ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume 113, Issue 118, 9 November 1925, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

DE LUXE THEATRE. A strong indictment of extravagance, especially that which occurs in the scramble for social prominence, is told in the film showing each tvening at the De Luxe Theatre. The title, "The Golden Bed," gives some indication of the trend of the story, and the acting of Hod La Kocque, Vera Reynolds, Lillian Rich, Warner Baxter, and Julia Faye leaves nothing to be desired. Among the supporting pictures is an excellent series showing scenes in and around Sydney Zoo, and a gazette which contains pictures of the Prince of Wales and other people prominently before the public. The .music by the De Luxe orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. L. D. Austin," includes Verdi's "Nebuchadnezzar" as an overture, Delibes's ".Pizzicato Polka" as an entr'acte, and incidental selections by Leoncavallo, Raff, Debussy, and other wellknown composers. "THE SPANIARD." "The Spaniard," which commences at the De Luxe Theatre on Friday, is the greatest story of love and romance since "The Sheik," and has a wonderful appeal. It moves from the ballrooms qf London to the bull rings of Spain. In it Ricardo Cortez (Rudolph Valentino's rival) plays the most ambitiouß role of his remarkable career. The cast also, includes Jetta Goudal and Noah Beery. It is a drama of tempestuous'love and one of the most original stories presented on the screen for many a day. The story includes Spanish bullfights with Ricardo Cortez playing the part of a famous bull-fighter. Hollywood predicted that as soon as "The Spaniard" was screened it would sweep into immediate popularity, just as "The Sheik" did, and it has done so. The supporting programme is in keeping with the star attraction, whilst Mr. L. D. Austin has, in addition, arranged a special musical score. A full orchestral matinee, will be ' held on Saturday, at 2.30. The box plans are now open at The Bristol, Aitken's Book Arcade, or ring the theatre. STRAND THEATRE. The programme which is showing at the Strand Theatre this week has no less than three distinct features besides the usual supporting pictures. 'Tires of Fate" is adapted from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel and play, "Tho Tragedy of the Korosko," one of the most remarkable stories. Wanda Hawley and Nigel Barrie take the leading parts. . 'fThe Bowery Bishop" tells a graphic tale of NewYork slums, and "The Fast Steppers," Billy Sullivan is back on the screen again. The supporting pictures are good. EMPRESS THEATRE. The double-feature programmes submitted by the Empress management leave nothing to be desired, and the latest ranks among the? best to date. ftin-Tin-Tin, the famous Belgian police dog, now a popular film star, is starred in a tale of the lumber country, "Find Your Man." The canine has the support of June Marlowe, Eric St. Glair, a new juvenile lead, Charles Mailes, Pat Hartigan, and other well-known, faces, and the story is thrilling to a degree. < The "Our Gang" youngsters make merry in "Big Business," allowing. a real good laugh with their antics; an interesting gazette has its cricket, political, and general news, happenings, and the whole programme is rounded, off by the playing of the Empress Orchestra, under Mr. Matt. Dixon. .■■ ARTCRAFT THEATRE. To-night sees the final screening in Wellington of the excellent super-scenic film, ' "Glorious New Zealand," which attracted another crowded audience on Saturday evening. To-night the Prime Minister (the Hon. J. G. Coates) and' family will be present at the screening. No expense has been spared in making this picture more than a mere catalogue of scenic gems. That in itself is an achievement, but the Government puts before you a picture- which proves of absorbing interest as well as one of ex-, treme beauty. Mr. Tano Fama lectures during the showing of the film.: There is also an excellent picture taken in the Ministerial office depicting the Prime Minister hard at work. Another topical is a picture of the recent wedding of the Governor-General's daughter. There is also excellent music by James Haydock, whose entr'acte; Ihalberg's Variations on "Home, . Sweet Home," should be a delightful