ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 181, 26 April 1924, Page 14

ENTERTAINMENTS

CARTER THE GREAT. The mystifying feats of Carter the Great continue to attract large audiences to the Grand Opera House. Enhancing his performance with a pleasing vein of humour, the clever magician causes the sudden appearance of an astral hand, the suspension of patients in nnd-air, and, most amazing of all, the apparent dissection of a woman by means of a saw. Many other illusion and a bewildering array of card tricks are presented. Mr. Carter is assisted by Miss Louise Allaston, musical directress and the Misses Ethel Wayne, Helen Whitney, and Anna Lona. EMPRESS THEATRE. Advance reports point to “Long Odds," which is to be shown to-day at the Empress Theatre for the first time, as something well away from the ordinary run of racing pictures. It is a Stoll release, produced by A. E. Ooleby, from an original story written by himself, and contains an exciting steeplechase, a number of very novel effects, and at least one big surprise, even for those who are familiar with such things at race meetings. This all-British proauction tells the story of Gnu Granville, a "bookie," whose honourable dealings on the turf gained him universal respect. A cloud is cast over him by an action with which he is not concerned. But finally he is exonerated from doubt and all turns out well. “Long Odds" is said to be one of the greatest racing films ever screened- The race is so well done and the suspense so cleverly arranged, that long before it is over it should have the audience worked up into a state of high excitement. In a critique, the London “Evening News” said: “The most exciting horse race I have ever seen on the screen. The race is unusually well photographed—really looks like a race, and illustrates a littleknown rule of the National Hunt, that a horse which has thrown its rider may be mounted by another qualified person if he is on the course.” Not content with being both author and producer of "Long Odds,” Mr. Coleby fills an important role in the picture as Gus Granville, the owner of "Black Beauty,” the horse that wins a big race end re-estab-lishes the fortunes of the Granville family. There is to be a fine supporting programme, and some popular selections will be rendered by the Empress orchestra. QUEEN’S THEATRE. “His Children’s Children," to be shown at the Queen’s Theatre to-day for the first time, and featuring Bebe Daniels, Dorothy Mackaillj James Rennie, ,and George Fawcett, is said to he a Paramount production both so far as the company itself is concerned, and the standard of excellence which is attained. People will be given an opportunity of seeing the world-famed Delmonico’s, New York’s most magnificent restaurant. Reproductions of the main dining rooms were built for luncheon scenes in the picture. Not only have the interiors of the room been copied exactly, but much of the furniture, dishes, and silverware are used in the scenes. Even the familiar faces of the old Delmonico waiters will be seen in the picture. The story of "His Children's Children" deals with a rich New York family whose troubles, duo to careless disregard for conventions, provoke disaster. There are many thrilling scenes, and the climax is said to be one of great dramatic strength. The supporting programme will include a comedy, Burton Holmes travelogue, and gazettes. Special music will be rendered by the Queen’s grand orchestra, under the direction of Mr. A. H. Jerome. PRINCESS THEATRE. Commencing to-day, the Princess Theatre will feature a double programme. Jack Holt, supported by Eva Novak, and a cast of other screen favourites, will be seen in "Ths Tiger’s Claw,” a story of adventure in IndiaThe picture is said to be full of thrills. There will also be shown Harold Lloyd in “Grandma's Boy,” one of the best comedies he has featured in. There is said to be a laugh in every foot. Harold Lloyd is renowned for the clean, wholesome humour that he gives to the public, and his comedies, if not exactly “things of beauty," are certainly "joys for ever.” MUSGROVE CELEBRITY VAUDEVILLE. To-day’s change of programme, commencing at the matinee, will include the first appearance in the Dominion of the famous English musical trio, Windsor, Edgar, and Kellaway. billed as three men, two violins, and a plaintive baritone. They come direct from the Hippodrome, London, where they have concluded a- successful extended season. The two first-named violinists have been musical directors of big West-end theatres, and were induced to come to Australia to give a musical festival on the Tivoli circuit. Mr. Kellaway is a baritone who has just stepped out of a big musical comedy success in London, "Round in 50." Donald Stnart will present a novel act of magic and comedy. He is described as the quaintest and most novel thing seen in magic for a long time. All the present popular people on the bill will be seen in attractive turns. The box plan to-day is at the Bristol till noon, afterwards at the theatre. Day sale tickets are obtainable at the Tivoli Theatre Confectionery. STRAND THEATRE. The sort of picture the screen has never given you before is claimed of “The Bad Man," a First National attraction now showing at the Strand Theatre. The hero, portrayed by Holbrook Blinn, has a reputation for stealing cattle, etc., but when it came to helping those in distress he was a regular “Robin Hood.” "The Bad Man” is described as one of the funniest comedies to date. “Main Street,” a Master picture, is also being The story, very briefly, is of Carol Kennicott, brought to Gopher Prairie by her husband, the worthy Doctor Kennicott. She rebels against what she considers the narrowness and lack of culture in the small town; she wants to revolutionise it in a short time. But the inhabitants are easy going, and do not like being, shaken out of their old ruts. The climax is fascinatingly worked out. Harry Aver;?' and his popular jazz band render a bright musical programme. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. The William de Mille 7-reol picture, "Clarence," now showing at the Arteraft Theatre, features Wallacq Reid, with Agnes Ayres and May McAvoy and a very strong cast. The picture abounds in fun and wholesome thrills, and carries'■ a fine message, despite the fact that it is a comedy. Both Gazette and travelogue are highly interesting and the Torchy comedy is a scream. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. Ono of the big motion pictures of the season is to be screened at the Paramount Theatre to-day. when “remportiry Marriage" will be presented. It is described aa a vital, heart-throbbing cross-section of life as it is lived in the home of an average well-to-do man of to-day. Mrs. Manners, refusing to become a settled dowager and grow old gracefully, strives with might and main to retain her youth. She flirts, and she contemplate! a divorce, and is precipitated into a tragedy when she thinks herself guilty of killing a man. The story is packed with tense drama, which keeps the spectator anxious. The tale is brought to a thrilling climax. A remarkably fine and beautiful pichinsation of ’ Myrtle Reed’s beloved Lavender and Old Lace” will also lie presented. The picture follows the plot of tho story faithfully throughout. All lovers of the beautiful, and of the works of standard authors should thorough.}’ enjoy it. Marguerite Snow. Seena Owen, and Louis Bennison aro the featured players. ORGAN RECITAL POSTPONED. There will be no organ recital at the Town Hall to-morrow evening, or on Mav A owing to tho hall being used as a club room for sailors of tho visiting naval fleet. Tho next recital wi.l bo given on' Sunday, May 11. The lateeit novelty dances are promised at Dustin’s Rooms. Cuba Street, jc-night. tha nsawlim T jwss mghb

