AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 307, 28 December 1922, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

NATIONAL) THEATRE. " The Kubalyat Of Omar Khayyam," the gorgeous Oriental super production, will conclude a record season this evening at the National Theatre, and those patrons who have so far failed to witness the film should avail themselves of this nnal opportunity, for to miss buc , !! a screen classic would be to miss one of the film triumphs of IiKU. •■ Omar iKhayyam "is Indeed "■ wonderful production. Artistically ana photographically it is a masterpiece. Katherine Key, the heroine of the play, possesses the features and eyes ol the Oriental beauty, and acts 'her part with maiden modesty and charm. Raymond Navarro Is also good as the lover. One of the feature* of the picture are the scenes of the beuutlful clear starlit Eastern sky, and there are moonlight scenes and colourful sunrises and sunsets. The picture is in eight sections, and must have cost a fortune to produce. The Eastern music by the, orchestra was most excellent. A Hodklnson production, "Kip Van Winkle." will be the main attraction on Che new programme to be presented at the .National toinorruw. TIVOLI THEATRE. Thomas Meighan, in " The Leading Citizen," an excellent play, and Wanda Hawley in "A Kiss In Time," a pleasing comedy drama, and the eupoprtinjc pictures, will be shown for the last time, at tlie Tivoli tonight. Commencing to-morrow at 2.15 p.m. will be George Melfords massive seven-reel production '" The Women Who Walked Alone," which is stated to be a vivid screen vereion of John KJolton'e thrilling novel " The Cat That Walked Alone." The brilliant Dorothy Dalton is the star, and is supported by a cast lncludlne Milton Sills. Wanda Hawiey, and many others. The usual secondary subjects comprising the latest Paramount Gazettes, topicals, travel pictures, and comedies will also be screened. EVERYBODY'S THEATHtE. The current programme at Everybody's Theatre is indeed «n excellent one in ever? respect. The headllner Iβ a Selznick masterpiece, starring Herbert Rawliuson Iα " Don't Shoot," w'hlle the second feature Is entitled •• A Mane Home." In addition to other films of Interest the final screenings of all the beauties in the recent competition will be screened to-night. The musical programme at this theatre Iβ now a feature of the entertainment, the entr'acte by the Select Orchestra this -week belnic •' Rive On Beautiful Chimes." To-morrow there will be an entire change of programme. GRAND THEATRE. ■ The programme that has ruled at the ■Grand Theatre this week has proved popular with patrons, and large houses have been recorded nightly. " The Story Of Two Worlde," the Buster Keaton Comedy ■' Convict 18," the Robinson Crusoe serial picture, and supports will finish screening to-day, and to-morrow there wttl be a grand change of programme. An all-British racing picture, starring Violet Honson and Lewis Wllloughljy in "Scarlet Lady, ,, will constitute the main film, and all visitors Who possess the sporting instinct should* enjoy thu thrilling production. A iL-arry Semon comedy, the eighth chapter of the 'Robinson Crusoe serial, and other pictures, should make excellent entertainment. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Two Mb star features will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre to-morrow, Mabel N'ormand in " Mickey," a great racine drama, and Hobart Bosworth In '•Behind the Door," a thrilling Paramount picture. There will, of course, be other pictures of special interest. LYRIC THEATRE. The delightful romance " Milestones." featuring Lewis Stone, will finish a successful week's run at the Lyric Theatre tonight, and to-morrow evening ***Footlsl> Wives." the big Universal feature, starring Erich Yon Strohelm. will start out on a week's run. There will be a full symphonr orchestra to play the special musical score for the film. STRAND THEATRE. "Skin Deep," the thrilling photo-drama featuring Milton Sills and Florence Vldor. as. well as the laughable Larry Se-mon In "The Show," and supports, will conelu-te showing at the Strand Theatre to-night. The management announce the screening of Mary Plckford's latest pictorial success •'Little Lord Fauntleroy." It is a United Artists production, and Jβ said to be a .photoplay containing remarkable qualities, into which Mary Pickford has woven every bit of the art that has made her famous. She has an absolute perfect Pickford role, so exactly suited to the wipsome star's versatile and unrivalled talents." In addition there will be the usual high class supporting features, and good musical selections by the Strand orchestra.

PRIX'CESS THEATRE. So great has been the success of "Fools Paradise,' , the super-Paramount photoplay at the PrlacesS Theatre, that the management has decided to continue the screening of the mm for a few more days. The screenlDg of this delightful picture Is accompanied by excellent renderings by the Peerless orchestra. "THE RVBAIYAT OT OMAR KHAYYAM" AT THE HIPPOmtOME. "The Rnhalyat of Omar Khayyam," which has undoubtedly proved a big success at tue National Theatre, where it lias T>eea screening since Friday last. Is to be transferred to the screen at the Hippodrome Theatre to-morrow. Oue of the leading picture critics In America, after viewing the Him, said: " 'Omar Khayyam' is without doubt the most magnificent and artistic picture that has ever been made by any producer anywhere." The scenes are laid In Persia in the days of Omar, tent-maker, philosopher and poet. The picture la described as the aclne of perfection in the photographic art. and for It is claimed the enchantment of the Kast, with its gorgeous colour, exotic surroundings, and exaggerated ceremonies. The producers do not claim, however, that the picture Is wholly a spectacle, for a love story runs ri«ht dramatic theme. The cast has been well chosen. Katherine Key takes the part of the heroine, as the daughter of the sheik, and she Is supported !>y Frederick V arde. ICdwin Stevens, Paul Weigal and Raymond Navarro. SISTIXB CHOIR SOLOISTS. T'nusual interest ie being aroused by the opportunity given by Messrs. Thoinue Quinlan and K. J. and Dan Carroll of again hearing tlie ten Incomparable soloists of the Stetlne Chapel Choir In n wide range of grand opera excerpts, duets, trios, quartets, and Neapolitan folk songs, quaint joyous and drnmntlc. In addition, so fur as Us possible, encores will include those items that have been specially requested, and to facilitate this the Maestro, Slgaor Cnsolari. will have in readiness a compilation of extra numbers, from wuich will he drawn those selected oy popular favour. This inclusion of popular plebiscite numbers in return season programmes in Australia was a huge and satisfying success to everyone concerned, and there Ik no question or doubt that a eimilar success will mark the innovation in the first New Zealand return season next week. Those desirous of hearing favourite numbers should post their requests to the manager as early as possible. The management, who generously fixed the price of admission bo that all classes would have an upportuniltv of hearing this Incomparable organisation (if solo and choral singers, wpre greatly disturbed at the numbers who were unatde to gain admission to the popular-priced seats during the recent visit, and to make has been arranged, prior to the choir's departure for Italy, via the northern provinces and Auckland. The season will commence on Tuosday evening. .Tanunry 2nd. nt. the Town Hall. The box plans for the full season are now open at Lewis K. Eady and Son. Ltd.. and seats may lie reserved at the advertised rates without any extra charge.