AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 235, 1 October 1920, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

NATION'.\_ THEATRE. A programme of double attraction will be presented this evening at the National Theatre, the leading features being "forbidden Trails" and "The Devil's Riddle. Ruck Jones, a new star, appears in this thrilling photo-drama with all the dash and recklessness characteristic of Tom Mis himself. It ls a fascinating story written by the noted author Charles Alden Seltzer. and shows the hardships encountered by the pioneers of the Great West iv their early struggle for existence. Ruck Jones, who fought in ttbe flre.it European War, is described as a cow-puucher and veteran of three wars. -He ls an able horseman and performs many feats with his obedient charger. Gladys 'Brockwell plays m the principal role of the dramatic photo-play "The Devil's Riddle." The picture portrays a striking phase of city life in the busy commercial metropolis of New lork. A line budget of supporting films nils out the copiously entertainiug programme and the orchestral selections give a lively effect to the films. QUEEN'S THEATRE. To-night patrons of the Queen's Theatre will witness the la<t appearance of "The Queen of the Sea," Miss Annette Ivcllcrniau. who twice attempted to swim the English Channel. "The Great Game, which ha« spent so successful a season 111 the Princess Theatre, will be continued for a further season at the Queen s Theatre. This is a thrilling photo-drama with Bombardier (Billy) Weli-s ln the principal -rob-. ••Rough and Ready," featuring William Farnurn. will be the chief support. It is a comedy-drama of undoubted merit, and should evoke much merriment. HIPPODROME! THEATRE. 'The Green Terror," "which lias been running during the week at the Hippodrome Theatre, will be screened for the last time this evening. "A House Divided." feature Ing Sylvia Rreamer, will be the leading ittractlon for to-morrow night and toe coming week. It is a fanioun English melodrama, brought to the screen by a company of splendid artists, all of whom their parts convincingly. The English novel from which the photo-play is adapted created a wide appeal when it was first published, and in the drama under notice it has been treated in an unusual way which should make it even more interesting. Mary Lord is the object of her guardian's admiration, but instead of returning the feeling she turns her attention to Philip f'armichacl, a voting man who is destined for a career in Parliament. Eventually they get mart-led after the guardian has died from a fatal stroke. Complications ••onn arise, and Mary loses ficr reason. After there has been considerable worry on both sides, the film culminates in a striking climax. Fine supports -will be a feature of the evening sessions. ■EV-ERYBO-Y'S THEATRE. *. complete change of programme win ru, submitted to patrons of Everyhoi«ys Theatre this evening. "The Woman \S. the Suit Case,' - which is the -leading attraction. Is a five-act photo-play featuring Enid Bennett. Those who know this dainty Bcreen artist will know best how meritorious a picture "The Woman in a Suit Case" will be. 'For delicacy and finish this comedy-drama ig notable, but added beauty i« given to the film by the fine settings. The story, too. "has a strong appeal, and with a powerful cast of impersonators the varying episodes and thrilling scenes rivet the" attention of the audience. It is a prcttilv-mounted photo-play, interesting, well connected and teeming with lively incidents. Amidst the most laughable scenes are deftly interwoven agreeable and delicate touches" of romance and sentiment that cannot fail to make a special appeal to picture lovers. Varied and interesting Alms make up the balance of the programme. Excellent orchestral music will be played by the orchestra. LYRIC THEATRE. Tonight a final opportunity will he afforded to patrons of the Lyric Theatre to see the picture and hear the story of the wonderful adventures of the North-West Scientific Expedition In Its travels along ••Australia's Wild Nor'-West" coast. Tomorrow there will be another double feature programme. The beautiful -screen star Margarita Fisher will take the leading role in the absorbing comedy-drama. ••Trlxie From Broadway." In addition there will be screened an amusing Selsnick picture. •'Sooner or Later." with Owen Moore in the principal role. Speed King is impersonated as a man greatly prejudiced against women. Splendid supporting aims, which will also be shown, should fill out a copiously entertaining list. STRAND THEATRE. Matheson Lang and Lilian McCarthy will appear at the strand Theatre for their last time this evening in the sensational Chinese play entitled "Mr. Wu." To-morrow there will be a complete change of pioqranime .nnd "Cheating Cheaters" will Lead Ihe new'list. Clara Kimball Young, assisted by a strong cast, iv this select picture has the role or a clever secret service operative. \s the leader of a •'band of crooks" she plans to rob the home of a supposedly weilthv family named Talmers. but at the last moment she learns that the Palmers also are crooks, and are themselves planning to rob her gang. There is a general mix-up of families, crooks, nnd secret service neopie. but in the end things are smoothed out, and the seed of an unusual romance takes root. Musical numbers will be played by the orchestra. TIVOLI THEATRE. Marguerite Clark -will appear on the Tivoli screen for a last time this evening in the entertaining photo-play "A Girl Named Mary." To-morrow a Paramount picture by the producer of "Sporting Lite, •Maurice Tonrneur, will be presented to patrons of this house. It is entitled ' Treasure Island." and is a screen adaptation of 'Robert Louis Stevenson's -famous no,-»l eT the same name. Maurice Tourueur has succeeded in .-producing the story with nil ot Stevenson's atmosphere and detail. A.l the romance and villainy so well describedl by rhe writer has been reproduced in the him. The old Renbow lr.n is shown with all Its old associations, Little Jim Hawkins unnersonated by tlie -beautiful, and dainty Shirlev Mason", living in the old house with his kind mother. 