ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 181, 28 April 1922, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

STRAND THEATRE. , “The Sin of Martin Queed,” a picture for which much is claimed, will be screened for tho first time in Weilington at tho Strand Theatre to-day. Produced and written by the wellknown director Allan Dwan, the picture, in a most realistic and interestcompelling manner, tells a story of domestic life. A bigoted.,' suspicious father has no faith in his daughter, and when she answers tho call of youth to youth, he can see in her young love only sin. The mother, whose own dreams of romance had been crushed by the hard-hearted, narrow old man, fought to preserve her daughter’s happiness, but Queed forced his girl to marry a scoundrel whom she loathed. The picture is often poignant in its tenderness and sympathy, and there are many lighter touches. Mary Thurman, as Martha Queed, is said to make a strong appeal to the sympathy ; while the performance of the father, by Joseph J. Dowling, who will be remembered as the miracle man, is claimed to be a remarkable character-study. On the same programme will bo presented Jack London’s stirring story of the South Seas, “The Mutiny of the Elsinore,” a bright comedy. Let s Practise Economy,” and the latest Gazette. The programme will be screened continuously during the week. SOUTHWOOD’S DUALITY PERFORMERS. The Q P.’s, according to advice received by the management, again played to a packed house at their second performance at /Nelson last night. To-night they give their final performance at Nelson, and embark on the Ngaio immediately upon the conclusion of the performance to return to Wellington, to give two find farewell performances at the Concert Chamber to-morrow afternoon and evening. The programmes to be presented on these special performances will embrace many new items interspersed with the most popular of the old favourite items which patrons may request. Patrons desiring to have items included in the programme need only make their requests known by writing to the manager, Quality Performers, Town Hall, or when booking setts leave their requests at the box office, to have their wishes complied! with. The box plan is reported to be quickly filling for the Saturday evening’s performance, mid intending patrons are advised to book early. The plans are at the Bristol. THE FAMOUS DIGGERS. When things • were looking gloomy for the (Allied armies during tho Great War, the Famous Diggers were busy keeping up the spirits of the soldiers by means of bright entertainment Now, when financial despondency is m the air, these same Diggers 3.re fulfilling a similar service for the civilian populace, and they will reappear at the Opera House to-morrow night. As a contemporary remark?: from tho beginning to the end of the programme • the Diggers have their audiences in paroxyisms of laughter. Hard times are forgotten, nothing is remembered save the delicious enjoyment of the moment.” There is. however, just that blend of serious items which prevents the programme from being too sugary. Fred Webber, a very clever singer, who is an expert dancer, contributes largely to the. success of tho show. Joe Valli, tho Scottish comedian, who has been specially imported from London, does a lion s share in the laughter making. Ivan Marshall, an operatic tenor, is an ex-member ot the J C AV. firm. He comes with a fine reputation. Bernard Beeby is a baritone with a voice of exceptional quality, he having played lead with J. C. Williamson’s “Maid of the Mountains” Company. Frank Moran lives up to his reputation as a fun purveyor. Tano Fama, the captain of comedy Stan. Lawson, the misleading ladv and other favourites are still members of this fcpupe. The ; scenery embraces two exquisite sets, Carmiai Time” and “The Arabian Oasis,’ both of which are a feast of colour.,, The revue is entitled "Box o Tricks, and contains some of the best sketch.. from the London Hippodrome revue ot that name.