ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 39, 9 November 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"LOOK WHO'S HEBE." "Look Who's Hero," the smart musical revuo at tho Grand Opera House, 15 continuing to interest appreciative audiences with its jingling melodies, iiue iiistrnincnt«l music, and clever comedy skits. Mr. Jaok Waller, tho hard-working head of the organisation, is a host in himself, and whether it be as a comedy lawyer, 11 seasick passenger, or as Napoleon defying fate, he was always vastly entertaining. The surest firo comedian is Air. Wyhe Watson, whoso "go-slow" fireman has to be seen to be appreciated. Jlr. Fred. Dennett is the complete artist at the piano; 11. Grorory Ivunolf is an excellent violinist, and Mr. Watson's work on the 'cello is also first-rale. With the very .competent orchestra the full forces come together in an exposition of Tsohaikovsky's "1812." in which rather more than a mer» vaudeville impression of the work is cohvej'ed. The dancing interlude of th« White Trio is a feature of the show. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "In Mexico," an attractive revue, is tho strong attraction at His Majesty's Theatre this week, and .Lea Bates and his Follios of Pleasure are afforded ampio opportunity for making hilarious amusement. Tho sotting of the production is very pretty, and adlSod to this, there is plenty of very cfiarming ballet work. Ireuo Pearsc (oomedienno), John Larkin (coon), and Harold Lockwood (expert with the rope), are appearing at His Majesty's for the first time this week. On Monday next lluth Budd will bo the star attraction. She is Baid to be a wonderfully clever acrobat her feats with tho flying trapeze being amazing. In the intervals of her acrobatics she sings and dances. KING'S THEATRE. Ethel Clayton will be seen for the laßt time to-night in "Tho Web. of Desire," tho star feature screening at the King's Theatre. At the matineo to-morrow Earle Williams wiU appear in a secret service story, "The- Stolen Treaty." At a brilliant rcoeptiou in the home of a Fifth Avenuo resident, Princo Zarl of Zirinia is tho gueßt. Gooffrey Wynne (Earle Williams), polling as a society man, but in reality a secret service detective, is also present. At th height of the festivities Wynne if) oalled to Washington. His chief informi him that valuable Stato papers—a treaty— have been stolen, and the thievos have demanded millions of dollarß as hush money. Wynne is eat apon their trail. Thrilling escapes are said to oome thick and fast. Theoo scenes are Eet in modern New lork. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. To-night will bcc the final screening at 'Theatre of "The Question," also "The Secret Kingdom." In "Tho Flame of the Yukon," the new Triangle dTama to be screened to-morrow. Dorothy Dalton appears as "The Flame" Queen ol th dance hall girls, in the Midaß Cafe. Tho play takes placo in the period of 'M, ■when the gold-mad orowcl stampeded for tho diggings. Black Jack Henry is the proprietor of the. Midas, and the "Flamo" is his trump oaro. One night a stranger came to the place, his belt bulging with money. Henry piokj tho "Flame" to trim Mm. When she comes to the stranger, inviting him to Join her in a dance, he is fascinated, but refuses. In spite of her evil intentions the stranger attracts her,,and wins her sympathy. Finding he Is broke, she determines to find a. way to help him. In addition the second episode of "TTio Secret Kingdom," "Royalty nt Redwing," will also be shown EMPRESS THEATRE. : "Plain Jane" will be screened for tho last timo to-nigfot at the Empress Theatre. At the ohango to-morrow Frances Kelson will appear in a World Film drama, "The Almighty Dollar," a Btory dealing with two young convent-bred girls, who are left orphaned and unprotected on the death of their mother. The dying woman begl Nan, the older, to watch over and protect the younger and gay Maisie. Unused to tho ways of the world, Maislo falls nnder the spell of the unscrupulous Dr. Thornton. She believes his protestations of love, and despite her lister's advice meets him clandestinely. John Harwood, a, manly fellow who has struck it rich out West, rescues Malsle from a subway accident, and subsequently declares his love, and the two are marTled. Tho action all takes place in modern Now York, and ii an illnnminnting picture of present-day conditions in that money-mad city.

"TURN TO THE RIGHT." J. and N. Tait's now comedy company will commenoe a season at the Grand Opera House on' Monday evening, in "Turn to the Eiffht," described as the most delightful comedy produced for some con-sldera-blo timo. The Sydney "Sunday limes' says of it: "Of all the playß that have been produced In Sydney durinff the last few years, none has achieved Buoh an immediate sucoess aa was the oaße with 'Turn to the Right,' at the Palac.o Theatre. The story of the play is mainly conoevnod with tho reformation of two orooks, Muggs and Gilly, who aro responsible for most of the comedv of the play. Joe Bascom has been in Siite Sing Prison, wrongly accused of thoft, and whilst serving his time, makes friends with Muggs and Gilly. When .Too is released, Muggs and Gilly meet him, and try to persuade him to go into a dishonest venture with them, but Joe "turns to the right" and loaves thorn, and goes to his mother's home, his mother being ignorant that ho has been in prison. Ho finds that Doaoon Tilllnger is trying by trickery to buy Mb mother's ' peach orchard. Meanwhile, Muggs arid Gilly accidentally follow Joe to Mother Bascom's homo, and they, who aro not really bad at heart, immediately come under the good influence of Mother Eascom. Joe, with tho aid of i the two crooks,' frustrates the Dcaoon's plans, and with the help of Sammy Martin, the village fat. boy, starts a big peach .ianimanufaoturlng Byndioate, and everybody rises to affluence. The various situations that ariso during the working out of the story afford great opportunities for the comedy work of Mngga and Gilly, who whenever they occupy tho stage, are 6aid to havo tho audience in fltß of uncontrollable laughter. The box plana are at the Bristol.

"TRAGIO STORY OF QAIiLIPOLI." After a year of active service with' the Anzacs in Egypt, and on Gallipoli, Lieutenant David Doull the author of "A Story of Gallipoli" and "With the Anzacs in Egypt," will, at tho Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday next, toll "The Tragic Story of Gallipoli." The ."Northern Star" states: "Lieut. Doull is an author of distinction, and a leoturer renowned for his eloquence, and we owe it to the heroic Anzao living, and to the memory of those who died for the preservation of our liberties, to attend this clover recital that we may learn of their splendid deeds from one so able to nortray them." The box plan Is now open at tho Bristol l'iano Company.

FOR, THK .CHRISTMAS GIFT FUND. The Oharley's Aunt Olub has decided to come forward once more, this tirao to tho assistance of the Christmas Gift Fund ; for Soldiers. The Grand Ojiera House hasbeen secured for Wednesday, November 21, on which date tho club will present three smart playlets—"The Avenger." "The Eleventh Hour," and "Misses and Kisses," whilßt the second part will consist of an entertainment by the "Chceros"—the club's oostume comedy company.