AMUSEMNTS

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 34, 10 February 1922, Page 3

AMUSEMNTS

•SCANDAL." The las: five nights are announced of the UparKllnß Comedy liraina "Scandal" nt His Majesty's Tlieatre. The play is from the talented pen ol Cosmo Hamilton and ebonnds in novel am) startling situations. Mlfls Maude Hiinaford and Mr Frank liardons of the principal roles, while they have the excellent support of a talented cast. NATIONAL THEATKK. •The Wallop." a most dramatic storr of tie old H>M. Is the principal attraction nt the Notional Theatre this week, with Hnrry \ Ctirey in i-he siarriu-? role. The puimlar ' ■VVe?tern star does full Jiiirtlre In the story liy his eouvinrtng interpretation. The theme ' concerns a man who returns home after I making Ins strike iv the jrol.liiel.];* He finds that the girl he loves has given her he-art to 3 younger man. Suppressing Ms own desires he helps his rival iv an exciting political carapalen. 'Beautiful nho'ocraphv und W.- F teru scenery add mmerjailv to the production. Included in the i< an nil-star British production. The l"uppet Man." It Un phuto-play of tlie loves anri hates of a little iravclllnc circus I >M with force au.l rtarni. TIIF. HIPPODItDMK. The attractive array of films at the Hip-jr-tflmnie presi'iits "Lirtle Mi*H ll.iwkshnw" and "Dc-crt Blossoms" ;ls ;iic Ica.llne features. Iho tirst is a clever photo-drama n-irh a measure of humour iuterspprsed. l!.- sinrv is intrrpretc.l by an excellent ca.-n. at tno head of wbfch is KilePn : Percy in nnoifher of her spontaneous and, soois" is a crippinc photo-play ~f advpntnre aDd iovc with a seitlng nt the works of a hie flovernmem irrigation schennv Helen I'ereiisodn is the dainty star, and has the eapport of a strong cast. The other films comprise acceptable comedy and topical subjects. LYRIC THEATKE. A photo-play fhat should appeal to voting end old is "The Broken Doll," the stellar feature of Tlie change of programme 'whi.'-h will he shown at the I.yri.- Theatre this eveninc. The film possesses a fascinating plot unfolded amid a wealth of line settings The cast Is an exceptional one, and hrlncs to the photo-drama a sympathetic treatment of the theme. Tn-innrrovr afternoon the management arc arranjring a special ! Treat for cljilrlren. when an attractive niatlncv will take place. Apropos of the iftlc of the star picture nil children brinsans: broken ilojls will be admitted free. Their toys will subsequently be urcsented to the orphans. PHIXCESS THEATRE. A story of a modern marriage that be?an ■mtjh one false step is "Dangerous Lies ' which commenced a week's .season nt the Princess Theatre towlay. The tllm is based upon the hook by K. I'hillips dpp.>nhelin the famou.-i English author of sensational stories The screen version presents the ■theme in a hlsrhly dramatic li-irt anrt is further enhanced by the portrayal of David ■I'owell. Hie popular screen a.-tor in tlie lirmcipal role. The supporting programme includes an interesting -budget of illms. STRAND THKATRK. The film version of Harold MaefiratrTa novel. "Parrot and C 0., ", is now being shown at the Stranrl Theatre undeT The .title of "Not Onilty." The story is full of (iranuitlc ini-ident, aud tells of a man who accidentally shoots anotlier. Uis twin brother takes Ihe responsibility for the incident, and goes to India to escape notice. The linaJ denonement comes with startling effect. The principal parts are taken by Sylvia Brea-mer. the heroine, and -Richard Pix In a cleverly handled doirble role The supporting films are full ow merit, while an iidditional attraction nt Lhe evenin"- pestions will be the rendering of popular fecotcfl airs by Madame Annette Harvard. QUEEN'S TrTEATRK. The attractive change nt the Queen's Theatre tli.s week presents "The (Jenrleitian Bufhranjer," a masterly photo-play throbbing with Australian life. Apart from Its dramatic story the rilm presents some VOTj- fine horse-riding fpats by the daring ment presents a very tiue production, "The i From Nowhere." in which appears the beautiful screen actress Miss Elaine Uammersteln. QCALITY PERFOPJIERS. At the Town Hall concert chamber toll Ufa t SoDtbwood's 'English Qualitj- Periformers will present the fourth of their bright costume comedy eitrava"aazap enItltled "A Medley of Mirth and Music." which a Wellington contemporary described as the best of the W.l'. Company's programmes. It embraces a -number of novet and attractive features, including: a quaint ■Chinese seena, said to be rich in colour and containing some enchantiug melody. There is aJso a carnival scena full of gaieties and breathing the spirit of care-free frivolity. All the vocal numbers trill be now, and these include soloe by Miss nose Fitzgerald, I ■whose charming contralto voice is making lier a Srm favourite, and Mr. Aneurin. Morris, tenor, whose siugins is always enthusiastically applauded. He will sing "Angels fiuard Thee" and other numbers. The other members of the company' are all < ontributins new Items. Tie comedy clement will bo abundantly provided. The Jazz Band will play new items, and an entire change of programme ip promised. There will bo a matinee on Saturday. OPERA HOUSE. The attractive bndjret of vaudeville and revue at Fuller's Opera House is rueoting with the approval of appreciative audiences. The programme includes sensational acts, and other biphly acceptable items. The usual ohanjrc of programme will take place at the matinee on Monday. a __ . AMUSEMENTS GUIDE. HIS MAJESTY'S —Maudp HanafonJ and FranK Harvey in "Pcandal."' OPERA HOUSE —Fullers Vaudeville and town" "hall concert chamber— Quality Performers. PICTURE THEATRES. NATIONAL —"Tue Wallop" ana "The Puppet Man." THE HIPPODROME —"LittIe Miss Hawkshaw" and "Desert Blossoms." THE TIVOLI —Betty Compson in "At the End of the World." THE STRAND —.SyIvia Dreamer in "Not Guilty." THE PRINCESS — "David Powell in "Danfrerous Lies." THE LVRlO —Monte Flue in "A Broken EVERYBODY'S— WiII Rodg-ers in "Almost a Hitfband." THE QUEEN'S —"The '-.cntlcman Bush-ranp-er" and "The Girl from Nowhere." THE ARCADIA— AIice Brady in "The Fear Market." THE GRAND —"The riream Cheater " THE WEST END —Constance Talmatig-e. in "Danperous Business." THE BRITANNIA —Madfre Kennedy in "Strictly Confidential " THE EMPRESS— "TIie .Man Who "