ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 192, 9 May 1924, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS

lIIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. The Hurl-Evans Revue Company in tho skit entitled “Have You Seen tho Harem?” continues to extract laughs and admiration from the audiences at His Majesty’s Theatre. This revue has an Eastern sotting, and the Oriental hns been transferred to the stage very realistically. There are many pretty songs, and the whole revue goes with a swing from start to finish. Ino individual turns are ail of a high standard. Signor Alberti, an operatic tenor. Into of tho Carl Rosa Opera Company, contributes attaactivo classical numbers; tho Hilo Duo continue to delight witn their wide repertoire of Island music; and C'estria iieiiorms innumerable tricks on tho horizontal bar. Mr. I rank Crowther’s fine orchestra adds enjoyment to a most attractive programme. EMPRESS THEATRE. ' “Tmer Rose,” the Warner brothers’ screen version of David Belasco’s famous .play of the same name is to commence a week’s run at tho Empress Theatre to-day. Starring in this picture is Lonoro Ulric, the Belasco star made such a great hit playing the title role in this play on the legitimate stage. Miss Ulric created a sensation in the film version in America. Her acting in “Tiger Rose” is said to be of that intangible quality so hard to define, but that very factor is responsible for her rise to fame from a modest beginning to the coveted rank in tho theatrical world —that of a Belasco star. Lenore Ulric immortalises this play, and tho character of the wild-cat child of the Canadian woods, inheriting an instinctive hatred for all things religious in her impersonation. The character is reported to permit this talented actress to run the entire gamut of human emotions from the fearless child of the woods on into the woman’s sphere of romance and love where her heart is frayed and beaten bv circumstances beyond her control. The entire picture is said to scintillate with tho brilliant and spontaneous acting of the characters. The scones are full of situations that are said to thrill and excite tho audience. The story is one of love and adventure —telling of fugitives and men maddened by the lust for revenge. Into this turmoil of human passions is flung, “Tiger Rose,” a girl of the woods, brought up as a man in a world of men. Her actions and reactions to tho dynamic and rapidly-moving events of life in these environments form the basis of a gripping story. The supporting cast includes Forrest Stanley, Joseph Dowling, Andre de Beran,ger, San de Grasse, and Theodore von Eltz. The picture was adapted from the play by Edmund Goulding and Millard Webb, and directed by Sidney Franklin. The supporting programme will include the latest News film, and a Christie comedy entitled “Winter Has Come.” The Empress symphony 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 3412.

KING’S THEATRE. Patrons arc promised something out of the ordinary in “The Famous Mrs. Fair,” which is to head the new bill at the change of prugrauiiuo at tho King’s Theatre to-day. This famous Broadway play describes what happens to a home when liio all-powerful influence of the mother is taken away. Tho all-star cast includes Myrtle Steadman. Huntly GoPdton, Cullen Landis, and Carmel Myers. “The Famous Mrs. Fair” is a tale of a mother who listened to the flattering voice ot fame, and neglected her home. Almost too late she is brought to itho realisation that her home means more than lame. Blending into the main theme of the story 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 the wheel. This story is said to contain a poignant moral issue that will have a particular significance in these days or pleasure-seekers and jazzers. .A strong supporting will include a Real comedy, beautiful Travelogue, and latest Gazette. The King’s select, orchestra pdoinisq a del'ijhtful music'al programme. The box plan is at the Bristol. After 5.30 seats may be booked at tho theatre, telephone 22—212. QUEEN’S THEATRE. The James Cruze Paramount picturisation of the stage success, “To the Ladies.” which commences at tho Queen's Theatre today, is described as the most delightfully human picture that one could have the pleasure of seeing. It is radically different from anything heretofore attempted. The unromantic locale of “’To the Ladies ’ is the Kincaid Piano Factory. The theme of the story is in keeping with the title, and has been acclaimed by critics as an unexaggerated slice of life. It tells of a young wife’s interest in her husband’s business affairs, and her struggle to obtain his promotion to the position of manager of the Kincaid plant. The scone of the salesman's banquet in the production is said to bo one of Hie most humorous ever shown on the screen, as is the onisode in the Beebe.home, when men come to remove fheir piano 111 front of tho Kincaids for non-payment of interest duo on a loan since invested in a fake farm .proposition. Edward Horton is a riot in the role of Leonard Hocilxl, wh'ile Thoodbre Roberts runs him a close race for individual acting honours. Misses Eddy and Dresser also gave suporb characterisations. The supporting programme inclues a Paramount comedv. “A Flivver Wedding, ’ starring Monte Banks, the latest Burton Holmes Travelogue, and Paramount Gazet.e. Tho Queen's grand orchestra, under the direction of Mr. A. 11. Jerome, will provide a delightful musical programme. The box plan is at the Bristol. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. A glorious mixture of thrills, romance, business and laughs are, it is stated, contained in the Peter B. Kyne story, “The Go-Getter,” in picturised form at the Artcraft to-night. T. Roy Barnes and Seena Owen are the stars in this picture. that has all the requisites of a perfect production—drama, comedy, and love interest. Both gazette and travelogue are said to be particularly good, whilst plenty of fun should be derived from the Johnny Hines “Tcrchy” comedy. A pleasing orchestral accompaniment is rendered throughout. THREE CELEBRITIES. On Saturday, May 17, Wellington music-lovers will have an opportunity of hearing three world-famous artists. Longhi-Cellini, according to a critique of September 15, 1923, has improved in voice if anything. His items wero vociferously app’auded by an audience who appa.rent’y realised that they were listening to a singer amongst singers. This tenor’s every little phrase has received attention, each word being finish ed, and. each song as perfect a rendition as is possible. Longhi-Cellini sang with equal charm the “Aria” from “Forza del Destine,’’ “Tho Lily of Killariney.” “Rigoletto,” etc., and these two songs were given by this artist as few oilier singers can render them. “ATacushla” and “Songs My Mother Taught Me.” wero tenderly and lieautifully sung.. Of Zacharewitsch, violinist, the “Birmingham Gazette.” writing in November 1. 1923, says of a recent appearance with the city cftchcstra, under the baton of Dr. Adrian Boult: “Zaeharewilsch as exponent of the solo of Elgar’s Violin Concerto, is regarded as absolutely first. . . . Last, night’s performance amply confirmed) this judgment. There were no furores except at the close of tho concert, and that was obviously for the performer Zacharewitsch. Conte Pietro Cimara. solo pianist, and accoinpianist of this company, was born in lionie, and received the diploma as maestro in composition at the Royal Conservatorium of St. Cecelia, under the tuition of Maestri Falclii and Respighi for composition, and Maestri Pisani and Busini for piano. The box plan will open on Monday at the Bristol. BIG CONCERT AT LY r ALL BAY. An announcement in another column draws attention to a high-class concert at Lyall Bay on Monday evening. Madame Evelyn do Miuny and Mu. Leon do Mauny, Airs. Wilfred Andrews, of Dunedin, and Messrs. Howard Foster, -and Culford Bell are contributing the programme, details of which will appear in Saturday’s issue. Tho proceeds are for tho Lyall Bay School, and tho promoters expect that there will bo a big attendance, including patrons from the 1 city and ether suburbs.

