AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 95, 21 April 1923, Page 12

AMUSEMENTS.

_-.ATIO_-.AI, THEATRE. "THK FLIKT." Mothers an.l fathers with selfish daughters will perhaps find a solution to their problem at the National Theatre, where Booth 'Partington's famous roinni of the , American home is being shown as "Ihe j Flirt. - ' The picture 1s rich in humour and , pathos, and has been pronounced one of the outstanding pictures of the year >y critics Helen Jerome Eddy, Eileen Percy, | George Nichols, Edward Hearn, Lloyd | YVbitlock nnd other celebrities of the film world appear in the all-star cast. A truly I amusing and excellent comedy is the tentury film -The Smalltown Derby, -- while | another Interesting secondary subject is I the International News, giving a variety of .be latest world's news. At the evening sessions the National orchestra remlew a most pleasing programme of incuienia ■ music. JIIPPODKOMK THEATRE. dramas, is shown at tl 11 PP*».'. Thr(>p who _ r aJ" ' The director, Colin Campbell, ba whipped this fasj ( , !:. , ; V r i " B owe™" Baxter western Vhriller. the wistful „„„l of a charming love !ln ' !1 ir M^"V-r'max" ;!.:,„'; 1, !t n «."or? v . i b? &?»"_*. x ;vi«FH let on and r.piil tire 'interest. The role of Ui cv S lair around whom the play re,'Z ,', .lull rob- iii this new. gripping. later develops that she wa * masqueradlng and she appears as Ihe simple, sweet little n isK who has endeared herself to the hearts of" nil moviegoers. This week's supports iliclll c "ll out Tickle. " a Clyde Cook com"d. of ihe rollicking type, a Mull, and Jeff cartoon, and a Gazette. STitANII THEATRE For his latest motion picture sensation. •■One I* .eitinir Sight." which WHS sIIOWII for the ■first time las. night to » thrilled audience at the Strand I hen re, David YYtirk Griffith, has taken for Ills cue the Increasing popularity of the last two or three years of Nic stage melodrama, and has produced a mystery P'c'nrepar excellence. In this newest ot Griffith hlms. a Ci.itcl Artists release, the director gives five of the sil. elements that go to make up effective mystery, secreted treasure, personal disappearance, puzzling homicide, hidden Identity, and the return of the avettginc spirit ' There is as sweet and dainty ll love story as ever was mined, and there is mystery; and then comes the comedy which act's as a pleasing relief. In response to il request neither the plot nor story is published here, but it is quae enough to say that "One Exciting Night is a Hill which suits all tastes. There was staged last evening a good prologue, While the augmented orchestra of fourteen players renders a special musical score. TIVOLI THEATRE. A particularly good Paramount film. "The Cowboy and the Lady." was screened before a crowded audience nt tne nioii Theatre last evening. Tom Moore and Mary Miles Minter enact the stellar roles, and'both give excellent portrayals in this thrilling Western romance. There is a pleasing and lender love story thai makes the picture an enjoyable one. A Kealart picture comprises the second feature. It is entitled. "Komi) and Board,'' and stars the delightful Consume- ISinucy in a roie which admirably suits her. The good supporting pictures include a comedy, "Torchv'H Ghost," n Burton Holmes travelogue, and tbe latest Paramount news. PRINCESS THEATRE. The Paramount special production. '•Burning Sands," now in its second week nt tlie Princess Theatre, is proving popular with motion picture patrons, and despite the inclement weather last evening, another capacity house was registered. Besides containing a most interesting story, the picture is well produced, and has many lavish scenes. The main rolfw are portrayed by Milton sills. Wanda Hawley. Robert Cain, and .Ituiueline Logan. The Princess I'eerless Orchestra supplies music that is ln perfect sympathy with the picture. LYRIC THEATRE. An attractive programme is to lie screened at the Lyric Theatre to-night, and to suit the convenience of patrons the management has derided t unmeuee the entertainment at 7.45. A seven reel Selznlck drama, "Love Without Question, " promises many interesting situations, nnd the talented artist Olive Tell is the pivot about which they centre. The supporting film is one of thrills nnd stunts, entitled. •Putting It Over." ltlchard Talmadge is featured in this. QUEER'S THEATRE. The programme screened for the first time at the Queen's Theatre to-day ofTers a rare diversity of fare. There are two splendid comedies. The first Alf. Button shows this useful little article is new light, and the mystic powers it possesses make for some amusing scenes. In "Who Got Stung." the inimitable Charlie Chaplin is seen at his best. As a contrast to these two fun makers, Wallace Reid will be featured iv "Double Speed." a Paramount romance. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The famous "Doone country" of Devonshire, England, to which hundreds or tourists make pilgrimages annually, is shown in Maurice Totmieiir's film version of "Lorna Doone." now screening at Everybody's. Taken from the* novel written by R. D. Hlackmore. the story relates the exciting adventures and romance of a maid of high birth who is captured by the Doone outlaws. The scenes are laid in Exmoor where ruins of tlie ancient i>„, village are still pointed out. Because of its historic background, the picture is attracting nation wide nt tent ion. GRAND THEATRE. The starring attraction at Ihe Grand Theatre. "Orphans of the Storm." continues to draw good houses at every session. This is the best id lI.W. Griffith.* screen version., of a classic in literature, it Ls based on the greal work of Victor Hugo, and is a magnificent production lv every detail. The chief roles are interpreted by the well-known Gish sisters. Lillian and Dorothy. There are several interesting supporting film subjects, while an added f«„,„r„ k- ~,P olivine of the special musical score by the augmented orchestra.

= J "POSSCM PADDOCK." Excellent bookinc. have been made for "Pnssiiin Paddock." the famous Australian bush classic, which is to be staged In the King's Theatre for the tirst time this evening by the Kate Howarde Players, headed by Miss' Lesley Adrien and Mr. George Cross. Those who attend are promised n Rood play willi a Inusli every minute. 'Possum Paddock" should prove just as bin a success in Auckland as It did during its record season In the principal cities of Australia. BOHEMIAN ORCHESTRA. The first concert of the I!>l>*. season of the Bohemian Orchestra will be held in the Town Ilnll on Thursday next. The orches- , tra numbers 70 performers, and many at- I tractive works by the well-known com- , posers will be Riven. The vocal items will lie contributed by Miss Fay Nezdar and the I.vrie Four. Mr. Colin .Mustnn Is tlie conductor, and the leader of the orchestra. Miss l-ditli Whltolaw. while the accompaniments will be played by Mr. Cyril Towsey.