AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 309, 30 December 1922, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

"A NIGHT Oil. "A Sight Out." the attraction at His Ma.ie*nv's Theatre, is on* of the funniest and mos-l. entertaining musical como'iie. that ha* been heard in Auckland r-r a lon* time, and no one who is physical!' capable of laughing almost continually to' a,uon( three hours should fail to see ana hear this s ream. Last evening the ••house was again packed, and another great reception was accorded 'the production. lucre will be a matinee on Monday. NATIONAL THEATRE. day witnessed tbe production of "Rip Van Winkle." -which constitutes the main attraction at the National Theatre The -asi is an admirable one. and tbe picture delightfully entertaining, "nip Van Winkle embodies everything that makes for screen entertainment of the highest order. There is clean and wholesome comedy, and also some tens* dramati-- touches, so that patrons are kept engrossed from start lo tin Isb Thomas Jefferson, the star, deserves special prais* for his masterful interprt tattoo of the title role. Hl* portrayal is k» perfect as any piece of character acting seen for many a long day on the screen. There are also the usual «oppo :*. a comedy, International News, and "oine soon music by The National Orchestra. >TRAND THEATRE. I"lie-e are many features that inii.a'e that not only is ' Little Lord Faiinilerny. ■Mary Pickf'ord's great photoplay, now screening al I he Strand, bill il is one ..f the most remarkable photoplay" evershown, it has a most appealing story, and 1« rich [n colour and human Interest. W i see Mnrv depictius a Kanntleroy. "ho is all boy despite his curls, spotless collars and handsome velvet suits. For a dressed hoy. he certainly does get all mussed up at times, much to the amusement of his stern old grandfather and to the chagrin of his Idolising mother. Some or ilie best character actors in tbe cinema world are seen In this picture, amors them being Clau.i Gillliigwater. Kate Price. Fred Malatestti, and others. "Liftle I/>nl Kanntleroy Is quit* th* best photoplay by I'nited Artists vet screened here, without any exaggera tion. It should not be missel by those In quest of ii good picture. There is a special prologue, some good supports, and a special inusteal score by the Strand orchestra. HIPPODROME THEATRE. The current programme al ihe Hippodrome Theatre is headed by the massive production. 'The Rublyat of Omar Khay yam," a tilm of Infinite beauty, and one thai should appeal, scenically and dramatically to every typ* of picture-goer. The scene's, which'are for the most part mag niflcent to a degree, are laid in Persia, tn Ihe time of Omar, poet and philosopher. whose verses, translated to the English by Edward Fitzgerald, are known and quoted by millions of people throughout the wort:. The cast is admirably chosen. Kathleen Kej. • s the daughter of th* Sheik, heroine of the plaT, is a true Oriental beauty. Fred crick WaM* as Omar. Edwin Stevens as Hassan th* assassin, Paul a* the Sheik. Raymond Navarro as the lover. It Post as the Viricr all handle their rote with great skill. A romantic love theme and exceptional production values add more In Its entertaining qualities. TIVOU THEATRK. The Woman Who Walked Alone." the s-reen drama which was Initially screened at (be Tlvoti Theatre last night. ha« a story which extends from England to the vast open reldts of South Africa. It is a lov* romaire in which a high-spirited girl agrees fo a marriage of convenience with the old Earl of I.emister. As the girl. Iris I'hanipneys. Dorothy Dalton gives an exceptional portrayal, wbll* her chief support. Milton Sills, also gives of his best. Waniia llav.ley is also" in the cast. There are plenty of exciting incidents and the interest |? sustained right through Ihe film. Ttic latest American Gazettes, a comedy and a scenic, as well as some good selc,-lions by the orchestra complete a capital entertainment. PRINTERS THEATRE. "Fool's Paradise." the Para mount super production is proving a big success at the Princess Theatre, where It is enjoying an extended season. No effort lias been spared .by the producers to make the picture, a really worthy one. and they have succeeded in giving to tbp amusement K-eeker-a very spectacular and "brilliant production. The acting is of a very liigh standard, th* principals helng Dorothy Dalton and Conrad Nagel. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. j The sensational and successful novel by :H. IJ. Wells. "The Passionate Friends." j has been -adapted to the screen, and is ;-now at the head of the current programme {at Everybody's Theatre. It contains a j gripping story, and is an entirely all Bri- [ fish production—one of the best yer seen In Auckland. In addition to other varied i and interesting film subjects the winner of I-the recent btograph beauty competition is specially engaged in making personal appearances, and gives a bracket of songs 10 full orchestral accompaniment. The picture programme is greatly enhanced by the excellent selections by the selected orchestra. The same programme will be screened again this evening. GRAND THEATRE. On* of the best of the Rriiish prodmtions is at present In season at the Grand Tbeatr* at Ihe heari of the programme entitled "Scarlet Lady." Ii is an exciting picture of the English turf, and is well acted, tlw stars being Violet Ilopson and Lewis Wllloug-pby. The next picture is a flu* comedy with the famous comedian Larry Semon starred in "The Show." The secondary films comprise the eighth chapter of the thrilling serial "Robinson I Crusoe." and flip latest gazette. LYRIC THHEATRE. A large crowd was attracted to Ihe Lyric Theatre last night, where the remarkably successful picture "Foolish Wives" is .screening. There are many noteworthy scenes in the massive Universal production, and the acting of the producer. Enrich Yon Slrohelm In the role of the villain "Count" Scrgiu<r' Kaxamzin. a Russian criminal, is very impressive. in addition there is also being shown a: the li.iilv matinees Harry Carev in "Outcasts 0 f Poker Flat." and Charles Chaplin in "The 'Pugilist." QUEEN'S THEATRE. ".Mickey." the greatest of all productions starring the favourite -player Mabel Xormaiid. is the big feature at. the Queen's Theatre. . It contains an exciting story of the turf while a thrilling feature is'the race between a train and a motor car The -tiTi" pk ,","" c V n " lis "nc programme com prise a big Paramount special "Behind the Door, starring Ilobart Bos-worth ami a gazette and a comedy, OPERA HOUSF. PANTOMIME. "The Babes in (he Won," palUn ~,,r , tinues to draw bumper houses at Fuller's Opera House, both matinees and evening audiences being up to seating capacity. The box plan is at Lewis I:. P a ,iy anrt Son. Ltd. the .srs-rrxE soeows. The Slstine Choir soloists. Signers Fnc. cbinl. Pagnnelll. Rasponi. Belli" ['a-inati Consfantlni. Sarti. Gatti and Maestro ('««.,.' lari. arc lo return lo the Town Hall lor .1 five nights' season and one matinee mn Saturday afternoon), commencing on Tups day evening at H. under the direction ,ir Messrs. Thomas Qufnlan and E .1 in ,l Dan Carroll, and under the distinguished tec ronage of their Excellencies Viscount and Viscountess .lellicoe. This wonderful con*. bin*tion has had a triumphant tour fi-ou, Auckland lo InvercargUl. and niusi.- lovers will undoubtedly appreciate the compliment paid them by the directors in acceding n. numerous requests for a return visit. Tecprograram* will be changed oa-h evening for the return season, as the soloists hive an almost inexhaustible repertoire Th* ■ box plan is at Lewis I:. Katlv and S„te ' t-i