AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LII, Issue 61, 12 March 1921, Page 13

AMUSEMENTS.

:-£:rpo_>p.o_r_ thf.ate_. -_va_g___e." Henry W_t_rwort_ Longfonlow's Immortal love epic, a sublime dram— ■-* _-—ierw_n U_e—ature, opened I—a > -s--a ---.ay at t_>- Hippodrome. This historical ia'.e, .ased on the deportation of -s.. Ar-a-ians. brings to the screen the bea-:" ar.-i power which the poet conveys -s we'd :- :_e written version. Miriam >*.-■:.■>.-. M——ou_a !i-te In her i_t_rpret— Uou «:' ;--•• -iapiiy heroine, has with her a «_•-:*.- supporting cast, all the characters ' which are give_ adequate scope for a ■ -v.-.Ap_er.: oi their raieuts. The poem -. rot merely a pathetic recital which ~ ■■-;• -.he ten-crest sympathies and Incal- -« -._•» "-.lO'est lessons or faith: i: Is a --'_-•- picture ■-.. r—crion—l hi—xory. arising -■;: of i_c_de_-s respecting tiie bitter and •>-:.y .r-".-.-es out ■if w.___ the present - •«—:tc_' a-1 ■■■ ' ' lessiags or" America :iv.- --■--: —--:-.-: :: also includes a &_!u- ._•- less ~ ::: respect to :he —a'rah juag--_-_:s p_s"i iv -.Ties upon those unfortu--ar. r-= "_*be "AT-st. A few of the n.?idc-*s : . - ;'--» never-falter—ig search _ w_. il-a:.g-_ne att-_npt*( to trace : _sr.e.. - r jecrion of all suirors eicept : sa >r j --. . ■ a-rot _-d: the voyage of • ar-rlel .' -og '--- 1 river In whi-ch he passes --... sleeping :ral:-n on the shore, bat nei--a.r is awar-e o_ t± other's proil—lity. Masica. selections tha: are calculated to proa harmonious effect and are singularly appropriate with each a picture are riayed at the evening sessions. "Evangeline-" ls supported by comedies and ;i:f"es preset—:i_g bearrd-ul scenes of ------ lands. NATIONAL theatbe. In "The He_rt o! H_m__lty" Dorothy ?_imps pi—7- wli_ __3_r_—ce and fine e—lo-rte-na" effect, and even Uiouz- there is a straggle scene at the close, the situation in which the star a-p.w_.rs Is fortunate in bavins- such an __ie interpreter. The girl in "he part of the widow carries the sympathies every momec.*.; she yts_all_es perfectly the sufferings of the mother which are only soothed by tht- glory she iater feels is rhe sacrifice made by her sons. In These latter roles appear \ »■—ib_ of s-bie im person—tors. - T___N D TB__ATI-_. Georges Carpentier, in "Tie Wander ilan." looks like an Ad.in—s. loves like a caveman, and tight- like a tiger. However tt Is not a _o_ing match picture, but has a novel _————"*—: pioc running right through rr. Ail that ilr. Carpeatier possesses In the way of strength and a_gility contributed to its appea.l and tntere_t. He certainly _ppe_-s an a-eo_ip__hed actor from native | tn__na__n. and from a clear conception of -be demands of bis role, a star performer J hv v_rr-e o- i_— merit. T.T?. I" THEATRE. As Alary Olive Thomas, 'in "Everybody's : sweet_e_rt." impersonate.;! a girl of the I peer farm world, a sa-_ Mace where work j and harsh words bring .flips and distress ! Around her _re the aged Inmates who have ' t__—' IUU-e hopes and ambirions, and look to her as a guide. She accepts their trust and ___Ily. accompanied by John, a yo_th . her own a—y. and the corporal, a pit :tur- j e-cjue old war veteran, she goes ont into ; the world to search for happiness. Ami i S—:_ —Hds 1: In the hom-e of a noted general, i who _s wealthy and rejected. Another' pi-ctnre on the bill is "The Sporting Chance. " ORGAN RBCrTAL TO-NIGHT. The progra__me for tbe organ recital in : the Town Hal! to-nigh: will include Har | wood's "Paean." and We-Vr's overrur- to \ the opera "ir'nryaa-he." Miss Natalina Mc <~_nnm wii! sing songs by Puccini and I_i_e wuson. THE -I_\-B___ PAXTOiTI-IE. I The comin_ Easter carnival is promised j an added attraction in Auckland in the shape of the production of the J. ._id N. ! Talt pantomime extravaganza. "Sln__d the Sailor." Amongst_o:bers import-nt to the ■ ast is .Miss Jennie Ha_-ley. who plays Sin- i had. M„5 Hart'.:r will be warmly remem- j bered as Emma. i>uchess of Dullwater. in rhe recem J. C. Williamson p.-.,da.-tion of j "The Bing Boys on Broadway." An Ettg:sh : comedian of high standing. Air. .Pan | Agar. wiU b* the "-lame" (Mrs. Sinbad,. I Mr. Jack Cannot appv_ri__ as the iinp->.---n:ous --Tinba.l." The pantomime is ere- ' • iited with being e-sentialiy a bij£ show. It i has no less than twenty scenes In the two J glit-pring acts. Some _0o p_->ple are said ■ ro be necessary for :b-= Interpretation of the story, while over 700 costumes will be worn. The fam-ms troupe of I acrobats, with Edgeley and Dais, two • notable English panromimisLS. are an added attract-—in to what is evidently a more than ; TIVOLI THEATRE. Among the personal attractions of Ros--soe - -ommonly twia as "Fatry" —Arbnck'.e arc his familiar lo.>k of astonishment, hfc siow hat compelling smile, and his open -s>nnrenan.--. "The „oon-i I'p. ' for that is the name of rhe picture, w replete with hilarious comedy, tense dr__L_ti? moments, blended by the hand of a master prodc.-er in the personality of Mr. Cecil De Aliile. It fa a srory of ?old. -rawing in its train the nsn_i amount of grit characteristic of the pioneer. ETEETBODY'S THEATRE. Ar everybody's rhe best of the films that is being screened on the new programme is -Are Al! Men Alike? starring Alay Allison in a story of life in >*ew York, and "A Girl Who Nearly Paid.*' This programme wflj be augmented on Monday by the Cm pistnri_g a number of the attractions of Australia's never-never land in the Nc-ni-West. G"-AND THEATRE. Norma Talmadge brings to the Grand screen the charm of an able arrSst in her new picture entitled "The New Moon." For it- cfcief support "The New Aloon" has the _f _a chapter of "Smashing Barriers." QUEEN'- TH FIATS'E_ It i_ sard that rhe work of William Earnnm in "-W-olves of the Night" equals his former achievement. "Lee Mtserables." ln pathos and power, while love, high finance, tragedy, conspiracy and revenz* contribute sot a little to the exciting -cenery. ARCADIA. ~3et__d the Door." starring Herbert Bosworth. an-d a Charlie Ciapiin comedj make nn the Arcadia bill of fare. BBITANNIA. Tio'.a Dana in "The Willow Tree." and "Kiss the Bride" are the leading attractions at the Britannia. VICTOKIA. DEVON-PORT. A double star programme. showing S ei _;_p "Hayakawa in -Th* Man Beneath." and 'Three Gieen Eyes." are the Victoria pi-tures. OP-IRA HOUSE. The rnrrent programme at Fuller's Opera Hnn-e completes Its season to-night, the nsnal change taking place on Monday. EO-PEESS. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, in "I Want tn Forger." and June Caprice, fn "Miss I_n«ce_ce." will be shown at the Empress- tonight. KING'S THEATRE, NEWTON. -The Angel of His Dreams" ls the title of the drama that is offered for the weekly change at the King's Theatre. Newton. It is a "four-act play, and is presented in- a novel way by the members of r uller s Dramatic Company. IRISH CONCERT. The Irteh National Concert, to be given at tbe Town Hall on St. F-trtck's Night, •March If will include chorus and Instrumental items by school children, an-d r"ac"es. besides oo_tr!b__.o_s from it»_ -•.•••lie M<-Callum. entitled "Killai-ey" _!id "Macast-a": from ilr. Hubert Carter. -Too Minstrel Boy and "Oft In the -tilly Niz-ht"- and from the Lyric Qu-rtet, •, _ c Back To Erin" and "The Motmteins of Mowine." The music will be nlave.i by Mis- LUlis* orchestra, while Mr. lieo. Whlttaker will render the accompai—ments. _ _. SU(PP_:R DANSANT. There will be a supper (lansant tn the Town Hall on Easter Monday, when Ac-t._s' jazz band will be in attendance. Boot plans for the tabies are open at Lewis R. Eacry and Sons'.

