AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 242, 9 October 1920, Page 14

AMUSEMENTS.

i EVERYBODY'S THEATHK. A programme which is ovokins many I; expressions of satisfaction at Everybody's is beaded by a film entitled "Three Men and A Girl." Marguerite Clark, tbe versatile star, plays In a role that affords lior ample , Rcone for her special talents. It Is a flveact photo-play, tne story showing a strlklub phase-of life that is full of human interest, and the lively m-tion is carried out . In most effective settings. Many of the ] scenes carry with them a special appeal ' for the modern audience, anil the Insurious scenes in which Miss (lark proves herself to be a girl of graceful bearing and womanly dignity are not the least interesting ports of the production. In short. "Three Men and A fJirl" may be descriheil as a photo-drama replete with thrilling scenes and tense situations. This Him Is ably supported by a Mack Sennett two-reel comedy, ami gazettes which are o£ both educative anil scenic advantage. NATIONAL 3'IIEATRE. ■William Fnrmim in "The Last of the DuanPs," will be seen again this evening ar. the National Theatre. This is as vivid a portrayal as'the "I.one Star Ranger." and the other Kane Grey stories reproduced by William Fox. As Buck IMiane. about whom revolves the action of this Texas romance and the attractive love story, Mr. Fa mum offers a characterisation "xtraordloarv in its force and delightful in its shading. The story: Buck is faced with the dire necessity of killing one of his most deadly enemies. 'Horrified at his own temerity in human life, he dees to the hills and falls in with an outlaw. Here he heroically rescues a girl named Jenny from the bondage of another outlaw. While he Is absent she is again captured. For months Duane roams Ihe desert and plains, accused of many crimes, but Innocent of all. lie allows himself to be arrested on a charge of murdering a woinas; but Is subsequently released on a plea of mistaken Identity. No sooner Is he exonerated than he gives himself up heart and soul to work for his community; and he Is acclaimed by the townsfolk when, in recognition of his services, the (iovernor restores him to citizenship. A splenlid budget of supports will lie screened, ami selected musical numbers will be played by | tlio orchestra. HirrODROME THEATRE, The current programme at the Hippodrome Theatre will change to-night, when "The Walk-Offs"' will he installed as the headlines The beautiful May Allison plays ill tlie stellar role, and is supported by a strong cast of distinguished players. It is a play with , a rich society background, and is said to have been mounted for the screen with a most lavish display in fashionable gowns and settings. Miss Allison Impersonates Kathleen Hntherford, a beautiful young society woman, who is much dissatisßed with the life she Is leading. The action takes place in and about the homes of wealthy society lenders in New York City, and in the- studios or those who are more Interested in art for the sake of diversion that for itself. A magnlflcent divorce court scene with its setting and action carried through in satirical vein Is one of the earlier and most amusing scenes of production. The successive array of beautfful gowns is, indeed, sufficient to hold the female part of the audience in breathless amazement. May Allison's striking blonde is particularly well set off in a suit of dark tricotlne. heavily embroidered, which she wears with a snug little black velvet turban. A splendid supporting programme will also be screened, nnd entertaining musical iiumb.crs will be played. ■ TIUXCESS THEATRE. "His House In Order" is the title of the attractive film which wilt he offered this evening at the Princess Theatre. Being a. screen adaptation of Sir Arthur Wing Plnero's celebrated play of that name it gives a rivld representation of the Incidents described by the writer, and has been filmed with all the atmosphere of the play. The story Is told lv a manner <hat cannot fall to Impress the audience, anil the action Is sustained to a striking finale, which forms a fitting sequel to the" story- A gratifying reception was ecconled the Blanchards when thpy appcr.red nt the matinee this afternoon. .They will repeat their performance this evening and each evening next week up to Thursday. Patrons are now beginning to appreciate the ability of these talented Instrumentalists. TIVOLI THEATRE. This evening Shirley Mason will appear for the last time on the Tlvoll screen in the thrilling photo-drama, "Treasure Island." which has nttraeted such large audiences week. There will Tic a complete cmmge. of programme on Monday, when "Nugget Nell" will take pride of place in another entertaining list. Dorothy ■Glsh, who takes the role of Nell, has seldom been to better advantage than in this, her latest Artraft picture. It is a satirical comedy of Wild and "Movie" West, with Dorothy as the "wild and woolly" Western girl. She Is shown living a life of constant danger, and in a' thrilling scene she mounts her "untrusty"" broncho, and. single-handed, holds up an entire village of infernal corners. ('lad in hei original costume she demonstrates that in the "Wild West there is often need of a "strong" woman's protection. A fine budget of supporting films will also be screened. STRAND THEATRE. Cinema patrons who Raw Constance Talmadge In "Sauce For The Goose" spoke approvingly of Tier work, nnd considered the picture worthy of great commendation. Since then she has played only In pictures of the highest class. Iler latest appearance Is in "A Virtuous Vamp," wlilcu takes pride of place In the new programme to be screened nt the Strand Theatre this evenIng. Miss Tatmadge Is a born coquette, and In this National photo-drama is shown making slaves of lovers and turning them to her account or rejecting them aecordtns to her will. She causes thore of the fairer sex to burn with enry until her own wings are singed, and she realises the anguish of unrequited love. She Is bubbling over with tile Ilghtsomeness of youth, and the happy result of this state of affairs is that ue'r them thoroughly enjoy the picture. LYRIC THEATRE. An excellent double programme will be Introduced to picture lovers at the Lyric Theatre this evening. Sessue Hayakawa will appear In a photo-drama entitled "The Dragon Painter." This remarkable actor of the screen plays In the role of a mad boy of the mountains, who has a genius „ for ■painting, but abandons Ills work to sfan-li for his ideal. "Tlie Dragon Tri i-.-. theme is a T>eautitul legend of old" .Tapnn altered to suit the modern audience. It also carries with it a simple and liearttouching appeal, thus creating a feeling of unalloyed joy by Its artistic conceptions and gorgeous Bettings. "Sealed Hearts," starring lEugene O'ißrien, is of equal merit with 'The Dragon 'Painter," and makes up the second part of the list. It is a stlrrinc story of tangled love, with father and son both loving the same woman. Thrills follow in rapid succession as the screening proceeds. TCugene O'Brien, a thorough Irishman, devotes himself wholeheartedly to hie work, and Is .blessed with the love of many handsome ladles. QUEENS THEATKK. "Cupid's Round Up" heads the new l>lll at the Queen's Theatre. Tom Mix, the to better advantage in a Western character role than as star In this thrilling photodrama. His extraordinary ability to inject himself absolutely into the part he is enacting results in a series of spectacular effects, which form tile unusual , part of the production. Tbe breath and stir of tbe West are tnrused into the picture to give to it a realistic effect that It would not otherwise possess. Films varied and interesting make up the balance of the programme. GRAND THEATRE. It is announced by the management of the Grand Theatre that a new programme with "Ruling Passions." featuring Julia Dean and Edwin Arden, at the bead will be introduced to patrons to-morrow. The film Is replete with thrilling Scenes, beinc a. drama of love, hate, and passion. Tense situations are a feature of thp picture, and the stars are shown to the best possible advantage in the varying episodes that are passed through. A good comedy and the ninth chapter of "Mystery of 13" are also Included in tbe entertaining list. OPERA HOUSE. ThiK evening patrons will be afforded a last chance of witnessing the dexterity and wonderful Juggling ability of the two Crelehtons. The humour of Guest and Xew.yn, the lively Items of Ernie Brinkman, the Steele sifters, entertaining songs ■fry Kenneth Maclalne, and melodious turns by the Smtt lisonluiM will also be beard again to-nlgbt. Contributions by Hal liaie. Kltchle and Kliftle. Herbert Joy, filler's nine wonders, and Flaneur and Ills canines I make up the balance of tbe programme. 'On Monday the usual change will take j place. j ARCADIA THEATRE. ' The attractive programme at the Arcadia Theatre is featuring Vivian Martin in "The Third Kiss." >*id Louisa Fazenda in "The ■Gingham Girl." j BRITANNIA THEATRE. "Fair and Warmer," starring May Allison, »nd "The Great Oamble" will appear again this evening at the Britannia Theatre.