'Miss Mason plays the roe of Jim with a fidelity that would delight Stevenson himself, having as on body ye with a sensitive face and highly miem-em. look Other prominent «rtb=ts are Lon ivinev Charles Ogle, and Sydney Dean. Films and interesting make up the balance of the programme. GRAND THEATRE. The programme nt the Grand Theatre will change to-morrow. The t-re-t I li__o«tor " a new drama, takes pride of nIX in the new list. -.Mystery of 13." which has had a wry popular season n \nckilau-d. will be continued in its eight v chapter, and Charlie Chaplin w» appear in another comedy-drama entitled "At the Race* " "The 'Man Who Won." the seventh chapter of "Mystery of 13." and "Dough and Dynamite" will be finally screened this evening. VICTORIA THEATRE, Jack irickford will he starring this evening at the Victoria Theatre. 'Devonport, in the thrilling photo-play "Bill Apperson's Boy," a tale of the Kentucky Mountains. ARCADIA THIE.AT-.E. "The Witness For Defence." starring Elsie Ferguson, and "iShlp Ahoy," starring Al. St. John, are the leading attractions at the Arcadia Theatre this evening. W-iST END THEATRE. The West End programme includes "The I-ove .Defender." with a three-star cast, and part si.* of the "Mystery of 10." liM-P-HESS THEATRE. .Mary iMilcs Minter, in "The Amazing Impostor." and Lonr.se Glaum, in "Shackled." will be showing at the Empress Theatre this evening. BRITANNIA T__-J_Tl«_. "Behind the Musk." featuring Catherine Calvert, is the star picture at the i-rlLanuia Theatre to-night. RENE MAXWELL CONCERT COMPANY. According to Mr. Thomas Quiulan the world-famed opera impresario. Miss 'itene Maxwell, who .with h e r Concert Company gives concerts here on Wednesday next and October 0. I_, and 14. in the Town Hall, possesses a remarkable soprano voice of extraordinary power ami sweetness In fact, according to Uia! authoiitv. Miss Maxwell "has the finest lyrh-il soiruno voice he has ever heard," while he' considers her "otic of the greatest singers In the world to-day." While nt the Guildhall School of Music, London. Miss Jlaxwo won three srholarsuips. the gold medal, am! the Landon Ronald prize, which tl.ttt artist its principal, awarded the student most likely to make a name in -English concert rooms' Miss Maxwell's English record includes three recitals of her "own at tie Wig mo ?e 5 'n 3 t ~™<*™ a ™s with the Q_ee_. Hall Orchestra, under Sir Henry Wood During the Prince of Wales' tour of Australia Miss Maxwell was .•ommanded to appear before him at Adelaide Government House. Associated with Miss Mnvwell ill her tour here ls Vernon Sellars baritone ___*__£ ___3__ " l' ]a T for "'" ™neerts here »»__-» «. __c_ardsa_ B , Queea Street.

PRINCESS THEATRE. "The Great Game," the remarkable English photo-drama which has attracted capacltv houses to the -Princess Theatre duriug the week, will show for the last time this evening the fine pbysßa" ano boxing tactics of Bombardier Wells. _o!__rrow "Told in the Halls" will be introduced to patrons. Robert Warwick the famous actor, who portrays the principal role is surrounded with a rare ca?t of suaDortinc Diavers. Two brothers. Jack and Charles Stuart, promise their .lying mother to care for her ward, Aim Belleau. Charles the younger, is untrue to his trust and is severely reprimanded by -lacfc When Jack goes to Montana he enlists tlipure faith of a beautiful girl. Rachel Hardy, who places implicit confidence in hiia Sf firm convlctlons- However, after waiting a long time for him. -she Is at last rewarded tot s_r_3fr_r_jsss_. "£ sff« char-swill give some line selections. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Dl'sW" hove had a singularly successful session at His Majesty's Theatre They certainly deserve to play to «P««J houses, for, according to the Popuuu -Hint™, tbev are the smartest r»et oi soldier performers ever in Auckland and without doubt there have been <f -* c £".« "J Notn lately The production Is Indeed a. ifeH-aK-^iflS Sever 0 - ___ SEES " six artists the five girl ™V*™™ tO JP do good work; but the audience is disilliiKloned when they commence to Sing. The will" be repeated again thia evening. OPERA HOUSE. Guest and Newlyn, the English sketch artists, have been welcomed back to Fuller's Opera House by the hearty applause of the crowded audiences at roe evening sessions. Work of outstanding -merit has also been done by Hal. Rale, the Smithsouiaus, .Flaneur's comedy canines, and above all by Walter George's Sunshine Players, in their farewell playlet, entitled, "In Sunny Japan." "TIGER ROSE." .According to contemporaneous opinion, "Tiger Rose." the new play to be presented here by .Messrs. J. and N. Tait on Thursday next at iHis Majesty's Theatre, ls something of a remarkable stage-achieve-ment. Written hy WiUard Mack, a personage iv the forefront of American playwrights, and produced by that master craftsman, David ißelasco, the piece _a_ created a profound impression both In England, -America, and more recently in Australia. A deal of the success of the drama ls due to the splendid impersonation of "Tiger Rose" by 'Miss 'Marie Ilka. The part is an unusually arduous one, combining comedy and something that is very near akin to high-clasß tragedy. It runs the gamut of the passions, and requires a real artist -to give impressionable slgnlflcanceto Its interpretation. This MisIlka ls said to do, and that ln a remarkable degree. The play has a .possible and rarely human story, and is environed -with a number of delighttf.l characters an_ humorous persons. The plot and story lend themselves to a wealth of sceni. efTect. and a storm scene, said to be the very last word in stage -management. The season is for five nights, and the box plan* will be opened at the Lewis Eady Plan* Co. o-n Tuesday next. ORGAN RECITAL. THe city organist will give a recital tn tlie Town Hall on Saturday evening, when he will play Mendelssohn's First Sonata, the Question and Answer by Wolstenholme, and works by Wheeldon, Borowsttl and Rubinstein.