PitINOESS THEATRE. j "When four great stars appear together . fci one production the result __ ___ re - 0 k__ something startling. r .i lio _ _*,____., QlarU _ '- twanson. Theodore Roberts, and Monte •Bine, make up the quartet that interpret tbe gory "Something to Think About" at «<r--.-n-S Ol ( Omrvelll nc- Viae ~r _■ _ -~.s _ -oatl-c trlma 7*. » and rare dra S_S__S!-S • tale U notice ' hen --' thi3 "*eek deserve "DARBY AND JOA-N nov?i ar „f tne'si-t 11 '" Pted from the' ommen.?m ? on T__iirs.la. eve _______ npif r__p story 1- on .-._ . ~ v>.uiu-, UPS., -^,re#rHF-^^'-^d .. h "? the l >oy and girl love and .-•"-sing through al! -he states „1 ,7.„ s n°°„n,fi S £,** *' ac ** OTer themilerh fl'm *, The Pr!n<-lr-l characters in cioJT ,h Ter^ on , are played by Miss Iw ~'*''- th " English beauty actress and ivrwent Hall-Caiue. During the unreeling ■J* the picture Miss Irma Caron. who Is ?.-!--- • farew <* U appearance in New Zealand, prior to leaving for London ar the end of the season, will sin- appropriate i songs daring the action of the play The season is limited to rive nights only. The box plan is at Lewis R. Eadvs. opposite the theatre. " THE ENGLISH Pl___?.oT-*. To-night, i_ the Concert Chamber. Town I (TT 1 -™ P_p_l_r entertainers "The _r.g----j li_h Pierrot-.'- will inagnrute tour ■of the Pomi_io_. N. n - anisp tn rhe 00mPjvny are Misses iza and Mova C'ro_s_ey 1 oAr. Harry Schoneic. and Lieut. Edmund I Warrington. Old favourites to appear arenas. B. Uwrem-e. David J. Lvle, I-esile I Austin. Roy Cooke. Joy Rolls, Ecu Gordon. and Lillian Ooler.zo. This year's pro- ' I grammes will include the latest _o_TTn_ I sketches, excerpts, from opera. q_artets. I and __d.vid_--i items hy all mem-era or : the company. "The English Pierrots," '. j who have appeared here many time- ' ; before, are sure of a hearty VpWme I from lovers of tils class of entertainment. , The management promise everything new. I but later on ln the season, if requested, a I few of the old favourite items will be preI sented The box plan to-day ls at Coleman's after 1 o'clock, where day-sale ticket- are also obtainable.