ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 150, 19 March 1924, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

“SALLY.” . Another “capacity” house greeted Mi sSJosie Melville in “Sally ’ at the Opera House last night. It may be classed as one of the most sumptuous and enjoyable entertainments \\ clljngton has seen. Everything leads up to tne butterfly ballet ‘in the third act, with its movable stage-a beautiful . F T ect “’® which alone would justify a visit. Miss Melville proved that she could do anything, from ballroom dancing and too work to the most eccentric imaginable. Dan Agar (the Duke of Cz.echogovinia) and George Gee. tlis theatrical agent, seem never ™ leave the stage, and laughter rarely leaves tho audience. Ibero are *OW comedians of Gee’s resource Be delivers a constant broadside of witty remarks, some of which are lost in tne laughter that has greeted ‘he one immediately before. The dressing and mounting of tho wonderful thud set, one of the shortest on record, provide a touch of fairyland. There will lie a matinee this afternoon. PRINCESS THEATRE. “Oliver Twist.” screening this week at tho Princess Theatre, starring Jackie Coogan with a specially selected cast, provides first-class entertainment, lliere is a fino supporting programme. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. This week’s programme at His Majesty’s Theatre is one of the best seen, for some time-- As an entertainer at tho piano and a musical monologuist and raconteur, Charles Lawrence is amazingly clever. Lloyd and Raymond are finished simultaneous step-dancers. Durno is watched with breathless interest in his trick cycling turns. Leo Stirlin" and Harrv North are also in high favour. The English Sunbeam Revue Company give another of their farces that have become so popular. This one is “Special Mixtures.” three stories in one, in which humour is plentiful.. The orchestra, under Mr. Frank Crowther, renders the incidental music. KING’S THEATRE. "Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife,” the pictureversion of which is now screening at the King’s Theatre, is the story of an American millionaire’s many ventures into matrimony and his final subjugation by his eighth wife. Besides being «n excellent comedy it is also a delightful romance. The -acting is first class all through. There are excellent supporting pictures, and the orchestra renders choice incidental music. “THE EXCITERS.”’ Much has been written about the modern flapper, but it has been left to Bebe Daniels, the star in "The Exciters,” which, will be screened at the King’s Theatre next Friday, to portray the role of the modern girl constantly in search of a new thrill. As Ronnie Rand she takes delight in leaving mother earth as far behind as possible by forcing into service, much to the annoyance of her parents, a number of power boats and airplanes. Tn the life of this care-free girl comes Pierre Martel, a supposed crook, who in reality is a Secret Service agent; Antonio, Moreno plays this role. It is at the, first meeting of ihe pair that the love interest’, of flip story is brousrlit to liprnt.. Their marriage in dramatic circumstances at a time when the girl is supposed to be dving. brings to a climax a most fascinating storv. The box! plan is now onen at the Bristol Piano Company or after 5.30 seals mav be reserved at tne theatre, telephone 22—212.

QUEEN’S THEATRE. "The Silent Partner,” now showing at the Queen’s Theatre, is a touching story of a wife's devotion and her intrigues to prevent her husband gambling away the* family fortunes on the Stock .Ex-», change. It is a picture full of incident, and the story moves towards a, climax that is startling, but satisfac-' tory in every respect. 'The supports include a gazette and a travelogue. Tho orchestra renders delightful incidental ■ music.

ARTCRAFT THEATRE.

A rattling good, and first-rate photo* 1 play of the West. “The Cowboy and thaLady/ was received with great «n*, thusiasm at the Artcraft Theatre lasb x evening. It will be repeated again to- ■ ni"ht. Mary Miles Minter popular ; Paramount star, and Tom Moore, », favourite screen player, are featured in this production. The supports are ex- ‘ cellent, and the orchestral accompany • ment pleasing. Seats may be booked at : the Bristol, or by ringing ‘he theatre.

LYNCH FAMILY OF BELLRINGERS.

The Lynch Family of Bellringers continue to charm good audiences at the ; Concert Chamber of the Town Hall with their melodious bells, silver organ cnirnes, and glassophone. On this, their fifth visit to New Zealand, the Bellringers are if anything more popular than over. They are supported by Mdllc. le Marchant (mezzo-soprano), Air. ; Harry Baxter (comedian), and Miss Addie Reynolds (monologuist). The farewell performance will take place tonight.

RADIUM FUND CONCERT. AU lovers of musio who attend at ths Town Hall to-night for the concert in aid of the Radium Fund, will be assured of a musical treat. The GovernorGeneral and Lady Jellicoe have accepted invitations to act as patrons. To Miss Adelaide Van Stavcren is due much of the credit for the inception of the concert:, and u-ith Mr. Bernard Page, Miss Nesta Carweß-Cooke, , and Mr. Harold 'Whittle to aid her. the should be one of great merit Jho programme has been specially selected. PIANOFORTE RECITAL. Two New Zealand musicians—Messrs. Edwin and Claude Tanner—are leaving for London by tho Romuera to continue their studies at the Royal Academy of Music. For the eve of their departure a recital has been arranged, and Ihe m-o-rainnie promises to be an into eJi ng one. Besides the ''ell-kucwn Moonlight Sonata and a bracket of Chopin numbers ,it includes the rarelyheard Concerto in D Minor by stein a work of great beauty and bnllianco for which the orchestral accomiTinin'ent will be played on a second Air. Harold Whittle. Seats may be reserved at the Bns.ol.