ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 74, 24 September 1914, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

BUCKLER-PAGET COMPANY. " The Gay Lord Quex," as produced by the talented Buckler-Paget Company, attracted another large audience at the Grand Opera House last evening. This evening there will be a revival of Robertson's delightful comedy "David Garrick," in which but few actors of distinction have been seen in this country. In the Old Country Sir Charles Wyndham set the seal of his claims to fame in this character. In this Dominion probably Kyrle Bellew will be the best remembered David Garrick. Mr. Buckler has scored a great success in the part. Miss Violet Pagefc will be the ' Ida Ingot " of the occasion. Preceding the piece-de-resistance, there will be presented Arnold Bennett's comedy, "The Great Adventure," which has had exceptional success in London at the Kingsway Theatre. ' HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Miss Rosa Loader, in her clever burlesques of the domestic "slavey," continues to be popular at Hie Majesty's Theatre. Miss Violet Carmen and Mr. A. J. Lawrence are also acceptable performers, and are responsible for, some amUsing patter and concerted musical numbers. The Quealy6, bright and clever comedians, G*o Angelo, an American dancer and comedian, Miss Maud Fanning, the Elliott Sisters, and many other artists all contributo to a varied and interesting programme. " IN THE HANDS OF LONDON CROOKS." " In the Hands of London Crooks," a Barker photo-drama, 5000 ft in length, has created quite a "boom" At .MacMahon's New Theatre, many people being unable to obtain admission last evening. The plot is a sensational one, and deals with the career of Captain Bland, a swindler of the sham respectable class. He schemes to " take down" Frank Linley, the unsophisticated son of Sir James Linley, who has a desire to see life. Bland induces Frank to specu» late a large sum of money on a prize fight, and the latter loses all his money. A love intrigue with a dancer, who acts as a decoy, follows, and eventually Frank is blamed for forging cheques. Things come right in the end, however, and tho guilt is sheeted home to Captain Bland. The scenes in the production include a sensational race at Goodwood, and a realistic battle on the Afghan frontier. The picture, which is received with much enthusiastic approval, will be screened until Tuesday night, and on Wednesday it will give way to Geo. R. Sims's stirring drama, ""Lights of London." THE KING'S THEATRE. With such a fine attraction at the King's Theatre this week as "A Woman's Triumph," a pictorial ,representation of Sir Walter Scott's masterpiece, "The Heart of -'Midlothian," large houses are the rule nightly, and everybody who has witneessed this film has been greatly impressed. The manner in which the story is unfolded is in every way a credit to the producers. Licluded in a fine supporting programme is a patriotic film, "Europe in Peace and War." There will be a matinee on Saturday at 2.30 p.m. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A patriotic film entitled "Europe in Peace and War" is attracting numerous patrons to Everybody's Theatre, and last evening the seating accommodation was well filled. In the film are shown the armies of the different nations now engaged in hostilities, also scenes on the French frontier, and other happenings of interest. Other pictures are "A Deal with the Devil" (drama), "Among the Adirondack Mountains" (scenic), and "Cowboy Clarence" (comedy). The lastnamed is a diverting comic considerably above the average. The orchestra is present at both afternoon and evening sessions. "THE DAYS OF TRAFALGAR." The star picture at Shortts' Continuous Theatre, Willis-street, to-day was "In the Days of Trafalgar," an unusually interesting production. It shows the press gangs at work, life in the Navy over 100 years ago, and a representation of a hand-to-hand fight on the old Victory. It is all splendidly done, and true to history, making a fine record. It will be shown throughout this week., and at the evening sessions Mr. Herbert F. Wood will sing "The Death of Nelson." The film is 3000 ft in length. Tho supporting pictures include : "The Kidnapped Pugilist" (drama), "Pimple's Advice" (comedy), "Strength of Insects" (Kineto, educational), and others. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. This evening a complete^ new programme, including a number of thd latest productions exclusive to the "P.P.P." management, will be shown at the People's Picture Palace. l The star is entitled "The Buccaneers," of undoubted merit. It is by the famous Gold Seal Company, which is respon' sible for the "Lucille Love" series. The supporting items have been carefully chosen, and are varied to suit all tastes. THE EMPRESS THEATRE. The final presentation took place last evening of the drama " A Stolen Inheritance " at the Empress Theatre continuous pictures. There is an entirely new programme to-day, which introduces a "special feature" drama. This film, it is stated, comes to New Zealand with an established reputation from 1 both Europe and America. There are also comic, topical, and scenic studies. The contributions by the Empress full orchestra nightly are much appreciated. THE BRITANNIA. " The Governor's Double," a two-reel drama by the A.K. Company, is the feature film of to-day's new programme. The plot turns upon the remarkably exact resemblance between the Governor of a State and a convict in the State penitentiary. There' is plenty of excitement. The supporting pictures .are : "Any Port in a, Storm" (comedy), "When the Sun Went Out" (drama), "Soi Fjorden" (scenic), "Hubby's Night Off" (comedy), and Australian Gazette. STAR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. To-night's star feature drama is "Zika, Queen of the Gipsies." Other films are "Momentous Decision" (drama), "In Auvergne " (scenic), "Game of Cards" (Vitagraph drama), "The Terrible Turkey Trot" (comedy), "Australian Gazette," and "Outwitting Dad" (comedy). THE PALAIS DE DANSE. The old Skating Rink in Ingestrestreet has been entirely transformed into an up-to-date dance hall, and here the latest dances— the tango, hesitation, onestep, and some others — can be seen and danced. Mr. F. Fitzmaurice. the tango expert, gives tuition at morning and afternoon sessions.