ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 105, 29 January 1924, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

LAWRENCE GROSSMITH SEASON. This evening at 8 o’clock at the Grand Opera House Mr. Lawrence Grossmith will be seen in his exceptionally fine I>e.rformanco of Edmund Quilter in "The Silver Fox,” a comedy of unusual interest and attractiveness. The author, Cosmo Hamilton, has already been represented on the Wellington stage by his phenomenally successful play, "Scan, dal." "The Silver Fox” will present Mr. Grossmith in what is generally al lowed to bo his greatest and most favoured role, that of Edmund Quilter, a popular novelist. The matter of easy divorce and l the eternal subject of the relations between husband and wife form the theme of the play. Wherever "Th» Silver Fox” has been seen in either England, America, and more recently Aus trail a, it has been widely discussed with 'ho consensus of opinion that it is one of the strangest plays seen for many years. After tho first night performance in Melbourne, the critics were apparently somewhat doubtful, and one of them at least seemed to be alarmed at what he considered was an attack on conventional morals. It is the same criticism that was applied 40 years ago to Ibsen's prose dramas and Shaw’s )V est-End comedies. The play which, is three acts will be splendidly cast. Misses Diana Wilson, Dorothy Seacombe, and Messrs. Ashton Jarry and L aul Plunket being especially well placed. "The Silver Fox" will be played to-night, to-morrow night, and Thursday next, the final three nights, and should prove a fitting conclusion to a memorable theatrical season. d’he box plans are at the Bristol.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE The new bill, presented to a large audience at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening, is a particularly bright one, and includes several delightfully Cleveland skilful artists, new and old. Among tho new comers is a most acceptable mezzo in tho serious person of Mies Rosina Gordon, whogo pretty voice charms even in such well-worn ballads as "My Rosary” and "Love’s a Merchant." Miss Gordon is also a gifted pianist, with a vivacious touch. Les Warton presents the best negro makeup in tho memory, and his lively syncopated songs and cheerful patter are always provocative of hearty laughter. The clever and nimble-footed McKinnon Bros, are also back again with their lilting Scotch and Irish dances. With them melody echoes from their soles as well as from the skirling pipes and concertina. Will Hastings and Nat Hanley are still in the bill. "Caught in Cairo" is the title of the new' Con Moreni remie, and onco again the clover comedian, Ipresentst a capital sketch which hangs well together, and is full of big laughs. Mr. Moroni himself appears as “Ginger,” an Aussie soldier, and as this unsentimental bloke gives us a sterling character-cut from life. He scored a big vocal hit in his comic lilt "The Girl I Left Behind Me, and is the life and soul of the revue. Harry Moreni is also very amusing as Bert,' the champion lead-swinger of the Australian Army in Egypt. Mr. Dan Weldon cuts a soldterly figure as General Brady, and Mr. Les Austin is in tho picture as a "Johnfiy” officer. He also sings "The Best Little_ Girl brightly, with a neat ballet trrmmwg Miss Ida Leggatt sings .well as> Molly Brady, and Miss Winnie Edgerton is attractive as her sister, Phyllis Brady Songs which light up the progress of the revue include Cow „ -mWonder If Love is a Dream, ter Comes,” "The Murray Moon, and "Hot and. Bothered. The ballet is smart, competent, and well, if S costumed. Mr. Frank Qrowthcr s orchestra is all sufficient. KING’S THEATRE. J Few pictures contain an appeal so powerful or direct as Robert Hughess wonderful production "Remembrance, now showing at the King s Theatie. Il shows how happiness is to be had >n tho simple life. Only when Pop, striving manfully to keep pace with the growing extravagances, has a nervous breakdown, the family realise on what slender foundations rest their ambitions for a snobbish existence. Tho supports include a comedy and an Interational News, while the orchestra, under Mr. L. D. Austin, plays with its usual charm. EMPRESS THEATRE. The Empress Theatre presents this wook something unusual. "The Girl of the Golden West," a virile gambling story, has its origins away back in the early years of the nineteenth century, and represents a girl’s gamble with the sheriff for the life of her lover, a notorious bandit. The picture is crowded with incident, and becomes intensely thrilling as the climax unfolds. The scenery is magnificent, and the excellent acting of beautiful Sylvia Brcamer and J. W. Kerrigan gives the story a touch of absolute realism. Mr. Charles Moore, baritone, renders several songs, while the orchestra plays an appropriate solection of music. The supports are outstanding. LONG TACK SAM. Ix>ng Tack Sam and his amazing troupe of Chinamen and women is causing quite a sensation at the Paramount Theatre, large audiences greeting these irinrveUoui performers every evening. There is not a dull moment from the start to the finish of tno performance, every item being introduced with a whirl that is characteristic of the Chinese nation. Wellington amusement seekers should not miss the opportunity of seeing this astonishing band of entertainers. There will be two performances dasiy until further notice.