ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 212, 27 May 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. Tlie "house full" sign was displayed early on Saturday nijht at the Concert Chamber, when tile English Pierrots gave their Uigh-claea entertainment. All the I members of the talented , littlo band were j in good voice, and encores were demanded from each artist. Mies Elea Langlcy and ; Mr.-Leslie Austin were accorded a double ■ 'encore, and a similar demand was mado j on Miss liillie Wilson. Broad comedy was i supplied by Messrs. Lawrence and Turner. All the rest, of the company acquitted themselves -well. The present bill vill run until Thursday night, when the second change will be given. THE KING'S THEATRE. The great favour in which Douglas Fairhanks is held as a- moving picture artist was exemplified in -a- striking l manner at the King's Theatre on Saturday, w.hen particularly at t<l6 evening sessions, iho . management had difficulty in accommodat- . ing soap, breakfast foods, and chewsion. This latest Fairbanks release ie named ''American Aristocracy," and it waa produced by the Triangle Company. The opening scenee depict an "ultra"fashionable hold at an "exclusive" seaside resort. This place is frequented by the "barons of pickles, sauces, hairpins, shaving soap, and breakfast foods, and chew-ing-gum," and the like. Fairbanks, in the character of a Southerner of leisure, Caseius Lee,-whose hobby is "bug-hunting" is upending a holiday in the neighbourhood. Among the guests at the hotel are Hinks, a millionaire (inventor ami manufacturer of "the Hatpin ivith the Hump"), and his beautiful daughter. The girl, thoroughly bored by the hotel society, goes out and vows she will "kiss the .Irßt man she meets." This man happens to l>e Caßsins Lee. When Ca-seius recovors his breath the fun commohceß in real earnest. He is determined to possess the girl, and hoiy he forces hiinsolf into tlw "exclusive" hotel set, how ho 'Viosls with" a rival, how he overcomes Hink'a objection to him because he hna never "done anything" in the "get-rioli-ouick" sense, how he brings to justice a band of Mexican contraband runners, and how finally he wins a lovely bride provide inal«rl.il' in .plenty to eiisure a thoroughly entertaining, exciting, and always amnsia? comedy. The particular gifts of Fairbanks in the athletic field are seen in this picture to full advantage, and include "e;.uuU" in a seaplane and in a motor-car. Other pictures include the final instalment of "The I> r ct'leut«l Wife,"- v/hM t!.-:siufe an ending that is entirely MtMwi.'..;";' i> all those concerned, and tiio latest Gazette. QUEEN'S TifEATBE. "A Tale of Two Oitioa," a. magnificent picturisa-tlon of Oharios Dickous's immortal story of the- French Revolution, is tho chief iirtlfuction at the Ques/i* Thoat-re, an<" a remarkably flue fllni it _'c, worth from the standpoint of iiiwi photo-giß-phy, a:;d also from au «Si'.ce.tioflal point of view. Thi'.'lifc In tho tirvela f.nd ■ homja oJ a-noisa!, Londo.i, anil Mii conditions of the Ofty of ParJ.f d-jniiy the ! Reign of 'Itoror which besut. IVjaca in 1789, arc faithfully rupioducti!. Willi &m Parnum adds furt!i';r lustre to >■!> t«ir.e by the studied and finished aia.ivr.er in ■which he pia-ya ti><: dual rol&J ol the two principal figui-tio of the story-iAia-ries Darnay and Sidney Carton. Tho two figures are dissimilar in every rcsjK-et, :*sii are such as can only be attempted by a most finished actor. The euppor'J.nij S-tii is a laughter-making comedy, -pinch acts as an excellent foil to the drama.

EVERYBODY'S PIOTTTBBS. "Womanhood the Glory ,->/ Us.. Sfa.tioji." o> pfcturo pcressed for the firnt time at Everybody's Pictures on Saturday, is, fro.ll more than one point of view, n, .vwnnrkable achievement. Tlic author has succeeded in conveying a powerful lesson on the folly of a nation being unprepared for • war, and at the same lime he unfolds a fascinating love etory, which maintains its interest to tlio very end of the picture. Alice Joyce, as Mary Ward, while travel-, ling in Eurilonia, meets Co\int Dario, who wants to marry her. Bho tells him that sho is going to return to America, and. that if he visits her there she will give him aef answer. He replies by stating that he may be in America sooner than 1110 expects. On hi-r return journey she TeaoTies Manila, where she learns that Ruritania has declared war on America. In Manila sho meets Paul Strong, the Governor, -with whom sho returns to the States, and with whom ehe fallp in love. Under the American sohemo of mobilisation Paul Strong iB appointed Director of Energies, his duty being to rouse the citizens of America to the necessity of organising and driving the enemy, who has invaded their country, from their midst. "Mary trades on her acquaintance ■with Count Dario, and nets as a spy at tho headquarters of tlib Ruritonian forces in Now York. The love affairs of Paul ;nd Mary move through several thrilling incidents to a dramatic culmination, with the enemy beaten and driven away. A second love etory contains Eome pathetic touches. Mary's brother Philip has been in act'on. His fiancee, while nursing wounded soldiers, is herself wounded, and her face disfigured. She -wonders if Philip will still love her. Ultimately he arrives, and only then does she learn that he had been blinded. The whole picture is a very fine production indeed, and contains a number of Btirring battle scenes, which in themselves form no ordinary attraction. The remainder of the programme is of a high order and contains subjects both humorous and educational.

EMPRESS THEATRE. The star film at tho Empress Theatre ia a. Vitagraph drama of passionate int-etißity. entitled "In tbe Balance," founded on Phillips Opponheim's novel, "The Hillman." According to the story, Louise Jtaurel (Grace Darinand) is on her way to meet the Prince of Liiyre at aia country estate. Her motor-car meets with an accident near tho home of John Strangeway (Barle Williams) and hie brother Mcplien, who id a woman-hater. John offers to assist Louise, and invites her in his home. She accepts the raviiation ami Stephen is annoyed, for ho has lived up to a tradition,of his family that :i v.oman should nover enter his door. ■ Louisi , returns to the city after being advised ny John to shun the Prince, and John soon follows hor. Louise is rehearsing for ths leading part in a musical comedy, ami John finds her at rehearsal. Tiie Prince arranges a party, and has John meet a, notorious dancer, thinking thus to take We attention off Louise. However, John proposes to Louise, but tho Prince mate a remark in public that compromises Louies, rihe does not deny it, and John returns to tho Hills. The finale is very dramatic. There are a., beautiful scenic, A lnp Through riawuii, a comedy entitled "Dad'n Downfall," and thu Topical Budget as supporting films. "COME INSIDE." On Thursday evening, at the Grand Opera. House, the Sydney James iNcw Revue Company, which includes the popular lloyal Strollers, will prc»ent tbe revus. "Come Inside." Every brunch of the legitimate stage, from voice trials to grand opera, is cleverly hnrlesciwn. One moment it is melodrama, followed by vaudeville, comic opera, pantomime, and no on throiigli the whole evening, and it, ir> claimed that the result is that all tastes are catered for. Of Sydney James tbe Sydney "Ihoatre Masazinc" says: "Hβ is the moflt versatile, highly-gifted comedian-eutertainer Australia has ever seen." Kea-rly all of the original Strollers arc making u return vieft, and the other members of the rig company are new to this country, and come with excellent credentials. The box plan will open at the Bristol tliie morning. Tho Ada Itncvo Company concluded tho WoHington season on Saturday eveninpr. The GvtiD<l Opora House was filled in all parts.