ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 274, 13 August 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. To-night's change of' programmo at the King's Theatre is ,headed by a Select comedy-drama, "His Bridal Night," which shows Alice Brady as two girls in one—they were twins—identical' in face and form. Both were in love. Ench of the; men knew ho was in love with one of the twins, but he did not know which one. Then one got married, but the bridegroom found himsolf with-two brides on his hands on his'bridal'night. However, ainole saved tho day. Alice Brady , was starred in. the dual-role of the twin sisters. "The special engagement is announced of Madame Mildaro Hewe'.t, contralto, who will Bing' "My Ships" and "The Glory.of the Sea." The, King's orchestra will play ns an extr'acte "The. Merry Wives.of Windsor." There .will be a full orchestral matinee oh Saturday. AUSTRALIA'S WILD NORNWEST. Commencing , this morning at' the- 11 a.m. session,'"Australia's-Wild Nor'-' West"'will be scroened for the first time in New Zealand at the Empress Theatre, and will be run continuously for a week. The subject should .-greatly interest th« ■-. picture-loving public, because it is quite 1 unusual and contains the record or an j expedition which /braved all manner of obstacles in order to secure the film. Comprehensive pictures are shown of 'absolutely wild tribes in their' native state, speir and'boomerang-thfowers, and mamqueer customs of these aboriginals. The turtles shown provide a wonderful sieht. a whole .army, of them, like tanks going into battle, advancing along a'beautiful Sandy beach into the sea. The exciting dugong-spearing is a very novel, sight, . mid as the- films, are unfolded -one is shown places,' peoplo, and'-things "that it is hard' to realise in these enlightened times.' Mr. M.'.P. Adams will describe doings of. the North-West Scientific Expedition, which secured the film after eight months'strenuous 1v0ri.,..EVERYBODY'S .THEATRE. What is described as Pauline Frederick's finest screen achievement, will be found in the Goldwyri feature, /The I'ear Woman," the new feature to be shown at Everybody's Thtotre to-day. Not only is the play .vivid, absorbing, and compelling, but the star, herself declares that she has never been able to so .fully express the tragic emotions asMn 'the, production. As an offset to the intense sceneß where the psychology of fear is tho more prominent theme, there are moments of laughter and light-■ : heartedness, - gay throngs, and brilliant ■ festivals. The sixth episode of "The Mystery of 33," the; latest Gazette, and a "comedy wilT be shown. . '• QUEEN'S THEATRE. ' Tom Mix is featured in "The Cyclone," and' no one is more oapable of interpreting the strength and virility of 'the border lifo. than this : Fox . leader, whose screen adventures are hut-an'other instalment in a' life' replete with actual -struggle and, victory. The Canadian Nortli-West 'Mounted Police,;oh' whoso activities the story of "The Cyclone"-is built, calls to mind days, that are- passing info oblivWn. It is as a sergeant in this pioneer force that' Tom Mix figures.' After tracing <a-band of, smugglers and cornering by .his courage, he carries off his prize, the'exquisite Sylvia Sturgis, played bv Coleen Moore, Peggy' Hyland will appear in Court," which is .based on a trouble ■ over a property, line, the disputants, being rich families, and the war. they wage is not unlike what one expects' from mountain feudists, The picture is essentially a love story, with an un-. dercurront of humour.

.::; "MALE AND,FEMALE." -' ' The romantic- photo-play, "Male and Female," which is being screened at the Opera House, is distinctly out of the ordinary. It is a superb production, rich in tropical scenery, and strong in. point of dramatic' possibilities. The story- is in the. main a study of the effect of environment on social barriers, and affords amusing, contrasts between the relative merits of- "blue blood" and that of the red ordor..-This evening will 'be.the last., screening' of- the -picture. •'■ There will be a matinee performance in the afternoon. ;,'.■ ENGLISH PIERROTS. '■', -, The popularity of the English Pierrots;' a bright company of talented perform-. | ers,' has increased .with each successive programme, with ,the result that' tho 'Concert Chamber,of the Town Hall is being .nightly filled with appreciative audiences. Comedy bulks largely in the entertainment, and the company's repetoiro is very extensive. The concerted numbers aro particularly pleasing. This evening a. complete change of programmo will, be submitted. . "AUSSIE" DIGGERS-THE SMART ■ '•-.■:-,'• SET.' On Saturday at 8 o'clock at the Grand Opera House a new company of returned soldiers will make their first appearanco here, under the J. arid N. Tai.t management. The organisation, which numbers lio'fewer than 1A performers, includesseveral remarkable dancers,- dingers, and raconteurs, good comedians, and many expert musicians. It is said the artistic'l barrage put up by the Smart Set Diggers, has .never ten bettered in Aus- ( tralia.. The Melbourne "Age" 'writes:' "The Smart Set are indeed smart, smartness and brightness being their on-to-vic-tory slogan. We have, had several soldier companies—some good, some mediocre—but ttfere is only one opinion about the Smart-Set.' Many professional artists would be deemed fortunate did they possess in the- same degree' the aplomb and natural ability which appears to be common among members of this delightful organisation. Heal clean, healthy humour abounds, with a fine vocal and instrumental element. Th.'e dancing is especially ; good. Taken by and large, the 'Aussie' Diggers must be regarded as a particularly brilliant smart set of clever entertainers." The box plans foi tho seven nights' season are now open at the. Bristol.

THE-EVANS-GAUGE SEASON. Amy Evans, the Welsh. soprano, and Fraser Gauge, the Scotch basso cantantc, will commence their' AVellington season in tiie Town Hall on Tuesday evening, and judging by the comment of the Auckland Tress, musical enthusiasts of Wellington may anticipate something out of the. ordinary in the concert field of entertainment. JUss Evans is described as one of the most beautiful women who have ever graced n concert platform, and is said to possess a voice of rare .sweetness. Fraser Gango is spoken of as one of the most versatile singers of the. present dny, and is said to have a voice of immense jange and culture, 'i'ho box plans are now open at the Bristol. Day sales are procurable at Ned Perry's, in Manners Street. "THE FOLLIES." ''The Follies" (a clever troupe of returned soldiers) made their first appenrat the'Khnndallah Town Hall on Wed-, nesday night, when _ n programme of musical and comical items was presented to a large audience. The troupe is raising funds in aid of tlio crippled soldiers. ' The N.fr, Diggers' Pierrots, who have just concluded' a highly successful season in AuslTnlia with J. C. Williamson. Ltd., returned tn Wellington on Tuesday, and will commence a new tour of New Zealand at Havora ne.it month. Of those who went away, Messrs. G. Y. Hannn.'W. Crawford, and Laneo Jones did not return.