AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 81, 5 April 1923, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

• - — NATIONAL THEATRE. Iteginald Denny, who gives a wonderful portrayal of his role in "The Kentucky Derby," will be seen for the last tlme_ nt the Xational Theatre this evening. With lis hrcaclth of atmosphere and its thrilling racing features, this film has met with the definite approval of nil who have seen it. On the occasion of the weekly change of programme to-morrow the new chief attraction will be a Selznick production "Cameron in i lio li..ciil Mounted." adapted for the screen from the well-known and popular stirring novel of the same name by Ralph Connor, (iaston (Ila.ss, Vlvicune Osborne, and Irvine Cummings are to be the featured plaiers. A f.-aturc of this picture is thaL a number or tho genuine Canadian Northwest mounted poli'-e appear In the story. There will be v full budget of supporting alms as well. IRINCKSS THEATRE. The Paramount picture, "To Have and tn Hold." featuring Hetty ("ompson and Bert I.ytell. which has had a most successful run at the Princess Theatre during the week, is to commence its second week's season to-morrow. This is a picture replete will) romance, action and ninny thrilling stunts, plus a good love story. In addition X, or her supports an interesting picture entitleii "Long Range forecasts' will be screened, the object of this film being to illustrate that although the Doniiniou lies outside the tropics, the climatic conditions in .New Zealand are such that tropical foliage will grow luxuriantly. Mr. Bruce Stewart will, in conjunction with this film, present memoirs of the late Mr. Clement Wraggc, the well-known scientist and astronomer. STRAND THEATRE. "Heroes of the Street," with Wesley Harry in the main role, will be finally screened at the .Strand Theatre this evening. From nil advance reports, Charles Ray made a happy choice in selecting "A Tailor Made .Man." to-morrow's new chief attraction, for his initial l.'nited Artists' production. "A Tailor Made Man" is a significant product inn In more ways than one. Not only is ii the costliest obotoplay ever produced by Charles Hay. bin: it presents him iv a new character, a novel environment, and astounding situations. He is said to have made the role of .lohn Haul Bart one .it the must colourful au.l picturesque In the annals of screen drama; and to have outdone himself in iniint of humour, charm and tenderness. As usual patrons can expect a fine budget of supporting Alms, and good music hy the orchestra. TIVOLI THEATRE. The two daily screenings at the Tivoll Theatre have been well patronised during the week. The Paramount feature film. "The Ghost Breaker," with 'Wallace Keld enacting the principal role, and Alma Reubens in "The Valley of Silent Men," as well as the supporting films, will be submitted for tbe last time to-night. There will be an entire change of programme at the afternoon session to-morrow, when another picture from the Paramount studio, "Pink Cods." will make its first appearance iv Auckland. The iheme of this is the fatal lure of diamonds for a woman, while the dramatic action revolves around a young wife, played by Bebe Daniels, and the lengths of discretion to which she goes In order fo obtain possession of the precious stones. The second feature will comprise a Kealnrt film. "Her Winning Way," wltn the delightful Mary Miles Minter starred. HIPPODROME T.TEATRE. "Without Compromise" is (he title of the most recent production .starring William larnum, presented by William Fox. which Will he seen at the Hippodrome Theatre tomorrow. It is said to be a production of unusual dramatic duality, affording the Inimitable \\ in. Karnum opportunities for lug punchy moments. There is a fight between I-'arnum. as the "Sheriff." and the bad man ol the frontier town, iv which "Big Bill puts over his trusty riglit before the desperado.-, trigger-flnger can operate. A wild ride on a log down a mountain torrent is another high-light in this thrilling picture. Luis Wilson plays opposite William larntiin. others in the cast, which ..in truly he .