AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 112, 14 May 1925, Page 12

AMUSEMENTS.

NATIONAL AND LYRIC THEATRES. "Love and Sacrifice" a First National adaptation from the novel oy Robert W. Chambers is now heading the programmes ? lonsl and Lyric Theatres. D. W. Griffith directed the production, and it is claimed that It embodies some of his greatest work. The cast Is headed by Carol Dempster .Nell Hamilton, Ervllle Anderson and Charles Emmett Mack. "Love and fcacritlce " shows the epic grandeur of the birth or America, and it embodies some or the most historical incidents in the history ot the nation. The battles of Lexington, concord and Bunker Hill are rought again with deadly realism on the screen, and Paul Revere Is resurrected and made to repeat his famous ride. The picture Is one that is typically American, but its realism, its wonderful romance and its magnillcent sets cannot rail to thrill those who see It In any part or the world. "You ace Washington" says an American critic, "lou see him at Princeton, rallying his broken lines, amid n storm or death, compelling victory. You walk with the great captain, and through it all there runs the golden thread or love." "Love and Sacrifice" has been acclaimed a really remarkable picture and It is proudly offered to the picture public by First National, as one or their greatest reatures, and one In which D. \V. Grilllhts has excelled himself.

STEAND THEATRE. "Between Friends," Robert AY. Chambers' startling- drama of a man's last love unci his vengeance will be shown in screen torm a! the Strand Theatre next week. The cast Is header) by several favourite artists, Including Anna Q. Nllsson, Alice Calhoun. Lou Tellegen. Norman Kerry and Stuart Holmes. The story offers Intense appeal, dealing with a strong- friendship which, though sometimes abused and maltreated, conquers haired and proves lasting. The plot is carefully planned and skiirully woven by the master hand or Robert v\\ Chambers, so that daring situations are Introduced in a manner that proves not only attractive but highly artistic. Several new camera effects are introduced against unusiuil backgrounds. Among these are scenes in a sculptor's studio, a frolic in Greenwich village, moonlight effects at Bermuda, and the Intensely unique and dramatic climax, when a phantasmagoria or mad hallucinations, the forerunner of an attack of brain lever, is shown on the screen in an extraordinary and effective manner. There Is a depth, a subtle attraction, a firmness about "Between Friends." It starts its action with the llrst nash and keeps moving nt high tension until the end. It has its moments of intense suspense; lighter touches as relier, and tells Its story in perfect dramatic continuity. The usual gazctt.. and review will be shown, also a comedy. "The Hair-Rack or Notre name." Mr. Oliver Peacoi-ke. a baritone, late or Ihe Oscar Asi-hc company, will sing during the Interlude.

TIVOLI THEATRE. The Tlvoll Theatre will present two very fine attractions with next week's programme. The nrsl Is the Universal Jewel production, "The Family Secret," starring the diminutive llve-vear-old Baby Peggy. with an all-star cast, including the nid favourites, Kdward Earle and Gladys Hulette. -The Family Secret" is a sparkling version of Frances Hodgson Burnett's well Known novel, "Edltha's Burglar.'' The story shows how misjudging another human being and his motives may cause misery not only Tor lhat person but Tor onescir. How an obstinate old man sought for years to rectify Ills greatest error In life Is pictured dramatically In this most Interesting and lavishly produced Jewel production. The second feature rurnlshes a delightful contrast. It is a story of exciting adventures In the frozen, snowclad north, entitled "My Dad," and is Interpreted by a nnc cast, Including the Increasingly popular Johnny Walker. Ruth Clifford, and the almost human dog, "flln-tln-tln." The unninrhlng heroism of a youth in his efforts lo prove his father Innocent or a murder, of which he was guiltless, forms the theme of this thrilling drama.

PRINCESS THEATRE. Based on "Checkers," the racing-tracic story by Henry M. Blossom. Jun.. "Gold Heels," a William Fox production, will come to tne Princess Theatre with the change or programme to-morrow. Peggy Shaw, rtobert Agncw and William N. Bailey play the lending- roles. "Checkers" was an orphan boy who seemed to have more than his share of bad lurk in his personal life, though the horses he rode nearly always crossed the finishing line first. Because he Insisted always on "riding tO'Win," he was discharged by his crooked employer, and eventually found a Job In Barlow's grorory store in a small town called Clarksvllle. It was hern he met and tell in love with "Pert" Barlow, and Pert came often to Ihe store *o hear nlm play his violin. One day Checkers stopped a runaway horse, and bought him from a disgusted owner for two week's pay. The horse proved a wonder Tor sliced, and Checkers had high hopes for lilm In the rorthroin ig Derby. He trains the animal and then the race-day conies round. Of course there Is foul play, but, amid the greatest excitement. Checkers rides the horse to win. The picture is thrilling throughout. The second attraction will be "The Veiled Woman." a screen version of Myrtle Read's story, "A. Spinner in the Pun.'' The usual supports will also be screened.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "North or 36." Hie story by Emerson Hough, who wrote "The Covered Wagon." heads the programme now being screened at Everybody's Theatre. Lois Wilson. Jack Holt. Ernest Torrence and Noah iicery, all popular Paramount players, portray the principal characters. "The Covered Wagon" dealt with the first trek across America to the open spares or the west.

