AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue LVI, 13 November 1925, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

NATIONAL. AND LYRIC THEATRES. Another double-star programme commnced at the National ana Lyric Theatres to-day. The first attraction is "The Fighting Heart," a William Fox presentation adapted from "Once to Every Man," a novel by Larry Evans. George O'Brien has the leading , role, supported by Bllle Dove, ■' Diana Miller, James Marcus, J. Farrell ! Mac Donald, Francis Ford, and Hank Mann, j ir Larry Evans were writing a special screen story of George O'Brien, He could not have done better tnan "Once to Every i Man," according to a review. Besides Having j pathos, humour, and dramatic situations, j the story gives O'Brien an opportunity to | appear in tnrce distinct phases or lire, into j which He fits admirably. O'Brien appears first as a country boy. He goes to the city and is later seen as a prize fighter, in this phase or the story nis remarkable, physique and boxing ability show to great advantage. Then he appears as tfte well-, groomea habitue or Broadway's gilded naiapps The other production is mc Kfsary ™," a First National feature.: starring Viola Dana, Mary Thuiinan Gladys Brockwell, Ben Lyon, Frank Mayo, and Arthur Housman. The story is fone or a tremendous drama or tangled lives, a tale or youth thatfought Itsi way Sack against the pointing linger of shame in addition to the two main features, tnere are screened '-The Honeymoon Limited, a Fox comedy, the latest Uiiumont Graphic, and the latest Fox Weekly.

STRAND TSEATBE. "Judgment or the Storm," the chier Teature on the present programme at, tne Strand Tbeatre, contains some of the mo»i wonderritt thrills ever worked i n '° a a » p lnl - The story lays bear the folly and tragedy or a man's vices, and goes into the deptn of mother love and man's love Tor women. or the reature, an American critic writes_. "There Is more entertainment in tni= picture than in several productions we ye seen that cost close to the million dollar point, and once seen are soon forgotten. This picture did not cost a million dollars, and does not rely on elaborate settings tot put it over. It has a plot that is off the beaten path, a plot which lias so much that the director has been able to inject a punch in each reel big enough ror the climax of several ordinary pnotoplays. In Tact, the thrilling situations come so thick and fast that one wonders what is going to be left Tor the cMmax. and then we go hurling Into a series or tense scenes that will drag the most jaded Tans to the Mge or the seats. The scenes ror the big blizzard were filmed in the high Sierras, and are undoubtedy the greatest snowstorm scenes ever screened, not even excepting- the great snow scenes shown in "Way Down East." The story \va3 written' toy Ethel Styles Middleton, a Pittsburgh, housewife. It 13 a story tnat is written in the fertile soil of everyday lire, and should bring this Heretofore unkown writer great Tame. The adaptation and direction were both done by Del Andrews, who made "The Hottentot, among other great pictures. The cast includes Lloyd Hughes, Lucille RicKSon, George Hackathorne, Myrtle Stedman and Clare McDowell. The supporting programme contains the usual gazette, comedy, and review. An added attraction of exceptional interest is the special engagement of Fred Haywood's Jazz Band, which scored such a big success with the "Kid Bots" company. Tlie band appears at both the arternoon and evening sessions. TIVOLI THEATRE.

"I'll show You the Town," Reginald Denny's latest offering ror Universal-Jewel, is now being shown at the Tivoli Theatre. The star has the role or Proressor Dupree, an avowed hater or woman and or pleasure seeker 3. He locks himself m his flat in the heart of New York, in order to concentrate on x»ls ffreat work, "Apartment House Life in Ancient Rome." All might have been well, and, the book may have seen the light of day, had the proressor taken his neighbours into consideration when he moved into his flat. Most of the humour is caused by the extremely amusingrelations between the proressor and those Who live in the ■ same house, who devise an sorts or methods to prevent him carrying on his work. On one side of him he has Billy Bonner, a motor, salesman, and on the other, the -'Greens. The picture derives it 3 title from a mile-a-minute sight-seeing tour, which takes place when Denny, with just thirty minutes to show a wealthy woman the town accomplishes the Teat in fifteen minutes by the use of an aeroplane. It might be mentioned that the aeroplane used in the film is the star's private property. The supporting cast Includes cissy Fitzgerald. Marion Nixon, Edward Klmball, Lilyan Tashman, Margaret Livingston, and Neely Edwards. Other attractions are included on the bill. HIPPODROME THEATRE.* Another Western Week is beingr held at the Hippodrome, two new "thrillers" being: •included on the present programme. The rirst is "Hook and Ladder," described as Hoot Gibson's greatest picture to date. Those who remember Hoot In "The Rambltn' Kid," "Let 'er Buck," and "Forty Horse Hawklne," will and added enjoyment in this new offering , . The story is thrilling from beginning to end, and the star Is given ample opportunity to displayhis athletic ability. The second Teature is "The Vagabond Trail," a William Fox production, in which Buck Jones, another popular actor, has the leading role. Jones, as Donnegan, enacts the part or a daring and gallant -soldier or rortune who meets with many adventures, not the least or which is love. The dainty Marian Nixon, who plays Lou Macon, the object or his devotion, emphasises his silent strength by her spontaneous gaiety and her gracefulness. Others in the cast are Gtiarles Coleman, Prank Nelson, George Reed, L. C. ShUmway, Virginia Warwick,' George Romaine, and Harry Lonesdale. The usual supporting Heme are also shown.

