AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 224, 18 September 1920, Page 14

AMUSEMENTS.

"TILL- OF 80-MSBl"--." Once mere last uieht at His Majesty's, the _V C Williamson Interpretation of lon Hay s "Tilly nf Bloc.msbury" round an audience that entered fully into the pretty mischief of this capita! comedy. Here H re three acts of bright comedy, wltn a little farce, more than a suspicion of burlesque, and a _.___- larly happy vein .if humanity. If this clever cnnipanv, with such really entertaining swre. plays to .-opacity nouses, it ls only | what they deserve. i EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. j Frl.le of place amonpst the list of film 3 offerliu; at Everybody's Theatre this week I 15 taken hv the absorbing film production. 1 -(in With the nance." which Is being-1 M-rpened for a further season. This photorilav aboun.ls in in.jldenr. and the theme Is one" of decided merit. It is well mounted. the scene settings beln? most artistic and the rhoto-raphy of a h!_h standard. Mac Murray. the dainty screen actress, plays with her usual abandon and captivating .-harm in the principle role. -he is supported by a capable cast of favourite artists. NATIONAL THEATRE. ".n attractive double proirramme featurini* 'Bla.-k Shadows" and "The Lend Line." are features of the new bill at the National Theatre. Fegjry llvlund, who plays in the j leading role of "Black Shadows." Is the official chaperon to conduct a young girl's , s.«.|al .-areer. A malicious hypnotist takes advantage of this fact to exercise his power on the young girl student, and at the same time to'transfer the blame for certain thefts from her to the tutor. The second film stars George Walsh as typying life among the ru-ged Kentucky mountains. In the making of the film, careful attention has been paid to a correct representation of the dlflloultles and dinners encountered hy these pioneers. The National Orchestra will contribute with appropriate selections. TIVOLI THEATRE. Yet another attractive programme will he presented thl>.eveulng as the change fot the comln- week. "Red Hot Dollars. ' the title of the leading feature. Is an engrossing story in which romance and adventure blended to an appreciable degree. The theme is of an order that should make an immediate appeal to the audience. Charles Ray, who enjoys undoubted popularity in the screen world, is here assigned the role of the hero, aud his portrayal, as usual, ls such ns to__ffr.nl unbounded pleasure. The supporting budget Includes interesting and educative Alms which should also command attention. The musical programme of the orchestra will form a pleasing diversion lit the entertainment. LYRIC THEATRE. To-night Olive Thomas, the versatile star, -will play in the tirle role of the absorbing photo-drama, "Upstairs and Down." which will be screened at tbe Lyric Picture House The theme is a vivacious love story, and is sure to evoke much amusement. Miss Thomas is seen In the role of a young woman addicted to flirting. As a result ot this failing a complicated situation arises which happily ends to the satisfaction of all concerned. The portrayal this charming star offers is full of appeal, striking as It does a note of the human emotions. Attractive secondary aims are also Included in the programme. STRAND THEATRE. A progr-Vme of outstanding entertaining quality will be presented this evening. "She Loves and Lies" ls the leading feature, and 1s a pleasing story of a gripping phase of life. The theme is remarkable, and Its presentation ls full of power and force. Captivating "Norma Talruadge is seen to advantage as Marie .allender, an actress who possesses an ambitious aunt and two lovers. As usual Miss Talmadge is seen ln a number of prett. gowns and costumes. Conway Tearle plays ln tlie role of the successful lover, and hia characterisation strikes a note of realism that is most _mpressive. Tn addition the proeramme provides excellent supporting films. The orchestra will also render appropriate selections from an extensive repertoire. PRDCCESS THEATRE. "The Miracle of "Love" leads the list of films showing at the Princess Theatre this evening. The story, which is adapted from, a' romance by Cosmo Hamilton, has an English background, and concerns CUve HumBert, an idle Englishman, who leaves his c.rate and falls ln love with a woman already married. The story Is told in a manner that cannot fail to impress the ivudience. The action of the play Is well sustained to-a dramatic finale that forms a. fitting conclusion. The interpreting cast includes such well known artists as ■Wyndham Standing, Lucy Cotton, and Jackie Saunders. QUEEN'S THEATRE. The attractive programme offering at the Queen's Theatre this evening is beaded by a photo-drama entitled "The Blindness ot Divorce." The story has a human appeal, and is full of stirring and dramatic scenes. The execution of the plot ls all that could ■be desired, while the interpretation hy the cast ls also a contributing factor to the success of the film. HIPPODROME THEATRE. 'Tlease Get Married" Is the title of an attractive picture at the Hippodrome Theatre this evening. Viola Dana is depicted as a naughty, mischievous girl always playing pranks, and never content until she becomes involved in some trouble. The picture is a real merry-maker from 'beginning to end. Bubbling with the effervescence of youth this photo-drama is replete -with stirring and thrilling scenes. The unfortunate couple who embark on their honeymoon meet with all kinds of reverses and misfortunes. They are finally extricated from the maze by a series of particularly amusing events. The programme w_ll Include a number of line supporting films, chief among which is "The Great Gamble." Appropriate orchestral accompaniments will be played during .the evening. GRAND THEATRE. "The Barrier," a screen adaptation of Rex Beach's dramatic story, will be shown tonight. This interesting drama lends itself peculiarly to representation In film form; but additional attractiveness is given to the plctude by a splendid cast of artists, all of whom handle their parts convincingly. The sixth chapter of "The Mystery of 13," and a Charlie Chaplin production, entitled "A Dok's Life." are included in the supporting programme. OPERA HOUSE. The vau .eville selections offering at the Opera House this evening are varied and Interesting, and altogether form a delightful introduction to the capital entertainment provided by Walter George's Sunshine Players. Iv "The Picnic Party" these happy people give a very effective potpourri. TOWN HALL. "The Famous Diggers" last evening -were received enthusiastically by a crowded . audience. Their programme Includes songs, dances, and comedy sketches, and from the niauuer in which they have acquitted themselves during the week another tine list ot entertaining numbers may be expected this evening. VICTORIA THEATRE. A comedy-drama, "Pals First," starring Harold Lo'ckwood, will be screened at Devonport this evening. BRITANNIA THEATRE. The delighttul screen actress, Catherine Calvert, will be starring in "Thinl- it Over" at the Britannia Theatre to-night. THE "DIGGERS." The Diggers continue to provide a proprammp of fun, frivolity, and music to the entire satisfaction of the entnusiastic audiences at the Town Hall Concert Chamber each evening. The performance -will be presented again this evening. ORGAN RECITAL TO-NIGHT. Mr. Maughan Barnett, City Organist, will give a recital in the Town Halll to-night, when he will have the assistance of Mrs. Cyril Towsey, vocalist. The programme will include Bach's G minor Fantasia aud Fugue, a fantasia on Gounod's Faust, and songs by Gounod and Valeric White. "THE GREAT GAME." Next Saturday, commencing at the Princess Theatre, an all-British film entitled "The Great Game." will be screened. There are many exciting incidents in the picture, particularly the race for the English Derby, the Two Thousand Guineas and a great oround fight in which Bonbardler Wells, the famous English boxer, is the hero.