ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 178, 16 April 1923, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

“IN OLD DONEGAL.” There was a capital audience at the Grand Opera House on Saturday night, when the third performance of that romantic Irish drama “In Old Donegal” was given by Allen Doone and his company. The principals, as well as the rest of the cast, were in good form, and had their audience with them from start to finish. The enthusiasm was marked. “In Old Donegal” will be presented for the last time to-night, and to-morrow night the delightful drama “The Parish Priest” will be given. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. Taking almost two hours to screen, but of_such absorbing ' interest that the ffigiit of time is not noticed, “Manslaughter,” now showipg at Everybody’s Theatre, is a wonderful picture. It is spectacular in the extreme, but that it not what most affects those who see it. Woven into a story of deep significance is a romance that has ■ tho supreme merit of . being real. Never have Thomas Mcighan, Leatrice Joy, and Lois Wilson been seen in a greater picture, or have they acted with better success. There are excellent supports. The orchestra renders appropriate music. EMPRESS THEATRE. “Missing Husbands” is one of those great pictures which come along but once in a while. Amidst beautiful settings and scenery, the story of intense love and not less intense jealously and hatred, sweeps forward to an unexpected climax. The acting of the picture is perfect, Larry Semon is seen at his best in a comedy entitled “Golf.” The Empress orchestra provides an excellent selection of music.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. On Saturday afternoon and evening the capacity of His Majesty’s was taxed to the utmost, and hundreds of disappointed patrons were turned away at both performances. The big afUraction was Apdale's Zoological Circus. This is to remain on the bill for another week, when all will have an opportunity of seeing what is undoubtedly one of the finest animal acts shown in Wellington. “Mutt,”, the baigon comedian, is an entertainment in Himself, and at each performance he introduces some new prank. At ,-to night’s performance there is to be a strong vaudeville supporting bill, which includes the reappearance for a short season of Little Lorna, with new’ songs and imitations. Charles Hanbury, an English sketch artist, recently arrived from London, will make his first appearance in a playlet entitled “It’s Best to Tell the Wife.” New items will be presented by the Reed Sisters, and a new revue by the New English Revue Company, entitled “Any Lady,” wiiicltds said to be quite up to the high standard set by, this excellent company. Tlie comedy items by Doddy Hurl are said to be particularly good. PRINCESS THEATRE. Betty Compson and William T. Carleton are essentially dramatic in their style of acting, and in “The Law and the Woman” they are seen at their best. It is a presentation of passionate natures, and like all Paramount productions it has a magnificent setting, beautiful scenery, and excellent photography. There is also a comedy and a Topical Ga— in support. “THE AMBASSADOR.” Black Cat Night at '"The Ambassador” on April 18 will be a carnival, to rival the opening night, and dancing will sontinue until 1 o’clock. For those who wish to improve their dancing or to learn to dance before Wednesday," special arrangements are being made at “The Ambassador” Dancing Studio. Every pupil will have individual and private tuition at a very moderate fee, and single lessons can be arranged if desired. •‘FORTY THIEVES” PANTOMIME.. To the principal inland towns of the North Island a big coming, attraction is promised in the J. C. Williamson pantomime, “The Forty Thieves.” This production is spoken of in glowing terms by Australian" contemporaries. An exceptionally fine cast has been secured for its interpretation, including Mona Magnet as principal boy, Misses Phyllis Beadon, Rene Barlee, Daisy Yates, Ida Newton, Phyllis Amery, Rita Nugent, and Messrs. Jack Cannot, Joe Brennan, Zidgelcy and Dawe, Fred Mackay, Joe Morns, Reginald Roberts/ Norman Lee, and George Willoughby.. “The Forty Thieves” is credited with being one of the most gorgeously-produced pantomimes ever presented by the J..C. Williamson combination, and is said to be particularly inviting in the way of bright music, spirited ballets, marches, and ensembles. The pantomime is presented in two acts and 14 gorgeous scenes. The inland dates are as fol[ow: —Wanganui, April 18 and 19: Palmerston, April 20 and 21: Hastings, April 23 and 24; Napier, April 26, 27, 28; Masterton, April 30. The box plans will bo opened in each place three days prior to the performance.