ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 191, 8 May 1924, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

TIVOLI THEATRE. The Tivoli Theatre offers a bright and happy evening’s entertainment. Among tho artists who have found great favour this week are tho talented trio, comprising Clairo Solly, a true contralto, and a pair of fin© accompansts in Dallas Fraiser (’cellist), and Adonic Aitken (pianist) Clairo Solly chooses her numbers with a result that all tastes are suited. May and Keith, as a vivacious and humorous duo, are proving very popular. Theioui Tully Sisters continue to extract delightful jazz music from their quaint instruments. Carr Lynne is the cleverest animal mimic we have had to the capital city for many a long. day. Ths thcr turns are of an exceptionally high standard and the Tivoli orchestra is a fine combination. There will be a change of programme on Friday, and the new b l will include Sipnors Rasponi and Sarti, well-known soloists of the Sistine ™on, /Mkllle. Rene Riano, a French comedienne, and Guille and Hanney, a parrot Continental acrobats.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE "I’ve Seen the Harem” is the title of the clever musical farce presented by the Hurl-Evans Revue. Company at His Majesty’s Theatre this week. lieUj songs are worked into a levue, vnicn Contains some smart dialogue js ii®uaj the settings are beautiful, and the ladus Hdo Duo lenuei • nstru ments.. Cesbers on their ibh i is wnmin g tria is an acrobat w hose

EMPRESS THEATRE . The film version of Cynthia Stockley s & SaX .bg. piw »».«•» “ t r ” the screen version of rhe uavia Belasco’s stage play of the ~ same name. Miss Ulric who really lose to the pin nacle of her fame in the characterisation of the role Of Little ®ose, the wildcat child of the North-west, when she appeared in “Tiger Rose” or. the legitimate stage, plays the same ln Ml® picturisation of this memorable P yThe plav is said to be peculiarly adapted for photoplay production due to its perfect dramatic qualities, its mag ncent scenic effects, the remarkable personalities required to bring Hie story and action to its thrilling climax. The acquisition of Lenore Hine to play the same part in the screen version that she played on the stage is a great asset, to the picture, as the entire production gains the advantage of her experience with tho play, besides having a star of the very highest histrionic abilities, probably the most talented actress in America The supporting cast is composed of some of the best known stars in to filmdom. In addition to Lenore Ulric they are Forrest Stanley. Joseph Bowlin" Andre de Bera.nger, Sam de Grasse, and’Theodore von Eltz. It is a Warner Brothers classic, directed by Sidney Franklin. The plot is set in the Northwest, the country ivhere people are stripped of all pretence, where they deal with emotions in tho manner of the clean and (rue—straightforwardly. In this country is born Rose Bocion, “Tiger Rose, the offspring of an- infidel father and a mother who had been a dancing girl in a concert hall. When a child she is deserted by her parents and adopted by a Scotchman, who brings her up as his own child. Her life and adventures among a world of men forms the basis of the picture. The supporting programme will include the latest News film and a Christie comedy entitled “Winter Has Come.” The Empress svniphony orchestra, under Mr. M. Dixon, will play a programme of attractive music. The box plan is at the Bristol till 5 p.m. then at the theatre, telephone M 42 KING’S THEATRE. To-day picture patrons will be afforded the last opportunity of seeing the wonderful colour picture entitled "The Toll of the Sea” at the King’s Theatre. Apart from an excellent supporting programme, Mrs. Wildish, who possesses a pleasing soprano, sings “Poor Butterfly in costume. The star picture on the change of programme to-morrow will he The Famous AFrs. Fair, 9 ’ a noted Broatnvay stage success of two seasons ago. A powerful drama of what happens to a home when the all-powerful influence of the mother is taken away forms the theme of this remarkable photoplay. It is produced by Fred Niblo, and the allstar cast includes Myrtle Steadman. Huntly Gordon. Cullen Landis, and. Carmel Myers. “The Famous Mrs. Fair” is a tale of a mother who listened to tlm flattering voice of fame, and neglected her home. Almost too late she is brought 1o the realisation that her home means more than fame. Blending into the mam theme of the storv there are many dramatic incidents. One of the most spectacular events is a race in the dead of night between a passenger express and a high-power roadster, with Cullen Landis at fhe wheel. Flirting with death in another scene, Landis skids his car on tho wet pavement at a . forty-mile gait, making a sharp hairpin turn m pursuit of the despicable Dudley Gilette. who. in the absence of the former s mother, has taken her daughter "for n good time.” This story is said to con. tain a poignant moral issue that will ; have a particular significance, in these I days of pleasure-seekers and jazzers. A strong supporting programme will in- -I elude a Real comedy, beautiful Travelogue, and latest Gazette. The King’s select orchestra promise a delightful musical programme. The box plan is at the Bristol. After 5.30 seats may be booked at the theatre, telephone 22—212. PRINCESS THEATRE. The management of the Princess Theatre announce that to-day will see thq last screening of their excellent double-feature programme. The premier attraction on the bill is the screen version of Peter B. Kyne’s famous novel, “The Go-Getter.” This is a picture full of action, and the most has been made of it by a capable cast. A picture of merit is "Tillie,” in which- that wellknown actress, Miss Mary Miles Minter, plays a prominent part. The other supports comprise a most laughable comedy, "Peg o’ the Movies.” There is also a gazette and an exciting serial. The new bill to-morrow will include “The Children of Jazz,” described as a most attractive offering, and a strong supporting programme. THREE CELEBRITIES. Tn 1919 and 1920 Maestro Conte Pietro Cimara appeared as soloist and accompanist on the tours of Madame Tetrazzini l in Europe and America and during the autumn of the latter year conducted opera in Rome, and immediately after was engaged as maestro conductor at the Verdi Opera House, Trieste. He will make his first appearance i.n New Zealand on May 17 at the Wellington Town Hall, and with him Guiseppe LonghiCellini, the singer soldier, described as a great tenor of unquestioned artistry and superb voice. Tho Liverpool "Courier,” commenting on a recent appearance of Zacharewitsch (the Polish violinist, who completes this group), at ths Philharmonic Hall in that city, says: “To the auditor accustomed to the perfunctory methods of tho merely brilliant performer, M. Zachnrewitseh’s playing was a revelation as tho little more that makes the world of difference under the wand of this master becomes absolute wizardry.” PUBLIC HALL. EKETAHUNA. “Sherlock Holmes,” to be shown at the Eketahuna Town Hall this week, is a mystery story with thiiTls and suspense and a high-powered dramatic plot, guaranteed to keep everyone who sees it interested. It ran for three months at the Cameo Theatre, New York, after having played to record business at the Capitol, the world’s biggest theatre