ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 99, 21 January 1926, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

DE LUXE THEATRE.

One of the most pleasing comedydramas in which Reginald Denny has vet appeared is “Where Was I?” which is the present big attraction at the De Luxe Theatre. As a staid and much relied on young business man, Denny is landed into a quaint predicament. When he and his fiancee, Marion Niwn, are about to get married, Pauline Garon makes her acquaintance and embraces Reginald with a proprietary air, claiming him as her husband. The totally innocent and unsuspecting Denny is hard put. to it when the lady names a certain date as the one on which their wedding took place, for he cannot recall his whereabouts at the time in question. The untangling of the situation is at last satisfactorily accomplished,but not before the process has provided a merry succession of laughs and thrills. A delightful musical programme is contribute?!' by the De Luxe orchestra. “THE GOLD RUSH." Charlie Chaplin’s new picture, “The Gold Rush,” consisting of 10 reels, will open at the De Luxe 'Theatre at matinee on Friday, January 22, thereafter daily and nightly. “The Gold Rush" is a comedy drama with a story of laughter and tears and of hope deferred. A critic says: It is a rugged story with tin- spectacle of a valiant weakling m search of gold in the biting blizzards of the north. “The Gold Rush” is a United Artists’ release, and brings Charlie Chaplin to the topmost peak of his dazzling career. This story of the Alaskan gold rush, interwoven with all the jabbings of fate that well can come to one who is typical of life—almost reachthe goaf and watching its shadow disappear' with the pained expression that only a Chaplin can wear—is a story crowned with the majesty of enterprise and the futility of it. This picture of the Alaska of bygone days is Chaplin’s greatest picture, for two reasons; it represents his intellectual and artistic growth fresh from his dramatic triumph, and, secondly, it runs the entire gamut of human emotions, the blended panorama of life, the subtle and vital essence of it, the defeat and the victory and growth of a soul in struggle. In the role of hard luck, Chaplin presents the biography of a life with complete understanding and sympathy, “while the pathos and sufferings of the characters are converted into laughter.” The management state that they take great pride in announcing the screening of this masterpiece, and anticipate the greatest business since the De Luxe opened. In order to accommodate the patrons who will wish to sec this great picture, parents are advised to send their children to the matinees, which will be held daily at 2.30. The box plans are now open at the Bristol Piano Co.. Aitken’s Book Arcade, or ring theatre, No. 23—080. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. The bright and diversified bill that is being presented by the Futurists’ English "Revue Company, in conjunction with the usual picture programme at the Paramount Theatre, will be put on for the. last time this evening. Commencing to-morrow "The Futurists ’ will present their farewell programme, and their season will 'definitely conclude on Thursday next. Modeled on lines half-way between the late Pellisiers Follies and the London Optimists, the Futurists give a most satisfying show of the lighter type. Fun starts and laughter reigns supreme right from the parting of the curtain, comedy sketches are interspersed with dancing items, ballads, eccentric dancing, topical absurdities all follow with lightning speed. It is stated that their new programme will bo a complete change from their two preceding ones. Heart interest, pathos, tragedy, love, suspense, thrills, laughs, excitement—all these are promised in "The Making of O’Malley,” Milton Sills’ first starring vehicle, which will be the picture attraction to bo screened in conjunction with The Futurists next week. In this production Sills is said to lie seen at his best in the role of a New York policeman. Dorothy Mackaill, of “Chickie” fame, is his leading woman. The box plan is at the Utility Stationery Shop, next io the theatre. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. The Moon and Morris Revue Company score another notable success in “Cameos." their latest farce at His Majesty’s Theatre. Appearing as a pair of ‘festive men about town, bent on having a hectic night,, the principals again evoked much merriment last night and drew forth enthusiastic applause. In the Arbitration Court scene entitled "'The Basic Wage,” a lively burlesque was staged in which several unrepentant prisoners were charged with hying above their means. The favourite singers are again to the fore in pleasing song numbers, and this really good revuo is complete oy a- bea-utiiul ballet, of six. In the first part of the programme Slavin and Thompson score with bright songs and comedy; the Janetski Trio, a band of three brilliant xylophonists, play bright harmonies in finished style; the Four Little Kellys show remarkable, musical skill; Miss Estelle Rose delights in song and story; while Mr. Alex. Holloway's fine bantone voice is heard to pleasing effect.

