AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16987, 9 November 1920, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. '■THE BI3STG BOYS ONHoliday audiences are nightly witnsEsing tho latest J. C. Williamson revue "The Bing Boys on Broadway" at the Theatre Royal. Mr Phii. Smith, th* leading comedian, » funny all through the piece—not in patches like so many other comedians. Mies Jennie Hartley is another artist -whore comedy work is distinctly above the average. Miss Maggie Dickenson, Miss- Phyllis Amory, and the other'members of this well balanced company wore all appreciatively received. "The Bins Boys on Broadway" will be repeated to-night and to-mo:Tow night. "THE PASSING SHOW." During their career the J. G. "Williamson, Lrti3., management' have produced many eplcndid spectacular productions, but, for gorgeousness of costuming, beautiful ballets, and elaborate staging, it is claimed that nothing approaching "The Passing , Show of 1920" has yet 'been witnessed on the Australasian stage. Mise Jennie Hartley has already installed horeelf in tlio hearts of Christclnirch pky-goers, and great interest centres in her appearance in "The Passing , Show, , ' becav.se it is understood she is eeen at her beat in this production. Mr Phil Smith should be in hie element in "The Passing Show," and the other principal members of tho company will appear in parts for which they were all specially selected. A big feature of tho production is tho ballet of all times, exhibiting dances jj>f past and present ages. The plane for "The Paseing Show" are now open at The Bristol. OPERA H(7uSE. Tho capacity of the Opera. Houee proved all too meagre to accommodate the crowd who thronged the entrance last Tiight, and many, who had failed -to secure seats beforehand failed also to gain admission. A new programme was put on quite up to tho high standard which has carried local vaudeville along the crest of high, popularity for many months now. The vast audience were in holiday mood, keenly appreciative, and demonstratively applausive, and the whole performance went with a swing. The Musical Blanchards, new arrivals, opened the programme. These artieis specialise Jα the manipulation of -uncommon instruments. "Come Back to Erin" .was produced from two table loads of beii3 operated with a circular motion by small handles. "Wooden rode, stroked, • and brass pipes, banged, were brought into action to present tho charms of "Massa's in tho Cold Qold Ground," while a string of sleigh bolls ehowed their versatility by emitting, when shaken, the classical "Miserere," and the equally "classical" "Fall in and Follow Mo." Tho eame artists also gave a clever demonstration of paper foldi ig and pattern making. Miss Doff Dee, the pride of British pantomime,, made* her bow. Her song© compelled uproarious applause, particularly "Crosses on the Slate," a record "pi nauglvtincee, and "Daisy and the Motor Car." a record of discretion. Mies Deo ie a lady of talent and should do well here. A popular revival was "The Xcw Recruit," presented by Jennings and Gerald. This burIcsnue of Army life contains the elements of perpetual fjcfhnoss. It can. bo eeen again and again and enjoyed every time. Particularly entertaining will the Carnjral Week visitors find it. " Henri French xjo Grand also appeared again. H.& is a comedian and juggler equally Eiicccwful in cither department. He nia&es we of very litt'o in the way of apparatus, but every word and every movement tolle. 'The Rev. Frank Gorman added to his many euccerso-s. H? was in Wendid voicve and" fang "An Old Pal of Mine," "Hush, Ma Babby," a charming lullaby, "Dear Little Boy of Mine," and the ever "When Irish. Eyes are Smiling." For the Fccond part of the programme tho Burgess Revue Company took charge. They put on ''Th? Flirting Widow" not for t l- e .first time. The patrons enjryed it immensely, and Mr Les Warton, fs the sham aunt, I drcecd up most astmishingly, practically I parried the comedy on his back, as ho carried J tho trunk when making his firat entrance. I The canio popular programme will be repeated throughout tho present week, < EVERYBODY'S THEATHE. j A fine new dix>w largo attendanoe& to each eeseion at Everybody's lh;«tro j

yesterday. A bi? was a , Pfl ™- mount Artcraft feature, "The Copperhead, in which Lionel Bunymote is seen t» gr-at advantage in the role of a great-hearted man who ia "not understood." Tho etory of his bitter trial when he is shunned by all, and his final vindication when &?nled lips are at last opened to sho«v him in his true character, make for a fine dramatic picture, in which the whole cast ie admirably suited to tho play, and which is eplcndidiy p:oduccd. Another etar attraction is also a Parainount-Ai-tcraft production, a picturiaation of Sir Arthur Pincro's great, play, "His Hou93 in OideT," in which winsome and clever. Elsie F«<rueon Has the leading role. The picture combines drama, heart-interest, pathos, and humour in a delightful manner. Tho etory tells of the troubles of an M.P.'e second wife, whose predecessor haa been by no means ft paragon, and who ie judged *by tha standard of th'e first wife. How she bews his trials and eventually works out her own salvation form tho subject cf a splendid picture. Ihcro is an excellent eupportins programme, ad- ■ mirablv suited to Carnival Week, while tho musio'of Everybody's Select Orchestra » a treat in iteolf. The same pictures villi be shown at to-day'e eeseione. GRAND THEATRE.A Selznick six-act picture, "A Regular Girl'," with Elsie Janis in tho stellar part, heads tho bill at the Grand Theatre, i-ca-tures of the. picluie are eoones ot a civcue and a trip through Coney Island, Luna Park. A Sunshine comedy, "Virtuous Husbands," is amo-ng the supports. CRYSTAL PALACE. A splendid picture, appropriate to the week is to be sodii nt the Crystal Palace. It is entitled "Tho Great Gams," and is of the Nat Gould typo cf racing drama. It ieaturee Bombardier Welle, thi great English boxer. "A Komanco of the Underworld ie among the supporting pictures. QUEEN'S THEATRE. "The Miracle Man" is being screened this week at the Queen's Thsatic. , Otiicr pictures include a ••Queen's Pictorial Budget, and chapter IV. of "Iho Mystery of 13' eeual. LIBERTY THEATRE. Mrs John Fraeor, operatic mezzo-soprano, is charming audiences nt the Liberty Uhcatr. with her arti3tic The bis picture this week is entitled "A Virtuout \ aiirp," it being a comtdy-dr:.iua adapted from. Clyde Fitche play ''The Bao..o!or." The eta, of tho pirce 13 Constance Tttlms'jge, who U eocn at her best. A "Palho Gazsttc," a comedy, and an episode ot the serial "Smashitijf Barricis," cro also to be teen. STRAND THEATRE. Znx.e Giay'3 story, "The L:no Star Kan-cr," ' in t:e big Fox film showing this week nt th? Strand Theatre. It ia :i typical \Vikl West picture, and features tho favouii'.c actor, William Farnum. Thero i-s a. good suppoitiiiij progi amine. i "SALOME." ! After her wonderful characterisation of "Cleopatra." it h Eoid that Thcda Bara despaired of further opportunities, because o* tho costliness of euch historic vainpiiin?. Wm. Fox, however, proceeded to picture the most dramatic period in tho history of Jerusalem during the lust days <if the Heroda. To Miss Bara naturally fell the rok- of the beautiful and baleful "Salome," and she fairly revels in her inipoisonation ■ of the most sensational fiiren she has yet | mirrored on the screen. The famous dance of the Seven Vei'is, with which the Scrip- j lural eiren wins from Herod the head of | John.the Baptist, forms the pictorial as well . ■is the dramatic climax oi the story. Thofo '■ who know Thcda Barn's uncanny charm may imagine part of what to expect or. Saturday, when "Salome" opens at the '"Strand." The box p!an is now open at The .Bristol.