AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 24, 29 January 1926, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

NATIONAL AXI) LYRIC THEATRES. "Tin- nark Angel," a George. Fltzmaui'ice product-lon rur First national, is one of the rliitT IVatiires on an excellent programme now being offered to patrons of the National and Lj/Hc Theatres. Adapted from the p!ay by 11. li. Trevelyan. the story asks tin 1 question, "Wliai is it that tears lovers apart".'" ami then sers out to answer it. per medium or the dramatic romance or a gallant man and a lieauiii'ul girl. Vilma Hanky, ramous Continental beauty ana a noted Hungarian actress h:is the leading roie and is supported by Ronald Oilman. "A pageant of splendour ami style ag-ainst a background or war and μ-allantry." is bow tine rritic describes the attraction. The second feature is -when the Door Opened," starring , Jacqueline I.ng-an, Margaret Livingston, Diana Miller, Walter Mf('■rail, Hubert Cain and Frank Keenan. The story, by James Oliver Curwood, is placed in his beloved Canadian woods and tells of Clive tirenral, who has grone lo Canada to lose himseir, after having shot and left for dead, a man whom lie found with his wife. lie loins a , lumber-camp near a mysterious old chateau In which lives an aired French recluse, tin Fonleiiac who has lived apart from Hie world all liis life and Mho has kept his little granddaughter in the seclusion of the castle. she gmws viio womanhood, knowing nothing of the outside world. Then she meets (M-enfal under dramatic cirriimsiances and tin. , pair rail in love. Hut a stranger comes to the chateau, recognises the hei-o, and forces him lv give himself up. al'li't" lie has confessed bis crime to the g-irl. A μ-reat climax comes when a liti(re dam bursts and an avalanche of water is let lo. ,sp to eiurulf the chaiesu. 11l addition lo m< , star attractions, the usual supports arc shown. STRAND THEATRE. At Hie strand Theatre this week, the leading- feature is "Welcome Stranger,"' a screen version or the famous llruadway play. Florence Vldor, Uore Davidson, Virg-inla Brown I'aire, .Noah Berry, Lloyd Hughes and Otis llarlau have the principal roles in the Him. The story tells of a Jew who enters suddenly a ''dead and alive" village and deunnines to make il a city, despile the boundless opposition of the. narrow-minded inhabitants. He joins ]'(. ces with Clem Boemis and !hey buy a waterfall with the idea of electrifying; the '.own. The inhabitants put up a stiff llg-ht and even set lire lo ail Solomon's worldly possessions, but lie is a born philosopher and wins through, The usual supports arc shown on the, programme. Special interest attaches to tin; interlude this week, it being; provided by Wish Wynne, one of England's foremost character entertainer?. one or the leading papers said of Miss Wynne:— "Her sincerity and simplicity in all her turns μ-o direct '0 the heart. There is aboi.it every sketch a humour that is not l:ir removed from pathos. Hut then laugh-!'-r. it has ever been recognised, is very close in [pars, and while ..Miss Wynne is extracting humour from the various aspects of the characters she mirrors so ably, she is at the same lime illustrating pathetic features In their development and, environment. All or Her subtly clever character, sketches Miss Wynne writes herself, and it says much for her originality and creative ability, as well as for her llnislied dramatic powers, That they are so Impressively successful when staffed." MAJESTIC THEATRE. "Sinners in Silk," a lavishly produced and perieetJy acted Metro-Uoidwyn nun, heads tin: new programme. which was .screened at the .Majestic Theatre for the first tune to-aay. Described as a vivid tale of society life in Kew York, the picture is a fascinating; combination of ui-uiua and humour. it tells an unusual story of a father and son who fall in love Willi the .same girl and of the many mien-sung iiiing-3 that happen tielore the eiiiangleinent is straightened out. The catting players in mc production are fcjeanor boai-iiuian, Adoiphc .Meujou and Conrad rsagel. Apart irom tliu story it-eii. auuienees, -the women portions. '■specially, of course, will Jlnd much to interest them in the wonderful "creations," worn by the actresses lv the production. Gorji-eoUjS evening; wraps, afternoon ] rocks uf iuai-ocain and georgette ana most arresting bathing- suits are shown, making- some of the. scenes veritable, fashion parades. Another flrstn.i.