ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1270, 27 October 1911, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

. § TTIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. It might very fittingly be said of I lie now programme of pictures at Ills Majesty's Theatre, privcnivul to patrons last evening, that it is an "all star" teries. It bustles willi "bis" thinss. First and fiiremost in order of merit is a really him pictorial roproseiitalioii of Lion lloucirault'.i famous drama "The Ccdlceu Bawn," by the Australian Life Biograph Company.' To those familiar with a drama which many people would like tii see revived, the elaborate film which was scrcenrd last evening, cilfcrs a largo measure of gratification, while those who havo never had tho privilege of witnessing the i-tago product ion of the "Colleen Bawn" will, in the pictorial representation of tho principal scenes and situations, obtain a comprehensive gi'ai-p of its salient features. Annllirr fine study is tho African romance entitled "Cant'ain Kal<V in which there is introduced a scries ot sensational incidents, showing lions and leopards in tin- wilds. The arrangement of the. nnin-.nl scenes is so good that 0110 almost imagines that it is the real thing. Huge lions stalk about 11 few yards from the camera, and the absorbing question of the moment is: Where is tho cameraman? Ono readily admits that he cant bo far away froai the horrid reality, and that he is' experiencing a few genuine, thrills in the process of transferring Loo to his' film. Scenic studies and three excellent comedies complete the list. The programme will bo repeated this evening. THE ICING'S THEATRE. Tho new programme of pictures at tho King's Theatre last evening was very highly appreciated by tho largo audience which was present. The star film is "Macbeth," very effectively acted by artists of high standing in Parisian circle.-. The late.4 Pa the Gazette with new topical events from everywhere is a good budget. Other line films arc: "The Sylvere Sisters," "The Part Played by Air," "The Craven Heart," and "The Magic Die." The music by the King's Theatre Orchcslra adds greatly to the evening's enjoyment. The programme will be repeated tins evening. "All Tor Gold, or Jumping the Claim," the drama written for the biograph by Mr. W. S. Percy, the well-known comedian, will be the star attraction at the. King's Theatre next Mondav evening." This is a capital melodrama" story, the interest of which is heightened by the fact that (ho scenes aro laid around New South Wales. The picture is splendidly acted, the principal characters being taken bv Messrs. H. J. Bnntlcy, H. Vox, R. M'Leod. A. E. Melville, "\V. P. Bastin, and Miss Lilian Tecce. As a scenic production the film is a fine specimen of outdoor photography, and Mr. W. Franklyn Barrett. (West's expert) is to be congratulated on the completeness of his work. THE NEW THEATRE. Tho final screening of tho current programme of moving pictures attracted full attendances at Tlio New Theatre yesterday afternoon and evening. The usual change of programme to-day will introduce a stirring western drama "The Trials of Bud Brown," which is full of exciting episode?. Another feature will be a vitagraph drama "Jean and tho Waif," a plain yet touching story of everyday life. "The World's Fair, Turin," is an attractive collection of views of one of the handsomest cities in Italy. The S. and A. Company's clever comedians have a good timo in their latest laughtermaker "A Hungry Pair." A powerful dramatic episode is portrayed in "Tho Savage" by tho Nestor Company. As an additional item tho/magnificent historical photo-play "Napoleon's last Days at St. Helena" will continue to be shown at all sessions to-day and to-night and to-morrow and to-morrow night. THEATRE ROYAL. Miss Millie Doris, "She of the HotCross Bun," has made a decided hit with Theatre Royal patrons, and has had to respond (0 numerous recalls nightly. While sho occupied tho stago last evening tho audience was greatly pleased and the eccentric comedienne soon hail everyone in roars of laughter. Miss Doris has a style peculiarly her own, and her rendition of tongs that are well-known to Tfieatro Royal audience, is to say the least excellent. No doubt she will bo much missed when the time conies for her to leave AVcllington. Mr. James M'Geo and Miss Kittv Reece, again demonstrated their sUill at step-dancing, and responded to many encores. A very bright programme concluded with soin'n clever balancing feats by "The Tossing Testros."