".North or 3fi" tells or the trials of the Texas cattlemen in llnillng market ror their herds which have during the Civil War multiplied enormously. Then comes the news that there Is a station at Abilene, on the new railroad across America, where people are waiting ror the arrival or cattle. One brave girl attempts, and wins through with a herd from Texas to Abilene. The thrills or the pioneers, the scenes or the great herd on the inarch, the excellent portrayals or the players all carefully handled by the director, make this one or the real pictures or 1025. ".North or H6" has a wider appeal, and a greater heart interest ror the public than Its predecessor. Irvan Wlllat. whose "Wanderer or the Wasteland" created records, dlrerted "North or 36." Besides the principals, an excellent supporting cast is reatured and otber attractions are shown.

$ QUEEN'S THEATRE. "Let's Co," an amusing comedy-drama, starring Richard Talmadgre. and "The Isle or Lost Ships," a thrilling drama with an all-star cast, are the two main attractions to be shown at the Queen's Theatre during the week commencing to-morrow. "Some Tomboy," a comedy, will also be included on the programme. HIPPODROME THEATRE. "Mademoiselle Midnight," a lavishly produced Metro production, in which Mac Murray Is starred, is the principal attraction coming to the Hippodrome Theatre to-morrow. Mexico, as Intriguing as It is charming, rorms the background to the story. Mac Murray has one of the greatest roles or her career in tills feature She plays a double role—that or a French lady in the Court or Napoleon 111. and that of a Mexican senorita. lamed ror her beauty, her wealth and her cleverness. The story tells or the daughter or a Mexican ranch owner, who surfers from a peculiar Torm or midnight madness. The lllm Is rull of thrilling moments and the theme remains mysterious and intensely Interesting until the very end. Mac Murray Is known Tor her excellent character acting, Her dancing; and her ability to wear bcautirul gowns. In "Mademoiselle Midnight" she perrorms some sensational dances and appears in some amazing creations. The supporting cast includes Evelyn Selbie, Monte Blue, Robert McKlm, Robert Edison, John Sainpolls, Otis Harlan and many others. The usual supporting feature, Including comedies, will be screened.

LOXG TACK SAM. To-night at His Majesty's Theatre a vaudeville season will be inaugurated by Long Tack Sam and an entirely new company selected in China and supported by a combination or acts or international reputation rrom the Sydney and Melbourne theatres or .1. 0. Williamson, Ltd. Long Tack Sam on his last visit to Australia certainly created a sensation among theatre- [ goers, and on this visit critics In Sydney and Melbourne say the show Is even bet-1 ter than the Ilrst. Long- Tack Sam is i assisted In his act by Madame and Misses Poldi and Mina Long. The turn Includes juggling, balancing, magic, Chinese clown Juggling, contortionists, water spinning! and magic. The company or vaudeville acts supporting Long Tack Sam Includes! Mary Alden in musical specialities. From j the Palace Theatre, New York, are Moran' and Wiser billed as the hilarious bat spinners in a skit "All In Fun.' Direct rrom France are the musical acrobatic clowns the N'ovello Bros.: a most original turn, who present a marvellous representation of a woodland courtship between two birds. The bird notes are not nly | ralthtuHy reproduced, but are made to tell the whole story or the wooing, thel quarrel, scolding, reconciliation and Joy jma triumph, to- mstioA fc London cxlUo

speaking of the dancers with the company says, "Addison and Mltrenga are bark again, which is no hardship, because I don't think anyone could ever tire of watching the perfect art and grace of Gertrude Mitrenga who is so ably aided by Enroll Addison." The Royal issuslonist, Chris Charlton, who presents "Deceptions of 1025," is assisted in his act by Dorothy Browne. Mr. A. G. Frost will, as usual, conduct the orchestra. The box plans are. at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd., and day sales at His Majesty's Theatre confectionery.