ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17258, 6 September 1919, Page 12

ENTERTAINMENTS.

' " CAMILLE." The Allan Wilkie season will close at His Majesty's Theatre this evening with the last staging of the fatuous drama " Camille." Mr. Wilkie takes the role of Arrr.and Duval, and 'Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts appears as Camille, the heroine of Dumas' great play. OPERA HOUSE. Good vaudeville is on the boards at the Opera House this week. In addition i.> individual items, the Bert la Blani revue company present a laughable musiI ai farce. The music and settings of II as piece are excellent. AUCKLAND JUVENILE CHOIR. The fairy operetta, in four sets, " Snowwhite and the fc'ieven Dwarfs," will be produced by the Auckland Juveni e Choir, of 50 periormers, in His Majesty's Theatre on Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13- 'lhe production will be under the direction of Mr. Sydney Butler, and the soloists will be Miss Jessie Mslvin, soprano Miss Lillian Braithwaite, contralto; Mr. R. Hart, tenor; and Mr. F. V. Archibald, bass. Dances wiJ be giveu by pupils of M ss Daphne Knight. The operetta was composed by Mr. G. F. joi., the composer of such scores as "The Haymakers," " The Bundle of Sticks," and " The Coming of the F.owers." ORGAN RECITALS. The second of two organ recitals for children attending primary schools was given in tho Town Hall yesterday after- ( noon by the city organist, Mr. Maughan 1 Barnett. About 2400 children were present. A short address on masic was . given by Mr. Barnett, who later played works by Lemmens, Paderewski, Ros- 1 siiu, Smart, and a " Berceuse" by himself. The vocalist, Mr. W allaoj Atkinson, sang " The Company SergeantMajor," dv Sanderson, and " Annie Laurie." Mr. Leo Whittaker was the accompanist. The programme for this evening's organ recital in the Town Hall will include works by Coleridge-Taylor, Salome and Bach, and transcriptions of Rubinstein's " Revo Angela que," Herold s " Zampa" overture, and the " Miserere" scene from " Trovaiore." .Mr. I. Wallace Atkinson will be the vocalist. DANCE RECITAL. A dance recital will be presented by Miss Daphne Knight's pupils in His Majesty 'a Theatre on September 18, 19, and 20. The programme will include '■ Gwenwyn of the Lonely Tower" and " Through War to Peace," which embody solo dancfis, dialogues, tableaux, and billets. THE RAJAH OP RAJAHPORE. All Oriental operetta, "The Rajah of lUjahpore," will be produced in the Town Hall concert chamber on Monday and ■ Tuesday evenings next in aid of the organic pairing fund of the Epiphany Church. Tho performers include Mrs. Potter, Misses L. Venables, O. Jeffreys, Fisher, K. Hicks, Rielly, Shieia McGregor, Rua , Sutler, H. Hicks, and Messrs. Hamon J ad Douglas. The orchestra will be mder the baton of Mr. H. Crqjis-wick. STRAND THEATRE. The inimitable comedian, Charlie Chaplin, will be seen to-day at the Strand Theatre, in his latest absurdity, which' is entitled " Shoulder Arms," a lilm .based on the lighter sida of war. It wfts photographed by special pencil-, sion of the American War, Offica, and xiany scenes of training " camps are greened. Chaplin, who is assisted by a capable cast, is said to Rive a good characterisation of the role of a raw recruit at an American concentration camp, and ha has many adventures. A critic writes of the film:— Chaplin bungles his way into a series of scrapes only to immediately bangle himself out agidm When the rain floods the trenches, and the water stands shoulder deep in the dug out, Chaplin ; there devolopea a routine of most comical situations. When Chaplin charges into the enemy trendies, and effects a triumphant capture, \ new. drolleries . develop,, with the enemy military squad tie victims of his inventive genius. ( Next there is dangerous work to be done, and Chaplin, to his immensely humorous discomfiture, is selected from a squad of hundred per cent, volunteers. He goes into enemy territory on scout duty, and we find him now disguised as a stump, with his arms serving as -vengeful instalments of defence, and attackthe lively branches -of a dead tree trunk. Fritz is dealt with severely in surprise attacks, <tnd, when a fat German takes up the chase, Chaplin shows how clevarly he is ramouflaged." The supposing programme, which should be an excellent one. will 1, include a drama entitled " The Woman 1 on the Index," with Pauline Frederick I in tho title role. This film is said to be i one of the finest dramaa yet screened at I the Strand Theatre, and was only pro- 1 cured at very considerable expense. The story tells of a girJ who becomes the wife of a. handsome and manly type of criminal, but before long he kilLs himself - to avoid arrest-, and she is tried for murder- The unfortunate woman is acquitted, hut the trial is recorded in a' police index, and falls into the possession , <>? an astute accnt of the Bolsheviks. A dramatic conclusion is reached. PRINCESS THEATRE. At tho head of the programme of pic- ' lives to be screened to-day at the Princess I Theatre will be the Paramount film, "The ; Mystery Gi"*l," with Ethel Clayton in the principal role. A reviewer states :— " Seldom has a more intricate web of hpiomacy, intrigue, and secret crime 'been '.'