will be screened this evening. "» VICTORIA THEATRE, DETONPORT. Tom Moore is the principal in "A Man and His Money." screening this evening. "THE THREE KNIGHTS OF MAGIC." An entertainment will take place next Thursday and the two following evenings in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall. The subjects of Spiritualism Indian Magic, and other mysteries, win be dealt with by. Mr Keg Oakley, the Rev. Jasper Calder. Ami Mr Keith" W. Liddle. Mr. Calder's review of Spiritualism will he followed by a series of the tricks of "spirit" mediums by Mr Oakley, including "The Astral Hand" and ".Spirit Hope Ties a la the Davenport nrotbers." Mr. Ueo. C, Tollerton will supply humour ta. the entertainment. The box Plan wii: ojieu at Wilduian and Arey's on Monday. «