treat to lovers of good music. . EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. Jack Hoxie is the star in the feature picture, "Don Daredevil," which is being screened at the Empire Theatre to-night. Thpse who enjoy romance will appreciate this evening 's programme. BRITANNIA THEATER Rupert Hughes's "Reno" is the attraction at the Britannia Theatre to-day. Halene Chadwiek, George Walsh, Lew Codyj and Caimel Myers are the stars. The other attraction is a melodramatic comedy, entitled "The Bad Man," with Enid Bennett and Holbrook Binn in the leading roles. The supports are excellent. * SHORTT'S THEATRE. Norma Talmadge's new picture, "The Only Woman," is screening again to-day at Shortt's Theatre. A great part of tlu> action takes place on the high seal; aboard a yacht. These scenes were made in the Pacific Ocean off Catalina Island. Tha supporting films are excellent in quality and. variety. OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN.; At Our Theatre to-night the final screening takes place of "Find Your Man," starring June Marlowe, the most boautiful girl on the screen, and Itin-Tin-Tin, the wonder dog. The supporting programme includes another of the delightful "Our Gang" comedies, entitled "Big Business.' PIANOFORTE RECITAL. A programme of interest to lovers of pianoforte music will be presented at the sixth recital to be given by pupils of Mr. Gordon Short at the Concert Chamber this evening. A •■number of special interest will be the first movement of . Tschaikowsky's great concerto iv B flat minor, with orchestral accompaniment played on a second piano. Vocal numbers .will bo given by Misses Aunc Gilpin and Beryl Dath. A few invitations may still be obtained at the music ware- ; houses. Seats may be reserved at The Bristol. o SISTINE CHOIR. The Sistine Choir Soloists gave j their farewell concert ou .Saturday \ night before a large and appreciative audience in the Town Hall. ' The programme was specially cl.o&pn for the occasion, :iiid the singers individually and collectively woro accorded enthusiastic applause, with numerous recnJJs.' . ' i

PAEAMOUNT THEATEE. In the beautiful environment of the gayest holiday resort in Europe—th« Riviera —is screened the latest First National attraction, "The Heart of a Siren," which is now showing daily at tho Paramount Theatre. Mor& capitivating than ever, Barbara La Marr in the leading role wears a wonderful variety of Paris fro'eks. Handsome Conway Tearle has a congenial part as a poor but aristocratic English diplomat who regards with amusement the love affairs of his fellow-men. The supporting bill includes a laughable comedy, a scenic, and the latest Gazette, while the Paramount Orchestra supplies appropriate incidental music. "ENEMIES OF WOMEN." One of the most artistic and lavish productions yet made by Cosmopolitan Productions is its film version of Vicente Blasco Ibanez's latest novel, "Enemies of Women," which will be screened at the Paramount Theatre next Friday. The action of the picture takes place in Monte Carlo, in Nice, Paris, and in Eussia. In order to have the locations entirely accurate, the entire company was sent to Europe and spent pix weeks in Monte Carlo, Nice, and Paris. The interior sets were made on a lavish scale. These.were designed by the noted Viennese artist and designer of theatrical and operatic sets, Joseph Urban. His set for the Palace of Prince Lubinoff is one of the most gorgeous ever built for a motion picture. In it the abilities of this master craftsman are revealed at their best. The set of the Prince's villa at Monaco is just as beautiful in its way, but not on so big a scale as the palace set. Many of the gowns worn by Alma Eubens were created by Poiret in Paris from designs by the- daughter of Mr. Urban. John Lynch prepared the scenario of the picture from Ibanez's novel ■ and succeeded in making a picturesque and colourful photoplay from it. The leading parts are taken by Lionel Barrymore, Alma Bubens, and William Collier, jun.,, with a very big supporting cast. QUEEN'S THEATEE, Jack London'• great story, "Adventure," is tho principal attraction on an unusually Btrohg programme that is now showing to capacity houses at the Queen's Theatre. In the cast are Tom Moore, Pauline Starke, Wallace