ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 1, 1 January 1917, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

«t> SELINSKY-AMADIO CONCERTS."* The Selinsky-Araadw Company of eminent concert artists will commence its New Zealand season in the Town Hall this evening, and will continue during Tuesday and Wednesday. It is seldom that touring companies are comprised entirely of star artists, but, according to press opinions, each member of this company is a master in his or her particular sphere. Of Selinsky, the Russian violinist, the American press says : "He is a violinist of the first order. His tone is beautiful in the extreme, his interpretations full of taste, and his technique nothing short of marvellous." The Melbourne Age said of John Amadio, who, by the way, is a native of Wellington : "Mr. John Amadio proved very conclusively that he is a flautist of exceptional attainments, one who has pretty well mastered all the intricacies of his instrument:." Elsie Treweek, the soprano, will be remembered by her most successful appearance in this city with the Royal Wellington Choral Society in 1915, and again this year in "Faust." The pianiste of the company, Jessie Masson, has recently returned from America and the Continent, and is an exponent of the Romantic school —particularly Schumann and Chopin. She will open this evening's programme with, one of Chopin's waltzes. THE CROWN THEATRE, THORNDON. A problem play, entitled "Blazing Love," produced by the William Fox Company, was shown at the Crown Theatre to-day for the first time, with pronounced success. As is usual with the Fox films, the pictm-e is carried out on a magnificent scale and is characterised by superb acting'! The plot is of the sensational order. Margaret Walsh becomes the wife of Morgan Delalield, who is twice her age, and the marriage is a loveless one. Delafield, in order to give his wife's admirer a chance, does away with himself, and there is- a still more tragic climax. The .film is one that lovers of picture masterpieces should not miss seeing. ins MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The entertainment to be provided at His Majesty's Theatre this evening will be the latest in vaudeville, and should draw a crowded house. "The Plain" comedian, Mr. Leonard Nelson, promises fresh selections from his never-ending repertoire of pithy songs of to-day. Leeds and Lemar, a duo with musical comedy attributes, and Cestria, the "original comic waiter," will mate their first acquaintance with, patrons. Miss Dora Oberman, Westralia's brilliant soprano, will also appear, tog-ether with a number of old and new favourites. A matinee will be given to-morrow afternoon. THE KING'S THEATRE. On Saturday night The King's Theatre was unable to accommod ate'all those who desired admittance, When the attraction j|vas the initial screening of the LaskyParamount drama, "Her Golden Chance." The plot is one that gives ample scope for a story of the '' intense' kind, and tells of a. refined and wellbred girl who, in opposition to her parents, marries a. profligate. She is afterwards compelled to earn money as a seamstress to a wealthy lady. One night in an emergency the lady persuades her seamstress to fill an unexpected vacancy at a dinner party. Here she meets young Manning, a millionaire, and the pair become interested in each, other. _ Manning proposes marriage, but the girl has to refuse without giving a reason ; but " her golden chance" soon arrives, and she is unexpectedly freed through a series of circumstances that pi'ovide an unusually interesting ending to a story tnat is well told throughout. In its class, "Her Golden Chanco" is equal to anything seen at The King's for a long time. The Paths Gazette and a pair of comedies complete the bill. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "Home," a Thomas H. Ince feature photo-drama, is drawing crowded houses at Everybody's Theatre. Miss Bessie Barriscale, who as a motion-picture player is winning a world-wide reputation, specially distinguishes herself in the lead; ing part. The story concerns the domestic and social aspirations of a family which has only recently acquired considerable wealth. Hanging on to the fringe of society the mother and older daughter cultivate the attentions of a shoddy count, who is living' a life of dissipation. It remains for the youngest daughter, Bessie, to retrieve the family from a host of situations, which she does with charming skill. Other attractions include : —"Visit to Spain, in Ancient Seville" (Pathe coloured travel subject), "The Topical Budget" (animated news), and "The Man from Egypt" (Yitagraph farce-comedy). EMPRESS THEATRE.. Tlie remarkable cinema production "Tangled Fates" constitutes the leading, attraction in the now programme now being shown at the Empress