AMUSEMEMTS.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16882, 9 July 1920, Page 2

AMUSEMEMTS.

"THE SLEEPING BEAUTY" PANTOMIME. To-morrow afternoon at ten minutes to 2, the curtain will rise on the first, performance her« of the J. C. Williamson pantomime, "The Sice-pin; Beauty." Tho s:sison 13 for eight nights and three matinees, enen Saturday and Wednesday. Judging by *he eagernrs-s of ths public to book seats when tho plan, 9 were opened yesterday, the succcss of the season should be as-urc-J. PefeTing to the s"cvid pTiormanco in Wellington the "New Zealand Times" caM: — The extravaganza- is superbly staged 'nd the cTcesc? aro a revelation. There is one particularly conspicuous feature, and that is Ihp abundance of do , i=;itnil himmir, refreshingly r.evr and h'althv. The company is well supplied with talent, end has seldom, if "ver, be?n n'in that Not-

able among the principals are Miss Ev© Lynn, from New York, who appears as (he Princess B«auty, and sinrs charmingly: Mifs Winifrcl Poma, *n importation from England, who tai-e= the r-'-> of "principal bov"; Mr George Welch, v-'io is a "editable kin;; cif comedians; the Brothers Egbert. the f .'ir.ou» nantomime comedians fiom Dniry T,fte T ; '":ifr". L 'in: ond Mr M»ri'->*jt Edgar, the inimitable "Dame," whose ability stamps hint as one of the most satisfactory "dames" that have u* fir several years. One of fh» mn"t lnugh~b!e pp:s--»d a s in lb"- pantomime is the act, in which the. piperVnwrs aid dame nlmo=t «\vn»np th" rtago w::h paste so t.hot (he ii "rformthemselves f-kate and *obr>9 r gan in it n midst- th» iTTT-oarioiio laughter of the atidi-Tve. Th" Egbert Pros., vho were lefpon»ib!e for this divr'ion. wore nl-so imin"nsoly hvmo r cus in a rolfint fc?ne, which end "3 in a bu v '-s;mie due! that created nn-

-r-=»r n laughter. Th" rlmci""- bv ;«■ Piekin'on and Si J -""- Cu:v°r was "T-ti-.h> to n i-'" *. T!-" bMI-t.s "-ere <rori>noi!s b-fliantlv- ftrrong ri d. There are '>lve bnt'e'-li-s. veil snd flri'-cr n-n—and ~ -r—all wond~: hillv n.tti"-'d. The bnr-t rf the slaves, however, calf** fo** stt-c'iP-I Th rt go'g"on' fnale. Jr.l7. Pn'ac\" with its huge m»-TV-<ro-ronnd, is ouife an rch: v v«*nent by the stag" mechanician's rl-n>>r f m""t. Th° pro-di"-'ion :« «tudd"d with <nimrise«. and, raliv snckii". marks a r.ew era in panton;ir,T' entorp v i«e. , The box Tvlans for the first -if rii' T h+'< and first two matinees are at The Bristol. OPFPA HOUSE. The Opera llons-> wai well filled last night, when the current priTrnmn'o v-ns rep-o.ted. Walter George's Pun-shine Plargrs we-n verv succfisful in th'-> playlet-. "The Picnic Party." In t-h" voiH-'viMe section the !um3 given by Nora Burke, Geo'ge Poss, Ai-tois Bros., and the Two Fislvr3 wero all wannly received, and many encores were demanded.. LIBEETY THEATRE. "Tha Isle of Conquest," starring Norma Talmadge, is drawing large audiences to the Liberty ThciUro tliig week. Madame Annette Hayward, contralto, cantribivte3 a number of at e-ach programme. "Prudence "on Broadway" herds tho new programme to bo pres-nt?d to-morrow. Olive Thomas is the etr.r of the picture, in which she is seen as a QtiakereM outwardly devout, but inwardly imbued with a love of I gaiety. Prudence's father fends hor to a fashionable New York boarding-school to "meet- and conquer tiio devil." She is tho lifo and soul of the college parties and escapades, at the same time teaching the' girls a lesson in demurencss. She is later sent to her wealthy aunt, and introduced to society. Sho is besieged with suitors; one a wealthy 1 young man, and another a married man who lure-s her to an inn to dine with him, with a promise that he will give hor back a note for money that ho has loaned her 011 a ..gambling debt. The manner in which she matches her wits against his worldly knowledge, cleverly turning tha tables and capturing him in his own trpp, is intensely interesting, and forms a delightful climax. Francis McDonald, Harvey Clark, John -P. Wild, Alberta Lee Lillian West, Edward Peil, jfnry Wp.rren, Lilian Langdon, and Claire McDowel are in the ca c ,t. Gazettes, scenics, and a comedy, "Foxy Ambrose," complete the bill. As a further attraction, Miss Eleanor McKenzie, contralto, from London, will appear, and sing a trio of selected 6ongs.

CRYSTAL PALACE. Lila Leo is the star of "A Daughter of tJie Wolf," at present being shown at the Crystal Palace. A M:\ry Miles Minter picture, entitled ''Social Briars," and other films are also on the programme. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The chief picture showing on the current programme of Everybody's Theatre is "Fires .of Faith," illustrating some of the uplifting work of tlic Salvation Army. "A Tory Good Yotmg Man," a farce-comcdy, featuring Bryant Washburn, is among the supports. GRAND THEATRE. "The Miracle Man" is still drawing poor! business at tho Grand Theatre, the enjoyment of this great film being added to by the playing of a specially selected orchestra and the singing of "Sweet Spirit, Hear My Prayer," by Madame Annette Haywaid. QUEER'S THEATRE. Louise Huff and Johnny Hiru?s aie featured in the six-reel drama, entitled "Hearts of Gold," now being screened ivt the Queen's Theatre. Among the supporting programme is "Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman," starring John Barrymore. STRAND THEATRE. "Putting One Over" heads the programme this woejc at tho Strand Theatre, and presents George "Walsh in an appropriate part. Peggy Hyland is also eeen to good cffect in "Cheating Herself." A Cartoon, a Gazette, and a World's News ara also showing.