Beery, Eaymond Hatton, and Duke Kahanamoku, the famous swimmer, with others of considerable note. Bemarkable scenery, wonderful photography, _ and a rare variety of settings considerably enhance this production, which stands out as one of the late Jack London's most romantic adventure thrillers. An hilarious comedy, a gorgeous scenic, "Vienna," and a further stage of the gripping "Biddle Eider," are • additional attractions. A charming musical programme is • submitted by the Queen's Select Orchestra. KING'S THEATEE. An unusual story is portrayed at the King's Theatre this week, in the presentation of "Innocence, which features the popular actress Anna Q: Nilsson. The picture deals with life on the stage, the central figure being Fay Leslie, a revue actress. Don Hampton, a wealthy man about'the town, is in love with Fay, but she refuses'his suit on the grounds that their lives are too far apart. Almost immediately afterwards, she overhears a remark that.Don is "too, good for her, "and thereupon she decides to marry him. Miss Nilsson, herself very, popular, ■is supportedi by a strong >ca&t j The orchestral numbers include the overture "Prelude" (Bachmaninoff), and the entr'acte "Stars of the Orient" (Zamenick). The programme includes a comedy, "Under Two Flags," %n Aesop fable, and gazettes. TIVOLI THEATEE. Another change is scheduled for tonight at the Tivoli Theatre. Thia alteration in the day is caused through the tyiension for two extra days last week of "Charley's Aunt." The.new programme is a star one. The first picture is the Paramount special, "The Shooting of Dan M'Grew," an adaptation of Eobert W. Service's well-known poem, which features Barbara la Marr, Percy Marmont, Mac Busch, and Lew Cody. It is full of action and romance. There are ' two other films, both comedies, which are of a high order. One is Charlie Chaplin in "Pay Day," and in the other the old favourite Max Linder appears in "The Three Must-Get-There's." The plan is at The Bristol. " CHARLEY >8 AUNT." The stage to-day boasts of many successes which can always stand revivals, an outstanding instance being '' Charley's Aunt.'' This comedy holds a unique record, for it is the only one of its class which stands an annual revival in London. It undoubtedly holds a wonderful popularity. It is now being revived on. a tour of the Dominion by Mr. Warren Ward and his company. Mr. Ward is an English actor of note, and during his Auckland season created a local record by presenting "Charley's Aunt" for eleven consecutive performances. He, is said to give an excellent portrayal of the title role, and is declared to be one of the most humorous "aunts" yet seen. ' The play, as is well known, lends itself well for farcical purposes, and- the company, opening at the Grand Opera House to-morrow night, is said to give a rare presentation ■of the old favourite. Theatre-goers will doubtless welcome the opportunity of renewing the acquaintance of the lady from Brazil, "where the nuts come from." The plan is at The Bristol. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATEE. Since their debut at His Majesty's Theatre last week, the Veterans of Variety have delighted Wellington audiences with the songs and patter of the English music halls of a generation ago.' To-night they will pre-' aent their first change of programme, which is said to be even better l-han their-initial offering. .-■ Among the songs will bo such old favourites as "I'll bo There at Half-past Nine," "Little Amiie Booney," "Oh, Mary Ann," and "I'll be Your Sweetheart." All these wero 1 favourite? thirty years ago, and an opportunity is given the audience to join in the choruses with the old-time stars. New--comers on tho supporting programme are Farrel and Masscy, billed as the "Stylish Steppers," who will introduce something new in ballroom and stage dancing. The popular Harris Family of instrumentalists are reappearing again for a short season, and should be well received. Charles Sherman, entertainer at the piano, also makes a return visit, and the great Henri French is to present antther of his interesting acts,. Johnny Moore will render a, further selection of Scotch hoiujis and humour in his inimitable style, and Jenny Eoy, the iluiuty jsoubrottc, will offer tuneful sqnga and Uaucr*.

