AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LII, Issue 304, 22 December 1921, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

THE HIPPODROME. The chief attraction of the change of pro. jrram-me which will he featured at the Hippodrome to-morrow will be "Tbe Big Town Round Up," a romance of the West spiced with plenty of adventure. Tom Mix, the popular cowboy actor, is the star In a role which ranks with his test for histrionic power and breath-catching feats. The story is one that should make a wide appeal, containing much that is dramatic. cleverly relieved by touches of quaint humour that is ever a welcome feature of productions in which Tom Mix figures. The programme will include a varied and pleasing range of supporting' films, while appropriate musical numbers will be furnished by the orchestra. 'NATIONAL THEATRE. The management of the National Theatr* will present a live-reel feature, "Action," and a Selznick production, "The Girl From Xownere," :ih the leading nlins of the change of programme to-morrow. "Action," a gripping pTioto-dranui uf the Went, the interest of which centres round three "musketeers" who find themselves with a girl •to raise. 'fiiey send her away to school for a year. aud she returns in time to participate in a battle for n mine, and to give her heart to the youngest of the trio. Hoot Gibson heads a strong interpreting cast. "The Girl From Nowhere" is said to he a delightfully human story that carries au intpreSTing romance though numerous complications to v surprising end. Blame Ham-mcr.--eiu is the star in a colourful role. STRAND THEATRE. The film version of the famous animal story, "Black Beauty." ii> 'the headllncr of the 'programme which will be shown at the strand Theatre to-morrow. The story hi oue that is well known, and reports state that it has been followed faithfully in presenting it in picture form. The setting of the period is a feature of the production, both for accuracy and for scenic effect. Tne cast Includes Jean Paige and .Tames Morrison, while the role of Black Beauty is takeu by a beautiful and intelligent animal. Interesting supporting films are included la the programme, while during the day sessions the management will screen a picture of the pantomime "Cinderella.* LYRIC THEATRE. "The Old 'Swimming Hole" is the title of the outstanding feature of the new programme which will he screened at the Lyric Theatre to-morrow. The -picture provides an engrossing and strongly dramatic story, enhanced by excellent scenic effects. It moves swlftlv from beginning to end, unfolding many absorbing situations, (••buries Kay assumes the principal role, aud his interpretation of the part is one that ranks equa; with its many other suc.purxcESS THEATHE. sUnoug the Varied programme or films which marks to-morrow's change at the Princess Theatre. "The Soul of Youth is the leading feature. The photo-play is a. powerful production with a .striking and ingenious theme that is full of dramaticquality. It is replete with interesting situations that command attention and hold the interest to the fitting climax. An excellent cast adds to the attractiveness of the photo-piny. , QUEEN'S THEATRE. An engrossing submarine story interwoTen with adventure and romance is the photo-play, "Below the Surface," whicli takes pride of place iv the change of programme to be presented at the Queen"s Theatre to-morrow. The film abounds in thrilling situations that hold the attention to the stroug climax that marks the closing scenes. There is a strong interpreting ca»t that does every justice to the theme. GKA'N'D THEATRE. Among the budset of films that will be screened at the Grand Theatre to-morrow, "The Heart of "Maryland" will he featured as the otar attraction. The photo-play is a homely story with many delightful touches set off by ah interesting strain of romance. Catherine -Calvert heads a strong cast, and offers a convincing impersonation of a captivating role. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "Laddie." a film . version of the wcUknowu novel of the same name, will he released at Everybody's Theatre to-morrow. Miss Sydney Fairbrother. of "Chu Chin Chow" "tame in London, plays the leading part of Mrs. Carter, and as the dear, hnmclv old lady is said to give a wonderful interpretation of Laddie's mother. The picture is enhanced by good photography aud harmonious settings. FULLER'S VAFDEViLLE. The entertainins and varied programme of vaudeville talent continues to attract full houses to Fuller's Opera House. The clever vocal, instrumental aud other novel items cover a pleasing range. '•MOT3HER HUBBARD" PANTOMIMK "A good show at cheap prices" is the aim of the management of "Old Mother Hubbard" pantomime, to be staged twice daily at Fuller's King's Theatre, starting at the matinee on Saturday next. December U4. at 2.M p.m. The panto, was written by Mr. Harry Taylor, and is full of pretty and catchy music. 'Particular attention is drawn to tbe first appearance in New Zealand of Miss Ethel Osborn. of whom eniineut Sydney musicians speak very highly. The principal girl, .Miss Audrey Carlyle. has a singing voice well above the average, besides a dainty personality. Miss Lulla •Fanning is the dashing principal boy, aud is said to have all the necessary attributes for this most important p«rt. The comedy, so necessary in panto, work, is in the hands of Mr. Geo. "Harpur. a "dame" of wide experience, Mr. Arthur •Bertram. Miss Ititbee. Raymond, aud I'onto, tbe dog. who didn't set the boue. Hundreds of costumes arc to be used iv the production, aud com.! from the Masiottcs. (Sydney. For some, considerable time scenic artists and mechanists have beeu busily engaged on the stage settings. Amongst the specialities arc Arthur and Rttbee Bertram, iv dam-" creations, and Mr. Fred White, a ver> clever "talking violinist." The box plans for the daily matinees ami night performances are at Lewis R. Kady and Son. ■Ltd.. Queen -Street, and Finlay's. Newton, where seats may be reserve! without extra charge. AMUSEMENTS GUIDE. OPERA HOUSE—Fuller's Vaudeville. TOWN HALL—"The Messiah," Cv the Auckland Choral Society. PICTURE THEATRES. THE HIPPODROME—Buck .lone? in "Straight from the Shoulder." THE RATIONAL —"Roped and "Mothers of Men." THE STRAND—CIara Kimball Young in "Hush." THE LYRIC —Monte Blue in "A Perfect Crime." THE PRINCESS —Ethel Clayton in "Wealth." THE QUEEN'S —Tom Mix In "Prairie Trail." THE GRAND—"Rurtrt's New Selection." EVERYBODY'S — Pauline Krederirk in "The Woman in Room in." THE TlVOLl—William s. liart in "The Whistle." THE EiVIPRESS—"The Last Card./' THE WEST END—' U Ting LaaiT." ;. i.