ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 257, 14 July 1926, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

BRITISH AVAR KIMIS OF YPRES SALIENT. - Tho producers ot the Ypros war film, to bo shown in Wellington, hayo had tho active guidance and cc-operation ot tho British War Office. ~p in “r - ° opens with the arrival of the < th Dnision at what was assumed to be the salient at tho beginning of the first battle in October. One of the best ecenes in Wipers is a reproduction, of this division marching past tho still undumaged Cloth Hall at /pres. ■‘■his scene was staged entirely in the studio. A number of feet of actual war him have been incorporated in tho production but the bulk, of the, picture consists of reconstruction scenes, such as the first gas attack, the destruction of tho Warneford Zeppelin, and incidents / attending the winning of the V.C., including Lieut .-Colonel Birchall, V.C. ot Ottawa, rallying the men ot the 4th vntarios in the great gas attack, and the covering of the Canadian evacuation by Lance-Corporal lisher, V.C.; how a handful of Canadians . took and held Bellevue Spur, the key to Passchendaele how Lieutenant Shankland, \ .C., ot Winnipeg, returned through heavy shell lire to his post; to obtain reinforcements, and Low Tommy Holmes, -of Owen Sound, youngest V.C. in the British forces, captured a German pill-box. “LILAC TIME.’’ The beautiful musical play, Lilac Time,” which relates incidents in the life of Schubert, is without question one of the most attractive offerings which has como this way in years. I'he great composer's own music-ythe March Militaire,” “Moment Musical, Cradle Song,” “Hark, tho Lark” and ‘Serenade” —are a delight to listen to, and the pretty story is staged and mounted in ths best Williamson style. The scenes are full of colour, and the dainty romance is artistically told by Mr. John Ralston (Schubert), Miss Adele Crane (Lili), Miss Beryl Walkeley (La Marionella), ami Mr. Herbert Walton (the detective). Others, who are happily suited in tho cast are Messrs. Claude Iteming Arthur Stigant, Herbert Browne, Harry Ratcliffe, Sydney Sterling, and Miss' Katie Towers.. The melodious play was given a great reception by a crowded house last night. It will run for the'remainder of the week. THE DON COSSACK CHOIR. Writing of this famous choir, which is to give two farewell concerts in the Town Hall on Thursday and Friday next, under the direction of E. J. CarrolL prior to their departure the following day for London by the' ‘ltuahine, the critic of a New Zealand daily newspaper said, among other laudatory things: “We expect a feast of unaccompanied choral singing, which is the best singing in the world When tho smart voung conductor, Sergo Jarroff, takes his place, this choral music fills the air, and the big audience cordially agrees that it is tho best, in tho world. Tho performance is unique, because incomparable with anything that has been heard before. The Sheffield Choir was certainly a great revelation; but the Don Cossack Choir ■lands out as unique, nevertheless. Its perfect technique, its wonderful balance of voices, its spiritual intensity, iu perfect resentment of every emotion—all these qualities make a combination ab■olutely unique.” The two final concerts will bo something in the nature of a farewell festival. Seats may now be reserved at tho Bristol, where the box plans for both concerts are on view. Other particulars are advertised. DE LUXE THEATRE. A mystery picture that is off tho beaten path, and is yet as thrilling as any melodrama, is “Tho Unholy Three,” the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture now showing at tho De Luxe Theatre, It is a singular tale ot the villainous careers of three unprincipled freaks thrown together in a dimo museum. An exceptionally good cast appears in the film, including Lon Charley, Mae Busch. Matt Moore, Victor McLaglen, and Mathew Betz. The picture was adapted to the screen from C. A. Robbins’s famous story. There is an excellent and well varied supporting programme, while the De Luxe orchestra provides delightful music. Commencing next Friday with a matinee on Saturday, there will be screened at tho De Luxe Theatre a drama entitled “The Johnston Flood.” A picture of thrills, drama and romance. Nothing like it, it is said, has ever been filmed before, so that the picture is tho supreme achievement of tho present day. The dam used in the film was rebuilt from an obsolete and abandoned project. The story is based on an actual happening, one’ of tho most appalling disasters in the history of the world, and includes

