ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 313, 30 September 1926, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. Sequences that grip the imagination and incidents that chill the spine are contained in the attraction now showing at the King's Theatre. This is tbe Votro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture, The Mystic.’ a melodrama crammed with thrills and following a. romance that develops between an international confidence man a gipsy mystic ' ho poses as a medium with supernatural • owers. An impressive cast is headed I y Ailcen Prmgle and Conway Tearle. "THE SHAMROCK HANDICAP.' Direct from many triumphs in Australia. where it has been shown recently, "The Shamrock Handicap,” a Peter B. K.vne romance, will come to the King’s Theatre to morrow night for a week’s season. The Shamrock Handicap” was directed by John Ford, who produced "The Iron Horse.” It. is ’he story of an heroic Irish jockey and an Irish steeplechaser on an American track. Among the names that rigure in ihe drama are the O'Flynns and the Brannigans, Dennis and Molly O’Shea, Michael Casey. Miles and Sheila Gaffney. Benny Ginsberg, and “Black Puss." In the cast are Janet Gaynor, Leslie Fenton, J. Farrell MacDonald, Willard Louis, George Harris. Claire McDowell, Brandon Hurst. Andy Clark. Louis Payne, and Ely Reynolds. A special score of incidental music is to accompany the screening of ’The Shamrock’ Handicap.” The box plans arc at the Bristol. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. “The Dancer of Paris.” which is tho current attraction at the Paramount Theatre, is the first of Michael Arlen’s popular works to reach the screen. It tells of the passionate pursuit of a pretty dancer, named Consuelo, by Sir Roy' Martel, an unscrupulous Englishman. The arrival of the baronet’s friend to take the girl home to America spurs Martel’s drug-sodden mind tutu a wild outburst of jealousy, and it is as a coosequenc-' of his plotting that Consuelo is painfully injured whilst dancing. iter revenge comes in an unusual manner that makes u startling climax. Conway Tearle and Dorothy Maekill have excellent characterisations in the leading roles. Amongst the supports are a scenic, a Gaumont Graphic, an-.) a “Felix the Cat” cartoon, while-there is also excellent music “FERRIS JAZZLAND REVUE." A' novel attraction will be presented at the Paramount Theatre to-morrow, when the Ferris Jazzland Revue, who have juet arrived from America, will appear for the first time in New 'Zealand, and will be showing in conjunction with the usual picture programme. '■ his company was billed in America, as .he "greatest aggregation of coloured entertainers,” and seeing that New Zealand has not had a company of this kind for some considerable time, they shojld prove a welcome and attractive hange. This company is a strong combination of dusky singers, dancers, toraedians. and musicians, who have also their own jazz band, which plays ,the latest in jazz selections. An atmosphere of the old time minstrel troup is introduced by the plantation melodies and tbe famous negro "cake walk,” numbers that are expected to arouse tlie greatest enthusiasm. Dance patrons will, it is stated, be delighted with the manner in which these marvellous steppers -erform the genuine Charleston, and another popular number will be "A One-Man Quadrille.” There is plenty of singing and good wholesome comedy in this varied entertainment, while novelty dancing of an entirely new nature all provide theatregoers with an unusual night’s entertainment. In addition to Ferris Revue. First National pictures presents a. powerful romantic drama entitled “The Far Cry.” Paris, with its sparkle, its gaiety, and its life, and Venice, with its lagoons, gondolas, and moonlight, form the background to this attraction, which features Blanche Sweet, and Jack Mulhall. Ferris Revue will te , resented at the evening sessions • nly. with the exception of Saturday and Wednesday, when they will present a matinee performance. The box plan is at tho Utility stationery' shop, next to tho theatre, and patrons are advised to book their seats early.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. A treat is in store for those who have not yet seen "Wild Oats," this week's revue by the popular Phil Smith company at His Majesty’s lheatre. The principal, ably assisted by Nat Hanley, sots a fast and furious price of funmaking, which is sustained ’hroughout. An item which is well received nightly is "The Waiter," a screamingly funny farce in which Phil Smith, Nellie Deaii, and William Greene all have parts. It deals with a man whose first 'apse occurk alter being married for 47 rears. Other popular numbers are "Give' Me To-day" (Phyllis Nicholson and ballet), "Cecilia" (Nellie Deane and ballet), and "Coon Oddities" (William Greene. Bert Keats. Nat Uauley, and Phil Smith). Perfect harmony is shown by Al Mack and Nat Ilan ley in "Hack in Hhckensa-ck.” Dorothy Grace's pleasing voice is hoard to good effect in "Carmeucia, ’ and there are a host of other attractive items. In the vaudeville first part, Enrico Palmetto, the Danish tenor, continues to be popular; Keg. Thornton ilhe Kangaroosta) and partner, indulge in Hiiart topicalities; Nick Morton proves himself a firstciass comedian; and Keith and Witt contribute tuneful vocal numbers.

DE LUXE THEATRE. "A Dancing Mother.” who alls in love with her daughter’s bachelor friend while endeavouring to save her only < hjld from him. furnishes an unusual theme in "Daneiug Mothers,” which is t.liis week's attraction at the De Luxe Theatre, As the mother, Alice Joy/x: odds another notable success to her many splendid performances, while as the man who exercises a- fascination over the daughter (Clara How), Conway Tearle is suitably cast. The second feature in the bill is "Fighting Fins,” showing the famous fisherman, Zane Grey, :n conflict with the monsters of New Zealand waters. Capital music is played by the orchestra, under the direction of Miss Brvers. Iby.ez's "The Torrent.” with Greta Garbo, the celebrated Swedish actress, supported by Ricardo Cortez, will commence a week’s screening at the De Luxe Theatre to-morrow, with a matinee on Saturday at 2.30. A vivid story of Spain, it has pathos, drama, spectacle, thrills, all blended into a whole that is said to hold the audience enthralled "Tangled .Motives," tangled as life itself, and indeed the picture is very life itself, it is said to mark one of the most astoundiug plots ever given the screeu, and makes one cf the most remarkable departures from the i suaJ type of picture seen in years. There are some very thrilling moments in this picture, one in particular in which a Spanish town is devastated by a mighty torrent. when the Jucar, swollen by the rains, overflows its banks and sweeps the countryside. A big supporting programme will also be soreened. The box plans arc now open at tho Bristol, Aitken’s Book Arcade, or ring theatre, telephone 23—0E0.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. George O’Brien and Anita Stewart have the leading roles in the screen Adaption of peter B. Kyne’s popular story “Jiustling for Cupid,” which heads the current, programme at. tlie Queen’s Theatre. Miss Stewart is east as a young school teacher who meets Brad Blntchford, son of a cattle magnate, while on the way tn New Mexico. Their romance is shattered, however, by a. widespread suspicion that Blntchford senior has amassed his fortune by cattle stealing. The stcry is well told and Ihe final scene leaves tho lovers reunited after tho hero has saved the girl from a tremendous cattle staninede. A gazette, scenic, and comedy are also shown, end the orchestra provides excellent music.

ARTCRAFT THEATRE. For the last time, this evening, the famous Alaskan drama. “The Chechaheos.” will be screened. This is a picture that rings true to life, that runs the gamut of emotion--love, ratred, happiness, Borrow, poverty, and riches. Forty me.n and women buried ‘hemselves for six months in tho heart of tho frozen north IO make this powerful drama human and real. The production abounds with thrills and adventures, while running through it is a beautiful strain of romance. Commencing to-morrow, for three days, is the big lire film, "The F till Alarm," a- picture full of heart-interest, thrilling scenes, and excellent, comedy. Among the players are Helene Chadwick Wil liam Russell, and others.