ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 46, 18 November 1925, Page 15

ENTERTAINMENTS

DE LUXE THEATRE. There are very few screen actors who are capable of taking the parts of highly romantic, passionate Latins, but one such is Ricardo Cortez, who is_ appearing at present in “The Spaniard” at the De Luxe Theatre. Not only his appearance, but his personality fit him for the part of the 'haughty, idolised bull-fighter that he has to pya. Part of tho action takes place in London, where tho Spaniard is tho admiration, of all. Then the scene shifts to Spain, and hero an English girl who had repulsed his advances in England discovers that he is a popular hero. Although the incident does not make her like him anymore, lie finally wins her love, which is evinced in a remarkable manner. The high standard set at the De Luxe Theatre is maintained in both the supporting programme and the music of the orchestra.

Commencing next Friday, at the Do Luxe Theatre, at 8 o’clock, with a full orchestra matfnee on Saturday, at 2.30, will bo screened Frederick Lonsdale’s ' sensational success, “Spring Cleaning.” picturised as “The Fast Set,” which was recently played in Wellington by Miss Pauline I'Tederick. Tho cast in the screen production is a notable one, and includes Betty Compson, Adolpe Mcnjou, Elliott Dexter, and Zazu Pitts. The picture is described as the most daring, dramatic, and compelling photoplay screened for many a day. Tho story deals with a man who loves his wife, but hates the swift, hell-bent set she called her friends. Tho wife just played with fire because she thought herself a safety-match. But even safety-matches ignite, and . the flames played quickly on tho fabric of her home, her love, her good name. Then comes one of the most amazing climaxes ever filmed. Patrons are urged to book scats without delay. Tho box plans arc at tho Bristol, Aitken’s Book Arcade, or ring theatre, No. 23— 080. STELLA MURRAY RECITAL. An event of great interest to tho New Zealand musical public is the return to tho Dominion of Stella Murray. This young singer was held in great esteem as a vocalist in tho Dominion, and she established a high place on the list of concert artists wncn she proceeded to England. Her success there was won on her merits as an artist, and there arc no audiences that are more keenly critical than those of London. She received the most, flattering praise from the I.ondon critics, who wrote highly complimentary notices of her concerts. Speaking of her third London recital, given in tho Aeolian Hall, the “Daily

Telegraph” said: “The fine qualities of her voice wore evident from tho first.. It is of true contralto quality and colour, rich and resonant, but also pliable and mellow in a rare degree. It has gathered something in richness and expressive power, j but it is in her interpretation that Miss Murray shows most clearly tho result of her studies and experience. Miss Murray will give her local recital at tho Town Hall to-morrow night. The box plan is at tho Bristol.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE. Paris, Petregrad, the Riviera, and Monaco aro the places visited in tho unfolding of “Enemies of Women,” the drama by Viconte Ibanez, tho great Spanish novelist which is being screened at the Paramount Theatre. Not only aro tho scenes and the story of the highest calibre, but the cast, which includes Lionel Barrymore ’and Alma Rubens, is capable of doing full justice to the vivid parts the- famous author has given them. Lionel Barrymore has tho role of Prince Lubinoff, who is disappointed in lovo and forms a society of women-haters. Afterwards he discovers that his lady ahd her supposed lover are really, mother and son. The programme includes a comedy and a gazette, and is enhanced by- the excellent music of the orchestra. The result of Beaumont Smith’s screen tests, held throughoilth tho Dominion earlier in tho year, will bo seen next Friday at tho Paramount, when “Iho Adventures of Algy” will be shown. Claude Dampier has the leading role. Although Dampier is well known all over tho world as a low. comedian, he has, by his appearance in “Hullo Marmaduke,” a previous Beaumont .Smith film, proved that ho is as pleasing in a dramatic role. Tho story opens in London nnd moves to Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand is represented in tho cast by Miss Bathio Stuart.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. Every change of programme at His Majesty’s Theatre seems to increase the public’s appreciation of the old, simple and appealing songs contributed by the Veterans of Variety. Solos, choruses, Jake Friedman’s one-man opera and Arthur Slater’s whistling aro all received eagerly by tho audience, which cannot resist joining in many of the rollicking melodies. The regular vaudeville programme is of tho typo which lias made His Majesty’s Theatre so popular. Johnny Moore. Scottish comedian and singer, introduces a novel scene in which ho appears as Rip Van Winkle, and 1,1 which ho is supported by Miss Jenny Roy. The popular Harris Family arc tn tho fore with their "Whirlwind of Harmony,” in which they demonstrate their versatility ns instrumentalists nnd Charles Sherman has new jokes to offer from his endless store of humour. Not the least talented artist on the programme is Miss Violet Victoria, soubretto.