PHASER OANOB OOXCERTS. The first of four concerts by tlie distinguished nrtists. Miss Amy Evans and Mr. Trasei- Oungp. will be elven In the Town Hal] this evening. Iliey are Doth great artists, and Aucklanders nre >*oi-tuniite in being able to hear them. At'CKTjAND •(■HOKAT. SOCIETY. The third concert of the season will ho pireu by the Choral Society iji the Town Hall on Thursday. 21st Inst., when flouuod's popular opera "Faust" and Wehors "Mass in G" will lie performed. The large chorus and orchestra will be assisted by Miss fora Melvin (soprano). Miss Wynne Seymour Soprano). M'ss Lnuni Slone (contralto i. Mr. Hubert V.. Tarter (tenor) and Mr. 11. lv;i rry i *onf*y (l>; Iss i. Itox pl.iii opons a t Kichardson's, Queen -Street, on the lSlh inst., at 9 a.m. " RINT, BOYS O.V 'BROADWAY. ,, At llis Majesty's Theatre nn Thursday, October 14. .1. C. Willianison, Ltd., will inaiigurnte a season <<t revue. <'oininenclns with "The Hiiijr 'Hoys on Rrnadwny." the box plans for which will lie opened on Tuesday next, at Kndy and Co.'R. a''oHr artists new to thfi Domiulon will make their nppparancp under the Williamson management. Mr. Dan Agar comes direct from Ixindon, wliere lip was asso.iated with the ordinal version "f 'The Minn Tloys." Miss .lennlc Hartley, who will l>lny tlie role of Ktniun. Uowaeor JUifhess of bullwater, coinps. with a Ijomlnn revnn and musical comedy reputation. 'Hie two other llewc-omprs are Miss Muriel Hudson and Mr. Dave Dnnnlu. Miss Hudson plays the part of "Duiimnnil Ccrtie.' , and Mr. Dramin that of "Jnzzolu." Incidentally, they are to eontrMmto a Lie s|n-<:ality in the play. There are many other favourite actors nnd actresses identitied with "Til Bine Ttoys on Broadway," Including ltoginald Roberts. VICTORIA THEATRE. ITIIP Code of The Yukon," starring Mitchell Lewis, will lie s.-rcened this evening at the Victoria Theatre, Devonport.