AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 169, 18 July 1924, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

NATIONAL THEATRE. " The Eternal City," a First National production, directed by George Fitzmaurice, is tbe chler attraction now at the Jiatlonal. This is a mm that is described as being full or "spectacular splendour." Mt>st of trie scenes were taken in Italy, and tbe wonderful natural features and glimpses of historic buildings add much charm to the production. The plctture Is adapted rrom Sir Hall Caine's story or the same name, and its cast is headed by Barbara La Marr, Lionel Barrymore, Bert Lytell, Montagu Love, and Richard Bennett. Besides these, there are fifty Italian actors appearing. Barrymore is cast as Baron Bonelli, a titled pronteer. who has but two interests in life—money and pretty women. The first he acquired with such ease and readiness that It lost somewhat of its appeal to him. But there was one girl, noted for her beauty, who had repulsed him at every turn. This, served merely to spur on his determination to conquer her, end be concocted a plot with tbe Intention of trapping- her. Utilising her talent as a sculptress as a subterfuge, the baron manipulated her "adoption" by a wealthy countess In Rome. Grief-stricken because she believed her lover had been killed on the battlefield, the girl accepted the offer, without suspecting that the baron was supplying the money for her support. The baron's plans of conquest were interrupted in a sensationally dramatic manner. Other attractions are also shown. STRAND THEATRE. The Strand entered into its second "Jazz Week" to-day. Patrons will admit that during the last week they enjoyed the largest and most varied programme yet produced In one session at a picture theatre: and they are going to have a repetition or I that gaiety this week. A complete change of programme has been arranged, the chief picture attraction being "The Man From Glengarry," a screen version from the wellknown story of Canada, by Ralph Connor. Nature has provided the scenery and settings in this picture, the big scenes actually 'being aimed in the heart or the Canadian wilds. Against this picturesque background there has been woven one of the most thrilling and enthralling tales of love and adventture that has ever been screened. There is a feud between the rival lumber camps, which culminates in a battle in midstream, the only foothold being slippery and treacherous logs. There is an all-star cast. The comedy this week Is "Dough Dynamite," a Charles Chaplin feature, which has been re-made by the comedian's brother, Sid. "If Match Is Struck," a novelty film, and the usual British gazettes are also featured. The novelty acts consist or a Jazz dance by Miss Mabel Andrews. a variety act by Wendy and Alphonse, and "Hitch Your Wagon to a Sunbeam," a song novelty by MIS 3 Beryl Nettleton and ballet. Beecham's Jazz Band, which gave such spirited performances this week, are appearing again with new numbers. PRLNCESS THEATRE. Another double-star programme commenced at tbe Princess to-day. The two main attractions are "Gentle Julia," a William Fox production, featuring Bessie Love, and "The Spanish Dancer," a Paramount attraction, featuring Pola Negri. Booth Tarkington (inimitable portrayer or youth) has taken a girl ror his principal character this time. In "Seventeen," "Clarence," and "Penrod," the world revolved about certain interesting males. In "Gentle Julia" Mr. Tarkington proves that lie understands the psychology or the reminine adolescent as well as that or the masculine. Julia's one rault was tier gentleness. She. was pretty, and an army of admirers was the bane or ber life. She didn't love any or them, but she couldn't help being sweet to them all. It was her nature. She drifted into an engagement with one man, and drifted out again, much to the happiness of Newland Sanders, Noble Dill, George Plum, and sundry others, all desirous or winning Julia themselves. How she finally finds the right man Is told in the picture. "The Spanish Dancer" is a tale or Spain, and tells how a beautiful street performer comes under tbe notice or the King, finally becoming' one of tbe leading ladies or the Court. Tbe usual supporting- reatures are shown. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "Where the Pavement Ends." a Rex Ingram production, with Alice Terry and Ramon Novarro in the leading roles, i 3 the premier attraction at Everybody'a.Tbe story is set amidst all the natural, the tropical beauty or Mc South Seas, it is the story of the young- daughter of a trader. Sbe was quite alone and young, when into her life came a young beachcomber. From that point she has many adventures. Her romance is an unusual one, Just' such as the unorthodox position of a white girl falling in love with a dirty beachcomber is liable to produce. The ending comes in a novel scene. Besides the plot of the Him, the scenic beauty embodied In it is worthy or special mention. Tropical nights, with the full moon reflected in the sea, the waving palms, the verdent bush,, and long, white beaches are charming additions to an ; attractive Feature. Ramon Navarro will Ibe remembered for his work in "The J Prisoner or Zenda," while Alice Terry was I the leading ,lady or the " Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse." in addition to this attraction, comedy, gazettes, and scenic are included. . HIPPODROME THEATRE. "The Cradle" is the main attraction at the Hippodrome Theatre. The picture has been granted an A certificate by the censor, which means that it is not recommended as suitable for children. A woman's ancestors ror three generations, tens the story, had died in marriage. The woman, realising this, determines that she shall never marry. But a man comes into her life, and she fails in Jove with him. For a longtime she refuses to marry him, but ultimately yields, and the ceremony takes place. From that time forth the woman is in constant dread or deatb. and this seriously impairs the happiness or both husband and wire. Eventually, however, things change, and a satisraetory ending results. In addition the usual comedy, gazette, and scenic are included on the programme. LYRIC THEATRE. "Pied Piper Malone," another