AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 22, 27 January 1922, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

. . "PADDY, THE NEXT BEST THIKG." Last night at His Majesty's Theatre th» Williamson Comedy Company had anoth» crowded house for the llfth night of thi comedy drama "I'addy, ohe Next Btai Thing," which is experiencing an exeentlonul success in Auckland, with IsobS Brosnan in the role of the tempestuous "Paddy." This play will be staged for only two more nights, and on Monday will h. followed l.y a revival of that charming and popular play "Peg o' My Heart.'' NATIONAL THEATRE. The chief attraction at the National Theatre is "Conflict," a story portraying the virile side of life in tbe primeval tracts of North America, the home of the lumber, jacks. The idiot..play throbs with interest, aud incident follows incident, culminating In a strong, dramatic climax. The story concerns a young lady who goes to a lumber camp tilled with displeasing notions of life, but circumstances operate at the camp to give her a new outlook. This story is unfolded amid a wealth of exciting adventures among the many breath-catct* ing moments, the blowing up of the dam and the handling ot huge logs ia the fast. llowlng water race having the fullest measure of danger. The setting is in perfect harmony with the theme, while the photography is the finishing touch to this absorbing photo-play. The remarkable story U interpreted by a strong cast, beaded \>j l'risclllu Dean. Besides bringing to ths Him a clear-cut interpretatiou of the character portrayed, this charming and popular actress takes her life in her hands time* without number in the course of the fllm. She is supported by Herbert Rawllnson is a convincing role. The programme include! a Century comedy. "Whlzbang,'' besides films oj topical iutercst. The secondary films are full of interest and instructive in providing the news of tin day. During the evening session the orches. tra will coinrilnite"an attractive programms of popular musical airs. THE HIPPODROME. Shirley Mason, the sprightly star nndee the Fox banner, is appearing in "Ever Since Eve" at the Hippodrome this week. The story has the usual appetising ingredients of romance, humour and mystery. The interest is f:Ulv maintained throughout the diverting incidents with which the film U replete. The charming little star add* anoiber string to her bow by virtue of her delightful impersonation in this photo play. The programme also includes an attractive film, "What Love Will Do,'' and marks the return, afier a short absence, of Johnny Walker, lhe versatile star, supported, by Edna Murphy. I'BINUESS TETEATRE. A spectacular photo-play built round tin absorbing novel by Elinor <rlyn, famous ai the authoress of "Three Weeks," is "The Oreat Moiuenr." which is now heists sc.-een<vl at the I'rincvss Theatre. The poingnant s-tory is unfolded against a bactirround of rich colouring. The scene Bettings are iv England, Russia and America, and these alone point to the versatility of rhe film. The story coucerns Nudine. the laughter of a Russian daneeuse ami .1 titled Englishman, who at ihe age of 18 in taken to America by her father to niarrv a cousin Eustace. The marriage is destined u.>t to take place, and the manner In whi.-h fate frustrates human plans Is the all-nbsorblng topi.- of rhe film. The photo-play is interpreted by celebrated players of proven ability and reputation. Heading the cast is Gloria Swanson. one - of the most popular leading women of the screen, whose reuwirtable achievements ia ' "Mule and FVniale" place her in the front . rank. Milton Sills, the hero of ''Behold My Wife" and other successes, has a strong role, aa also has Alex. B. Francis. OTbers 1 seen to advantage include Julia Fays, . Helen Dunbar and Clarence Geldert. TIVOLI THEATRE. : The film version of the sensational atorv "The Oreat Moment." from the pen of Elinor (Jlyn. creator of "Three Weeks." will be'shown at the THvoli Theatre this evening. It is a fascinating love story, ln which the souls of the characters ire laid bare. it Is full of unusual situations, whi.