AMUSEMENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18353, 10 March 1920, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

OPEEA HOUSE. Tho programme of vaudeville at present being staged at tbe Opera House is meeting with much favourable recognition. Among tho prominent artists are Margaret and- Willie, the brilliant child contortionists; J. ‘Wallingford Tate, pianologuist; Archie and Gertie Faiis, the popular acrobats; and Edwards and Parkes, tho comedy-producing pair. Bert La Blanc and his company stage a bright and clever and entirely new reyue, entitled ‘‘What’s tho Use?” which is productive if much merriment. The box plan is at Milner and Thompson’s until 5 p.m. LIBERTY THEATRE. Tho popular melodrama, “ White Heather " in its picture version, is drawing big crowds to the Liberty Theatre daily. Tho film depicts eventiul incidents in the life of a Scottish laird, and has a most exciting finish, in a hand-to-hand struggle beneath the sea. There are good supporting pictures. A special feature of tho entertainment will be Scotch music and bagpipe selections. Mr Harold Prescott, a tenor, has also been specially engaged for tbe week. The box plans are at Tbe 'Bristol till 5 p.m. t and afterwards at the Theatre. “IN THE GRIP OF THE POLAR PACK ICE.” It is questionable if any drama of imagination was ever made more vivid than Captain Frank Hurley's wonderful, motion pictures of tho crushing of the Endurance and the many desperatb experiences of' the Shackleton Polar Expedition, which will be shown at the Liberty Theatre, commencing next Saturday. Everything in these pictures is real, photographed at tho risk of life a score of timos among tho grinding ice packs by this daring, dauntless operator. They are a record of one of tho most successful of all Polar expeditions. In addition to tho four reels cf films there are a number of exceedingly beautiful slides which aro a revelation of the magnificence of tins romantic, but dangerous region. Accompanying the picture is Mr George Dean, the eminent lecturer, who tells the story in detail as it is unfolded on the screen. The box plan opens at The Bristol this morning. QUEEN’S THEATRE. The chief feature at tho Queen’s Theatre, “ The City of Comrades,” is a film drama, with an unusual theme. The hero is a weakling, driven to burglary by starvation. Later he repents, and returns the stolen article, the owner of which, attracted by his unusual conduct- succeeds in reforming him. He foes to Halifax to enlist for tho war, but is blinded by the groat explosion, and! his reformer nurses him back to health, finally marrying him. STRAND THEATRE. “Doug” Fairbanks is featured in “Kniokerbockerbuckaroo,” which holds top place in the bill at the Strand Theatre. Marjorie Daw supports tho star. Tho bill also includes “ Welcome Little Stranger,” a comedy which gives a full half-hour of laughter, and episode 10 of “ The Silent Mystery." CRYSTAL PALACE. Two especially good films are drawing big audiences at the Crystal Palace. Harold Lockwood’s production, “ A Man of Honour,” which is based on Henry Webster's novel, has great artistic merit and the Sunshine comedy, “ Virtuous Husbands,” affords admirable humorous relief. The programme is shown continuously from noon. SYDENHAM THEATRE. Those popular artists, Jack Pickford and Mary Miles Minter are in leading parts ini two fine pictures, entitled ” Bill Appereon’s Boy ’’ and “ Dimples,” showing at the Sydenham Theatre. GRAND THEATRE. Harry Morley is featured in a dual role in “ The Silent Strength,” which is showing at present at the Grand Thoatro. The story is said to be one of the strongest dual role plays yet conceived, and in the various unusual situations dramatic crises of great power are developed, forming a photo-play of an unusually powerful nature. The supporting pictures are of a high order. "WITH CAPTAIN SCOTT TO THE SOUTH POLE.” The Theatre has secured at great cost pictures of the late Captain Scott’s Antarctic Expedition, with an excellent descriptive lecturo on this interesting and tragic event. The first screening will take place at Saturday’s matinee, and tho second on Saturday ever/ng, and aftor that every afternoon and evening for a week. Tho 6000 feet of film depicting life in the land of tho Midnight Sun requires to bo seen to be appreciated, and it forms a glowing tributo to Mr Herbert G. Pouting, F.R.G.S.. official photographer of the expedition. Tho story of the famous expedition will be graphically told by a lecturer. Tho imperishable records of this great Polai Expedition strikingly illustrate tho all hut insurmountable difficulties encountered by Scott and his party, and also the animal life of tho Antarctic region. Tho box plan for this picture will be opon at The Bristol to-morrow morning. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. Tho melodrama “ Tho Silver King,” fcas for many years been played on tho legitimate stage, and everywhere has mt with general approval. Its popularity is reflected in tho film version which is showing at Everybody’s Theatre. There is a good supporting programme.