ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 152, 21 March 1924, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

"SALLY." The interest of the Wellington publie in “Sally,” one of the most charming musical combinations of sentiment and humour ever presented by the J. C. AVil* liamson Company, is still being maintained. Full audiences are attending tha nightly performances at the Grand Opera House. Miss Josie Melville, as Sally, is perfectly natural, and lives every minute of the part of the fondling who cherishes the ambition of becoming famous. George Gee and Dan Agar simply bubble over with humour that immediately appeals to the audience. Tha cast of "Sally” is a wonderfully strong one, and the lighting effects and the bril» liant frocking are striking features. EMPRESS THEATRE. The “Ninety and Nine” which will b« shown at the Empress Theatre to-day i» said to be full of big scenes that lead logically, and with the utmost of suspense, up to the big climax. The big record-breaking thrill is the rescue of an entire countryside from the fury of th® flames, ns a forest fire races towards tha surrounded town. It is declared to ba one of the finest things of it kind ever seen on the screeh. Great stretches of burning forest, whole towns in flames, hundreds of men, women, and children running frantically to cover. Then tha one man appears—a young derelict, who, without hesitation, rolls a steel monster out on the main track, and heads into the furnace of roaring flames ahead on its errand of mercy. The film is described as a prolonged thriller, which is not a few feet of flashed disaster, but a veritable panorama of destruction, appalling in its terrible grandeur. Warner Baxter is the volunteer engine driver and beautiful Colleen Moore is the winsome Ruth Blake who is his inspiration. The supporting programme includes th* Empress News, depicting the latest happenings in England and the Continent, A Mermaid comedy, "Exit Caesar,” supplies the 'Tighter side of the entertainment. The Empress symphony orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. M, Dixon, will supply an excellent programme of music, including the overture “Les Dragons de Villars'* (Maillart). The box plan is at the Bristol till 5 -p.m.. then at the Theatre, 'phone 3442. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A notable addition will be made to this week’s successful programme at Hi# Majesty’s Theatre in the Littlejohns, who have recently concluded a successful season at the Princess Theatre, Afelbourne, with the Hugh J. Ward pantomime “"Mother Goose,” in which they were one of the outstanding features. These artists will produce what is reported to be one of the most pretentious turns seen at Ilis Majesty's Theatre for some time. The act consists of juggling and balancing! while at the same time propelling bejewelled globes. This act is termed brilliant in the full sense of the word, for all their scenery and properties are lavishly decorated with ft large number of Rhinestones. The turn is said to reveal intrepidity as well as sense of artistry. KING'S THEATRE. At the King’s Theatre tonight will be screened “ The Exciters,” featuring Bebe Daniels, who portrays 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 pa.rents, a number of power boats and airplanes. Into 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 the pair that the love interest of the story is brought to light. Their marriage in draraat ; c circumstances at a time when tue girl is supposed to be dying, brings to a climax a most fascinating story. The box plan is now open at the Bristol Piano Coin--panv. or after 5.30 seats may be re-> served at the theatre, telephone 22-212.-

QUEEN’S THEATRE. When Thomas Meighan’s latest Georg® Ade Paramount story, "Woman-Proof" is flashed on the screen of the Queen s Theatre to-day, the spectators, it is promised, will see a genuine explosion of nearly seven thousand cases of dynamite, which was used in the blastiiig of a thirteen-mile tunnel at Huntington Lake, Cal., where work on the biggest hydro-electric projecc in the world was in progress. This tunnel passed through a mountain making the waters of Huntington Lake available for electric power. The project was undertaken by the Edison Company to develop electric power for Los Angeles. This location is 340 miles north-east of Hollywood, in the Sierra Mountains and was chosen after a prolonged search as a spot where the most spectacular scenes of this kind could be filmed. Mr. Meighan plays the role of a civil engineer who is supervising this huge industrial scheme. In the picture, the tunnel is supposed to cave in. entomi> ine scores of workmen. The rescue ot these men forms some of the most thrilling scenes in the picture The Picture was directed by Alfred E. Green. Th following are the supporting PlayerLila Lee, playing opposite Thomas Meighan. Robert Agnew. Charles A. Sellon. Vera Remolds. Bill Gonder, and Mike Donlon. The supporting fiim sublets include the latest in R}™mt comedies and Gazettes, while musical fare will be provided by Die Queen’s grand orchestra, undei the Miction of Mr. A H. Jerome. The box plan is at the Bristol.

EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. From serving maid in a home of wealth to riches and a high social position is the big. jump that V*™ as Myra Hastings makes in her latest screen vehicle, “The Wanters, a First National picture, commencing at h\erjbody’s Theatre to-day. This part in an all-star cast is said to lie the biggest that the talented and beautiful Miss Prevost has yet been given. loor- all her lift* Mvra is a “wanter of the most Confirmed sort. To be near the she craves she obtains a position as maid in the home of the Worthingtons. Young Worthington falls in love with her and when, following her discharge, he brings her back home with him as his wife, she is met with snobbish disdain and leaves the house. In the near tragedy that follows she learns that true haDDiness is never found through empty wantin' “The Wanters” was. directed by John M. Stahl. The scenario, by .T. G. Hawks and Paul Bern, was based on the story bv the famous novelist, Leila llnrton Wells. There will also be shown n comedy, Graphic, and the latest Path® Gazette. Harry Avery and his jazz band will be heard in a selection of bright music. PRINCESS THEATRE’. The programme commencing to-day at tho Princess Theatre is a large one. "Don’t Ever Marry,”, featuring Wesley (“Freckles”) Barry, is said to be the finest comedy this wonderful has over been seen in. ? infectious, and by a Perteeßv. »attrral stvle of acting he creates absmdb tunny situations that are said to make the audience laugh unroariously. Hhennatan Sleeps" is described as a powerful drama featuring Jack Holt His aering in this picture is said to be the high water-mark of a brilliant career, as he invests the story vith the forcefulness of his own personality to a degree not reached in his other succesrs. There are also to bo excellent supports. EKETAHUNA PICTURES. The programme to lie shown at the Public Hall, Eketahuna. b™iwv is a powerful one, featuring Gladys V alfrm with a strong supporting cast, in '"Town Scandals.” It contrasts life in a small township with life on the stage with all its glamour and excitement. At home reputations are torn by gossiping toncues, and the wounds they leave behind are well illustrated in this admirab'e picture, done in Miss Walton s char, acteristic style. In support will be “ereened a Century comedy a Universal News, and the seventh part of lhe social Buccaneer.”