EXHIBITION COMPETITIONS. Tho New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition Competitions Festival will be held at the Dunedin Exhibition from 6th to 12th January, entries closing on 10th November. Syllabus and entry forms are obtainable at tho music warehouses, and full particulars can bo obtained from E. S. Wilson, secretary, Box 9", Dunedin. Professor Maxwell Walker, M.A., B.Coni. will judge tho elocution sections, and Professor Thomas, Mus. Doc, Oxford, will judge the musical sections. WELLINGTON BOYS' COLLEGE CONCEET. Pupils of Wellington Boys' College held a successful concert on Saturday night. In charge of the organisation were Messrs. J. S. Lomas, Mr. J. T. M'Caw, conductor of the choir, and Mr. W. V. Jones, leader of the orchestra. The programme was as follows: Overture, "Stradella," by orchestra; pianoforte solo, "Allegro Con Spirito," from Dussek's Sonata in B I'lat, by M. Boyd; recitation by 2E. H. F. Muir; "Kashmiri Song," by H. E. W. Phillips; "Brasga's Serenata," violin solo, by J. L. Boyd; pianoforte solo, " Channeuse," by J. J. Standen; "Chanson Sans Paroles" (Tschaikowski), by the instrumental quintet—Martinelli (first violin), Keys (second violin), Burd (flute), Mr. W. V. Jones (viola), Mr. J. S. Lomas ('cello); "Green Hills I Love" and "I've Lost My Doggie," choruses by the choir; "Coronach Intermesszo," by the orchestra; "Hungarian Dances" (Brahms), pianoforte solo, by H. G. A. Claridge; "Midnight Hells" (Kreisler), violiu solo, by G. T. Joseph; "The Smugglers' Song" (Kipling); recitation, by A. L. Kirk; "Serenade" (Toselli); violin duet, by Martinelli and Keys; recitation by L. H. Searle; inarch from "Bienzi" (Wagner), by Parton and Thomson. A lecture oh the bassoon by Mr. B. Yefites was listened to with interest. OBGAN EECITAL. Mr. Bernard F. Page (City Organist) gave his usual weekly organ recital at the Town Hall last evening to a' good attendance. The programme was as follows: Overture to "A Midsummer Night's Dream," by Mendelssohn; Elegie, by Claussmann; Serenade (No. 5), by- Gouvy-Page; Priere in C Sharp Minor (No. 20), by Cesar Franck; Summer Sketches, by Lemare—(l) Dawn, (2) The Bee, (3) Cuckoo, (4) Twilight, (5) Evening;. Sonatina in A Minor, by Karg-Elert. PROFESSIONAL OECHESTEA. That the Professional Orchestra. was justified in giving an extra concert was very evident last evening,, for a large audionce assembled at His Majesty's Theatre to hear the, programme submitted. Mr. George Elwood rendered' Boellman 's " Variations Symphoni'ques" in a most delightful inanrer. The outstanding feature of his playing tho 'cello parts was his masterly technique, every note in the more difficult passages ringing put as clear* as a bell. Mr. Elwood deserved the ovation which greeted him at the end of' his performance. The vocalist of the evening, Miss Myra Sawyer, gave a pleasing rendoriug of " Tillanelle,'' by E. Dell' Aqua, and in response to an encore ■she sang "The Blackbird," the orchestra accompanying both songs. The orchestra, under Mr. Frank Crowthor, opened the performance with Grieg's march "Sigurd Josalfar," followed by the favourite overture .*,' Poet and Peasant," which was received with applause. Other items were Toselli's Serbnata, for strings only, 1 and the quaint little "March of the Mountain Gnomes," which had to be repeated. The concluding item was Wagner's overture to " Tannhauser," which was played with lino spirit and conception. The splendid work of the brass section towards the conclusion, when the trombones take up the theme of the Pilgrims' Chorus, deserves special mention. Miss Heather Mills played the harp in the '' Variations Syinphoniques." Among those present were the Prime Minister, the Hon. J. G-. Coates, and Mr. 0..3 i Norwood, Mayor of Wellington. QUALITY THEATEE, ISLAND BAY. The picturised version of the greatest comedy ever staged, '' Charley's Aunt," will be screened to-night at the Quality Theatre. It is played by Sid Chaplin and a strong'cast. A special matinee for children will be gin to-morrow at 3.35 p.m.