AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 171, 21 July 1922, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

NATIONAL THEATRE. Possessing a light but engrossing theme, 'Truant Husbands," which is now being screened at the National Theatre .is tinchange of programme fur the ensuing week, should make a wide appeal, lv the springtime, it is said, a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of Live, and this sentiment has had the stamp of approval of the ages. 'But wheu the young man is married and the direction of his thoughts are nut to wifey it is inevitable that trouble of .some sort will arise. William Sayre, in the .spirit of the season allows himself to become j infatuated with an old sweetheart only to | j find that the dreams of yesterday arc over. 1 ■ William immediately capitulates in favour :of his wife, but before he is restored to he r : quite a number of diverting incidents come tn pass. The , ra rt of the errant husband Is : 'played by Mahion Hamilton in one of his j I happiest roics. Betty P.ly.he. the charming j screen actress, is the other principal of the 'cast in a pleasing portrayal. Among the | supporting films Is "The Straphanger." a refreshing eomedv. with Morau Lee the dls-penser-in-chief of smiles. THE HIPPODROME. Those who have read \ ictor Hugo's inasteip.c.c ••i.es Miserab.es,'' and their number lis legion, v. ill tuny sue scribe to the opinion ' 1 vpiesseu in tne Encyclopaedia Briti.nnica ' that the book is the greatest epic and ilialuatlc work of fiction ever created or conceived, it is the history of a man who: c brutality and criminal instincts nurtured by cruel circumstance and environment is at continual war with his kindness and manly virtues which arc his natural heritage. Tue ! book pursues the life of this man, Jean i\aijean, throughout his chequered .-arce.\ I through the stormy moments or his life, jand the calm that affords temporary relief j nntll. though cleansed and purified, he sinks 'to rest wearied and bent with ihe weight Ipi troubled years. Interwoven with the ; biography of this man are the fortunes and j misfortunes of countless personages who .strut across the stage and speak their lines ! and the story of their lives are episodes in themselves. William Fox. one of the leading nlm producers, has achieved unique success in the film version of the cias.b, and the photo-play is now being shown at r, ,f-L K, ppo , lil " ume - At I!lp '"■■" l p f 'he rewritable Interpreting cast is William F.irpum whose work in the field of historic !™, , i ,V ! el) ' kDmv "' Hu Interpretation £Lh£ • a ' jean ihe breath of I Res ~L lnt ° thP ™>lerfnl Hugo's brain. Besides possessing the advantage of the I keeV^ St wi-h c H im ," aS '•' ■*"!.«" In Perfect Itrayed theme and the perir.l p. rSTRAND THEATRE > tireh" S n a e n<,< V Talui --- tI ?«' establishes an enI need T S 11? '" son and Anita Loos, and affordsl exeelTeni ti ular kind of acting to which she is I ffift T i: P " U,UO " r '" ™ntagi.,ns and the Plot ha» strong dramatic values p„i:v Meacham is an ambitious country girl who «i'.fs hJL S ?-!r 1 ' the fwtli S"ts. but her Uncle nlae'e tL d , ,ffer , Pnt «*«* about woman s ?l,ow'r.ii, ''recks np an amateur theatrical Sm«.; 7 S1^ es in tl]e h " me t0 "" u and I Suite ""hi" 5 her .P. lacs to go on the stage, "espite his opposition. Polly carries nut her iiitenrions by winning a p!aee in Flo Ziegle.Us iiean.y thorns. Kenneth Harlan is again seen m the role of leading man. TIVOLI THEATRE. ii,l' Ba J' k ra - r " is tne cbier attraction of the change of programme which will be initially screened at the Tivoli Theatre this evening. The interest of the story centres round a beautiful young woman who goes to the ."ity and has to fight between good °,!'t V'\ , r . he -"! wJ " "f course, triumphs, but not until a -pleasin™ story has oeen unwound. Seena Owen, the Captivating star who crearel such a firm impression in „il?!, Y°.? a " G "," '"h-nge.l.- is the principal of the excellent cast in "Back Pay " Her portray.-,] is of the highest order, ami will be f»rp to v.in further admirers for . her. In addition the programme will prov.de a sparkling comcdv-iiram.-i. -'Soipething DifTerent." The star of the charming . photoplay will be Constance Kinney another actress who has earned well-ilcserved - popularity on the silver sheet. , PRINCESS THEATRE. Marie Trevost is the centre of attraction in the diverting comedy-drama "Don't " Get Personal," which has 'come to charm • one and all at the Princess Theatre this week. Miss Provost is introduced a.s the ' ' village vamp, and forthwith commences to! cause havoc among the youths of the little I township. The fuu is fast and furious | ' right up to the fitting climax. Included in the programme is the fourth episode of the I ; serial story of the boxing riiir ••The' Leather l'nshcrs." NEW LYRIC THEATRE. The film version of the famous stage play "'Kismet" will be shown at the New Lyric Theatre this evening. The photoplay presents all the features of the tnenic. I and enriches it with colourful scenes whlei, I iairhiuliy convey the atmosphere nf the I . Orient. As HajJ the beggar, Otis Skinner . makes a debut .v the picture world, ivhich ! is crowned with immediate success. Hi • in.ests tne part with a reality which a-dus I to ihe force and charm of the photo-diauia. Tins e.eniug a special piouiguc will be', staj-ed, when an iaterprctutlou of the i 1

I dance scene from the play will be EVEKYixjDY'sj -j iIEATI'.L. "The Four Just Men," a tiln. version of I the story by Eagar Wallace, wni..-h has been ! a source of entertainment to crowded ' houses at Everybody's Theatre during the week, will he shown for the last nun- this evening. 1 lie chief attraction 01' tie- change or programme which will be submitted lor the delectation of patrons tomorrow will uc "Guing Some." a linn adaptation of the popular story by the widely-read itcx Reach. "A.las Lady Fiugers." another well known story by Jackson Gregory, v. ill alio be shown In film form tomorrow. I GRAND THEATRE. "The Midnight Rride" is tne film which takes pride of place of the ontertaiuiug programme now ruling at the Grand Theatre. 'Ihe film is full of novel incident, aad j the interest is never allowed to nag for one moment. Gladys Leslie is responsible for the excellent interpretation of the charming heroine, whose adventures prove >o alluring. A Sherlock Holmes' story. "The Copper Retch.s." Is Included in Ihe programme. i OPERA lldl'SK. : Mr. Paul, tc- crystal ga/.er and clairvoyaat, continues to d ■' loustrate his extiaoruicary powers at the Opera House, answering questions under stringent coudi- I tions. A tine suporting programme of I ; xaiulevllle items by talented artists adds to the iiLJujaui,. l features of the programme. I AMTJSESISNTS GUIDE. HIS MAJESTY'S—NeIIie Krarnlcy In "Sunday." OPERA HOUSE—Fullers" Vaudeville. PICTURE THEATRES. 1 NATIONAL —Mablon Hamilton and Betty I iUvthe in "The Truant Husband." | , HIPPODROME —William Farniim in "Les 1 Miserables." STRAND —Constance' Talmadjre in "Polly I of the Follies." I TIVOLI —Seena Owen in "back Pay." i PRINCESS—Marie Provost in "Don't Get 1 Personal." i LYRIC—Otis Skinner in •'Kismet." : GRAND —Gladys Leslie In "The Miduig-bt ! Bride." EVERYBODY'S—"The Four Just Men." BRITANNIA —"The Amazing- Partnership." EMfRESS —"Are You Legally Married?" iiHOADWAV —'"The Night Hoiwiiiiau." WEST Eh,D — •"Lying t.ips."