AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 254, 23 October 1920, Page 15

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A fa*t moving aim entitled "The Six Best Cellars' lias commenced its season at Everybody s Treatre. It was screened before appreciative audiences nt yesterdays sessions and in the evening was particularly well rec.ived. It is a ]i ve iy Htl) ry luM iv a lively way. The heroine was a leading light In the prohibition campaign. She de liouncnl drink from the house tops, but in her cellars were ten rases of the rarest wine. Wanda Hawley portrays the role to perfection, and with Bryant Washburn opposite she brings comedy well to the foreground. Ihe orchestra plays some flue musical numbers selected from its extensive repertoire. XATIOXaii THEATRE. Tom Mix is to be eeen as a United States Deputy Marshal in his lutest William Fox prndiK-tlon, -The Terror," which whs presented at the National Theatre yesterday Some years ago, while a Deputy Marshal in the army, he ilid some good work in bringing thieves to Judgment. In "The Terror* , the actor 1« seen working as bard as ever for his country and escaping grim death Innumerable limes l.y just such miraculous accidents ns have been characteristic of his K.-rccu career. There are many tense moments such as the incident in which Fay In I rose, mud with rape because .Norton has cast her aside, confesses the whole golusienlin,; p!,,t t o Carson, and promises 'to tell 1 m l, na, \? 1 • VCH,UJ - r Hurlaud's trial for complicity. Aery lively action ensues, but the producer knowing the weakness of the modern audience must needs end with a love-m.lt. So Phyllis Hflrlund nnri Bat Carsou declare their mutual love and esteem. STRAND THEATRE. Anita Stewart, who appeared not so very long ago In the photoplay "In Old Kentucky, made herself very popular with patrons of the Strand Theatre; but «he proraises to enhance her reputation In "The ? mi X Sue P erdess ." which is rnakiiiß Its initial appearance to-day. Kate I'rentJce is the pretty daughter of the proprietress of n questionable tavern where she is subjected to the advances of llVtc Mulleudore. half Indian and lialf Negro, who Intends to make her his property Just like his horse, sne leaves the tavern and becomes wealthy but Iβ scorned because she Is suspected of having committed a murder. The perpetrator of the crime acknowledges his guilt a« he Is flying, and Kate Is exonerated. The second naif of the programme la contributed by the "Realart Quartette." Mr. Herbert X Wood tieine included In the party. Slgnor Cerbael and Miss Clare Years are harpists whose playing is an artistic triumph and a musical treat. Miss Valeric Scott Iβ a capable claesleal dancer, who comes fresh from a successful tour of the East They conclude their delightful entertainment in a medley by the three artists, opening with the song "KUlarney," and then breaking Into ecenes from "Marltana," The Minstrel Boy '■ and "Down the Trail to Home Sweet Home are both played by the harps to (rive a delightful accompaniment to Mr. vi ood s Interpretation of the words. TIVOIiI THEATRE. To-day "The Copperhead" will make its appearance at the TlVoll Theatre at the head of a programme of outstanding merit, both from a graphic and an educational point of view. "The Copperhead" Is in many ways the most appealing drama of the year. Lionel Bnrrytuore Impersonates Milt Shanks In a manner unique In its naturalness. Serious scenes are also introduced where people are eeen dying In their beds and others watching them with sober looks; for it would not be fitting to be cheerful on such occaaions. though they would really Ike to be. Then Mr. Barrymoro's transition from early manhood to old ilge comes as a revelation to the audience. This photoplay has many able players to assist the chief star, and through their work the prodnction should make its mark during next HIPPODROME THEATRE. ''Making Her His Wife," the new Him at the Hippodrome Theatre, has for its theme a story that should prove very popular during Its season ut this picture-house. The .Introduction is most original It is quite brief, and coneists in throwing on the Bcreen the picture of a stage upon which stands a huge book bearing the title, "Making Her His Wife..'!,.