-h enhance its dramatic qualities, la the role of a woman separated from a man, ■ because she wants him to be free while at 'die same time she loves biin, Gloria Swan*-.hi. ihe principal of the remarkable , cast, has ti powerful vehicle for tbe expression of her histrionic ability. In the present production this scintillating star adds another success to her many triumphs ot the past. STRAND THEATRE-. George WaNh. the athletic star, cimes t» the Strand Theatre this \«?ek in a Flwt Natiousi] production, "Serenade." The story is one of adventure and romance in Spain, . that country with which the title of the fi' m irs associated. George Walsh brinzs an Impressive portrayal to the film, while his athletic stums and hairbreadth escapes are added features ti the en-Tossing photo-play. Miriam Cooper is cast in the rule of the heroine. The picture is admirably set off '..v excellent photography. This evening Mr. ■Ernest Drake, the well known Aucklan* '.•nor, will appear in a specially-staged prolocue. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The Slim Princess" is the ruling attraction at Everybody's Theatre. The story centres round a Moravinian princess who. because of her daintiness and slim supple figure, is considered ineligible for mar- . riage. 'rhe manner in which the princess I endeavours to become fat to come np to (lie ideals of proportion set l.y her country - forms the humorous theme of the photo- • plar. As the princess. Mabel Normand is I in iicr element, the r.de jrivins the delight--1 ful comedienne every scope to display her ' acknowledged ability. The third series of ■ Edgar comedies is included in the programme. QUEEN'S THEATRE. "Mothers of Men" t« the title of tbe leading attraction at the Queens Ttieatte. ■. Clare Whi:::ev. who plays rhe iirl. around whom a well •;" di eeir and treachery le ' woceu, has . e:i-i-V:-.f .'•• dramatic work to 1 do. and she h.iniles it In a capable manner. The supporting .-.-ist in -hides Lnmsden Hare and Gaston G'.a.'s. :■ young French actor. The phoM-plav iK Marked o' g"Od acting awl completo'sta:.-.- Jt-.--tl.Ti. GRAND THEATRE. ' The • 'in::-.' of programme now being shown nt t.ie Grand Theatre is headed by an . entertnlnlns oo.mviy-drama. "Pej-gy Puts It Over." The principal role is in tbe hands of Aluce f'a'li.'im. >vhii is seeu Ln a clever impersonation. The prosrammc includes th" . s-venth episode of tiie serial "Hidden Daniers." and two comedies, "Where's the Fire':" and "Go.w For Nothing."' QUALITY PERFORMERS. South wood's English Quality Performers are now firmly cufiblishod in popular favour at the Town Hall Concert Chamber. Included in the bill to-night is an Eastern s Tiia. said to be a hi.ize of colonr. and a romantic Hawaiian sc°na conlainirg sonic very pretty meiodv. and X 'lnnmror.s and truthful .-..mod-lctta.' Wh.v i< a Wife vWorth'.'" Th« numbers inchtde m opera sroua from "Uavalleria Hnstican.i." in! rodd'-ms the opening chonis ' Who's For The Road"; "Uinnam-e." ron.lorod by Mis< H.-ize! Fuller: Slnv n.-in.e. by Mis- Annette ' Ijing .Hid Air. Del Foster: and the famed* "llltertnez/.0." played op ihr violin by Slgt'or Asio'.l. are on the progiammr. There , will he n matinee on Smurdav. and " special lioll.ln;. matinee on \L.lldny. to whlc't ■ the m.in:ig"in,.i)| have in vii.-I tiic .-hildrei: from the vjrbms oniban.igcs. FULLER'S VAUDEVILLE. The varied programme .it Killer's Opera . H.ii*e emprises a pleasi:-; raa;- of attrac contuiiv plenty of good in k ■■ J m-" ■ humour. The usual .- mm.- .•:' ;.r.--rammv ; will be submitted al Monday's matinee. _ AMUSEMENTS GUIDE. H!S IKAJESTY'S —"PaIdv, the text Bf?t Thing." I TOWN HALL CONCERT CHAMBER — f Duality i'erforinp's. . OPERA HOUSE —Fuller's Vaudeville and 1 Revue. PICTURE THEATRES. 'ITKE NATIONAL— in- 'o a l"'a:i in "Con--1 nirt." 1 THE HIPPODROWE --blue. \UI-0n in ' "Eier -.•!>'' 1 .'•• and "\\'i.r : ..u Will DO." - THE TIVOLI -i.l.r-3 swan-r-n in "Th- : THE STRAND -'~-..:--.• Wal-ll in "Sere- - THE 'q'JEEWS— ■'' '•■■'• \V;i ;;,..- ,:i "M, tli-i- ■ • :' "'■' i EVERYBODY'S -Mabel wrmand m "!: •- .THE LVRSC •'"'■■'. l"- 1" '•"' In "'fb' 1 THE V" ' ■"■' , ' '-:i In ' I' l *P* I■■ i - I ! I 11 ■ -. THE ARCftW. ' -'.' '•' '' '.' ;i ' 1!.- ■■<:■■ , 1 dr." ■ THE BRITANNIA -k.'-l" ',:■: -lvn .n "Th" 1 THE EWPHESS "I" "" ' • ■-' •--• ' - THE WEST ENS ""Hi" ' of th" K. 1 - ill-■ _______________