AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 168, 17 July 1924, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS.

NATIONAL THEATRE. ""» Et^a Ci r?o'm a S r C A_i Ulß £aS?s dnction. adapted bm >t _ BOdern f.f'L™™ the National tofraction to Barbara La B orro n "prt Lvtel Rirhard Bennett, and Marr, Ber .\,./: rP i bP . reatured players in a Montagu Lore w' ll ' app J ear . Tbe «_"SaS_Stßf _ scenes or Rome, P lClo litwa= produced hy George Fitzwlere it nas con tres about pretty »° unC nnnisT the; belie or an Italian villagre. Donna f lo " si . just as they are Trto } o the war breaks out, *fn«%li InK When be i.s reported S_? nSn_Tlow to Rome, accepting an iilled. . D °" nt ion rrom a countess, unaware ""f .°we_Sv StarMTrurnlshlnif the runds tßat a W ™" J P , M vM, who has escaped for ,S er iearns or' Domfa's whereabouts after de , a iearci, and in a strango manner, and S_fySn i «ru«le with the .rich man. PShSy'-ssss. m xif; ,d bea U c ,iru-. sion of Italy magnificent castles. Serrulllvers W bays are part or the WO SS Scenes while the King and the many s<.ene», nmn. production. ff scenic! anY comedy wul also be rcaiured. STEAND THEATRE. The strand Jazz Week met with euch unJePdented success that the management X decided to extend the season for a M i?nrt weet There is an entirely new Samme arranged, and everything proprogramme 6 *» a . the nrst jazz season _ STtie Man From Glengarry," the most popuT „r aii nalnti Connor's Canad'.in .stories. ? f ,Se _W Picture attraction. The film ™rS_ MS been set amidst some wonderrul Sral scenes, and against a most picturna So krkßTound is woven a thrilling- tale nflovc and F aSv?nture. The comedy on the Srowammc is of exceptional interest, being fre-S Charlie Chaplin reature. Dough nJnamlte " This film was reproduced by ?ffrhtniln "X Ma' rn & Struck," a Swiw attraction, and the usual British SSmi are also included TUe.novelty £.!» inrlude a jazz dance by .Mi S 5 Mabel Andrews a ballet number "Hitch Your wagon to a Sunbeam." by Miss Beryl Ston and ballet. Wendy and Alphonse to a" on? and dance number, ana Beecham's jazz Band In new items. HIPPODROME THEATRE. "The Cradle." a story or unusual Human imprest is the coming attraction for tbe fflimoaronie. It has been granted an A SJtuTcate by t'-e censor, and is. therefore. Z .recommended for children. The tinrv tells how a family, ror three generations have had their marriage unions cursed sS__n The woman of tbe last generaSon knowing this, has always been arraia Inter Heart, and reruses to marry the man S B loves. Ultimately, however she cotiwnf There follows a series of dramatic wenes with the woman constantly afraid nf death. However, the plot works on to a tiaoDV ending. The story is a most apne_Bs- one, and is shown in Auckland-Jor STrfrst time. In addition to "Tbe cradle," tlie usual comedy, gazette, and scenic will be shown. LYEIC THEATRE. ■Tied Piper Malone." starring Thomas JlpiKhan is the Paramount attraction to be shown at the Lyric during tbe coming week This picture Is adapted from a story specially written by Booth Tarkington the author himself taking a personal rar't in the production. "Pled Piper Malone" is the romance of a sailor in the >ew England shipping town of Oldport. Thomas Meighan has been seen in many sailor roles or late, and his admirers agree that In them he is at his best. In this, his latest feature, he is said to excel his former successes. Lois Wilson plays opposite Mr. Meighan, and these two are responsible ror a most entertaining romance, in -which is Included much adventure. The Tact that the author took such a personal interest in the film, is guarantee in itseir that the. picrare Is a ralthrul reproduction or the original story. In addition the usual gazette, scenic, and comedy will be included on the programme. TIVOLI THEATRE. "The Famous Mrs. Fair," starring Myrtle Steadman. Cannel Myers. Cullen Landis. and Huntly Gordon, and "Through a Glass -window," featuring May McAvoy, are the two attractions whicb head the list of pictures to be shown at the Tivoli to-morrow. "The Famous Mrs. Fair" is the story or a woman ever seeking arter rame, who neglects her home ror notoriety. Then, arter a tragedy has almost entered her home, she realises her-foolishness. The picture is rull or dramatic and Human episodes. TUe moral in the story is that too much pleasure, and too little attention to the best things in 'Mc, leads on to misfortune. "Through a Glass Window" is a story or a girl's experiences in a tenement