AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 197, 18 August 1920, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

NATIONAL. THEATRE. The romantic story of the plains as told In the dramatic photo.-play "Shod With [•"Ire" is affording every satisfaction. .William Russell is the star In* a role 'of a virile type. The supporting films of the programme are in taste, while the orchestral selections add a finishing touch. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. This evening -The Grim Game" will again be presented. Flondlui is the star In this thrilling photo.-play, and plays In a role marked for Its skill and daring. An excellent supporting programme is also screened. "MALE AND FEMALE." The management of Everybody's Theatre will present next Friday the film version of Sir James Barries popular stage play "The Admirable Crichton, produced under tin title of "Male and Female." The exceptionally strong cast is headed by Thomna Melghan and Gloria Swanson. TIVOLI THEATRE. The popularity of "True H*art Susie," adapted freni the delightful story by O" Henry, the leading American author, continues in full force. Lilian ■ Glsh and Robert Harron are the stars, playing In roles that are both convincing and forceful. PRINCESS THEATRE. Every satisfaction is being expressed with the programme' which Iβ being presented this" wepk. Mr. James Schofleld, the Canadian tenor is particularly pleasing in, hie vocal items. "Crooked, Straight," featuring Charles Ray, is the leading film attraction. STRAND THEATRE. The double programme Is evoking much admiration. "The First La-w" Is a gripping photo.-play featuring Irene Castle anil Antonio Moreno. Larry Semor is the star performer in the comedy film "The Grocery Clerk." "THE END OF THE ROAD." A private showing of the film, "The End of the Iload," starring Richard Bennett and Claire Adams, wilt be given at the Strand Theatre on Thursday morning at 10.15, but the public showings will not be liegun until Saturday. Invitations were mailed yesterday to the leading physicians, health officers, divines, heads of civic and welfare organisations, as well as the Mayor and leading city officials. Tbis widely discussed motion picture was produced as part of the campaign to control avoidable sex diseases by E. H. Griffith. It was conceived especially as a lesson to women by Dr. Katherine Bennett, formerly CoininisKioner of Correction of New York City. The picture ha? been passed by the New Zealand Censor as belnz suitable for adult audiences, but children under the age of .fourteen will not be admitted. The box plan for the opening night is now open at the Strand office. The pre-view will mark the first appearance of this film in New Zealand.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. "The Honour System," a Fox production of merit, is being screened before appreciative audiences. Gladys Brockwcll leads the strong cast In an impressive role. LYRIC TIIEATRE. The thrilling melodrama "The Bandbox," featnring Doris Kenyon. Is proving moist satisfactory. The programme also Includes ihe thir<l chapter of "The Mystery of 13. ,, GRAND THEATRE. "The Hoodlum" is the title of the star attraction. Mary Pickford plays in the leading role. The second episode of "The Mystery of 13" is also screened. GLOBE THEATRE. William Russell is the star in "The Sea Master." The film is, a vivid story of the South seas. VICTORIA THEATRE, DEVONPORT. "Carmen of the Kloodylte" is the ma*n attraction of the programme. OPERA HOUSE. The entertaining programme will be pr<>sented again this evening. "My Gipsy Maid," by the Walter George Company, Is a pleasing musical comedy. The vaudeville items are also most acceptable. TARNELL THEATRE. ■ Viola Dana plays in the leading role in "The Microbe," screening this evening. BRITANNIA THEATRE.

"The Love That Dares," with Madlaine Traverse as star, will be screened again this evening

EMPRESS THEATRE. J "Under Suspicion." a British pho?o. i drama starring Hilda Bayley and Horace I Hunter, will be screened to-night. '."THE THREE (K)NIUIITS OF MAGIC." A great deal of public interest Is being • taken in this entertainment, which is to be ! given at the Concert Cham her on Thursday, . Friday, and ' Saturday ne'e. NelUj.-r Mr Reg. R. Oakley, nor Rev. Jasper CaWler, nor Mr. Keith W. Liddle require any introduction to Auckland audiences. Mr. Oakley's i Kli-'ighNof- hand work and his fascinating ; talk on "Magic Through the Ages" have caused widespread interest, whilst Mr. > Caldcr'fl brief survey of "Sp/itualisni" will be eagerly looked />rward to. The second i hall of tlie programme will be supplied by : . Mr. Keith W. Liddle. who will offer magical novelties and illusions, including his'muchdlscussed effect "Mind Over Matter " Mr Oakley will produce many of the "tricks" of spirit "mediums," and will include a very • weird effect entitled "The Astral Hand" , The box plan is now open at Wildman and i Arcy'B.