AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16582, 23 July 1919, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

■ > OPERA HOUSE. A full house again greeted th« artistß art the House nist nigut. luo lirat part of the progi-amme was devoted to vaudevuio acts. The novel turn of Mdlle, Yolette do Verrazini with ''i. J hrozo," . pleased the audi* once, and Corrie and Baker, with their conn, dance, and patter, and Kay and Gray, tr» Australian duo, were we l received. Leonard Nelson has established himself as a favourite -wita hie inimitable aongs and monologues. Walter George and his bright oompany of Sunshine Fl.vyere occupied tho second half of the entertainment. I, ' in tho new tabloid musical comedy, "My Gipsy Maid.*" Mr Walter George, in the role of a vilhunona gipsy, proved his versatility. Mr George Storey, _ tho comedian, kept the audience in high mirth with his troubles as an Arcadian Fhepherd, a policeman, and a • horeo buyer. Miss Polly McLarcn was repeatedly encored for her gTaoeful dancing. A ballet of girls, fcttircd as Sylvan nymphe, gave good support. Tho musical numbers by Hylda Shannon, . May Geary, Dulcie Milner. and He<r. Havthorno were all well received. "My Gipsy Maid," as well as tho vaudeville programme, will be repeated again to-day. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. There is perhaipe no character of modern romance bo well known as "Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman," whose adventurous career E. W. Hornung wove into a story that be-" camo world popular. The film version of the book, now feeing screened at Everybody's Theatre, is a worthy successor to the play. The title role ie presented by John Barrymore, who gives an admirable and convincing impersonation. Christine Mayo and Evolve 'Bront worthy EUp'-o-'o of the •Hotr. Tho picture goes with a snap from first to Inst, with never a dull moment, and the photography and direction are so excellent as to iproduoe what is practically a perfect presentation. Although hw depredations are "without the law,"'.the character of RaflVs cannot but entice svmrmthy—ho is such a true friend. Includod in the attractive ffiinnortint? programme is the lost episode in "The House of Hate," solving the mystery of the Hooded Terror. GRANT) THF^TRT! Clara Kimball Young in "Trilby," and Bert Lvtell in "UnexpccW Places," are the stars in Uie h«<td-liner films, well supported, at the Grand Theotre to-dav. The singin? of "Ben Bolt" by Miss Richardson was much enjoyed. STRAND THEATRE. "The Hun Within," a powerful screen stoTy, and an uproarious number, '"Say Young Fellow" (Douglas FairJjanks) will be repeated at the. Strand Theatre to-day. CRYSTAL 1 PALACE. "Tivp Thousand an Hour,", vith Hale He.milton in'.the principal role, and "The Mediator,*' featuring George. Walsh, with the second in tho serial "Wolves of KuUht," comprise an attractive programme now being screened at the Crystal Palace. QUEEN'S THEATRE. " The.grioping drama, "Heredity," Barbara Castleton and Madge Evans, with' rood supporting numbers, including Char'io Chaplin in ' The Shopwalker,'' draws large houses to the Queen's Theatre. v LIBERTY THEATRE. '"The Gnmh'er'B Soul." with the powerful actor, W. S. Hart, is the principal character, and several. supporting films of merit, .will bi" screened again at the Liberty Theatre today as well as a new number, "Tho Mad Lover," a story appealing to all lovere.