>s supporting programme, is featured tms wi'oK. a mciudes a "Telegraph (■■in comedy, a Majestic Pictorial Aews and a Screen Snapshots magazine. \ special opeuatie. prologue, arranged by Mr ..,"=";,, .' ( " uai » c, is * ta «" U(1 - Excerpts rrom •t.avalerie Rustlcana" are given uy Myra Monk and Ethel Hae (sopranos,. Miss c. tenor) '' a " a Mr, Anhm '- A'Pley TIVOLI THEATRE. Hoot Oi/bson gives a most amusing- portrayal of a young Easterner who is sent ',',',!,' u Vi KJ' J "^ WUM i «mn." in "Taming the West,' a. new Universal attrac- i •Vh a ,t," UW \'l' inS slltnvn at lllu Tivuli ileal c. nie son or a former rancher who has become a prosperous Aew Vurk business man, the nero, who is leading a life ol dissipation is told to go West ana d<i a miuiiiliig worth .wnllc His attempts to become a real cowboy are hopeiess but very amusing. Then lie all* in love With a pretty g-irl-rancher, but her rather refuses .to have the "city aster ror a son-in-law. The "waster," how yen, proves that he is not entire y km Tor 11Q k| dnaps the km. Many exciting Incidents follow. The ■ d., jo,. Divorce," a new Paramount oliering, starring Florence Vldor Louise Fazenaa and Matt Moore. Briefly the story is this:—Maurice Sorbier, a lilghyHefl CC MIn. Kr S'i Ch CUVOl ' , ' , - , ia<Vyer »« : ied a ice. she was beautiful. He was handsome and rich. Their tirst weddlmr anniversary llnds Him wrapped up In his has so carefully planned ror the occasion a misunderstanding develops into ,™ a * F lot aml p " lls «P I" a divorce Maurice help her obtain a d"vo?w, and a l ru y sn^v.,r" ,an ' k " a - TUe uslJal Sports PRINCESS THEATRE. !ete rC who 11( h'a'? 01 ,!; t!u: worta-ramous atli's , .J j,, V ,nu . rapl< " y lv the lore of his career i» '••'n V ll ? 0 neatest .role lior.-e •■siH-er Kiifo. >> Ti alm »st jiuman (Ji'SCi'ihori -i ■ .. t. .. i lit! Jlini is and could neve,- be Han v wm v? ther man spouse. <],„ M, ;..,? I>!,i w l'h her second iiusbaud to' "-t'- noih'.V , ralls '" hei - exu »' ' anoiiier divorce for her IHPPODROME THEATRE lands in ?aol a t a very a " fl a ' s a and eve'ryinr? seems r0,,"' I !,'^ 1 m "" wm march Is an {ho lle S

••.SCAKAMOUCHE." "Scaramouciie, -, 'the screen version or H.il'a.i Sabatnn's prcat novel of love and adycuture, with tile Ireurli Uevolution as a background, had its nrsi screening at Everybody's Theatrv to-day. "Scaraniouche" is Hex lii(frain"s greatest uiuleitaklng sim-e "T!ie Kour lliii'si'iiieii," and is destined to succeed that memorable Him a< tin- epic of tile screen. It i> niairllillceut hi sotting, , gorgeous iv costuming, vital ~in theme. lv us direction .Mr. Ingrain reveals real genius. The rust is perfect There are ■m principals, cadi of whom is a Mar of sunicient iiiajrnUuiie lv alone carry the averap- pielure. ami In adclition there are lo.i other p. i ~ons in the cast Hal'.ie! Sabatini, the author of the story' is one of the really outstanding writers of tile day and Ins novels r.inlc at the top or the best sellers Scaraiuourhe. the chief character, is probably mc greatest hero c>r modern Ili-llmi. Sabatini has been called -the modern Dumas," and he suereeded by doing tile wi ft thing;. n e persisted in wrltlnß uovids Willi historical backgrounds when Hie public, disturbed by the war. wanted nntliing. according to the publishers, hut studies ol' modern society Hul three years after the war Hip pendulum swung back lo a demand for romance of older days, and there were Sabatlnl's books, written in ihe shadow or failure where popular success was concerned waiting in be read. The public read them' and "Searamoiirhe,"' ihi- moving