ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 215, 30 May 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

« ENGLISH PIERROTS. Daintiness and varictr are the characteristics ot the entertainments given by the English Pierrots «t the Town Hull Concert Chamber, and the large audience last night we-s not slow in giving expression to the charm it felt with the performauces of the members of Iho company. The programme* of the Pierrots'abound with, bright music and gaiety, and from the rise tp the fall of the curtain the ■whole show goes with a swing. Especially popular arc Jlisa Elsfl. Langley a love duels with Jlr. Leslie Austin. The humour of Mr. Ohas. Lawrence is rich and clever, while Messrs. David Lyle and Boy Oookc are very ploasinc in their einging. Miss' Elsio Eoflslyn also poseesaes a delightfully ewect voice, and )itllo Billio Wilson's impersonations of children .cannot call forth anything but a high degree of admiration. There will be a change of programme to-night. KING'S THEATRE. Exceptionally breezy and entertaining is •'American Aristocracy," the five-reel Triangle comedy-drama, in wncli the athletic comedian (Douglas Fairbanks) is featured at the King's Theatre. Fairbanks is seen in many daring feats, all of which he makes light, lie plays, tne role of an amateur entymologist, or, ae the Americans torm it, bug-hunter, who in the midst of diversions comes acros3 Mexican plotters, whose undoing ho eventually proves. The picture is a clever admixture in short of adventures, surprises, and humour. In addition is Bhown the final episode of "The Neglected TV lfe, ZCOOft. of mystery. At the changa on Saturday Jane Cowl will be seen in a Goldwyn super-feature, "The Spreading Dawn. This is described as a play that pulses with life" that reaches back two generations.

EVEEVBODY'S THBATR.E. Tlio Inst two nights are announced at Everybody's Theatre of the Greater Vitagraph masterpiece, "Womanhood. undoubtedly designed to stir the American nation into preparedness for war. the story related is that of the invasion of the "country by an unscrupulous enemy. Tlio spectator sees first the consternation of the invaded people, then is taken through stages of the ruthless advance of the enemy, the desperato ficht nut up by a hurriedly-mobilised and untrained army, and a lons period in which the enemy army is in occupation. .The picture, which has a fascinating love etory running through it, is a powerful and admirably staged ono. A bic double bill is announced for Saturday, which will include what is described as a most uewilderins serial, entitled "The Mystery of the Double Cross." The story tells of a wealthy young man's adventure searching for tho double cross. He receives a telepram relating to his father's will, and straightway excitement is the feature of the film. If he ha 3 not received th« slstn ho is to go to New York. On boaru the boat by which he leaves is a mysterious lady, ivhom he iind3 in his cabin. On her right arm she has tho swi of the double cros3. Immediately he notices it she flees. Then is raid to follow one amazing scene after another with the insistent " (luestion-who is the masked stranger? Mollie King is featured in the leading role. Tho second feature will be o, seven-reel Triangle suner production, entitled "I Love You," featuring Alma Enbens. EJtPTtESS THEATRE. A drama story is told in "In the Balance," now screening to bic houses at the Empress Theatre. The beautiful Grace Darmond, a new star, takes the part of a etago beauty, and is ably supported by Earle Williams, who most capably handles the role of a woman-hater. Grace Dnrmond docs remarkable work, and anyone who sees her in tills picture will no doubt look forward eager)/ to her future appearances. The production is an artistic triumph, and the setting and acting oro excellent. QUEEN'S TjfljATRB. "A Tale of Two Cities," a, pictorial representation of the great tragedy by Oharlos Dickons, doaling with events of liie French Revolution, is the leading film being shown at the Queen's Theatre this week. Tho dual role of Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay is played by Mr. TMfliam Faruum.