or Booth Tarkington's stories that have been adapted ror the screen, will have its first sbowing at the Lyric this evening. It is a Paramount production, featuring Thomas Meigban. He is shown as a sailor, who is an outcast in his home town owing to his enemies circulating reports to the effect that be behaved like a coward when his ship was wrecked. His lot would have been a much more bitter one had a girl (played by Lois Wilson) not trusted him, and. stood by him right through. Ultimately, however, the man vindicates his honour, and everything ends happily. Booth Tarkington wrote the story specially for Thomas Meighan, who is a great screen ravourite, especially with the children. The author himseir took a personal part in the production or the picture, evincing great interest, and being in the "sets" continually. This is tbe nrst or the writer's stories in which be has actually taken a part. Gazette, scenic, and comedy rorm additional attractions. TIVOLI THEATRE. "The Famous Mrs. Fair," a Metro production, starring Myrtle Stedman, Marguerito dc la Motte, Cullen Landls, and Huntly Gordon, and "Through a Glass Window '• featuring May McAvoy, are the two principal pictures now at the Tivoli. "The Famous Mrs. Fair" is the story or a fameloving woman, who rorsakes her home ror notoriety. How she learns her mistake after a tragedy is narrowly averted, must be lert to the picture to tell. The film is rull or exciting episodes, probably the mo«t spectacular event in the production being a race in the dead or night between a through passeng-er train and high-powered roadster. Cullen Landis, at the wheel takes several chances in getting realism ror the screen. Roaring along at breakneck speed on the stage highway that parallels the railroad trucks in Santa Barbara county dodging cars along the route, making shaw turns on mountain roads, scaling steen grades, Mr. Landis gives the cameraman ; something to talk about. "A picture rull !of human tenderness and pathos." is the description given to "Through a Glass Window." it is a story or a girl's romance in a tenement district. May McAvoy adds new laurels to her many successes in this her latest reature. The usual supports arc also shown. CAPITOL THEATRE. "The Exiles," starring John Gilbert, and "Potash and Perlmutter," reaturing Barney Bernard and Alex. Carr. ere the attractions now being shown at tbe Capitol. Iα "The Exiles,' , John Gilbert interprets the role of a super-culturr-d man who is a lawyer in New York. Finding himseir overworked lie is ordered to Tangiers. Africa, by his physician. in Tangiers the staid business man finds his entire conception or mc changed. Where people were formerly regarded as subjects to be inoculated by the law's force, they are now beheld in the light of human understanding. He meets a woman whom he had condemned before a court in Now York. She saves his lire In a thrilling rescue, and then he discovers love. "Potash and Peilmutter" is a comedy dealing with the antics and adventures or two gentlemen in the garment trade or New York. Ojher features are also shown. ORGAN RECITAL. A varied programme, lias been arranged ror the organ recital in the Town Hall tomorrow evening-. The city organist will play works by Mendelssohn and Karsr tlPrt, Miss Dorothy Baker will play violin solos, and Uγ. I. Simpson will "be the

contest lasted ror nriee»*sL wB durfng which the most gruelling; chaE,">? <t*K decision. The fight i, .I '° n&SI the picture. The Sh^juM "stolen Secrets," with TL. •*»«?» in the leading role. HUT* *l criminal expert who sew ™>«nS| all his own to clean ud » rJ m »SH ring which lias been rurnlSkfewi for a pan? or crooks urm B s ,<% proves that to be a ir'nnrt'V. 30 docfK^l must know how to be Ttcm £Js»H dentally a novel elomem onSS* Ift expected, crosses, his path him to ruin. There is, 0 ?'-*£»» «g the case. In audition otff* ,, * items will be shown. ' oUltt *%■ queen's theater: Three star attractions aw h-u B at the Queen's. "Schoow«??-'»M the popular juvenile sta •ss& Jβ Hie urst item, while "The a thrilling feature, in WffiP* Plays the leading- role, if Kealo/ IS " IllSh Sign '" ' c FULLERS' OPERA^g/B Seldom has such an attrtctir.., H programme been presented h? ; 5 J, e management as that now draft.? 1 Iβ houses to the Opera House vaudeville section is the vivaciousu'H star comedian Miss Bessie as "the original Yankee Boodi. B,b clever artist possesses a way of k L ' gaining the affections or tar amn each performance her three never rail to cain their tunmnSS* plauso. Fred McDonald, the &' tralian comedian, is presentlnjT2 ! " Dave " sketches, the flrst nr itf* entitled "The Meet," and Is aSLSS cident in a bush counsbto "H?? Brothers are providing- an taterisenm? their darinfr Teats on the .fiXt* one of the most spectacular aiiL"* acts ever presented here. TaiMi™ JSamba. tee clever American enffi perform some wonderful feits'ntl Dalanclng-, interspersed with •uJ comedy. Jim Gerald, now In 8? week with his company, shows no !b diminution of popularity; on the n» lie appears to grow a greater favour each week. The current production i titled "Don't. Tell the WiTe" eft title indicates, it contains marrr w situations that the comedlaiT™Hß ciates take the fullest advantageof. Mi DORCAS SOCIETY'S CONCEEIB A beneflt concert to raise rundsrorßl ing: the poor was Held last ewmnJ MS Orange Hall, Newton Road, bvX iM sonby Dorcas Society. crowded attendance, and the concertr.-BI a great success. Mr. G. Knight of the Relier Board, acted as caimrßS was announced during: the president or the society, Mrs. c hui'H during tbe past year the sum bad been distributed in new anil »K3 hand clothing-, boots and' shoes, taS furniture, and blankets, and in oMM other urgent need 3. Parcels to i&H the work have been received ÜberuiviK, friends of tee in the COtlin^H this made It possible to give eitsS Christmas help;: and by united effort*'-' . society had helped 229 families. &J9 appreciation was expressed or the a≤! tary efforts or Mrs. Murpny, wlwse SB was a house-to-house canvass for tic*- -': Cases of acute distress had come":*-* the society's notice, including i»r» (wM dependent solely on tbe mother, in tafS; which tbere were sixteen cbiiaren, itfaH old age pensioners. T