ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 14, 11 October 1927, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. Now in their last week at His Majesty’s Theatre, Clem Dawo and his Midnight Frolics Company are finishing up their successful season with a performance which is, even for them, unusually good. There is not one dull minute in tho whole performance, each turn being decidedly good. Ciem Dawo scores heavily with his absurdly funny antics, and his every appearance is hailed with a burst of laughter. Tschaikovsky’s famous "1812” is splendidly played bv the jazz band, and is undoubtedly one of the besty things provided. Daint Phyllis Amery again dances her way into the hearts of her audience, the Musical Trio are as popular as ever. Oscar Beck sings the "Floral Dance,” Gregory Ivanoff plays "Guitarre” extremely well, and Alee Regan sings "Ain’t She Sweet," while the remainder of the company help to make things go with a swing. "THE THIBD DEGREE." Dolores Costello's latest starring vehicle for Warner Bros., “The Third Degree," which will commence screening at the Empress Theatre next Friday, is a dramatic argument against circumstantial evidence. The story of tiiis Master picture has to do with a well-to-do man between 40 and 50 years of age, and of uncertain means of support, who is shot in his luxurious Fifth Avenue apartment. When the police arrive they find a young husband with whose wife the victim is thought to have had relations standing over the body in a dazed condition, with a ladies’ size automatic pistol in his hand. There is liquor on his breath, and he bears the unmistakable signs of a rough and tumble struggle. All superficial circumstances point to his guilt, and the detectives, with minds made up, set about the task of making him confess by submitting him to tho Infamous ■ "third degree.’’ At last, after long hours of mental torture, he is worn down t.o a confession. Only one person can pave him, and she is impelled to silence by the powerful motives of self-preservation and mother love. Jason Robards plays the suspected man. Dresser, Roekliffe Fellowes, Kato Price, Tom Santchi, Harry Todd, Mary Louise Miller, Michael Vavitch, David Torrence, and Fred Kelsey are also in the cast. REGENT THEATRE. “Knockout Reilly,” Richard Dix’s latest starring vehicle, which heads tho current programme at the Regent Theatre, is tho highly exciting kiuema record of the fistic adventures of a young steel puddler, who almost overnight finds himself on tho verge of pugilistic fame, and whoso career is as suddenly blasted by a combination of circumstances that land him in prison, corivictod of a crime of whicli ho is innocent.' Alary Brian plays opposite Dix. The supports are a gazette, comedy and cartoon, with delightful music by tho orchestra. Elsie Bowers and Billy Rutherford provide a clever song, (lance and story turn which is responsible for some uproarious fun.

“Spring Week,” to bo hold at the Regent Theatre during the week commencing Friday next, promises to bo a most successful event. A great many special attractions have been chosen for the season, and pictures, vaudeville, stage presentation, and music will all radiate tho spirit of spring. The principal film will bo “The Whirwind of Youth,” a notable Paramount adaptation of the sensational novel. "Soundings,” by A. Hamilton Gibbs. The cast includes beautiful Lois Moran and Donald Keith, also four hundred ex-British war veterans, who take part in the scenes behind tho lines during the war in France. Music of the seasons, with a special stage presentation during the playing of “Tho Storm” movement from “William Tell,” will lie given by. the orchestra, and a popular musical act will be that of Billy Hart, tho radio favourite. A ‘Spring Ballet” will be provided by young pupils from the Minnie Everett School of Dancing, and all the supporting features will be specially chosen for, and appropriate to, "Spring Week."