•oven than in 'The Mystery Girl.' A' -•ontest between keen wits for the posses-, iion of the crown jewels of a small Euro- - '••'.an nation is the thread running through 1 he maze of plotting. A princess comes •to the story, an unfortunate messenger 1 3 murdered, the ' Mystery Girl' is seen ' secreting a* despatch-box, a wonderful dog :arr:es despatches, carrier pigeons fly ■vith coded letters in quills. All these 1 Hystericus doings have their climax at ' Qreen Fancy,' a deserted .villa. But i or the bravery of Captain Barnes, any- I f hing might have happened. The power- ' ul effect upon the beholder of the events ' portrayed is due largely to the mystery ' rirl herself, whose superb artistry has ' lever been more apparent." A good sup, I sorting programme is promised, including 5 he latest Australian Gazette. QUEEN'S THEATRE. j Elaine. Hammerstein, the famous Ameri- j mu actress, will be seen at the Queen's r Ihcatre to-day in a "Jewel " production, 3 titled "'The Co-respondent." Writing , "f the n'ay, a critic sajs :—" The picture + tells ! * tlirillintr stoiy of life, and Las a « universal, appeal, and should attract' .. pa rnnage from all classes of picture- 1 , ve ,u' , I ' 6 Co-respondent' was one.® 01 the oniint successes in America. Us ' '"'.' n -". on ] aL the BrMidway Theatre. New '] I'.-rK. . be rig specially fuccessful The apnea line character to whom Elaine Ham- C ten stem add.* her own natural lovab'-nef/-, , i.« that of a girl aeonisinelv jnlaced at the u >-"".-v,o [ an out rased wii>, and an un- h s.«xi, ul husband, while duty insists on C stich expo.-'lire of he cu-iou.< misfortune c " A '" T0 would never tol -inf,,,." The sup- i c prorrramrno !•« «ii excel- i .cut one. It includes a " V ' tori.il Edu- ! c-ator, a comedy, and a weekly review. ! ' LYRIC THEATRE j c Tne great American fun-maker, h ' .1-"lie Chaplin, will be seen at tip « I .1 '' Theatre t;.-day in his latest, film ' c - ..cf-M, "'hieh is entitled "Shoulder • •••. , 1 ll,ft Picture tells of the humor- 1 ' :n :jr !" of arrn > l'fe. and portrays the v-.any f 1111:1 % adventures of Chaplin* in an A n., r 'f an naming camp. 11 0 finally ar!n, trie trenches armed with a rat- 1 tIV' 1 rnd a pocket-knife. He is sent out: • .0 -\u Mans Land camouflaged as a 1 . .«f?. but v.-ben tno German patrol tries ] fit him up for firewood he cuts them '( ■ ; w-n and fh-es— : n the wrong direction.! H- penetrat >-s the German lines, and t')ol_s lii'k is With him Still. lie turns' "P in Imp 0-.11 sector with a pretty I ..r™'" '" : 'j - n l ' a / -. companion, and the Kaiser and the Crown Prince as his L -{v ; 'dd:t'on to this comedy, a.) drama, with 1 auline Frederick in " the - the r ' C indJ» ,! \ " The W °man on ' 1 wriS At i » n f, v- #ned ' A citio ■Z At last PauliiiO Frederick is ( <

seen in a drama affording her opportunity to display her undoubted talent as a screen actress. Her role in ' The Woman on the Index' is that of a woman with a past " of' ignominy, though not of dishonour, strong 'in her intuitive sense of honour, but a victim of circumstance, and weak in her womanly concealment of her past fro"m a husband in whom she could have fully confided." Other films will bo screened. SUNDAY CONCERT. A concert, under the auspices of the New Zealand Labour Party, will be erven in the Opera House to-morrow evening. The programme will include orchestral items by Engel's string quartette, a 'cello solo by Master Edward Engel, a violin solo, " Nocturne," by Mr. H. Engel, and songs by Miss E'eie Mercer, contralto, and Mr. Edward Wright, tenor.-. A lecture will be given by Mr. T. Bloodworth, Labour candidate for tho Parnell electorate. Mrs. Bassett will bo the accompanist. CITY BAND CONCERT. A concert in aid of the Auckland City Band's instrument, fund will be given in the Town Hall concert chamber this even ine by members of the band and local artists. A novel interdula will bo given by Walter Smith's " Dusky Dandies." who will sing Hawaiian songs to the accompaniment of the " ukelele " and Hawaiian steel guitar. The Rev. Jasper Calder will (jive a humorous sketch. " Bobby Peanuts," and songs will be given by Misses Hill and Parkefi, and Mr. Grace. Recitations will "given by Misses Naomi Crook and Hilda Parkinf on " A Highland fling will bo performed by Miss Rubv Phillips, assisted by Piper McLeod, and Mr. Ned Forte will contribute a juggling item. Mr. James Hutton will be ihe accompanist.

