ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 123, 17 February 1921, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING’S THEATRE. Perhaps one half of the world .to-day is in some sense interested in the experiments of the people who are endeavouring to read the future by communicating with spirits. In “Eyes of Youth,” the film classic to be presented at the King’s Theatre to-morrow evening, the exciting events of the story are based ujKtn the opportunity given the lieixjine w read her own future through the assistance of a "yogi," who teachers her the mysteries of crystal gazing. In this way she is able to avoid the mistakes -that would have been her lot had she followed one of the many opportunities offered her. Originally a stage play, the theme is said to lend itself admirably to the kinema, being not only replete with action. but also with interest and freshness of atmosphere. Clara Kimball Young plays the leading part, and m three very diverse roles is called upon to display most exacting emotions. It is said that she rises to the occasion and is remarkably good in all. Ilia film is expected to make a strong appeal to lovers of the better type of photo-play. The special engagement of Madame Annette Hayward, grand opera prima donna, is one that will give pleasure to musical enthusiasts. Madamo Hayward’s numbers, selected from a large repertoire, being of t'he concert platform standard, are expected to prove highly acceptable. The selections to be played by the King’s orchestra cover a wide range and include both excerpts from the classics and modern syncopated music. "The Love Expert will be screened for the last time this evening. BVERYBODY’S THEATRE. “The Man From Snowy River’’ is a big attraction at Everybody’s Theatre. The picture shows interesting phases ol Australian life, and is not without sensational incidents. One section of film showing a bush fire is a wonderful piece of camera work, and there is also a thrilling steeplechase. The latest ? a G le> Gazette and Goldwyn Brays Hello, Mars!” are also shown. A change of programme will be given to-morrow. EMPRESS THEATRE. "The Drifters," a drama of the wastes of Alaska, showing at the Empress Theatre, stars Warren Kerrigan. The story grips from the start, and holds the interest right through. The concluding chapter of "Smashing Barriers,’ and the opening episode of “The Invisible Hand are included in the supports. There will be a complete change of programme to-morrow. “THE PRINCE CHAP.” • Thomas Meighan, the famous American character actor, gives a capable characterisation of a difficult role in “The Prince Chap,” screened at the Grand Opera House this week. It is a fine story, dealing with the vicissitudes of a sculptor in London’s Bohemia. Attractive supporting films are also screened. Consequent upon the lamented dwth of Mr. Kevin Dillon, the part of Bottom* in Mr. Stanley Warwick's production of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream, will be assumed by Mr. Alan Fuller, and Mr. G. Clapham will play the part of Thisbe.