ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3139, 18 July 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

GItAND OPEHA HOUSE. "Daduy Lons Legs," the most successful play of tho talented J. C. Williamson Corapauy. was produced finally before a. large and appreciative audience last evening. To-night it will bo replaced by the American drama. "Outcast." Miss Kathlenc MacDonell will appear in a strong part as Miriam, and Mr. Charles IValdron will appear in another and an entirely different role to that which he played in "Daddy Long Logs." "Outcast will ho augmented by the inclusion m the cast of Mr. Lewis Willoughby, who has come all the way from Australia to play his original part. Mr. Louis Kimball, who first madp good with New Zealand audiences, as the American journalist in "Under Fire," along with J. Plunipton Wilson, Beryl Bryant; Audrey Worth, all go to make a particularly strong combination of artists. "INTOLERANCE" REOPENS ON MONDAY. On Monday evening next, at the King's Theatre, D. W. Griffith's big spectacular drama will open for a short reason of six nights and live matinees. The box plan for this season opens at the Bristol tomorrow morning, where scats can be reserved without extra clmrffe. A striking feature of the picture is the marvellous I colouring of the various scenes. Bv the use ol a special prism and double negatives, Mr. Griffith has icceeded in getting coloured eif«cts never before (Teemed possible. The views of ancient P.abvlon prescut some of the most beautiful colour effect photography in the history of motion pictures. In the Babylonian episode are shown thrilling battle scenes on and around tho mighty walls and towers ot the stronghold ot BeJshazzar, Ihe magniDcent that were photographed after dark—scenes startling in their novelty, their grandeur, and Uieir reality. . The feast of Belshaz?.ar. as reproduced by Mr. Griffith, sets a standard in production and photography that even this master director may find it impossible to excel in anv future work. For the n/dit battle t-eenes one camera, was mountd on a towr that was EOft. in height. Jn this instance to offset any vtlvration to the camera it was necessary to have guy cables extend from the top of the tower to cement, bases at the foot .of the huge structure. "Intolerance" will he shown here under the direction of J. C. Williamson. Ltd. There will be complete effects and a Sn\\ operatic orchestra, HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Patrons of His Majesty's Theatre will have the last chance to see Die- Walter Johnsou Revue Company this week, as they are appearing in their final production, which is entitled "Izzy in Honolulu." and k the most up-to-date revue they have produced. The piece is excellently

staged, and is hrißlit and cheerful throughout. Several catchy tunes are introduced. On the rest of the bill is a reappearance ot the Tiny Tots, two particularly agile and talented children, and a number of other items. THE KING'S THEATRE. In "The Foundling," which is being screened at the King's Theatre, Mary Pickford is seen in a part which gives her powers full play. In this picture she works, scrubs, and laughs her way through a whole heap of trouble to a joyful ending, in which happiness and lore await her. , ' EMPRESS THEATRE. ' Striking and beautiful scenery in midwinter in Canada arc faithfully wort-rayed in- "he Page Mystery," now showing at the Empress. The heroine is Miss Juno Elvidge. whose rolo of an adventuress in "Tho Whip" has been so much admired, and this charming and unusually beautiful young lady, in the port of the nnhappy wife of a dissolute millionaire, who passes thriugh mauy vicissitudes after leaving her husband on Ihe day of her marriage, should pleaEc the most exacting. EVERYBODY'S THEATEE. Another packed house greeted the screening of "The Whip" at Everybody's Theatre last night. Universal approval is shown the magnificent scenes ol huntms, racing.

and horse nhows_, and the train smash and . motor-oar accident occasioned muck excitement. Not, the least attractive Bart of I this picture is the fashions displayed by i the crowds in Hie various - scenes, and ladies ran. apnrecioAc to the .Ml the dresses of the members of society, so faithfully reproduced on the screen. j TBE NEW DAS DIES. Mr. Edward Branscombo's versatile en- j tar tamers, "The Bow Dandies" arc to' make their appearance at the 'town Hall I Concert Chamber on Saturday evening. The company have just concluded a very successful season in Auckland and are at present making a tour of the leading provincial towns and cities. The visiting combination is said to bo the best yet sent to the Dominion by Mr. Branecombe. A. few of the artiste have already established themselves in popular favour in .past, seasons, amongst ttwm being Mss Linda Bradford, a Bne contralto, Inst bore in 1914 with the Orange Dandies. Mr. towVvew Tacc, a. light tomcAiatv, -was also a momber of the same company. Mr. John Wcllhy was the basso of the famous Hen Dannies and _r. Philip Bardman, the musical director, was here last season with the Pink Dandies. The remain ing ertists include Miss Dorothy Manning .soprano; Miss Ivy Davis, sonbrette; and Messrs. Courtney Ford and Harry Graham, a brace of comedians with a large fund of original humour. The- plan for the first wecli of the season opens at tho Bristol this morning.