NATIONAL THEATRE. Two dramatic films will bo screened to-day at the National Theatre. The first, which features George Walsh, the famous American actor, is entitled, " I'll Say So," and is said to be an excellent production. An American reviewer says of the play" Hairbreadth escapes from German spies and Mexican bandits, desperate battles, and novel surprises are j but incidents in the speedy career of the hero of th is unusual comedy drama. 'I li Say . So' is termed a ' happy war picture/ but there i% not very much real war in this surprising picture. It is not enougu to describe Walsh's acting as 'different.' It is different, but it is characterised by a personality which has brought this young star to the front rank of popular choice. Hie acting i? a proof that the highest art lies in being natural." The other film is entitled, " Buchanan's Wife," in which Miss Virginia Pearson takes the principal role. Herbert Buchanan, elderly, wealthy, and a devotee of the occult sciences, who has used hypnotic powers to" force his wife, Beatrix, ipso an unhappy marriage, disappears one night with a tramp. After a long search for him, "Beatrix goes abroad, is summoned back to America, identifies a body as that of her husband, and then marries Harry Faring, the sweetheart of her girlhood. Some years later a little old man, suffering from tuberculosis, comes to the Faring house. ( Beatrix recognises him as her long-lost" husband and befriends him. Subsequently a tramp, " Kansas," Buchanan's companion, also arrives and begins threatening to expose Beatrix. He is overheard by Faring, who orders the tramps to leave. In a dramatic scene Beatrix informs Faring that one of the men is Buchanan, who has lost his memory. Many exciting incidents occur. TIVOLI THEATRE. The comical contortions d? Fred Stone, acknowledged to be one of the most clever and amusing acrobats in America, have in the past caused, much amusement to patrons of vaudeville theatres in, the United States. Like many other famous figures in the theatrical world. Stone decided to enter the realm of motion pictures, and made his screen .debut in the latest Artcraft production, '« The Goat," whieh ' -will be screened to-day at the Tivoli Theatre. In the film Stone is required to perform " stunts " that would baffle a Fairbanks, or a Chaplin, and the picture is said -to be thrilling in every detail. A critic, writing in an American newspaper, says: In making his memorable screen debut in " The Goat," Fred Stone giade even the hardened veterans of the Artcraft Studio gasp with amazement. Every incident is thrilling, and the play is crowded with excitement. In this sparkling production one is taken ri-dit inside the Artcraft Studio. The curtain is removed, and one can see the ecenea behind the scenes." Hie supportma programme will contain the latest topical films, and a comedy. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. tl T^ e t version of the famous play La Tosca" was screened yesterday at Everybody Theatre, and met with a cordial reception. Miss Pauline Frederick, who is a -splendid actress, ably portrays the leading rble. This notable play was for many years popular in England, America, and on the Continent. It is described as Bardou's masterpiece, and the very pinnacle of intense modern drama. It abounds m surprising and dramatic situations. " Such a story could only have been conceived by a Frenchman, whose genius has rendered its presentation possible, says a critic. " Pauline Frederick abandons herself to 'the poignancy of the drama and doss not shrink from the portrayal of the more intimate details. The artistry of Miss Frederick allows the vivid presentation of this strenuous and thrilling play, and her wonderful talent permits the depiction of those incidents which usually cannot be shown without offence." Other films are shown. _ __ GLOBE THEATRE. „ The initial' screenings at the Globe theatre yesterday of "The Stolen Inheritance attracted large attendances. The film is an excellent one, and teaches a lesson. The photography of the production is commendable, and the cast is ! an exceptionally fine one. In the prin- j cipal role is Helen Rembert, a charming ! and accomplished actress. Though prac- ' tically a beginner in screen work, Jliss; Rembert has performed splendidly in j several productions, and her work in I " The Stolen Inheritance" is characterised by human and restrained acting. The ) story tells of a gay old man, a fast young woman, and the sufferings of the old ! roan's innocent young daughter through ! the greed of the adventuress and the j :rafty manipulations of her foolish old ' over. A good, supporting programme is screened. GRAND THEATRE. A good programme of motion pictures a promised to-day at the Grand Theatre, fume Elvidge will be seen in " The Tenth Jase." It is stated that in this picture diss Elvidge as Claudia does the best york of her career. " The play is disinctly above the average, and grips from irst to last by reason of the -artistic development of tin plot and the dramatic ituations which arise," says a. critic. ' Clatfdia is the beautiful young wife of I 1 wealthy man whose nephew in revenge ' or having had his allowance discontinued ! ontrives to compromise Claudia in her i nisband's eyes. The circumstantial cvi- i lence is strong against her, and when the i susband sues for a divorce the judge de- j, dares that in nine cases out of ten cir- j :umr.tantial evidence in such matters is i •orrect." ; PALACE THEATRE. • 1 Alice Brady will be seen at the Palace I .Theatre to-day in her latest success, "The Vorld to Live In " It is said to be an Jxcellent film. The story tells of a girl who , has neither good looks nor money, ind has no chance of homo-life. How- , he has a gov disposition, and de--K.es to enjoy her life. Other «- *» I oe screened. BROADWAY THEATRE. ' " A Soldier's Oath" is the title of the ■ ff 0 ii 3V . to be screened at the Broad- ! way Theatre to-day. It is a Fox film : and in the principal role is William > Farnum a the famous American actor, I Jthei films will be screened. I