AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 270, 13 November 1924, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

NATIONAL THEATRJ-:. At the' National, commencing- io-moirow, a double r'-aturi- programme will he. olTered. The Him attraction will be "Sin?le ■\Yivr-." a gripping: society story, starring beautiful ' mlnne ''.rimths and Milton Sills, and th' , second "The Girl in the Limousine," a First National comedy, in which Larry Seniun. ' lalre Adams and i:harles Murray aid i-psponMDle Tor a long. continuous laugh. "Sing-le. Wives" is a story or tile wealthy, but tliey are depicted a= human beings, who, like the rest or humanity, have to bear the. tragedies or life. Corinne Griffith and Mtlton Sills an- shown a= a couple, married a year, and to outward appearances, happy. Put the husband's business prevents him g-lvlns; th" wifi- Ihe audition .-he craws. with the result that slu: Is tempted tv overstep i-nnventionalit.v. She 1- dissuaded, however, by at) episode which (rives the stars an opportunity to fully display their dramatic ability, i'iiyllis Haver. Kathleen William- an.l Lou Tellejrrt-n are in the supporting cast. In "The Girl In tfie Limousine" Larry Senion plays The role or a baslirul young- man. whose timidity causes him to hesitate so Ion? that a rival wins a promise or marriage I'rom the srirl whom the liero loves. Nevertheless, the bashful one pains his heart's desire, but not before an hilarious and thrilling: series or complication* lake place. In addition to the usual supports the New Zealand Quartet will appear. Patrons ol" the National will be well pleased with the additions and alteration* that the management are effectiup mr their benefit. The stairways have been beautifully carpeted, and the interior renovated in a manner that should be appreciated by all. STRAND THEATRE. Another or David Relasco's stagre surcesscs has been adapted for the screen, and will bo shown at the Strand Theatre. to-morrow. This Is "Daddies," a comedy drama starring Mac Marsh, Claire Adams, Harry Myer, Claude r.iiiing-water and Craurorrt" Kent. The story tells how five sworn barhelnr*—Bob Audrey. Jim Crockett. Henry Allen. Nick Walters and Bill Rivers—ro'rm an airlipht little bachelors' Club with £ion» penalty imposed on any member who commits matrimony. Bill Fivers is the flr=t deserter, and hands over his cheque on the day he proposes to Boh Audrey's sister. Bobette. Bob. beinfr a novelist, devises a brilliant idea which will keep his mother from continually suggesting- matrimony Tor him. He picks a six-yoar-old eirl from a group or photos and Bob's mother, by a clever strateprv. prevails upon his pals to do likewise. The arrival or the orphans causes a miniature riot. Bob's six-year-old girl has grown to eighteen. Crockett, who had specified a bow receives a little girl—Allen draws triolets—all boys. Then, just to show the men the error or their ways. Bob's mother and sister depart to visit relatives, leaving the poor men with a house rull of children on their hands. What happens makes a screamingly runny finale, and results in a complete victory for Cupid. The usual British gazettes. "The Speed Demon." a Hodge rodge Magazine, and a Mack Sennet t comedy. "Down to the Pea in Shoes." i will al'n be shown, while during the interlude itenjs will be given by a trio comprising Mrs. Walter Murdock (harpist!, Ml*s Addin Taylor (vocalist) and Mr. G. Martinengo ('cellist). LYRIC THEATRE. Gloria Swanson Is the featured player In " A Society Scandal." the latest raramonnt production, which will head the list or pictures to be at the Lyric tomorrow. The picture Is adapted from the stage play " The Lauehln? Lady," by Alfred Sutro, and is billed as a comedy drama well above the average. The story concerns a beautiful society woman, who, through no fault of her own. Is compromised by a man wbose reputation is not all that it could be. Her husband sues ror divorce. During- the Court proceedings the handsome young lawyer who has been engaged by the petitioner conducts a stinging- cross-examination, and In his address to the Court brands her as a disgrace to iler sex. From that point the wronged I woman determines to humiliate the lawyer In any possible manner. In revenge for his ruining her socially. How she. goes about her plans, and the result, make an enjoys able film, nod La Rocque and Rieardo Cortey are also in the cast. Other attractions will be shown. TIVOLI THEATRE. Another double feature programme -will open at the Tlvoll Theatre to-morrow, the attractions being "High Speed," a Universal feature, starring Herbert Rawlinson, and "Trailing African Wild Animals," a Metro production. "High Speed" is a screen version of Frederick Jackson's sparkling comedy-drama, and has to do with a speed maniac and his high-powered runabout. His adventures commence from the very beginning of the picture, and do not end until the final scene. He knocks out a town champion In a thrilling encounter. He captures a burglar, rescues a banker's daughter, and carries on a whirlwind courtship. Then they are tricked into a bogus wedding and trapped In a blazing hotel. These are but a few of the thrilling- features of the film. "Trailing African Wild Animals " is a thriller of a different sort, being taken from real life and not from fiction. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson, well-known explorers, travelled ror two years in the wilds of Africa. There adventures and narrow escapes from death were manifold, and ere all shown In this notable dim. Other attractions will also be featured. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The Thief of Bagdad," Douglas Fairbanks' wonderrul fantasy of the Arabian Nig-hts, enters upon its second week at Everybody's Theatre to-morrow. Tills masterpiece or screen products has well been termed the greatest, most spectacular illusion ever filmed. Its wonders or photography, superb acting, magnificent settings, and Its transference to the screen or seemingly Impossible things, has earned it unstinted praise wherever it has been shown. "The Thief or Bagdad" Is a lovr tale, built around a mystical quest that leads through all sorts of fanciful places. Douglas Fairbanks, as the. Thief, falls in love with a beautiful princess, a role capably filled by Julanne Johnson. In order to win her, it is necessary that he become the greatest of all princes, and, to attain that rank, he must first obtain possession of a magic casket. The casket lies at the end or a journey or terror, but the nero braves it all. He successfully passes through the Valley of Fire, repulses the luring of an undersea princess, beats off great monsters, and finally obtains his prize. A few of the wonderful Illusions introduced are the flying horse, which gallops through the clouds, the magic carpet, which bears whoever chooses through the air. and a magic powder, which brings to its possessor whatever he asks. SupportingDouglas Fairbanks and his leading lady are Anna May Wong, a fascinating Chinese actress, Snltz Edwards, and a host of others of all nationalities. A special musical score is played and a prologue staged. PRTXCESS THEATRE. "It is the Law." a William Fox reature. adapted from a New York stage Play, and starring Mimi Palmeri, Arthur Hohl and Herbert Heyes, and "Around the World in the Speejacks," are the two principal attractions that will come to the Princess with the change, of programme to-morrow. "It Is the Law" is the story or a man who. reiectod by a girl, plans to Dave the man she accepts accused of murder. He devises a crarty plan, and is successful, his rival being sentenced to life-imprisonment. Years later the other man Is found as a saloon-keeper in Cairo. He has changed his name and disguised himself. But, throueh a trick or fate, he Is discovered, and the man whom he caused to be imprisoned, but who has been released, shoots him dead. Another trial is the outcome, but the defence raises the point thnt. as the first murdered man was the other's double, and as the accused had already served one sentence for his death, lie could not nc-ain be convicted for the same cnnie. The defence succeeds, and all ends happily. "Around the World tn the Speejacks" is a screen chronicle of the adventuresome honeymoon trip of Mr. Albert y. Gowan. rievelond millionaire, and bis wife. Supporting items will also be shown. QT.~KEX\S THEATRE. "Man or the Forpst." a screen version or one or zane. Orey's popular stories, ■will form ihe . first of two star attractions to lie shown at the r\n<>en\<: to-morrow The ? Tn W i" lln " o ">han= or the Mine " while a Fnx comeriv, "The Golfer" win complete the programme. uollcr - Will "OLD WOMAN XT THE SHOE" On Friday next, in the Town- Hall the pupils or Miss Beryl Kettleton and 'ntisi Marjorie Turner win present a novel and artistic revue entitled " The Old Woman in the Shoe." The programme arrant is a long and varied one. and include* dance, elocutionary, and viiral ilenis Tim concert was .-.-.■iiti.v yjven in the l'lornn port Parish Hall. a:ul \va* such a hue-" success that it was deemed worthy O f reproduction in the Concert Chamber.

XELLIE BRMILEr COMPANY. ouick changes are a feature of the versatile Nellie Bramley company, ami revivals or popular plays will be given during- the last three niybis or the season at His Majesty's Theatre. Thts evening (Thursday) " Peg- o' My Heart " will be ftaped. On its previous presentation Mi's .Nellie Bramley scored a success in the role or the whimsical rep. Tlie i>lay is a brig-lit, wholesome, comedy of the best class, combining much wisdom with amusement. To-morrow "Sunday" is listed for presentation, a comedy-drama ol' the open spares, revolving- around the destinies or an orphan (born on the Sabbath, hence the litlel, who was broufrht up by rour miners. Their quaint philosophy makes for hearty merriment, and Miss Bramley dominates the scenes with her lovable impersonation or "Sunday." lor the last nig-ht or the season 'Saturday!, Mr. William Russell will present the company in what is undoubtedly their g-realest comedy success, " Fair and Warmer." MX"NIC?ItPAiL GnOIR. <i special perrormance of the Municipal Choir has been arranged for Saturday evening next, when the vocalist will be Miss Esther Plumb, the American vocalist who created a success at the recital on Saturday last. MUSICAL RECITAL. levers of music will be interested in the recital being given at the Y.W.C.A.. Upper Queen Street, on Friday evening. Miss Esther Plumb, a contralto from U.S.A.. who has sunn in all the principal cities of r.S.A. and Canada, and is at present dome, a world holiday tour, has kindly consented Iμ give this recital. It is an exceptional opportunity for Aucklanders to hear this cifted slnsrer. Miss Margaret Stoddart. a talented violinist, recently returned from England will also contribute solo numbers.