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The current programme at His Majesty's Theatre is to bo staged to-day for the last time. The Hurl-Evans Revue Company appears in a laughable musical comedy. “The Pirates, ’ a piece which gives Doddy Hurl ample scope for his rich vein of humour and his brilliant comedy work. Rice and Elmar, acrobats! Slavin and Thompson, Nell Crane, the Hilo Duo, the Deloraines, and the Folies Borgeres Quartet all contribute much to the success of the entertainment. KING'S THEATRE,’. Commencing at the King’s Theatre today with the change of programme is Universal's screen version of Rita We man’s world-famous stage play, ine Acquittal.” Mystery is the underlying feature in a very powerful drama, and advance reports indicate that Ih® acquittal” has lost none of its compelling fascination and interest in its conversion from the legitimate to the shadow sta-re The picture is said to baffle fiom tho start through an engrossing courtroom sequence, and one wonders who is guilty. The sinister finger of suspicion points first at one eluiracter then another. Finally, in an astounding climax, the solution is cleared in one dramatic moment Tne Acquittal is said to lie to the film what The Bat was to the stage, but. with certainly more lavish settings, and a much more convincing story. There will be an excellent programme of supporting items. The programme will commence at a matinee this J} f ternoon. lhe box plan is on view at the Bristol, and after 5.30 p.m. seats may be reserved at the theatre, telephone 22—21-