Theatre. The role of the heroine is filled by Alice Brady, the talented American actress. The plot is a strong one, rich with emotion. It tells of the Klondike, where a dissolute husband strikes gold_ and forgets his wife in his prosperity. Finally the heroine, a broken-hearted widow, accepts a former lover who has / cared for her throughout. Other fine productions are:—"Jerry's Masked Ball" (Club comedy), and "The Topical Budget." QUEEN'S THEATRE. The opening presentation of "The Dupe" at the Queen's Theatre, in Cubastreet, was an instant success. The story is a singularly modern one, and it is graced by a marked wealth of incident and a rapidity of action that is almost breathless. It is the old unending story of the machinations of vice that are prompted by love of gold, and whilst it ends happily enough it is only after many trials and tribulations and deceits for the heroine. The associated programme is of a bright holiday natwe, and the incidental music by Signor Truda's orchestra is a further attraction. "The Dupe" will be at the head of the bill for the remainder of the holiday season. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. Splendid business was recorded at all sessions on Saturday to witness the holiday programme presented at the People's Picture Palace. The feature film is a five-reel photo-play by, the World Corporation entitled "Her Maternal Kight." Kitty Gordon (in private life Lady H. H. Beresford) appears in the title role, and wears altogether twenty-three luxurious gowns. Tlie picture is splendidly mounted and acted. Comedy and topical films are also shown. SHOETTS THEATRE. t ,"The Eternal Question," a heartappealing drama, figures as the star item on the new programme presented at Shortt's Theatre to-day. It presents Mme. Petrova, the charming emotional actress, in a role such as seems to have been specially created for her, so delightful is her acting. She appears in the , picturesque costume of an Italian street musician. The scenes depict the extremes of poverty and wealth, with which is interwoven a story of intense dramatic power. Other pictures include "Shanghaied," a clean and wholesome somet-ly, in which the Inimitably CUsu.-iie Ch.tipk»_ is sees ftt feis Jjfi§fc

BRITANNIA THEATRE. To-day's holiday programme at the Britannia Theatre is headed by a three- * reel drama, "The Black Orchid." Kathlyn Williams, a popular screen favourite, appears in the title role. The story, which contains a military and racing environment, has plenty of dramatic interest. Episode 7of "The Mysteries of Myra" is full of interest. The programme is completed with a revival of the Charlie Chaplin comedy "Shanghaied," which is undoubtedly one of the best Chaplin has yet done. THE STAR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. "Her Golden Chance," a ■ story in which love, pathos; and comedy are combined, is the principal attraction at the Star Theatre, Newtown. OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. The Nsw Year at Our Theatre was opened with a powerful drama entitled "The Spider," which- features that great dramatic artist Pauline Frederjjek. The plot is a thrilling one, and the acting of Miss Frederick is of the highest emotional order. The supporting films aTe well above the standard. NEW (MACMAHON'S) THEATRE. . "The Love Mask," now showing at the New Theatre, features Cleo. Ridgely and Wallace Reid, two well-known favourites of screenland. This is a stirring photo drama of Western life, brimful with exciting situations and emotional incidents. The supporting items are good. GRAND THEATRE, PETONE. To-night another attractive programme will be presented at the Grand Theatre, Petone, featuring those aristocrats of the film. world, Blanche Sweet and Norma Talmadge, in "The Secret Orchard" and "Going Straight." "THE SENTIMENTAL BLOKE." In a London review of C. J. Dennis's book "The Sentimental Bloke" it is described 'as "a study in human nature, an exercise in Australian slang, and a work of art, which by virtue of truth, simplicity, and very genuine feeling, the result —although the story is related in a difficult argot—is convincing, and the verse goes with a swing which is quite irresistible. So many have read the book that they. will be interested in its platform presentation by Mr. Lawrence Campbell, who, under the direction of J. and I\ T. Taft, will tour the principal cities and towns of the Dominion. The recitals given by Mr. Campbell in the chief centres of Australia were most successful, and it is said that "The Sentimental Bloke" as portrayed by Mr. Campbell makes an almost ideal entertainment. A five nights' season in Wellington will commence at the Concert Chamber on Thursday, 9th January, and the box plan of reserved seats will b& on view at The Bristol Piano Company from Thursday next.