ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 179, 23 April 1924, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The new programme at His Majesty’s 'Theatre kept a large audience in the best of humour last evening. It was generally conceded that Rose and Elmar are two of the cleverest acrobats and horizontal bar experts who have been seen along this way for quite a while. 3he feats they perform are amazing, they are as agile as monkeys, and as sure hand and foot. The Hilo Duo are a couple of gifted Hawaiian performers, who reproduce the haunting melodies of their native land on guitars, and introducG their audience io some quaint and graceful native dancing. ’I he Deloraines do some marvellously clover acrobatic work on the revolving ladders, . and Slavin and Thompson are as amazing as over in their quick-fire patter, lhe Bergeres Quartet continue to charm with their >.<cellentlv balanced concerted work, and Nell Crane is nightly reaping fresh laurels by her clever characterisations. “The Pirate” is the title of the bright revue which the Hurl-Evans Company is now presenting, and it is a riot of mirth from start to finish. “CARTER THE GREAT.” That world-renowned king of magicians, “Carter the Great,” continues to mystify large audiences at the Grand Opera House with his seemingly supernatural powers. His entertainment is one baffling surprise after another. Never before has a magician appeared here who has such a long string of big turns Carter can make maidens appear and disappear with a wave of his wand; he can suspend them in mid-air like Mahomet’s coffin; he can make beautiful rose bushes grow in a few seconds. 'The act in which ho saws a maiden in two is one of the most thrilling ever staged locally, and is only equalled by “The Lion’s Bride, ’ . in which a real Nubian lion is used in a most mysterious manner. “Carter the Great” is a finished showman. He accompanies all his nets with a running fire of humorous patter, which is highly entertaining. It is a clean, refined show, in which mystery bears the chief part. There will be a matinee performance at 230 this afternoon. TIVOLI THEATRE. The high-class vaudeville which continues to be presented at the Tivoli Theatre is adding steadily to the train of regular patrons. Signor Lnigi Pasinate, formerly leading tenor of the Sistine Choir, provides quite an entertainment in himself. He was in his best voice last evening, and was recalled again and again for his artistic vocal offerings. Another vocal star on the bill —Miss Claire Solly, who possesses a liquid contralto voice of singular purity. Niblo and Doris are a pair of eccentric comedy and burlesque artists, who simply compel laughter. The Tully Sisters are a quartet of jazz musicians, whese music sets the toes ot dancers tingling to be up and at it. One of the biggest turns on tho programme is Pharus, the Egyptian healer. Pharus has been giving matinee performances every afternoon, and many people profess to have secured relief from his ministrations. The Hanlon Brothers are as popular as ever with their shadow dancing, and sprightly acrobatic work. Danny d’Alma and his fox terriers provide a novel turn; Millon Brooks and Alma, do some entertaining variety work; and Sheila May and Svdnoy Keith please vastly in patter and song. NEW ACTS ON SATURDAY.

Musgrove Celebrity Vaudeville will be further strengthened on Saturday by the inclusion of two new acts. A famous English musical trio, Windsor, Edgar, and Kellcwuy, are known in the vaudeville world as three men, two violins, and a plaintive baritone. They have just concluded successful seasons in Sydney and Melbourne at the Tivoli Theatres. Described as the high and mighty magician, Donald Stuart provides'all the latest novelties in this lino. Other world-known acts to. appear shortly are Carr Lynne, animal impersonator, and Julian Rose, the famed Hebrew imnersonator, whose •'Levinsky at the Wedding” is known to theatregoers all the world over. Windsor. Edgar, and Kelleway, and Donald Stuart make their first appearance- -at Saturday’s matinee. EMPRESS THEATRE. “Main Street,” the pretty romance of an American small town, continues to afford undiluted pleasure to patrons of the Empress Theatre. Some capital acting is done by Florence Vidor and Monte Blue The supporting films are all of merit, and excellent music is provided by the orchestra. QUEEN’S THEATRE. Pola Negri is reaping fresh laurels nightly in “The Spanish Dancer, the spectacular film now featuring at the Queen’s Theatre. The scenes are laid in the dark days of the Spanish Inouisition, when tho thumb-screw and the rack wore used. The scenery, costuming. and mounting of the big picture are on a most lavish scale. There is a good supporting programme, and some first-class music by the orchestra. PRINCESS THEATRE. The last two nights axe announced of the bill at the Princess Theatre starring Betty Compson in “Kick In.” The other attraction on tho present programme is “Treasure Island.” The new attractions for Saturday’s change arc Jack Holt in “The Tiger’s Claw” and Harold Lloyd in “Grandma’s Boy.” NAVAL PICTURES AT EMPRESS AND STRANDThe managements of the above theatres have secured the first picture of the arrival of the Special Service Squadron in Sydney Harbour. Impressive views of the landing, the parade through the city, and other items of interest during their stay are shown. The sinking oS the H.M.A.S. Australia shows the doomed vessel being towed to the final restingplace. and the gradual demolition by explosives. It is said to be a most aweinspiring sight. AMBASSADOR CABARET. The Easter carnival season is in full swing at the Ambassador Cabaret, and is attracting large numbers of diners and dancers at every session. Every afternoon Miss Trixie Luke presents new dances, and every evening special carnival music is played by the Ambassador Band. Reservations are now being made for the fleet ssason.

KING’S 'THEATRE. How films are made is shown in “Hollywood,” tho relkesliing photoplay now starring at the King’s Theatre. While affording a peep behind the scenes, there is a most interesting story told in the plot, which concerns a young girl’s ambition to be a “jn°; vie” star. Many of the world’s liest known film artists appear m tto cast, and the acting throughout IS is the underlying feature of Universal’s remarkable pictunsation of Rita Weiman’s world-famous s *- a S e “The Acquittal,” which heads the new programme to be presented at the King s commencing at next Saturday s matinee. It baffles from the start, through an engrossing court-room sequence one wonders who is guilty. Through the sensational episodes 1 hat follow one still wonders. The sinister linger of suspicion points first at one character then another. Finally, in an astounding climax, the solution is cleared in one dramatic moment. 'To tell the rest would spoil the play for those who have yet io see it. The acting of the all-star cast is said to be superb. Norman Kerry adds another triumph to his list in the part of Robert Armstrong. Claire Windsor enacts a dramatic role as Madeline Ames. One of the striking parts in the piece is the part of Harry Mestayer, noted dramatic star, who plays the district attorney of the sensational trial scene. “The Acquittal” is said to be to the film what “The Bat” was to the stage, but with certainly more lavish settings and a much more convincing story. In addition to this great feature will be a Century comedy, and the very Latest international news, together with glorious music by the King’s select orchestra. Giving to the theatre being closed on Anzae night this programme will start at Saturday’s matinee. The box plan is at the Bristol, or after 5.30 seats may also lie reserved at the theatre, telephone 22—212.