AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17613, 16 November 1922, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

PICTURE HOUSES. ÜBEBTY THEATRE. "Ih» Iron Trail," a film version of Bex Beach's famous novel, is the star attraction at the popular Liberty Thaatpa this week. All the eplendid qualities of Be* Beach's creation are preserved, and in addition there are the marvellous scenes of Alaska, land of glacisx* • and of gold. The ataxy teds of rival railway promoters'ia Alaska, and the struggle for supremacy between thsm. 55e fight between, the rival gangs, and tbei Been** of the completion of the railway bridge just hzefore the summer thaw, are big episodes in a picture which abounds in thrilling action. A Christie comedy, "A Stormy Knight,'* ia excellent, and there is a big supporting programme., Mr Arthur H. Biply, lyno t'nor, sings '(Gems from Maritana" in accomplished style, and the Liberty Grand Orchestra plays a splendid musical programme.

"PEARLS. AKD SAVAGES." A pictorial event of more than ordinary interest will be tfce presentation on Sajtiuday of Captain EVank Hurley's remarkable aim of his adventures in Papua entitled - earls and Savage*," the many exciting incidents of which will be described by Captain Pearson, who accompanied Captain Frank Hurley on tho expedition. "Pearls and Savages" has the charm of reality for it is a pioturisation of Captain Frank Hurley's exploitations with tie- camera in the romantio regions which lis eo near to us but of which we see so little. He first visited the Great Barrier Beef ctfE the coast ot Queensland, that garden of oorol formation which is one of the moet wonderful and enchanting of the works of Nature. Then aboard a small lugger he visited the islands which, like gems,' bestrew the. Torres Strait, from Thursday' Island the territory cf Papua is xe&ohrad, whejre, with the .assistance of the administration and missions and the settlers, he waa enabled to meet the natives and so penetrate . into the interior at manyplaoes, the most fascinating excursions heing the wild people of the Papuan gulf, lor nine months Captain Hurley wandered in the tropical lands and the revolt of his adventures form a most interesting', afternoon or evening entertainment, The box plana are now open at The Bristol Piano Company.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The beauty competition and a -fine programme of pictures and music are causing nig-htly "House Full" notices at • Everybody's Theatre this week. In the beauty competition there are all types, and the audience gains a great deal of entertainment m the voting system adopted to select "the most beautiful girl in. Cnristchurch." Ths m A ,n picture in the programme is the magnificent comedy-drama, 4 'Across the CJontinent," vhjch is probably the best thing Wallace Reia has ever done—which is saytog' fr food deal. The comedy is immense, while for dramatic thrills, it .could not be surpassed. It tells of an astonishing motorcar race across the United States. "Out of the Chorus," featuring Alice Brady, is a deHghtful little drama telling of the vicissitudes of u chorus girl who marries into a wealthy family. The musical programme is excellent.

GREATER CRYSTAL PALACE. A delightful programme Is- drawing big attendances to Greater Crystal Palace this week. "The Spenders" 1b a Hodkinson comedo-drama, and a splendid adaptation of H. L. Wilson's great novel. The stars Bre Olaire Adams, and Niles Welch,< both artists of great ability, of whom we would be delighted to' see more. . The picture tells the story of three generations—of the pioneer prospector, the builder, and the spendthrift.. The' Second picture, "Don't Shoot," Is blbo a Hodkinson special, featuring Herbert RawUnson and Kdna Murphy. It is • film of great dramatic intensity, relieved by sparkling episodes of humour. The daqee recital by the accomplished pupils of Kiss Lynne Edwards is worth going fa* to ste. The dresses are brilliant, the lighting effects splendid, and the dancing wonderfully skilful. Th« Greater Crystal Palace Symphony Orchestra plays » fine, programme of music. In the report appearing in Monday's and Tuesday's issue, of the picture programme and dance recital, the ffames of Misses Amelia Peebles and Margaret Douglas were inadvertently omitted. Their duo dance fantasy, .' 'Laces and Graces," was one of the prettiest numbers on the programme, and received, on each occasion, the enthusiastic reception It deserved.

CHtANPD THEATRE. « QJiarliw Chaplin on the golf' links is ttx> funny for words—lie must be Been to be appreciated. "Tbe IflJo Cl»m," tjow ghowing &'» the {Jrand" Theatre, is a certain curb lor depression, financial or chronic. It shows the great eomedijta in a neat role, as a tramp with a liking for golf, and aa a gentleman with a liking for wine. In both sole# then#, ia abundant scope for. amusement, On the' golf Jinks the tr,amp achieves wonders in complicating mattfars for the other devotees of the royal and .aaoietit gams. The other big attractions aw "Blihd Hearts, 71 starring 1 Hobart Bosworth >nd "The Infldisl,'' in which Katherine M&odonaW haa tho leading role. V STRAND THEATRE. A big programme is attracting •- large - audiences to the ' Strtand Theatre 'this •week. May Allison ia the Atar in "Are/All' Men Alike?" the arreitini coinedy-drama based on Arthur Stringer's '< novel, "The Waffle Iron." As Theodora jjlayden in "Teddy for Short," May Allison plunges into\a giddy whirl of excitement ana adventure. Richard Barthelmess and Mnrjorie Daw have the leading roles in the Georjfp Fltimaurioe production, ' 'iJxDerieuce.' 1 This fact is sufficient to guarantee that ttie picture ie one far above the average, JEor both artist* have undoubted charm of personality.

QUEEN'S THEATBE. : Seenes of gaiety among the jjayest of .New York's gay along tho well-Known White Way, the merriment in tha famous cabarets and cafes, and life in "the most; aqu&lid quarters of New York's Bast Side, have been woven in a masterly manner in ftfce big Fox production. "While New York Sieeps," which ia being screened at-' the Queen's Theatre. It is difficult to lay a Anger definitely 'on, the element in this truly remarkable picture which makes the greatest bid for interest, but it is safo to nay that no Other picturo has ever maintained a greater degree .of gripping suspense. Thstre is a supporting programme of exceptionally good subjects. Straight from the Farm" i» an Al. St.'John comedy that is one long laugh from beginning to end. There ia thtf third episode of "Pantomas,'' the latest Fox News, 'and a cartoon.