AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 218, 13 September 1924, Page 14

AMUSEMENTS.

■ ■ NATIONAL THEATRE. "Cj-tberea," a First National attraction, Starring Alma Reubens. Irene Rich, and Lewis Stone, is the principal attraction at the National this week. Lee Randon feels that his youth is slipping 1 hy and that he is leading: a too uneventful although happily married life. He has a dream-doll named Cytherea, arter the Goddess or Love, and in this he conhdes. His one ideal is that he :ould llnd the woman the doll represents aid take her away to Cuba. Suddenly, he finds the woman or his dreams, and they [all madly in love. Arter a scene with his ivife he leaves, with the other woman, ror :uha. This they llnd to be anything 1 but i land or dreams, and ultimately the woman lies. The man, almost mad. seeks the -•ounscl or his brother, a resident or Cuba, ivho advises him to return home. This he iocs, and llnds his wire waiting to rorgive lim. In addition to this attraction, the lsuai comedy, scenic and gazette are shown. STRAND AND TrVOLI THEATRES. Scenes or English beauty—of formidable nasties, unarming- country landscape* —or 3ld English grandci" - —gaily dressed couriers, and silked and satined ladies —and he deliglitrm romance or the beautirul mistress ol 1 Haddon Hall and the valiant and Handsome John—son or Rutland. That is •porothy Vernon or Haddon Hall," the screen masterpiece in which Mary Pickford, •the darling of the screen." plays the title role, and which is now being shown at both the Strand and Tivoli Theatres. It is an English picture ror English people. It takes us back to the days when knighthood ivas in (lower—when the indomitable gallants continually risked their lives, ir only to be but a few sweet moments with the ladies of their hearts. It shows us the man-like Queen Elizabeth, at her Court, md the beautiful hut doomed Mary, Queen )f Scots, at Lochinvar. her escape, her entry into England. We see the long, winding line or the courtiers and soldiers, travelling down with their Queen from London to Derbyshire, where the Earl of Rutland holds sway. It shows a traitor's attempt on the lire or one queen, as a means or putting mother on the throne or England. It is Mistress Dorothy and her lover who save their sovereign, and are pardoned for their misdeeds, and left to llnd happiness torether afler a romance that had been tinged ■vith opposition, enmity, danger, and advenure. Mary Plckrord is a lovable character II the leading role, and is supported by "Mare Eames. Estelle Taylor, Lottie Plek"ord Forrest, Allan Forrest, Anders Ranloir. and Marc MacDermott. At both theatres other attractions are shown, while it the Strand Madame Clinton Hunt sings id a special prologue is reatured. HIPPODROME THEATRE. "When the Desert Calls" is the title or in attractive film which is the reatured tern on this week's Hippodrome programme. Violet Iteming plays the loading: •ole. Eldred Caldwell, bank cashier in a :lty on the Sahara's edge, is happy with lis wire,, Louise, until Hie appearance of tichard Manners from New York, whoso ittentions Louise thought she had ■scaped. Manners uses the resemblance •xisttng between Caldwell and a derelict o ruin Caldwell by means of a forged heque. Caldwell is discharged and advised o leave the city. Immediately afterward s discovered the body of the derelict, a iuicide, who is identified as Caldwell, .ouise takes night into the desirrt to iscape Manners, and llnds protection with he widow or a sheik. An attempt is made iy Manners to kidnap her, but he loses his ife. The remainder or the film is full or exciting complications, which end in a hrilling climax. Other attractions are ncluded. LYRIC THEATRE. The latest Paramount picture, "Iceiound," in which Lois Wilson and Richard )ix play the leading roles, is the chier ttraction which opened at the Lyric yesteriay It tells of Ben Jordon, a young man, vho lives an unhappy life in a little vllage. One night while at a game or cards , quarrel takes place, and as a result a :erosene lamp is overturned and the barn s burnt. The owner determines that he hall prosecute Ben, who borrows money rom his mother and leaves the town. Jane Irosby, the Jordan's ward, tells him that he will keep him informed of happenings t home. He returns on the night his riotber dies. His relatives are gathered ogether waiting for the event in antlcipaion of sharing the fortune. They turn on len, reminding him that he is wanted by he law. All the deceased's money is lert o Jane, on condition that she reTorms Ben. 'his she does, but only after they have 10th been through many misunderstood ituations. Other attractions are also eatured. PRINCESS THEATRE. Old love letters in a box and the ictlvities of several persons interested in heir contents are the main features or the 'ox film entitled "Love Letters," which is he stellar attraction at the Princess Theatre during the current week. ■ Incorlorated with the film is a competition, hree prizes being offered by the managenent for the best love letter not exceeding [50 words. Dramatic scenes in the story lepict rour figures surreptitiously approachng the Chadwlck mansion, where lives the ,-oung man who guards the box and its •omantlc contents. It has been placed in lis care by his employer, and he has mdertaken to guard box and letters with lis life. Night sees-the prowlers about to leprive him or the treasured possession. The morning light reveals his lireless body, "earful that her letters will be read, 1 the firl In the story—Shirley Mason—is in rare straits, but the ultimate climax is in ceeping with a really cleverly conceived ilot. "Big Brother," featuring Tom iloore, and. supports are included in the illl. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "Salomy Jane." starring Jacqueline .ogan, Maurice Flynn and George Fawcett, leads the list of pictures at Everybody's his week. The story is romantic. It is he romance of a girl and her love ror a nan, who, although a stranger to her, irouses her sympathy until she loves him. Che dramatic manner in which she clears ler lover's and her father's name from the italn that is cast on them by the people if the little growing western town of Red log is sensational.. It is the story or a rirl's nght for the love or a man and to lear Her name and that- of her rather. 'he usual scenic, comedy, and gazettes are hown as additional attractions. GRAND THEATRE. "Ten Nights in a Bar Room" ami Shadows of Paris." starring Pola Negri. re the reatured pictures on the Grand rogramme. "Ten lights In a Bar Room" s the story of a man whose downfall in ire has been caused Ivy drink. He would aye fallen to the lowest depths had it not een that, through all his sordid experinces, he retained his love Tor his only hild. How he works out his salvation, brough the influence or the little girl, is Ml in the picture. "Shadows or Paris" ; an exciting story of the Apache dens nd the society life or Paris. It tells how ie queen ol' the underworld, who is ■anted by the police, suddenly becomes the rife of a Cabinet Minister. The events rhieh rollow are crowded with thrills, and tiow Pola Negri in a typical dramatic role, "illy Sullivan is shown in another "Fast teppers" series, together Willi other ttractions. MISS BERESFORD'S PUPILS. Miss Aileen Beresrord's annual dance ?cital will be given in the Scots Hall on onday and Tuesday. September 22 and 23. iss Beresrord's dance pupils will be asisted by the singing students or Miss May eresrord. and will take part in a long and iried programme. Included in the items ill be "A Chinese Phantasy," introducing rotesque dances and ballets. A classical illet. "The. Pipers of the Glade." a Connental scena "Sunny Spain." and the little its will appear in two charming numbers, Bubbles" and "The Lullaby Train." The [•and tlnale will be "The Cabaret." in hich all the latest dance novelties will he troduced. ORGAN RECITAL TO-NIGHT. The city organist (Mr. Maughan Barnett) ill give an organ recital in the Town Hall i-night, when he will have the assistance I Miss Mina Caldow and Miss Margaret ! ;oddart, a violiniste recently arrived in ' jckland. A varied programme will in- I ude organ works by Bach. Cesar Franek. id Peace, violin solos by Saint-Saens and ' tilter, and vocal works by Bizet and del I ego. j GRAFTON LIBRARY COURSE. j The closing concert of the Grafton brary Course will be given on Tuesday, I tptember 16, for which Mr. Barry Coney r .s arranged the programme or vocal and uslcal items. The artistes are Mrs. Eric ites, Misses Helen Cave, Kathleen Deane, ?ra Mackay, and Martha Williamson, essrs. John Cameron, Jack Dickson, Leo ister, J. McDougall, and Barry Coney. " SAN TOY." The nrst performance of "San Toy." by ie Auckland Amateur Operatic Society, 111 be given in His Majesty's Theatre on ednesday next, September 17. "San £?__- a sparkling musical comedy, in ,m i^r,? or^ c ,? v , s scen s r 5' and costuming and tilliant ballet numbers are interspersed ith a wealth or clever humour. Miss Eva obertson win have the title part, and will c supported by Miss Beryl Nettleton Mr" I W*aville, Miss D. Fcnton, Miss Etne Rac" oionel J. p: Stevenson, and Messrs Ernest uks. Wiirrid Manning, n. simmer* f f c Guerrler.- J. Gordon, Ernest White R ixon, and J. Petterson. The bos San' for ?e c -?= rst , f °i ur r, nn ts oPen?d° Vdly 'at lessrs. Lewis R. Eady and Son. Lt_.

OPERA HOUSE. Another first-class, all-vaudeville programme is being given at Fullers' Opera House. Phil Bransby, the English Cockney character comedian, is a great success, as is Fred Webber, the musical bell-boy. The Philmers are seen In an amazing Continental act, while Walter vernon. the ventriloquist, is one or the most popular artists on the bill. His act is a riot of laughter from start to finish. Armitage and Mine present a new act, and Marcus and D'Arma, with a dutcitone and harmonium, make a most original number. Eileen and Marjorie, who gave a startling exhibition or tumbling last week, will appear again, as will Ous T. Raglus, with his bouncing act. Bert and Evelyn Dudley, tiie entertaining pair, will give a new number, and George Edwards and company present a l'resh comedy sketch, "Auto Suggestion." MR. LEO. WHITTAKER'S STUDENTS. The students or Mr. Leo. Whlttaker will give a recital or music in the Town Hall Concert Chamber on Wednesday, September 17. An extensive programme or vocal and pianoforte items has been arranged as advertised.