many thrilling incidents which are a truthful nature, and therefore should no more strange and exciting than the usu dramatic fiction. Au unusual cast includes George O’Brien, Florence Gilbert and Anders Ilandolf. In addition to the pictorial programme, by special engagement Miss Jeusio Smith, the distinguished contralto, will sing nightly. The musical programme has also been careiuiiy selected. Tho box plans are at tho Bristol, Aitken’s Book Arcade, or seats may be reserved at the theatre, telephone 2o —080, PARAMOUNT THEATRE. "Irone,” possibly the world's greatest fashion film, is still proving to be exceptionally popular with Wellington audiences, and is now in its second week at the Paramount Theatre, with vivacious Colleen Moore in the title role. It is one of the most unusual pictures ever presented in this city. In this picture, which is based on the well-known musical comedy hit of the same name, the star is informed by her superior that her services are no longer required, r is a sad blow, but she recovers from it sufficiently to get herself a better job—which is what often happens in real life. In support of Mies Moore are Lloyd Hughes. George K. Arthur. Charlie Murray, Kate Price. Eva Novak, Edward Earle, Lawrence Wheat, and Ida Darling. A magnificent colour scene is the climax of the production. It depicts a fashion fete, featuring gowns especially created for Miss Moore. A beautiful “Irene prologue is presented by Miss Kathleen O'Brien's pupils, while the orchestra renders all tho favourite arcs from the musical comedy. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. “Angelina’s Wedding” is the revue now being presented at His Majesty’s Theatre by the Elton Black Revue Company. It is devoid of plot, but is a clever composition of fun and frolic, with some particularly agile dancers in Ray McLean and Charles Megan. Elton Black is tho chief comedian, and is at his best in his wordy encounters with Charles Sherman. Miss Neva Carr-Glynn is dainty and a most effective dancor. Alice Bennetto, Arthur Clarke, Percy McKay, and Curly Sherwood all uelp the show along. Tho first part is supplied by the Taylor-Carlton super-Pierrots. an exceptionally clever sextet, with novel ideas in songs and stunts. The best item of their lurn is “The Ma.n of Mystery sketch, in which Mr. Taylor poses as a super-man able to answer any question. Tom Hees, the Irish entertainer, also figures on the bill. KING'S THEATRE. The screen-version of W. M. Maughams brilliant play, “The Circle.” '• ing fcatured at the King s 1 M becomes satirical and then hpmoioiij. Opening with a prologue, in which the wife of an English lord elopes with their common friend, it takes an ironic twist when tho son of the deserted nobleman is threatened with the same fate. Eleanor Boardman, in the role o. Eh®* beth, the young wife in tho play, is more bewitching, than in many of hoi previous successful roles, and has some of the finest opportunities of her career. Creighton Hale, as the methodic young English husband, gives a fine portrayal. The supports and incidental music ars not the least attractive part of the pro gramme. QUEEN’S THEATRE. “Tho Dixie Merchant,” a William Fox production, starring J. Farrell MacDonald, Madge Bellamy, and Jack Mulhall, heads tho cturrent programme at the Queen's Theatre. This delightful southern story, produced under the able direction of Frank Borzagc, is filled with Hl the ingredients that go to make a tr.’y enjoyable picture. The characters are true-to-life, the situations plausible, and the story simple. In support are a gazette, scenic, and comedy, with capital music by the orchestra. ARTCSRAFT THEATRE. Fred Thomson and his wonderful horse, Silver King, will be seen again at the Artcraft Theatre to-night in the thrilling picture. "Thundering Hoofs,” a story of vivid drama, with one amazing situation piled on another, up to the climax. It is a story of he-men and beautiful women, laid in a background that will appeal from the standpoint, of both ruggedness and grandeur. There are four other very fine pictures on tho bill, all screened to excellent music by the talented James Hay-dock. BOWLING CLUB CONCERT. Tho Khandallah Bowling Club’s concert. held in the Khandallah Town Hall on Thursday evening, was voted one of tho best over held in that suburb. The programme was a varied one, and all tho performers received encores. The vocalists were Mrs. H. N. Crump, Messrs. R. S. Allwright. E. J. Hill, and R- ROrr. Mrs. A. Innes Murray contributed recitations and monologues, Mr. J. Ridler made excellent use of his sweet-ton-ed violin, and Mr. F. G. Major gave a finished exhibition of conjuring, the programme concluding with the one-act coniedy, “The Workhouse Ward, in which tho characters were ably depicted by Mrs. John Hannah and Messrs. H. K. Nicholls and N. Byrne. Mesdames 0 r and Galloway, who acted as accompan ists, contributed largely to the success of the conoevt.