AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 59, 10 March 1923, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS.

I . STRAND THEATRE. The adventures of Billy Brooks In the capital of Alaine, n smnll European principalltv, give rise to the many entertaining i Incidents in "One ot the Blood," which Is ; being screened at the Strand Theatre. Billy I has a penchant for excitement, and after ; participating In -stil exciting Are and a 'police raid he migrates to Mexico. 1-rom • there he Is called to Alaine. and on arrival 7at that kingdom he becomes Immediately .'involved in a rebellion which is agitating I the State. He is mistaken for an agent "from a neighbouring principality, and m Ihe !' course of events, documents revealing I be 7 plot against the King of Alaine fall Into 'jhis hands. This thirst for adventure is 'fully satisfied with 'the result of Ms revelation, and after he has been "\ s }™; ,' mental in straightening out the affair or I the kingdom and restored it to peace ana •happiness, he learns that the Regf"" '"* -'the State for whom he has been «*"!"«'" .'his mother. He also learns that he has ; earned tbe regards of a pretty countess . i..d 1 his happiness is Increased twofold. Dougl. s f Fairbanks Is the star In anotb fi* »I« , athletic roles. The part of tbe, ~ .»nt**> » 'played by winsome Marjory Dan. while t ie 7 other characters of the piece are port. .i> i -I by a capable supporting cast 1 c i lit r .features of the programme iii«-lu«l<- an lute ri eating pictorial account of the ««■»» " r » 1 motor car over almost Impassable roads In • someof the back country of the I lilted F States The manner in which tbe car nverl comes the difficulties of the route is a - striking instance of W hardy construction , of the vehicle. ■j QUEEN OF SHEBA. I "Qnecn of Sbeba." tbe William Fox super'l special which created a tremendous sensa•i tion during its run at a prominent Brnnd- ! wav Xew York. Theatre, will come to His Majesty's Theatre next Friday. The picture is described as a marvel of beauty, colour and dramatic force, and as a spec, jtnele unsurpassed in magnificence. The pageantry attending the arrival of the I Queen of Sbeba at King Solomon's court. ' and the chariot race cheered by 5000 spectators, is said to be one of the most thrilling scenes ever shown ou the screen. "Queen of Sheba" was a year in tbe :nakine. afte- Ylrtrinia Tracv bad w-ltto- I he story following a long search of volumes and documents for information regarding the world's most beautiful woman. The production was directed by .1. Gord-m Edwards. The role of the Queen of Shelia ;Is played by Betty Blytbe: Fritz Unber. I noted Shakespearean actor, is King Sol >- ' mon; Claire de Lorez is Queen Amarat'i, , wife of Solomon; and Xell Craig is seen in i the role of the Princess Vashtl, Slieba's opponent in the chariot race. From all rerorts. based upon the Xew York run, | "Queen of Sheba" promises to be the screen sensation of the season. "THE GIRL FOR THE BOY." Miss Lee White and Mr. ('lav Smith supported by the J. C. Williamson Musical Comedy Revue Company, will be seen in "Bran Pie" for the last time at His Majesty's Theatre this evening. On MonI day evening the company will produce "irl ? lri for the B °y-" a musical play j which has met with unqualified success at : other centres where it has been presented [ The many songs introduced in the piece are , said to be of the brightest order, while eos- | turning, stage setting and lighting effect are I°2 *_ Bcale commensurate w«h the standard ! of the production. ORGAN RECITAL TO-XIGHT. i Mr. Manghan Barnett, city organist, will have the assistance of Miss porotby Baker violinist, and Miss Laura Walker, vocalist at the recital in the Town Hall to-night. LAn attractive programme of standard and lighter works has been arranged.