QUEEN’S THEATRE. One of tho finest and most exciting pictures of the sea is “Women M ho Give,” the adaptation of “Cape Cod Folk,” which is tho attraction at tho Queen’s Theatre. A battle with a giant swordfish, a realistic shipwreck, tho firing of a lighthouse-keeper’s homo, and a ship dashed to pieces on the rocks aro a few of tho thrills. Barbara Ledford, Robert Frazer. Renee Adorce, . Frank Keenan, and Joseph Dowling enact tho more important roles. An added attraction is the film of the 1925 Melbourne Cup, together with an hilarious comedy and tho grand final chapter of "The Riddle Rider.” The final week of "The Ten Commandments” will commence on Friday next. "Samson of Hie Circus” is coming to the Queen s

Theatre shortly, and there will be a special bicycle competition, to ho held' in connection with it. In this children are eligible for entry. All particulars regarding the competition may be had by inquiring at the office, Queen's Theatre, KING’S THEATRE. A girl’s fight to maintain a sick father and to retain her honour is described in “Any Woman,” the feature of a very fine programme at the King’s Theatre. Alice Terry, the star, is seen as a girl who, having been brought up in the lap of luxury at homo and later at a fashionable boarding school, knows not the' slightest thing about how to earn a living. How she resists the advances of rich but unworthy men and accepts those of a young man who proves himself worthy of her is an appealing story. A gazette, a very interesting scenic, “Lapland," and a coniedy complete ■ the programme. Musib is provided by Mr. A. H. Jerome’s orchestra. AHSS O’BRIEN’S PUPILS. Miss Kathleen O’Brien’s pupils will present "In Old Castile” at the Grand Opera House next Saturday night. In the main scene, the cast includes Miss Kathleen O’Brien, Miss Pauline Shotlander, Air. Pat Ward, Mr. Lionel Inch, Aliss H'eni Smith, and Miss Frances Clisby. Beautiful trucking, brilliant dancing, and lighting are promised, and combined with these originality and humour. The play has been written by Air. Oliver Gillespie, and about 100 performers will take part. The joyous and beautiful carnival scena, for which Alien’s jazz band of eight performers has been specially engaged, is expected to prove very popular, and in this scena the acrobatic dance by Miss Ruby Fisher and ballet, and tho song solo by Miss Violet Owler, add to the general gaiety and fun. The baby class will consist or 45 tiny tots, all of them taking their little parts as seriously as professionals. The butterfly ballet should make a very dainty and pretty scene, and the rollicking hornpipe baL let of eighteen girls is sure to please. Among those appearing are Una Smith, Afarjorie Vause, Joan Raine, Phyllis Linklater, Joan Alorgan, Nell Doull, Elsie Swanson, Eileen Colgate, Eunice Scott, Lois Wylde, Dorothy Daniells, James Lockwood. Hazel Alartin, Joyce Banks, and Thelma Bartholomew.

SOCIETY OF MUSICIANS. Tho Society of will conclude its first season on Thursday evening with a concert of unusual interest, A programme of orchestral inusic consisting entirely of “request" items, is in itself sufficiently novel, morever, the pieces chosen by popular vote reveal tho standard of musical taste in the community. In this instance, the Wellington public has chosen a very excellent programme, including a Beethoven Smyphony, the same composer’s greatest overture “Leonore No. 3,” hs well, as a number of lesser works of proved merit and popular appeal, including tho “Valso Triste” of Sibelius and the ever-welcoins “Peer Gynt” suite of Greig. The orchestra has steadily grown in numbers and efficiency, and under the baton of . Air. C. W. Kerry (who for this occasion has written copious notes, explanatory of the music to hr- performed), this orchestra’s final concert for the 1925 season should be a memorable one.