ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3070, 4 May 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Somo exceptionally meritorious items aro'included in the bill at His Majesty s Theatre this week, and largo audiences hiivo been altnicted. Principal on the bill arc tho Cavanna l)uo, wire-ivalkers and musicians; Celere, a musician. wlio produces a number of melodies on tuned bells and discs;, the Paulaetos, comedy acrobats; Minerva and Grace, iemale "jmnasts; Liout. Gordon, Walter Jimereon, and a number of other good artists. .

TEE KING'S. "Tho Enemy," a remarkably good production by the New Vitagrapli Company, is the special attraction at tlio lung's Theatre. Chas. Kent and Peggy Hyland very capably portray tlie leading roles in a powerful story of a derelict's efforts to master the dreadful habit that threatens to overwhelm him. Charles Chaplin appears in "The Vagabond." Tomorrow at the matinee "Whero Are My Children! , " will commence.

"WHERE ARE MY CHILDREN?" An attraction above the ordinary is promised in the screening of the worldfamous photo-play, "Where Are My Children?" at tho King's Theatre, commencing at tho matineo to-morrow. Mr. E. J. Carroll, who has acquired tho sole New Zealand rights for the presentation of tho, picture, relies for public support on account of the store of knowledge tho film imparts in connection with one of the most important social problems of the day. The lesson conveyed is eaid to be felt by every patron who views tho picture. If any justification were required for the production of "Where Are My Children?" the management says that the twniendous crowds that have witnessed it with interest throughout the Commonwealth of Australia abundantly .furnishes this. "Where Are My Children?" is said to mark a now era in tho records of the screen, its true message and its moral lesson compel attention. Brilliant acting, fearless characterisations, and picturesque 6ottings, it is claimed, place it in a class of its own as tho most interesting and educative influence to date. "Where Are My Children?" was passed by the New Zealand censor with one restriction—that no one under the ago of 18 years was to witness its exhibition. Tho bos plan ie now open at tho Bristol.

» THE EMPRESS. Charley Chaplin, iu "The Vagabond," a Mutual comedy, occupies the second half of the present bill at the Empress Theatre. . The ohief ■ dramatic attraction is the World Kim Company's production of the Parisian play, "Frou Frou, or "The Hungry Heart." Commencing to-morrow, the : beautiful Kitty Gordon will be featured in a powerful World Film play, "Vera, tho Medium." EVERYBODY'S. AVm. S. Hart, iu "Truth'ful TuUiver," is seen in his most pleasing picture. Full of wonderfully thrilling feats, with a love story of immense charm, tho Triangle play is keeping the seating accommodation overtaxed this week. Billio Burke also appears in "Tangled Threads." To-morrow Douglas Fairbanks comes back in what is. described as another hurricane portrayal, "The Americano." "TOM, DICK, AND HARRY." Tho "Charley's Aunt" Comedy Com r pany -will appear in "Tom, Dick, and Harry" in the Grand Opera House tomorrow night. Many playgoers will remeinberNthe finished performance of the members in "Charley's Aunt" and "The Private Secretary." Tho Bcreaniing three-act comedy chosen for tomorrow is said to eolipse all, Tho Christchurch Press accorded the company much praise for its performances'in. the southern city, where it has just concluded a season. The cast includes Miss Mabel Hardinge-Maltby, Miss Ruby. Scott, Miss Voro St. John, Mies Ina M'Donald, Mr. Norman Aitkon, Mi , . Paul Latham, Mr. Ken. Aitken, Mr. W. Crawford, Mr.' .T. Larsen, Mr. J. Phillips, Mr. W. B. Keany, and Mr. P. Williams. ' Tlio box plan is now open at tlio Bristol.