TIVOLI THEATRE.

“The bills we aro putting on in Wellington at the Tivoli,” said Air. A. R. Shepard to a Dominion reporter yesterday, are equal in every respect to those you see at tho Sydney Tivoli, and iu one respect they are a little better, as we are only getting over here the most successful artists. Yet at the Melbourne and Sydney Tivolis the prices of admission on week days range from Is. 6d. to Bs. Bd., and on Saturdays from 2s. to 10s. 10d., as compared with 2s. to 4s. here in Wellington. Only recently Windsor, Edgar, and Kellaway, a big musical turn anywhere in the world, arrived from London, via the Australian Tivoli, and Mr. Windsor expressed surprise at the high standard of talent on the bill, saying that it was every bit as good as the London Palladium.

“I know tho Palladium very well myself,” said Air. Shepard, “and have seen bills there which would not compare with the show we are putting on this week. Then our policy is to keep freshening up with new acts. This week we have the great Rasponi. Quinlan, of grand opera fame, told me personally that he considered Ilasponi’s to be one of the first half-dozen baritones in the world; so that your critics were not so far out when they singled him out for special commendation when ho was out here 18 months ago with the Sistine Choir Soloists. Bruno Sarti, another fine artist, is also a tenor of rare power and quality. Mdlle. Reno Riano, a French comedienne, is also included in the new bill. Then we have coming along such artists as Julian Roso (of “Levinsky at the 'Wedding” fame), and later Will Hay and company. Such people are not only accepted in the best of vaudeville theatres in the world, but are top-liners on London bills. So it is small wonder that we are doing capacity business at our prices.” PRINCESS THEATRE. The star attraction at the change of programme at the Princess Theatre today will be the Paramount release,' “Children of Jazz,” featuring Theodore Kosloff, Ricardo Cortez, Robert Cain, and Eileen Percy. This picture deals with the jazz-loving folk of tho present day, and compares them with the more sedate men and women of the period of tho early ’fifties. How the children of tho modern pleasure-seekers, after many dramatic occurrences, come to realise that too many of tho frivolities of life are harmful, makes a decidedly interesting story. The • two periods represented in this masterpiece are said to be very cleverly interwoven. The second attraction on the bill is "Cocaine,” a story of London’s shady life, and how the drug traffic is operated. Hilda Bayley, the well-known English star, of “Carnival." plays the leading role. With a background of London's night clubs, Chinese dens, drug depots, and the shady side of a great metropolis, “Cocaine” is said to be one of the most interesting and fascinating stories of its kind over presented on the silver sheet. The supporting items will include a Sewell Ford comedy entitled “Torchy’s Ghost,” a gazette, and a serial.