AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 189, 12 August 1925, Page 17

AMUSEMENTS.

TAIT-MORMS CONCERT. A concrrt of pianoforte, violin and vocal music will be given in St. Paul's Parish hall, Symonds Street, to-morrow evening at 8 o'clock by students or the TateMorrls School of Music and representative pupils of Mrs. Annio Morris, Mr. Wilfrid Morris and Mr. John Tait, A.R.G.O. An interesting programme nas been prepared. NATIONAL AND LYRIC THEATRES. Described as occupying , 3 unique position in all motion picture history, Uie Al and Ray Rockott production. "Abraham Lincoln," which will bo shown at the National and Lyric Theatres to-morrow, presents the remarkable instance of an absolutely true story or an educational 1 and historical value that no one will question, providing one ol" the moet tense, action-lull and heart-appealing- dramas that Hie serpen has seen. "A production is really b'P Just to the extent that it sways the human heart—all the human hearts," says a critic. "The picture which has reached the heights of big-ness is that picture which ha 3 a hundred per oent appeal— which is beyond criticism of any person or rlass—and at the same time is the perfection In entertainment. In more than lirteen years' close acquaintance with motion pictures the writer or this material cannot recall an instance where tills has been true berore. 'The Birth or a aNtion,' probably conies closer than any other, but even in that the ereater part or the characters were fictitious. 'Abraham Lincoln' is a true story without the slightest change rrom recorded history. Yet so remarkable as a picture itseir is this production that every character, from Lincoln himseir down, might be the creature or a scenario writer's brain, and still you would have a production that would appeal on its dramatic merit, full measure or humour and wealth or action. Why, when you come right down to analysis or things that appeal to motion picture audiences you will find that you have everything-, including the vigorous light between the rail splitter and the town bully. There is no question that the general public resents being 'educated' —that if It is told a production is instructive they will generally stay away In large numbers. Hut in this case the historical phase is carried largely by Inference. You are dealing- on motion picture certainties—on material that you know the Him itself contains." Al and nay Rocltett. who gave the picture to the world, started on nothing more than an inspiration. But it was a great inspiration born or a deep-rooted love of the "idol or America," and a wonderrul film is •he result. DIXIELAND CABARET. The management or Dixieland has mapped out a programme Tor the two weeks during which our American guests i will be with us. This arternoon 150 men were the guests of the Cabaret, while this evening a similar number or officers will bo entertained. Nothing has been spared to make the visitors reel at home. Partners will be available for the officers and special novelties have been arranged. KING'S THEATRE. Lovers or the mysterious and novel in "entertainment got full measure at the Xtng's Theatre last nig-ht. The Buckleys - Who provide the chler items on a good all-round bill, have already proved their worth as entertainers to Auckland audiences, and last night further enhanced :heir fine reputation. Opening with several new and stratling- sleigrht-or-hand Illusions, all neatly . done,. Mr. and Madame Buckley then Introduced a real •aovelty in an act- entitled "Horoscopy." :n this act Madame Buckley is seated on ;he stage, while Mr. Buckley moves quickly qmong the audience. A lady "or gentleman whispers to him, and quick as a flash iladame announces the date or birth or the patron, and hands to an usher Tor delivery so the person concerned a horological character reading or his or her life. It is certainly a bewildering act, and met With ■nstant success and much applause, particularly rrom the many ladies present. •'Horoscopy," owing to other bookings can be presented for two further nights only. In addition to the Buckleys, there is a very g-ood Selznick picture, "The Woman God Sent," while appropriate music Is supplied by Em. Beecham and his Melody Boys. A special extra attraction i« a comprehensive motion picture or the arrival or the American Fleet at Auckland yesterday. AMUSEMENTS GUIDE. (For Entertainment Announcements see ft '■';-. V Back Page.) ; ... HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE—Maurice Moscovitch in " The Great Lover." OPERA HOUSE—Vaudeville. . 6X.0 DOCK SlTE—Perry's Circus. PICTURE THEATREB. NATIONAL AND LYRIC—" The Lost World." STRAND — Vera Reynolds and nod La Rogue in " The Golden Bed," ana Miss , Eileen Miller. TIVOLI —Pauline Frederick in " SmoulderIng Fires," and " The Garden of Weeds." EVERYBODY'S —Richard Dix in " Too Many Kisses." HIPPODROME—Buster Keaton In " Sherlock, Jun.," and "The Ramblin' Kid." PRINCESS —Edmund Lowe in " The Kiss Barrier," and " The lloosier Schoolmaster." QUEEN'S —" God's Country and the Law " and " I Am the Man." RIALTO —" A Motion to Adjourn" and " Fools or Fortune." GRAND—" Rewi's Last Stand." WEST END —Harry Carey in "Good Men and True." ROYAL—" Dollar Devils " and Vaudeville. ONEHUNGA—" Daring Youth." KING'S—The Buckleys and Pictures. BRITANNIA —"The Woman or Stone" and Vaudeville. CAPITOL—-"The Canyon of Fools" and "The Gaiety Girl." REGENT—"Between Friends." VICTORIA—"Robbery Under Arms."