tale of the French Uevulullnn, ran into editions that brought us sale into the hundred thousands. Sabatini has been a British subject for some years: his wire j s an English-woman and ihey live in London although they are μ-reat wanderers, covering a large pan of the world in the enjoyment of outdoor sport. During the war Mr. Sabatini served with distinction in the Intelligence Department or the British War Office. When "Scaraniouche" was published in I'.i-ji, critics who declared nir> historical novel could not come back were forced to admit their error, for the Mivrlng tale of France's light for liberty became? c -mously successful. Many editions were printed, and Sabatini. after years of only meagre recognition, lasted nic rrults or popularity. Then Hey Ingram saw Ihe possibilities or "Scarainouche"' for a great motion picture. The outcome or tills move is now known. The Him version of ."Scaramnuche" is [frrhaps the biggest success of the season, and Saballnl ha< ihi> added joy or seeing his novel in its celluloid form reach thousands beyond even the wildest of his linent dreams. in the screen version or "Searamoiiehe," the leading roles are taken by Alice Terry Ramon Mavarro and Lewis stone. itIALTO THEATRE. nobby I.each, the man who became famous by hLs descent of Niagara Falls in a barrel In 191 1, Is at present appearing in person at the , . Kialto Theatre, where a Him ul- his remarkable exploit is being shown. During Hie course of Ihe picture, Mr. I.eech gives a thrilling- account of his exploit. on the picture programme, the chief , attraction is "Women Who Give," a .Metro production, starring Barbara Hei'lford, Hence Adoree. Hobert Frazer, Frank Keenan. Eddie Phillips and Joseph Dowling. The story tells or jYoah and Emily Swift, the children of the wealthiest merchant in a fishing- village. The fact that Noah has not inherited any of the old lighting spirit of bis lather is a matter of great concern to the latter. The son rails in love with Becky Keeler, but is "shanghaied" by his father's orders <nnd sent to .sea. Emily is in love with Captain Cradlebow, and when she is told that Bpcky has gone away on bis ship, she refuses to believe it. When the vessel returns, However, the news proves to be, correct. Before explanations can bo made., another lxiat is seen to bo drirting- towards the rocks. It is there that Noah proves that he is no coward. Another feature is "Don't Douin Your Husband." a Paramount comedy drama starring Viola Dana. GRAND THEATRE. Charlie Chaplin's latest and best picture, "The Gold Rush," aptly described as a dramatic comedy, is now being shown at the Grand Theatre. Tho picture, which represents sixteen months or liard work and enormous expense, has been bailed bycritics in England and America as the cleverest production, ever conceived by the famous comedian. Into it bo lias introduced a number or new and subtle points, but he is the same old Charlie with the silly v.-alk, baggy trousers, bowler hat and cane. In this Him Charlie is seen as a pathetic tenderfoot struggling along witli hundreds or others who am in search or gold In the Klondike. Poetic- pathos and whimsical comedy are cleverly Jjlnndori in this Him. There is one scene in whlcli Charlie, a bedraggled bit or humanity, finds a sympathiser and sweetheart girl in a dance hall. 6he dances with the little tramp, who beams over hor shoulrtpr into the eyes of his rival, a wealthy miner Charlie Chaplin's "The Cold Rush" contains comedy, drama, satire, melodrama farce, not to forget a little slapstick—, and everything- else in the way or entertainment all rolled into one big ten-reeioa film. The girl in the piece Is Oeorgla Hale as charming a s her name. jMacis Swain and Tom Murray also appear. DIXIELAND CABARET. The new baching sheds at the, Dixielanrt Cabaret. Point Chevalier, were opened this morning-, and they will remain open until 10.30 p.m. lor a special bathing night carnival. A number of novelties will lm provided, while the International Six will play new Jazz numbers.