-ailed notable, are: Robert M.Kirn. Tally Marshall. Otis Harlan Fred Ki.hler. r.ugonc I'ollet and Alma Bennett. The supports will comprise "A Ranch Homeo. a last comedy, a Mutt and JeH cartoon, and „ topical budget. CHAITAt'QI'A. This evening in the Town Hall concert chamber Chnnlaunun will open its season The first night's programme will include some excellent vocalisations by the mixed harmony .imirtet. a Melbourne party of high class singers, who will he heard in many excerpts from grand opera. Probably the most Interesting item on the bill of fare will be the recital by Mr. Navphe. "A Night ill Ihe orient." when some old and expensive tapestries will be used to illustrate am] explain this fascinating imagery of th" (IRANI) THEATRE. During the week large and pleased audiences have witnessed the current programme .ii ihe era ml Theatre, headed by (..irrlsi-in s Finish." a swift moving aid thrilling story of the American turf with Madge Bellamy and .lack I'ickford playing in the two principal roles. This lilm "will lie replaced to-morrow by "Heroe.s of the ■Street. a ready excellent picture with a iroo.l story. Wesley .Barry, a popular little actor with (.ran.l patrons, is the star, and I here is .1 tine supporting cast. The big .-.■me.l.y success. "Peck's Bad Boy." with tli" illimitable Jackie Coogan in the chief purl, is also on tomorrow's new bill. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A picture Hint is typical nf Irish humour wit. and brogue "My Wild Irish Rose." which has 1„.,.n the headliner on the pro•rai.ime of pictures at Everybody's Theatre .luring the week, will be finally projected tins evening, along with the supporting film subjects, op the occasion of the weekly change „f programme to-morrow the principal him a I tia.-t ion will be "I Am Ouiltv" in which the main roles will he enacted Y,v two such great stars as Mahlon Hamilton ami Louise Gianni. QCEEN'S THEATRE. TheTre ITcIZ "' • V"* QnOPII ' S i, ~,'.'' I arainouut special attraction. Icier l„ Ivvnes "Cappy Hicks." featuring tuo ~r tilmilonis most brilliant stars, I liomns Meighan ami Agnes Aires. Supports will include K. W. Ilornung's marvellous .-rook character "Rallies." a film in which .lohn Barrymore is starred, and ..,'Vo',' !< ii„- '- ! "' " Ue " f Ms brst '"oLuelles, LYRIC THJEATRE. t-T, , "\- my ,7 P -?' r,i .'' t,lr rhe ""use of i nry ( nndles and Hoot Gibson in "Tl,e < nlb.ping Kid." the two main s'-rcno, ?"",!: r V irp •'""'"■ meed for final greening at the Lyric Theatre to-night. Ihe elnel attract,on on t..-morrow's new >* "' '•" "Mr Wild Irish Hose." a Vita-s'-Ir'c r";"lYi', ,, ,', i;,i ' f ™>'"'"»- '•""line M.irl.c. 1.-it il Mallei. :,nl Mickey Daniels. AN DIM-: WACNKU-'SKAI.sKL ? li:,lsKi - "'" wonderful ' I,sl ' I" 1 "/- idm-.orami c,„„p„ S e r . will L.l\r mo .ips.l i-i Hire- ' ii;j'l.»l"-»rtf ror-itil« «n the Tow-, ~:„! ..,, w ednesday. ApiVl t is said by critics of Mr. Slalski that h» I .s sses the most amazing piano hands in the whole world, and also that he is the p'-oWowsti 1 t."'T!, r " mnnr: c pianist since i .11.(11 ii ski. ins telio-w countryman. Special win'" n I,P ■V""™ 1 S " l,lf ' nf R " The i , ",. ■-' , ! '"'' '"-morrow morning at Lewis it. I-.ady and Son. Ltd. OROAN RECITAL. M'T--"v, U / v rM , ni *' ' Mr ' Mr "'Shan Barnertl. w IP'.-.-,,-Mm'.;''' o"' 1 ' he ! ' vri " Qnnrt-I ~r-",n r.'..!..,ii , "s for the i_.ni r. ...ii i„ ,he Town thill ,„i Sntur,.'i.i pienuig text, ti,,, ~1-gau numbers will *>••*■ ™~. AMUSEMENTS GUIDE. H!S T.«^^£^™»™-"^r,r OPERA HOUSE -sinni- .„.,■ ~„ ~ ■•ml Vaudeiilio Company K,!V!G ,n ' ,ow "de P, a vers in i niier suspicion. PICTURE THEATRES MT \?i7*v"i;?rby n " ld KVnny in " TllP Ken " 6TRAKD~Wn.-ieV Barry and Marie pe- r".Ost m •- Heroes or the •street •• HrcTl-c'r.''"'' RPid in The "host PRINCESS—Retty . ompson and Bert Lvttet .n -To Have and to Hold " GRA'fo ""m', ; '" t "t"e,r ° f Ftr,v Indies." G Rti *~y* '"' f ' p|l '?. r " v =11 Jack rick-rom m ..a. i'i-on s i-uusii." QUEEN'S -Tli a- Meigl, 3n and Louise i.lai'tn in •' i appy Kicks " BRITANNIA -"A Man Prom Home" WEST END ■-•■ Beautiful liar" BROADWAY- --1,.-i:y In „T, i. teen Temptation." EMPRESS- "Seeds of Vengeance" ARCADIA—HaroId Lloyd in "Grandma's

"UNDER SUSPICION.''"*^ Miss Kate Howarde, who is tm sent Ing her extremely clever jjj „ I* company, headed by Miss Lesley Ad* **Hl Mr. George Cross, at the King's Sh"s* has reason to congratulate herself miSSffi great success already achieved by h.,° n "* lar players. During the week the [v " Interesting drama of "Cnder Bnsniet-1?? being staged. On Saturday not U mencing at the matinee, a noi C< " ! '' extremely thrilling 4-act drama "On n? M .for Her Life." will be produced tm"* 1 one of the latest English I proved a "real winner" throughout i* , tralia. and is reported from , have been one of Miss Adrien's 1 2 | efforts. So much so that when the i ! was staged in Sydney Sir Ben J Fniif. T : Miss Howarde over from " vEgJS* to create the part she had sni 3? tiallv made her own. Mr. Omnrc r™. '* be also well fitted in this drama, arid cv? 1 member of the company is included in c? ; cast. ra *