ENTERTAINMENT

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 91, 11 January 1919, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENT

"HEARTS OF THE WORLD." This evening at 8 o'clock the J. C. Williamson. Ltd., ' management . will screen for tho first time in Wellington D. W. Griffitlt's great motion picture drama "Hearts of tho World," which lias just, campl'eted record seasons in Ohristchurck and Dunedin. The plans will be on vdem" this morning until noon at tho Bristol, -Hid. afterwards seats pay be reserved at Ned. Perry's, where tic ,| kets for othiii; portions of the tliear may also .be •purchased. . The. niin, f orchestra, arfd the effects arrived f' e rm the south yq sterday, and the picture n, as screened bef ore the Wst evening. '1 Heair'a of the Worid, is said, quite outclasses both "Intolr jnnc«" and the "Bj rth of a Nation, y according to t he management, it a igo broken the (records established by these two picture! in New York, Lo" .Klmi, and Australia. .- Naturally, specif i interest has been in fused into the pr'jtlntition of "Hearts of 'the World" by tlje fiact that it was takes ,i at the express dir/jction of the British and FreAch Vftfr Of .ices, and that Mr. Biloyd Gecirge took a personal interest in.' its man pfacture.. In order to obtain 'realistic war episodes Mr. Griffith' al'.d his principal a/'tists spent l many months on (ihe bat/.lefi'elds of' lYancie, -but. with the' exception of . the producer: ...hiw.self, who was-tvdeo hit by the,, explosion of shrapnel, tttey all escapcid any serious mis-J hap. Although "Hearts 'jf the World" deals expensively witji the war, it. is the heart interest inves ted v a what is said, to be otte of the . i swea':est. love storits ever told, which linp been instrume-iital in mrfkimg'it a grer fter'success than "Intolerance. 'It p'/ays on all the emo-j tions. ■ i One mini'/te ?it is said to have | the audtence on tjie . verge: of tears, and, the ne:tt ■ cheer /ng;' with delight when, the gal 1 jant'Fren'jh Soldiers win back tho village which pr cviousliy had been taken by the- Germans £ then come'smiles at the Little Disturbed (Dorctthy Gisli). Little Ben Ai pristron?;, who, in the role of the, gallant Frenc! i baby liero, • displays his.' xpatriot'fem fori his country and his woniderful' bve for-"his mother, and completely •wins Ims audience.. Later, it is stated, the a'Ediencet are '-forced to grit their teeth Fit tho terriTile Huns, and the, excitem- int is tens?, when the Little Disturbe c throws a hand grenade airtong?t the ( Hermans w/.io. have 6urrounci'ed fee hut i fhich sheli'.ers the hero, and ' Little Beri. The si>ectator'is t,- ( ken from a simnJ'.e French village on tp, the actu: il battVefield, whero ore seen, miles of r artillery, a million figWting men, scori ib of banks,' and sffuads of/aircraft. A s pecia/i feature of tho. -presentation will bo, the grand, operatic whi ih 7.ri1l play specially-written music, and , the original and. appropriitte effects wil 1-y.dS to . the reality of the-, different cpi e<ydes. . .

KING'S THEATRE, '.The change of programme announced f jsv this afternoon at the King's/ Theatre ' undoubtedly points to . there 'oeing nn exceptionally fine exposition of. pictures Jind music for the coming week. The. •piece de resistance is entitl/jd "Ghosts ~'wf Yesterday," and is described as Jjeing j'a. jwweiful triumph over temptation, and f is.. $h;e" picture adaption of Robert Hugfcre&fe well-known noyjl "Two Women, The picture of ibis book should undoubtedly be. an excellent one, and the faof. that Norma TaW.dge will appear in the leading role should greatly enhance its interest. Tb.e supporting programme is said to be> a very strong one, f .nd includes on excruciatingly funny ■'Mack Sennett comedry entitled "A Clover Dummy," also the latest series of Pathe's Gazette. Tho playStng of the King's augmented orchestra lias been freely applauded during th(o past 'week, r and a splendid of high-class music has been selected ibr the change of programme. Amongst -these, special mention may be made of the celebrated "Nocturne 12" by Chopin, the "Jeanne d'Arc" Overture, by Verdi,'- and'selections ffom "The Belle of New Yock," "Miiritana," and "The Blue. Moon." It is five intention of the-management to run matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays, -when tho music. .willvbe. supplied by .the Sing's orchestra, and the whole programme will be precisely as at' night' sessions. . Seats may be booked at the Bristol ajis today after 2 p.m. by ringing the, King's telephono number, 31-i3.

, EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. To-day at Everybody's Theatre tlie popular screen-6tar Apto'iytewart will be seen in a Vitagrapfo future entitled "A Million Bid." Ste wiUibe supported by Harry Morey and lE. si. Lincoln. The story is said to be otfe of great emotional power, working; U p to a strong climax. It tells _ »£■ an unscrupulous mother wlio desivc?, to many hel' daughter for weajlVn. To do this shointercepts letters succeed? in parting two genuine lovers. In due course, at her instigation., the daughter marries a .'millionaire, I)'at insists that it must be a marriage in name only. She says to' hiVn, "You' give mo your name and pay nay •mot>.er's bills and in return I apperir in T,ublic as your wife. That must,' be The dramatic intensity of t'/ie scer'jes which follow is said to be .'tfeiry Warked, and many excitSnr/ mopentr, pass before the happy ending. A /strVug list of items' support the picture.,

\ ' EMPRESS' THEATRE. _ "What is described .. as a deliglitful World drama is to be shown at the Empress Theatre to-day and to-night. The picture is entitled "The Heart of a Girl." Barbara Castleton'is the star, and a very charming one, while Irving plays opposite her. The story, it is stated, is well told, and keeps the interest at.f(ill pitch from first to last. It is woven round the love affairs of a young couple, and it lives up to. the old adage that the course f>T true, love noser runs smooth-. A rival for the girl's love contrives to arouse mutual suspicion, jind ends up by nearly wrecking the young man's chances for a high political post for which lie is a candidate. , "Tho Hoart of a Girl" is described as a wholeclean, pleasing, tensely interesting attraction, consistent, fast-moving, and entertaining. Strong supporting items are promised. The plan is at the theatre, ■or telephone, 3145. The prices are as usaal.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. The William Fox Studios in the pic.turisation of one of the most popular of fairy stories, "Jack and the Beanstalk," to be screened at the Queen's Theatre to-day, is said to have accomplished a great work of the kinemalo,','rapliio art. The different settings have been carried out ,011 a most 'sumptuous scale, and with thirteen hundred children, in addition to the adult members of tho company, the picture should liavo a great charm for both old ond young.

"THE BOAT-WAITERS." Tho box plan for to-night's performance by the "Boat-waiters" at the Concert Chamber will be at the Bristol till noori to-day, and thereafter at Perry's, tobacconist.. A large number of seats were reserved up to yesterday for tonight's performance; and -a highly successful., opening is anticipated.- Special interest is centred in the reappearanco of Mr. Borneo Gardiner, entertainer and siffleur, who has made a name for himself in the world's largest theatres. Mr. Gardiner is on a holiday tour of New Zealand, and it is fortunate for tho "Boat-waiters," and incidentally tho general public, that he has thrown in his lot with this company. Another performer with a big reputation is Mr. Hutjliie Ogilvie, Scotch comedian, who will present same of his inimitable Scotch humour. Mr. Andrew Pace, who is well known throughout Australasia aS a bright comedian, will dispense humour and will also be hoard in duets with Miss Lalla Ward. Stewart and Mooro will be heard in charming musical selec-i tions; Miss Nan Taylor, a very versatile lndy, will sing some bright Scotch songs; Miss; Madge Surtees should add materially to. the brightness of the entertainment; Mr. Frank Wright will-essay sotno "tongue-hristers," and will also sing some'local verses; arid Messrs. Lionel, Wilton Power, Felix Bland, and members' of the "Peg o' My Heart" Company will wind up tho bill with tho playlet, "Oh, "What an "Uncle!"