PARAMOUNT THEATRE. „It is refreshing to see in the’cast of "Under the Southern Cross,” showing this week at the Paramount Theatre, a list of New Zealand names. Miss Tui rryer. Miss Jean Leckie, Messrs. Charles Ashford, Moaata Doughty, Barton Ginaer, and Mr. and Mrs. Judd have the leading roles, and one and all do excellent werk. Mr. Paoli, who produced tho plav. secured astonishing results, the settings being yio.st beautiful, and the s:ory r.iey and interesting. The second feature is "«ealousy." in which the cnst is headed h.v Lya de Putti and George Alexander. The theme is well worn, out >t is treated in the most novel and delicate way. and Lya de Putti proves once more that sire n one of tho finest actr.mes on the screen. An interesting gazette is also screened, and an excellent score of incidental music, is sunplied nv tho orchestra, under Mr. It. R. Caultbn.

QUEEN’S THEATRE. Starring Norman Kerry, Claire Windsor, and Arthur Edmund Carew. “The Maw." a Universal screen version of Cynthia, Stoekley's novel, is the feature now showing at tho Queen’s Theatre. The story deals with the trials of a hero-worshinning English girl, who follows a British army officer to tho African veldt. How she copes with tho conventions of the narrow-minded social set. transplanted to tho African village from England, is one of the asnects r-f th» story. "Breaking Records." the last of the popular "Collegians’’ scries, is the second feature, and there aro a gazette, scenic. a.nd comedy in support, a.nd capital incidental musjo le played by the orcheetra.

’ DE LUXE THEATRE. “Rookies," a Metro-Goldwyn-Mfiycr production, and ft comedy of the most hilarious type, is tho currenet feature at tho De Luxe Theatre. The picture,, which was made with the co-operation of the U.S.A. Government, is laid against a background of life at ono of Uncle Sam’s military training camps for civilians. Karl Dane, one of the heroes of "Tho Big Parade,” luia the role of .a Sergeant., and George K. Arthur, famous as a film comedian, is seen as Iho greenest of recruits. Tlie complication arises when both fall in love with Marcelino Day. Louise Lorraine, Tom O’Brien, and Frank Currier have prominent roles The supports aro a gazette and comedy, while the usual excellent musical programme is supplied by Mr. Aarons at (ho Wurlitzer organ and by tho orchestra. KING'S THEATRE. “Scnorita,” starring Bcbe Daniels, supported by James Hall and William Powell. heads the big programme now screening at the King’s Theatre. Miss Daniels assumes the role of a man to assist her old Spanish-American grandfather to defeat his enemies, who arc gradually ruining him. The star displays a remarkable degree of athletic abilities for a woman, and dashes from oue amazing adventure to another. The picture is full of excellent comedy touches. The second feature is ’’The Mysterious Stranger,” starring athletic Richard Talmadge. The star displays his prowess in an effective nianuer. The last of the popular “Collegians’’ series and delightful incidental music complete an excellent programme. "DEAR BRUTUS.” Wellington playgoers who appreciate J. M. Barrie’s insight into human character, and .tender, whimsical humour, will have an opportunity of seeing one of hsi most charming plays, "Dear Brutus,” to-morrow and on Thursduy of this week at the Concert Chamber of tho Town Hall. The comedy will be produced by a company of talented local preformers under tho direction of Miss Constance Theel, L.T.C.L., ami tho proceeds will be devoted to the Wellington East Girls’ College, and the Workers’ Educational Association. Incidental music will be provided by members of the "Charley’s Ajmt” Club orchestra, and Mr. 11. Liaraet will act as stage manager. Tho box plan is now open at the Bristol. ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. To-night at the Concert Chamber the Wellington Orchestral Society will give their ninth concert. Judging by tho past work of the society to-night's performance should be of a very high standard indeed. The works of the master composers of orchestral music are well represented on tlie programme, and include Mozart's "Symphony in C‘‘ C’Jnpitcr’’), Mendelssohn's "Andante from Violin Concerto." and Fingal’s "Cave” overture, while'Schubert is represented by his "Hungarian March." Assisting the socictv will be Signor Oesaroni. who will contribute selected vocal numbers, while Mrs. Eric Meier is to be the solo violinist. The orchestra, will be under the capable conductorship of ■ Mr. C. W. Kerry. Beats can be booked at the Bristol,