AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15561, 10 April 1916, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

OPEKA HOUSE

An entirely new programme is promised for to-'night at the Opera House, when the .Bletsoes will produce their second revue, entitled "'Be Beautiful." This musical ' comedy deals with the strange happenings inside a beauty parlour, where the clients are made beautiful by the tender care of .Mr Boy lfene, as the beauly doctor, and Mr Albert Bletsoe as his assistant. The chorus and ballet wil|,be seen in new numbers, and the other principals are. all provided with good parts, and Miss .Maud Hletsoe will make her appearance in this revue. An amusing travesty is said to be provided when a lady's features are completely transformed in lull view of the audience. A strong vaudeville first half is also promised, including several first appearances. Miss Hilda Selstead, described as a. monologue and song artist, will be amongst the neweftniers, as will Geo. Murphy, the talkative juggler, who is said to present a novel and unique act, entitled "Fun in a Pool Boom." Miss JOloese Taylor, an Australian soprano, is another newcomer, Mr Ted Stagpoole, the indiarubber comedian, will make his reappearance, and Slavin and Thompson, the successful patter team, will also appear. The; programme will run for six nights, and the usual matinee will be held next Saturday.

GABY DESLYS. Gaby Deslys "v»"i]| appear on the screen for the li».t time at His Majesty's Theatre to-night, in "Her Triumpli," a picture whicli has been written especially for her. The story i.s a graphic one, and depicts the persistent efforts of an ambitious woman to ascend the ladder of lame. Commencing as a ballet dancer, >he overcomes ove.ry obstacle, conquering even the jealousy of many of her fellow-artistes, till'she ultimately reaches the pinnacle of her ambition. As a dancer, Gabv Deslys has won a high place in the admiration of theatre-goers in London, Paris, and New York. Two of the most successful of her dances, the "Danse Deslys" and the "Danse des Apaches," are introduced. .Supporting pictures will include a Sydney Drew comedy, "How John Came Home," a comedy-drama by the Edison Company. "The Seventh Day,'' a coloured scenic film, and the latest Bathe "Gazette." The box plan is at The Bristol. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Miss Clara Kimball Young, perhaps 1 the best all-round actress iii the "movies," and the winner of the recent "Beauty Competition" i.i, America, is the star in the "World Film sensational drama, "The Deep Purple," which will bo shown at the Queen's Theatre all this week. A notable cast, including Milton Sills, assisted Miss Young in the production of this picture. Miss Young plays the part of Doris Moore, the innocent decoy. around whom the startling action of the drama is thrown.. As the heroine, she traverses the whole gamut of human emotions. An unsophisticated country girl she suddenly finds herself flung into a seething turmoil of New Y'ork underworld life. She is the guileless tool of an unscrupulous band of villains, to whom cheating, deception, and robbery come natural. The girl's beauty, simplicity, loyalty, and devotion are well simulated by Miss Young. who works hard in many trying situations. There will be a strong supporting programme. EVEIIYBODY'S THEATRE. "Mrs Black is Back," a very divert- | ing couicdy, will head the new bill at! Everybody's Theatre to-day. The lead- j ing part will be taken by Miss May Irwin, who. although perhaps not j widely known to Xew Zealanders, :s described as the cleverest and most distinguished comedienne in the United .

States. Last year, in New York, the comedy in which she appealed, "'Mrs Black is Back," was the outstanding theatrical •success of the season. It has been put form by the Famous Players Company, and the services of Miss Irwin have been retained in the part of the happy, plump, good-natured widow, who married Professor Black, whom she adored and also feared. The picture wili be-screened all next week at Everybody's Theatre, commencing at noon ' to-day. Other good pictures will also bo shown, including •'The Martyrdom of Nurse Caveil."

GRAND THEATRE. To-day will see the introduction to Christchnrch audiences of the first of the famous "Metro" films, when the Grand Theatre, which has the exclusive rights for this city will screen "The Second in Command." This picture was awarded the gold medal at the San Francisco Exposition, when 70,000 people paid for admission to see the fdm. "The iSeeond in Command"' is filmed in •five acts, and •shows some of the most powerfully realistic scenes of warfare ever enacted on the screen. The picture has had a most successful run in Auckland and Wellington. "The Black Box" •serial will be continued, the sixth scries being shown, which is stated to be quite as thrilling as its predecessors. SYDENHAM PICTURES. A great attraction at the Sydenham Theatre to-night will l>e the first appearance of Miss Gaby Deslys, the cele- ! brated French artist, in a speciallywritten playlet, "Her Triumph." The fame of Gaby Deslys is world-wide. Interpolated in the drama is Gabv Deslys's famous dance. She is assisted in this by her famous partner, Mr Harry Pileer. Mr Chas. Frohnian, the theatrical king of America, is said to have paid Miss De.slys a very large sum for her services in ""Her. Triumph." Other pictures includes — "The 'Seventh Day" (drama), "Bathe Gazette." "How John Came Rack" (comedy), and •'Matsushina Bay" (scenic). GLOBE THEATRE. The new programme at the Globe Theatre to-day will be headed bv "Gladiola," a four-act Edison star picture, featuring the beautiful actress Miss Viola Dana. Supporting pictures are:—"The Australian Gazette" (latest topical), "Wiffles in AYartime" (comedy), and "Making Big Shells" (war study).