- lie photo-play tella a domestic story'of a Ba-tHeof wits between wife and husband, In consequence of the divergent opinions of the two, she being a ri<?h society butterfly, and he a somewiat narrow-minded country man. Vivian Martin makes an excellent queen, performing her part to perfection in the many amusing Ihthat are recorded. The heroine while single, has taken an optimistic view of married life, with the result that she Is "•often disappointed in her later experiences. The way she spends the mouey Is astonishing. The young wife among the plttes and dishes Is as bad as a bull in a china chop. LYRIC THEATRE. The 111-fatea picture star, Olive Thomas, will appear nt the Lyric Theatre this evening In the absorbing photo-drama, "Youthful Folly," which is a lyrical love story with elaborate settings, depicting life among the Idle rich, its futilities and vanities, witii a genuine love growing In the midst of selfishness and luxury. "Youthful Kolly" shows four sides to the "Eternal Triangle." Miss Thomas poses as a mathematician solv* Ing this problem in matrimonial geometry. The other film Is a strong pulling story of life In a newspaper office, ('nr)nue Orltßtlis is depicted as the woman reporter Iα "Dead Line at 11." PRINCESS THEATRE. Some more of Nature's secrets are r> vealed in Cecil de Mllle's latest production, "Why Change Your Wife," which is appearing to-day at the Princess Theatre. It deals with a most vital message, a question and answer being Included in the Him. Cecil de Mllle contends that even after husband and wife have been married for years there should be as much mutual love between them as on the day of their honeymoon. A "battle of frocks" is involved In the picture In which Gloria Swaneon and Bebe (Daniels are seen in the most dazzling . frock creations, alternately winning nnd losing a husband. In the ensuing scenes he realises the strange difference between his wife and the girl he married. Gloria Swauson wins in the end. The settings have their origin ainld the mysteries of the powder-puff nnd beautiful silk •Ileuses that shimmer at eventide. Splendid supports are also screened. QUE&N'S THBATKE. "The Rainbow Trail" Is opening its seaion to-day at the Queen's Theatre. The story is a- continuation of "The Riders of the Purple «age," and brings William Farnuin back to the role of the feared range rider, Lasslter. It is a strong Western tale, ■packed with love and heart Interest, and affords an unusual number of real thrills. The scenes are largely laid in the Grand Cunyou of Arizona, and from the scenic standpoint the picture probably excele anything of Its kind yet undertaken by photoplay producers. GRAND THEATRE. The special new pTogrnmme at the Grand Theatre has Mr. E. J. Carroll's production, "On Our SelecTlon," as its leading attraction. This In n diverting drama of country life, showing all the pleasant scenes on the farm. The twelth chapter of "Mystery of 18" heads the list of supports. ARCADIA. Dorothy Glah will appear again to-night in "Turning the Tables." with "Treating 'Em llough" as the chief eupport. BRITANNIA. •The Cinderella Man" and "The Great Gamble" are the leading attractions at the Britannia. VICTORIA (DEVOXPORT). "The Unknown Quantity," starring Corlnne Griffiths, will be screened thle evening at the Victoria TheatTe (Devonport). OPERA 'HOUSE. This week'H vaudeville programme will be staged for the last time thin evening at I'ulier'B Opera House. Miss Helen Charles has shown outstanding ability during the week, last nights achievements 'being no exception. The other artists, too, deserve commendation for their work. Kenneth Maclalne will give his Bnal performance tonight. The programme will change for Monday, which is the weekly change night. WEST END. Xell Shlpman In "A Gentleman's Agreement," and a Charlie Chaplin production entitled "On Skates at the Rink" make up the West End programme. ANNUAL DANCE RECITAL. A dance recital by Miss Eileen Bereeford and her pupils will take place In the King's Theatre this evening. There are 150 performers who will take part In all the latest kinds of fancy dnuclng. The opening perforuitincc is a gorgeous Indian bailet. The. ' danseuses are dressed In costly «ppnrel, which is set off to advantage by the lighting effectß.