district. May McAvoy is the girl, and she gives an appealing interpretation of the trials that beset the life of a child of the slums. But. after a series of unusual adventures she wins through. The usual gazette, travelogue, and interest feature will also be Included. PRLNCESS THEATRE. "Gentle Julia," a William Fox version of . Booth Tarkington's story, and "The Span- ■ ish Dancer," a Paramount reature, in which Pola- Negri plays the leading role, are the premier attractions coming to the Princess with the.change or programme to-morrow. In "Gentle Julia" there are a pair of lively youngsters, Florence Atwater and her cousin Herbert. The principal interest, however, I is around the grown-up Miss Julia Atwater and-her string or badly-smitten admirers. Chier of them is Noble Dill, whose passion I hums with a fierce flame. He is especially jealous or Randolph Crum, a city man, whose stylish clothes and easy assurance give him a humiliating advantage over tbe small town chap. Julia becomes the pursuer instead or the pursued, but her gentle soul prevents her from wounding any or tbe swains in her train hy telling them their love is hopeless. She keeps young Dill danpling- between hope and despair, the final outcome, however, brings peace of mind to the intatuated young man. Bessie l Love beads . the cast. "The Spanish Dancer" shows Pola Negri in the role or a Beautiful street dancer, who comes under the notice or the King or Spain. This august personage has a violent flirtation with her, which not only lands hlmseir; but also the girl, in much trouble and adventure. The usual supports will also he —own. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. , -ta unusual story, in an unusual setting, IS 'Where the Pavement Ends," a Metro production, coming to Everybody's with the new programme to-morrow. Alice Terry. flamon Novaxro, Edward Connelly, and Harry Morey are the featured players. The story concerns the romance or a South Sea inland missionary's daughter and a young Vr-i *i Wer - Tnls rather unorthodox state or affairs is responsible for numerous extraordinary episodes. There is a large element or excitement in the picture, and this, combined with the love theme, make n most excellent entertainment. The set*JP& s ,of the scenes are distinct features or i, n . e ,Wcture. Placed, as it is, in the Islands or tne South seas, there are some wonderiui natural scenes depicted. Beautirul ?)!h ik c long beaches, the sea anu tne moonlight, and that alluring atmosphere of the isles, are all conveyed to the St"" ~.' rlle cast - to °- ls of exceptional _h? ' _^ ico Terr y and Ramon Kovarro ?„ §J%° Sreat Tavourites or tbe screen. i°, a * vt l°n to this outstanding attractions, «^.v e, . scenic ' an(l comedy will rdrm additional attractions. GRAND THEATRE. tnr ß =°=l n ?L Cu J3 lusiasts wil l flr "l the star picS;? a VF. e Grantl ne xt week very much to &m,,. WEm ._. " ls tn e Mm or the Mont P a n e a y * GU^ ons . flgnt - wUcn was ffiSHFJt o" wlu "c remembered that. 5X2i S r??£,, meen rounds which the contest Bve^'tw > 22 S fc ß 5 ye tne campion the most detail n? e ,?l d -,^ er experienced. Every the^,-e? r J h t^ I L m ! nß '. baUle is shown in ro? the flrt't CU is n£ eiae screened here "stniSS c l lm ?- The second feature is whieh en n Se f ret3 ' a Universal attraction? in 2 «hn_? rl)ert Raw linson is starred. He tent as a criminoloogist, who is inS'Mjft W a gang of crooks. •Tit; s ' or y is built around a mystery eima. & ly «M e g, b „ y «?HS___S. the pSSSU F ? 01s H| Snway.» it involves taown' « tS «S f a n ot °"°us Tree lance crook Swa™«!, E S' whose adventure! whiiS a muzzle to the pol cc, and the gang «o__ rU m- S 3S un^- rw °rld. A woman OOTvnrlii S,^ h ' ? nd near 'y caus es ■ his J¥< not un « a ne is actually.m his Sffnn* v enemies does he realise Seflatured. ' 6r attractions vriu-also QUEEN'S THEATRE. to ftp r?n U li.-H ree " star Profframme comes arm,? Queen's to-morrow. Weslev Barry Jhlch shows the reckled Juvenile star at ETrmi-it n-JPi c second reature is "The gs__i2sßS_r" reaturin^ DLXTELAND. ■lng° when n mP^L^ e " f l)atronis e d l a st evenCiub °«h tb H e Auc!aan( l Tennis ato_hS_r«5 0 5RJ the dan cers, the occawas ronSm? c . club ? annual dance - Dancing heiL ° tlnued untn midnight, the band Don^,i n frreat rorm . an d Play ng a ve?v Popular programme. Durinir the evPT-.fr.J. nK y Ua T n ,L e -p Was l«S«*wsdfSnTS consiant'iv by T= eltles are introduced. are diMinnf r y , ne raan apement. and they - c distinct features or the cabaret.