WIRTHS’ CIRCUS. All the world, young and old, dearly love a circus, and it is no wonder n the show be anything at alt Ifke the sterling entertainment Wirth Bros, are at present providing in their huge mar : quee in Cable Street, near the Taranaki Street Wharf. Rarely has such a striking display of animals, both savage and tame, been made in this country. It is a sight indeed to see tire huge elephants ponderously moving about, obedient to the will of dainty Eileen May. Messrs. Wirth Bros., in over twenty years of circus management, have earned a reputation which extends throughout the Southern ITeinisphore. T-hey have excelled themselves in organising the present combination, which provides a series of startling and spectacular turns and which lasts for upwards of two and a half hours without a break. Bierce lionesses leap through hoops of flame, and do clever acts at the will of Captain Smith. Trained seals, under Professor Bet ts. provide' an amazing performance. The Camella Troupe are as clever a band rf jugglers as Wellington has seen, and the Howell Family are tumblers of the very front rank. Alfred Clarke is one of the most daring and accomplished bareback riders who have ceme this way. The merry clowns are a show in themselves. There were crowded audiences at the matinee performance yesterday afternoon, and again last night, and it was clear from the hearty applause that followed every turn that "the entertainment was being appreciated to the full. The circus will continue nightly performances this week, and there will be another matinee on Saturday after loon. The box plan is at the Bristol. KING’S THEATRE. Tom Mix has a role entirely different from his usual characterisations in "The Lucky Horseshoe." which headn the programme to conclude to-night at the King’s Theatre. As Don .Turin of Old Spain, he makes a very dashing and gallant cavalier, and amidst the wonderful settings of Sunny Spain lie wins the love of the heroine, Billie Dove, who excels in the role. The strong supporting bill includes a further series of the wonderful "Stereoscopiks,” and there is a pleasing musical programme. “I.orraine of the Lions," the Universal Jewel production, which is to commence with to-morrow afternoon’s matinee, is stated to be one of the most amazing pictures of the season, and'to contain a thrilling interest -in every scene. Laughter and pathos are intimately interwoven in this absorbing story, which has many gorgeous settings. Patsy Ruth Miller and Norman Kerry are the players who head the cast. The conductor of the King’s orchestra has arranged an excellent musical programme, for this production. Box plans are available at the Bristol until 5.30 daily, after at theatre, telephone 22—212. THE NEW PRINCESS. The final screening of “Old Homo Week.” “The Wizard of Oz." and “Ho T.oops to Conquer” will fake place today and to-night at. the Now Princess Theatre. To-morrow’s change is headed by Jack London's powerful story “Adventure,” featuring Pauline Starke, Tom Moore. Wallace. Beery, and Duka Kahanamoku It is a story of South Sea

splendour, derelicts, and dancers. Jack London's throbbing story of a lone man and girl smashing through untold dangers to happiness is sure to please. An ideally balanced cast appears in "Fino Clothes.” Lewis Stone has the. role of an English earl, Alma Reubens that of a London shop girl, whose craving for fine clothes leads her to accept the carl’s advances, and Percy Marinont the role of her employer, whose love for the girl brings her to final happiness. Billy Sullivan is seen again in a new “Leather Pusher” story. “Girls Will be Girls,” and somo thrilling fistic bat. ties are staged. The latest Topical Budget completes a very strong bill. A. new musical programme will be rendered nightly by the new Princess orchestra, the overture being "Raymond.” QUEEN’S THEATRE. The story of “Broken Barriers," which heads the‘ bill at the Queen’s Theatre, deals with the pursuit of pleasure hy othorwiso aimless young people, who care little for the things that really matter in life. Divorce end its unhappy results are most vividly portrayed. The other big Metro-Goldwyn attraction is “Proud Flesh,” in which Eleanor Boardman is featured as a tempestuous Spanish beauty, who is loved bv a brilliant Spaniard and by a witty Irish plumber. The situation i’s indeed an interesting one. and tlie developments are naturally most exciting. A further instalment of ‘Samson of the Circus" serial is included in an excellent supporting programme. In addition there is delightful music by the Queens’ orchestra. A RTCR A Fl’ THEA TR.E. The Universal-Jewel feature, "Love and Glory.” starring Madge Bellamy, Charles Do, Roche. Wallace MacDonald, and Ford Stirling, will be shown for the last, time at the Artcraft Theatre this evening. The storv is colourful, beautifully photographed, filled with thrilling action and exceptionally entertaining. It is a worthy production from the hand which produced "Mer'-y Co Round.” .Tames Havelock's musifl is, as usual, excellent and is creating much favourable comment. Commencing to-morrow is Zone. Grev’s fine story. "Wanderer of tlm YVastelnnd,” filmed) entirely in natural colours.