PRINCESS THEATRE. "The Charmer," Pola Negri's newest starring , production for Paramount, produced by Sidney Olcott, ana now being shown at the Princess Theatre, deals with the career and love adventures or a beautiful Spanish peasant girl, who is discovered in a Seville dance hall by a prominent' theatrical producer. Her inimitable dancing: and undeniable beauty appeal to the showman in him, and in spite or her lack or education and refinement, he makes her an offer to go to New York Billed as "The Charmer," her success is Instantaneous. Two men meet and rail in love with her—Ralph Bayne, scion of wealthy parents and his chauffeur Dan Murray. Wallace Mac Donald playe Bayne and Robert Frazer has the roie or the chauffeur. But Marlposa's butterfly nature will not permit her to fie herseir down to ?J??a?I!J? m £l permanently, until disaster threatens. All through the picture Bayne and his chauffeur try to outdo each other ror tne gin's affection*. There are some big- laugh scenes—and real drama, too r>? 3 J n ? ne strOn & supporting cast or the production are Trixie Frlganza, popular statre comedienne; CeSare Gfavina, Gertrude Astor, Edwards Davis, and MathildP Brundage. The usual support" are shown

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The screen version or the internatlonallyramous rarce, "Charley's Aunt" hv Brandon Thomas, win be the reature attraction at Everybody's Theatre tor k the S ioS lin ea B >? co r posed of players 6r wide repute As a esianiisnea rt as a Dlav with . tho tv,=i~ qualities or rarce comedy that can b^ lisa r^Fe. M 6 nbD'>v' s mount Company *aye ?h.vK?^ c Para " especially elaborate^roduction P - C^ re an credit is due to Scott SUlnPv £;„ "A grreat the piece, Responsibility tof\Z2 a , lr ectea beauty or-the sets belong tl ana Charles Christie, the producers W hn l m ß !J a a special trip to EnViami t« , °, made architecture or Oxrord m thl? tudy the rebuUd that ntstJm: 5» l ,? ht wood studios. The nniehid «-? ln Holl y-

EIALTO THEATRE. "The Garden or Weeds," the Paramount attraction now being shown at the ri«»» Theatre, is the story or the-love I™ adventures of an ambitious chorua « i Betty Compson has the principal-role a a_chorus girl she attracts the attention nr a prominent theatre owner. When «>i resents his advances she is discham-ort but nnally, in despair, she gives herspi? to him. Then she meets the only man sh« has ever loved. A dramatic climax nnlsno» a good picture. Rockliffe Fellowes an« Warner Baxter bead the supporting cast The latter appeared opposite Miss ComD«nn In "The Female." On the same programmeis a Chadwick production, "The Painted Flapper," starring Pauline Garon ana Jamp« Kirkwood. ames

DIXIELAND CABARET. The new Dixieland Cabaret at Point Chevalier continues to attract many lovers of jazz each night. To-night, dancing win be Held as usual, until 11 p.m., ana till midnight to-morrow. The cabaret is oDen each, afternoon for tea.

THE FUTURISTS. Presenting , a bright and. snappy entertainment comparable with that of the best costume comedy companies that have been here, with a high standard of talent in every department, rrom orchestra to ballet, distinctive good taste in dressing and some outstanding performers the Futurists have thoroughly delighted their audiences at tlie Town Hall Concert Cham, ber during the past weeK. in their allround versatility and snappiness In producing a pleasing and catchy programme the Futurists have certainly deserved if not commanded, success. They will conclude their Auckland season with a chanro of programme on Saturday night.

MT. ROSKILL SOCIAL CLUB. The Mount Rosklli Social Club held its final meeting for the season last nlitht In the Public Hall. Mount Albert. Ttie evenln? took the rorm or a plain ana rancy areas Call, and was larg-ely attended. Many unique ana striking , costumes were worn. The prize for the most unique dress for ladies was won by Miss Kllgour, who wore a dress entiled "Keep oil the Grass," while In tlie gentlemen's class the prize was won by Mr. Hargrave, who appeared as a Chinese Mandarin. Six fortnightly social* were inaugurated, all proceeds over expenses to be devoted to tile Institute ror the Blind. Last evening , Mr. T. U. Wells, one of the trustees of the Blind Institute attended at the request or the committee, and was presented by the chairman, Mr. G E. Tansley, on behalf or the committee of the social club, with a cheque ror £22 13/, being the proceeds, over expenses, of the six socials. As this carries a Government subsidy of the same amount, the result 7 said the chairman, was most gratifying , . Mr. Wells expressed his sincere thanks to the club, and spoke of the great work being accomplished in the interests of the blind; The chairman, at the conclusion of the evening, thanked all those who had worked so hard to- bring about such s satisfactory result, particularly the ladies, and Messrs. Warren and Lamont, who had acted as M.C.'s during the season. Mr.; Parker's orchestra was also mentioned.