ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17274, 25 September 1919, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE. A very fine vaudeville programme is presented this week at the Opera House. In addition to individual turns, a clever revue is presented by the Bert la Blanc Revue Company. A special matinee for petty officers and men of the New Zealand will be given to-day. AUCKLAND JUVENILE CHOIR. The final performance of the fairy operetta, " Snow-white and the Seven Dwarfs," was given by the Auckland' Juvenile Choir in His Majesty's Theatre yesterday afternoon. " THE GONDOLIERS." A revival of the popular comic opera, •"The Gondoliers," will take place at His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday evening next, and for six following nights. The play will be produced by the Auckland Amateur Operatic Society, under the direction of Mr. Tom Pollard". Auckland's best amateur performers will take part, and a feature of the production will be the full orchestra under Mr. Colin Muston. The settings of the piece are said to be elaborate. EMERY BROTHERS' CIRCUS. An excellent entertainment is provided by Emery Brothers in their circus near the City Baths. The various items are of a high order. A matinee will be given today. TIVOLI THEATRE. Bryant Washburn, the famous American picture actor, is seen at the Tivoli Theatre this week in his latest film success, entitled " The Way of a Man With a Maid." Mr. "Washburn has been connected with motion pictures for many years, and all his productions have been unqualified successes. He is popularly said to be the bost-looking motion picture actor in America. Mr. Washburn is a natural actor. While his histrionic powers are considerable, there is in his work no unnecessary straining after effect. He is a virile type of man, and makes an excellent hero. His splendid performance in " Till I Come Back to You " will not easily be forgotten by lovers of the photo-play. " The Way of a Man " tells of society life in America, aid is remarkably true to life. In the role of the girl is- charming Wanda Hawley, who has acted with Mr. Washburn for several years. A disciple of Marcus Aurelius is Arthur M-cArnev, the hero of "The Way of a' Man With a Maid.'' The argument put forward by the play is that the girl who lets rich" men take her to supper is not always the girl who has extravagant tastes after she is married. Elsa Owenson, the lovely stenographer, means to have a good time while men are willing to treat her to the delights of social luxury. Arthur McArney, the clerk who has fallen in love with her, 'finds out to his cost that, it takes too much money to keep up with ihe social stream. But he pulls through in the end. On Saturday the famous Mary Pickford will be seen in her latest play, " Johanna Enlists." TRINCLSS THEATRE Large audiences are the rule at the Princess Theatre this week to witness the exceedingly attractive picture-play " Under the Greenwood Tree," the pronounced stage success by H. V. Esmond. Miss Elsie Ferguson plays the principal role excellently. It is safe to say that the.r« is no more popular actress on the American stage or screen than the beautiful Miss Ferguson. With its art and beauty, and the care and attention to every detail by the producer, " Under the Greenwood Tree" may be said to be one of the most artistic and enjoyable productions seen in Auckland for a long time. The comedy portion of the enterta'Vment is admirably sustained by the unique and world-wide popular comedian. "Fatty" Arbuckle. who by his antics keeps large audiences rocking with laughter v. his two part, latest comedy. "Camping Out." An interesting gazette of important event* completes a highly-enjoyable programme ' STRAND THEATRE. Anita Stewart, a fascinating American actress, is seen at the Strand Theatre this week in a fine photo-play, "A Midnight! Romance." The film is a "First Na-'J tional " attraction, and was directed by Lois Weber. Miss Stewart is a talented . actress, and her acting as the girl who I was a servant by day and a regal beauty by night should prove acceptable to patrons of the theatre. "A Midnight Romance " is presented with the dual charm of illusion and good taste. Interest in the story is held by the truly feminine means by which a woman sustains interest in her own personality revealing only enough of it to excite further curiosity. Lois Weber quickly perceived what might have escaped a male director, that this half-discovered' identity of the heroine was the secret of sustained interest. Other films are screened. GRAND THEATRE. Charlie Chaplin delights patrons of the Grand Theatre this week in his latest absurdity, ' Shoulder Arms." His acting in the production is splendid, and he creates many extremely laughable situations. He is first seen as a very raw recruit who tires of the routine of camp life and the brutalities of the sergeant-major. In a dream, he imagines that he is in a front-line trench, and his drolleries commence. He is chosen by his colonel for a difficult task, and is sent "over the top" disguised as a tree stump. A drama entitled "Primitive Woman," with Margharita Fischer in the principal role, is also shown. LYRIC THEATRE. China and the Chinese play a large part in the melodramatic photo-play, " The Forbidden City," which is screened at the head of this week's programme at the Lyric Theatre. It is an unusual film, and is enhanced by the appearance of Miss Norma Talmadge, a brilliant screen actress, who ably characterises the principal role. Miss Talmadge, with her equally up. famous sister, has lately appeared in many excellent productions. GLOBE THEATRE.

( Today will afford patrons of the Globe Theatre the last opportunity of seeing Bert Lytell, the clever young Metro actor, i in hi? masterpiece. " The Spender." Mr. Lytell, who has been only a short time playing leading parts, is seen in the film as " Dick Bisbee," a gay young American." Other films are screened. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Gail Kane, whose screen successes have been many, appears at the Queen's Theatre this week in her latest production. " Her Great Chance." She characterises a very difficult and exacting role. A special feature is announced for Saturday. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A programme of general excellence is supplied at Everybody's Theatre. The noted Japanese actor. Scssne Hayakawii, appears in his latest success, " The City of Dim Faces."