AMUSEMENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18408, 14 May 1920, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. Tho Opeia llouso was well filled last night, when tuo current week a excellent pro..,,nu v.-uj. again presented, j lie. theming tight-ropo feats or the Ucvino Troupe of six performers again created, immenao entliusiam. Tho Zoo Sisters also met ,>nn marked favours ior their re,i arliable work on a revolving trapeze. Connors and Paul provided very pleasing diversification with their singing contributions. Fuller’s Nino Wonders (gymnast and novelty specialists), L-ouis London (vocalist nnd ontorlainer), Joe Teague (double-voiced singer), Tilton and West (comedy contributors), Day and Olga (songsters), and Webber and Shaw (vocal ontorlean-i-s) also addcd to tho general enjoyment. The programme will bo repeated to-night. Tho usual matinco porformanco will take place to-morrow, at 2.30 o’clock. LIBERTY THEATRE. Largo attendances at tho Liberty Theatre yesterday witnessed tho screening oi’ tne scries of pictures describing tho visit -I idle i J n:'Ce of Wales to RoUruu, too kutuuitic drama, “ Human Desire,” featuring Anita Stewart, annd tho excellent supporting pictu.es, and were much interested in the, en-. tcitnimnent given by Mies Bathie Stuart, the clever comedienne and singer of Mriori songs, ar.d her conceit party. The pictures will be presented at each session to-day and tho concert party will appear at tho evening sessions-, MARY PICKFORD AT LIBERTY THEATRE. Mary Pickford will Do seen at Liberty lncu.ro to-morrow in " The rtoodtum." Hie liim ia tho tecond of Mary Bickford's productions from her own studio and the first isiho had made since “ Daddy Longtoys.” Tho story is an adaptation of tho well-known book, ” Burke’s Amy,” by Julio Lipmann, which achieved such universal popularity in America and elsewhere. 'lll© popular star portrays the rolo of «i dissatisfied heiress, who- elects to live in tho slums, where sho gradually omulates lior playmates and becomes a regular street urchin. She finds happiness among her hurnblo companions that her wealthy Burrouncliug3 never gave her. An outstanding feature of tho production is the versatility of tho little star, and the comedy-romance furnishes her with splendid opportunities. “ The Hoodlum ” met with great success in America and Australia. The rolo is said to bo tho greatest character study in which Mary Bickford has yot been seen. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. " Heart of tho Wilds,” a Paramount npo'cial, with Elsie Ferguson in the loading) part, was shown at Everybody’s Theatre yesterday, before largo attendances of patrons. Another attraction was “ Putting it Over,” a fine comedy-drama, featuring Bryant Washburnt, supported by Shirley Mason. There wera the usual supporting pictures, and tho orchestra contributed an interesting? _ selection tof .classical and popular music. GRAND THEATRE. "The Climbers,” Clydo Fitch’s famous play, was shown to largo attendances at tho Grand Theatre yesterday. "The Climbers” ia a story of sport, society, finance, adventure, love and struggle for supremacy. There are pretty love scenes, of course, and intense matio situations. Throughout tho play Miss Corinne Griffith, in the front rank of American film artists shines to groat advantage. Tho supporting pictures nro of n varied and interesting character, and tho programmo is furthor enhanced by tho tuneful und appropriate music of the Grand Orchestra, under the direction of Mr A. L. Sutton. Tho programme will be shown to-day and to-night. CRYSTAL PALACE. “ Mirandy Smiles,” featuring the blithesomo little star, Vivian Martin, was screened at tho Crystal Palace yesterday before good attendances At tho evening session, littlo Gladys Vincent, tho brilliant violinist, contributed sovoral solos and was accorded enthusiastic applause and recalls. Tho programme will be repeated to-duy. QUEEN’S THEATRE. “ Jossalyn’s Wife,” a Robert-on-Colo feature film, with an all-star cast, is the lending attraction in tho programmo at tho Queen’s Theatre. “ The Flashlight,” a story of tiio Wild West,, featuring Dorothy Phillips, is another attraction. Tho supports include Charlie Chaplin in “ The Adventurer.” ’Rho programmo will ho repeated to-dav. STRAND THEATRE. Largo attendances at the Strand Theatre yesterday witnessed tho screening of “How Could You, Jean?” with Mary Pick-for-i in tho chief role. The now programmo to bn presented to-morrow will bo headed by “ Wagon Tracks,” in which tho renowned William S, Hart will bo tho central figure.