AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 213, 8 September 1923, Page 15

AMUSEMENTS.

NATIONAL THEATRE. Common experiences make people or one kin. This is the idea which Is generated In "Brothers Under the Skin," the Goldwyn picture rrom the story supplied by Peter B. Kyne, and now showing at the National Theatre. A common experience is shared by a clerk and the vice-president of the same company in that tuey both stand in fear of their wives. By the introduction of some rellned cave-men methods a revolution is broug-ht about, and the upshot or it all is that happiness Is brought into the respective homes of the clerk and the vicepresident. The humour of the piece is irresistible, and keeps the audience in high spirits throughout. The photo-play boasts three of lllmdom's most beautiful actresses In Its small cast, namely Helene Chadwick. Claire Windsor, and Mac Busch. The male element is composed of Pat O'.Malley and .Norman Kerry. STRAND THEATRE. Lon Chancy, who is a most convincingactor at all times. Is particularly realistic as Yon Sin in "Shadows," the leading feature of the programme now showing at the Strand Theatre. "Shadows" is the story. The locality or the story is a small nslilng village, where the head or the fleet lives with his little wire, lie is very cruel to the woman, and when he falls to return after a storm the widow marries a young- minister. The local banker, who Is also a suitor, plans revenge, and starts a system of blackmail until the plot Is disclosed by the Chinaman. Whilst the affair is Intensely serious In the main, It I is, nevertheless, full of interest, with 1 Chancy giving a remarkable performance. !He is well supported by Marguerite de la 1 Motte, Harrison Ford, Waller Long-, and Buddy Messenger. PRINCESS THEATRE. The photo-play now being- shown at tne I Princess Theatre under the title or "The : Monkey's Paw" proves a very powerful ,' Him medium Tor w. W. Jacobs' absorbing and uncanny story of the same name. The many startltng situations arise out or the use or a talismanlc symbol in the rorm or a monkey's paw to divert the decrees or ratp.- The results are highly dramatic, while at the same time provocative or mirth. The story lias the advantage or a fine cast and appropriate scene settings. In the same programme there is an appealing New England story, "Women Wno I Walt," with a triangular alTair between a girl and two brothers. The admirable cast includes Marguerite Clayton and Crcighton Hale. TIVOLI THEATRE. An Interesting phase or the East brought into contact with the West Is dealt with In "Java Head." the Him version or Joseph I liergeshcimer's story, which was unspooicd i berore a large and appreciative audience at I the Tlvoli Theatre last evening. Most or j the acting is done amidst the picturesque j scenes or an American coastal village. The plot Is one that arrests the Immediate ln- ! tcrest, holding It right up to the llnale, which has been forcibly presented. The I picture is enhanced by a cast headed by Leatrlco Joy, who invests her role with ■ that charm which has made her sucli a i lovable screen personality. "A Virginian | Courtship" was also well received. It is a bright tale or a Teud healed by a delightful romance. May JlcAvoy is tne star. I LYRIC THEATRE. ' A very pleasing comedy, with plenty or action. Is "Up in tho Air About Mary," which was initially presented at tho Lyric Theatre last evening. Mary is a seirwllied young miss, who delles her mother's wishes on a question or marriage, and seeks refuge with a rrlend rather than unite herseir in matrimony with the young man selected lor her. There are quite a I number or (diverting incidents DeTore Mary Is able to give her hand and heart to the man of her choice, who, incidentally, turns out to be a millionaire. Louise Lorraine is thoroughly at home In a distinctly successful portrayal of Mary. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Adventure and romance abound in "Omar the Tentmaker," a leaf or two from the life of the famous Persian poet, which, in its nim rorm is the central attraction at Everybody's Theatre. Guy Bates' post is the star, and his portrayal of Omar as a youth and as a middle-aged man Is a veritable gem of characterisation. QUEEN'S THEATRE. A wide range or films is provided at the Queen's Theatre. The star Teature Is "Mother o' Mine," a Thomas H. Ince production with a good story and an exceptional cast headed by Lloyd Hughes and Betty .Blythe. "The Love Special." starring Wallace Reid, and a Charlie Chaplin comedy. "Dough ana Dynamite," complete the list. GRAND THEATRE. A very poignant story is unrolded in "The Home Nest," the graphic Him version or Rupert Hug-hes' story which is being shown under the Grand Theatre's banner. Mary Alden portrays the part or the mother, who sacrlilces so much Tor her children's weirare. with the rare understanding of this type or role which has made her so popular. THE HIPPODROME. The fortitude of a man under the most dimcult circumstances, his nnal success in overcoming a brutal prison system, and his reward, and the devotion of a loyal woman are all related in "Boston Blackle," the Fox photo-Illm which leads the list of attractions at the Hippodrome. The human interest that winds its skein throughout this story recommends It as satisfactory entertainment. William Russell plays the title role with rugged power, while the feminine lead Is given to Eva Novak with outstanding success. RATANA MAORI ORCHESTRA. The Ratana Maori troupe or entertainers will appear at the Town Hall Concert Chamber on Monday evening next in a programme rich In variety, covering ■ humorous, artistic, and historical Items. A , ladies' orchestra of fourteen perrormers will play a number of items, and the Maori waiatas. pois. and other dances will rorm other reatures. THE CAPITOL. Pretty Constance Binney Is the star In "The Magic Cup," the Paramount production which forms the leading attraction of the current programme at the Capitol. The supporting list comprises a mirthprovoking Harold Lloyd comedy, "Now or Never," and an instructive travelogue and gazette. BOHEMIAN ORCHESTRA. The third concert of tne season will be given by the Bohemian Orchestra at the Town Hall on Thursday evening next. An excellent programme, which appears in another column, includes Schubert's " 'Unfinished' Symphony," the "Lohengrin Prelude." and Weber's "Invitation to the Waltz." Madame N'atallna Trayes will be tho vocalist, and Mr. George Poore the solo | Hautist. ' I ORGAN RECITAL TO-NIGHT. The city organist has arranged an attractivo programme for the recital In the Town Hall to-night. He will play the Adagio and Finale from Reubke's dramatic "Sonata," and one of the Ballet Music rrom Gounod's "Faust." The Lyric Quartet will be the vocalists. . OPERA HOUSE. The Hurlc-Evans Revue Company which opened their season at Fullers' Opera House yesterday evening, in a miniature musical comedy, "The Wishing Well," will repeat their performance to-night. This enter tainlng feature will be supported by live vaudeville acts. "TUTANKHAMEN." Historical plays always command the interest or the theatre-going public, and it is expected that the Auckland Amateur Onera tic Society's forthcoming production at His Majesty's from the 15th to the ?2nd Inst wilt prove no exception to the rule The play, while aiming in the main at historical accuracy. Is primarily one or dramatic, musical and humorous effect The cast is chosen from some or the best'musi cal and dramatic talent Auckland can Dm duce. Mr Maurice Ballance plays the title role with ■ Miss Lynda Murphy ror h s queen. The Captain of the Guard a char acter called Seti. who was himself later on a Pharaoh, is played by Mr. R. simmers la popular baritone. The role or Cher Em I balmer. who unveils a number or the some what ghoulish practices or his sacred can" ing, is lined by Mr. j. E. Snell, thepower" rul baritone well-known in Auckland musf I cal circles. The Princess and sister l'r (the blood is played by Mrs. Sargavin P I fine contralto Mr. Dan Flood Is at hYs best abo l u h t C tMacf °X S ° a YttttS entrusted the part or Tji, the queen-iJrtnrt s mother Mr W. Coltman and J??s ?p" Leary, Mr. J. Gordon and Mr j Miotn P ' play the modern roles in th. S™" l .scenes. A feature or the productionMs ,l n flnal chorus written by m, i™ ' s 'he I i entitled "Tutankhamen/ TheremM ? arrls ' i the original lyrics are fay jf r e Er?c ~' le . r or :it is confidently anticipated that ™» atOrs - . turning and scenic effects wiiL 1 ? cos - I sensation. The society's reio.E Uuce a been taxed to acquire costumes whf,h hßve not only effective- but correct £ eh are The artist In charge or the «„„, ° PWlnd. mentis IS Mr. .1. Halev Tf|p djLs''- arrilnarterlstic or the umr will fiS cs, cnar - reature or the enterSnmen v. ano «l*r Hall has this department In hand S i ? vrl] premiere dnn?ei, S p W |j he vV anrt 'he Krtwards. Tho production ,-n.,, Mlss B'tty Saturday evening, the isih£ttees? ces next