ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1888, 12 August 1920, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE PICTURES. NAZI.MOYA. Robes of regal splendour ere worn by Naziruovfl in iler sup.*-feature) “Thu Rett Lanltnl,” which is to be screened at the Opera House this • evening. MaldccSi the lia If Chinese, half English girl, played by Nazimovu, bears a not remote resemblance to France's Joan of Arc; True, she leads a hopeless cause, that of the Boxers against the Kinopean in China; and her heart is torn between the love she bears _ for an Englishman and the ancient traditions of the yellow race. Nazhnova wears the warrior's costume during the tumultuous scenes in Jbe streets of Pekin, when the Boxers clash with the troops of the Allied nations sent to quell the uprising. Mounted, as- was the immortal Jeanne dArc, Mahlec leads the yellow hordes against their white fo.s until all hope is gone. Then, with the stoicism of the Oriqntal blood, she seeks death by her own hand in the throne room of the Emperor's 1 palace. ; „On hei head Nazirnova wears the symbolical head dress of the Goddess, studded with peacock leathers end dozens of silk floss pom poms--the whole held in place by ft baud of gold embroidery that circles the forehead and temples. “The Rod Lantern" is based on the novel of Chinese life by Edith W'hccry.

PALACE THEATRE. VAUDEVILLE AND PICTURE. Despite the inclemency of the weather there was a fair attendance at the Palace Theatre last evening when the excellent vaudeville, and picture programme was presented tor a second time. Hie second half of the evening's entertainment was occupied by purely vaudeville items supplied by a. talented company under the leadership of the clever violinist, Louis Alsace. Mr Alsace's playing of the violin and Als’icephone Ims been hoard previously in Palmerston North, and it is unnecessary to further eulogise bis splendid technique and almost marvellous fingering, together with the dainty bearing of the true artist. Included in 'he company is Miss Anita Green, whose singing made such an impression in local musical circles when tin last visited here. Miss” Green's principal item was the singing of the intermezzo from “Cavaieria Ruslicfina.” This most difficult piece was rendered excellently, and (he beautified violin obligato played by Louis Alsace, lent attraction to the gent of operatic music. The Campbell Brothers, with their concertinas, give the lighter side of the entertainment. They cleverly reproduce the sound of the bagpipes, the organ, and church bells, and appreciation was shewn of their performance by the recalls demanded by the audience. Also included in the company is Zoo, a boy of some ton years of age, who gives a number of psychological readings much to the mystill cation of the audience. Ho is assisted by Van Dyke, the clover lightning-sketch artist. The picture feature is a comedy i drama. ‘T in Pan Alley,” a pretty play starring Albert Ray and Elinor Fair. ROSY, A BIG PROGRAMME.

“Snares of Pan’s,” a new Fox photoplay, featuring Madlaine Traverse, now showing at tho Kosy, is lull of thrilling situations. Among tnenr is >aid to bo an exact reproduction of a Latin Quarter den. with an example of the degradation, wrought by slavery to absinthe; the attempted theft of an international treaty by a spy, and a j beautiful and loved wife’s confession to her [ husband of T i heart’s secret of twenty years. The climax of (he. story is de-} Refilled a l ' mm.-mal and beautiful, and the i star —wiio is Madlaino Traverse —is said to have achieved a :: mime triumph. “House of Silence, a Paramount starring Wallace Reid, is an exciting detective picture that is well worth seeing. A Sunbeam comedy and ii chapter <■? 'he serial make up mgood a move programme as' one could possibly v. ifh, EVERYBODY’S. CORIN'NT, GRIFFITHS. “The Bramble Bush,’ 1 one of the attractions 10-nighi at Everybody’s, is a Vitagraph blue-ribbon piny Hairing the lovely i and talented actress LWinnc Griffiths. The theme is that of a woman who had to choose whether she would cling to her husband after she found out he was mixed up in shady business deals. It is a modern society play, and is said to show some really wonderful gowns by Miss Griffiths and other ladies in the caste. To-morrow and Saturday nights “Tin Pan Alley,” a 5reel comedy-drama featuring the popular screen pair Albert Ray and Elinor Fair, will be shown in addition. It is another of “’1 lie sweetest stories over fold” series, end is full of quaint sayings and awkward siluuI'ons. This programme should prove idtractive at Everybody’s this week-end. CESARONI.

The announcement is made to-day thnl “ . Ccsaroni, an eminent Italian operatic basso | will appear at the Palace 'theatre next j Monday evening. Ccsaroni is an artist whe . tirst appeared in this country as a member of the Gonsalcz Opera Company, and later ‘ toured in conjunction with that line tenor, Capelli. Those who have had the pleasure of hearing Ccsaroni are unanimous in the opinion that ho is a very tine singer indeed and one who is gifted with rare artistic temperament. Recently Ccsaroni gave a series of concerts in Auckland, and the press of that city were lavish in their commendation of (lie merits of the singer. In | the matter of repertoire, Ccsaroni has an ( extensive choice, and the numbers" contained I therein range from grand opera to favourite j songs of the day. The excellent interpretation which these ; numbers receive by Ccsaroni is noted by all the critics who join in proclaiming the visiting artist the Ii nest basso who has appeared in the Dominion for many years.’! CcsWoni is supported by a goodly array of artistic talent, including Miss Vera Curfew, a brilliant soprano, of Melbourne; Miss Rosa Walton, an entertainer at the piano, who has been termed “the Margaret Cooper of Australia;” and Miss Gladys Vincent, a remarkably clever child violinist, only thirteen years of age, whose playing is said to create a sensation wherever she appears. One concert will be given in Palmerston North. The plan opens at the Kosy Theatre tomorrow.