ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17328, 27 November 1919, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

tm MURIXL STARR SEASON. "The Man Who Came Back" will be staged by the J. C. Williamson management at His Majesty's Theatre on Thurs- I day evening next, with Miss Muriel Starr in the leading role. There are said to be two striking things about "The Man Who Came Back"one is the number of varying and interesting stage pictures and the other the extraordinary clever performance given by Miss Muriel Starr as "Marcelle." It is the story of a young man with a lot of money to spend, who, ' being suddenly brought to book by his indignant millionaire parent, starts out to "make good" in the office of the firm, fails to do it, finds himself in a Chinese opium den in Shanghai afflicted with all the cravings of the opium smoker, finally gets out to go planting pineapples in Hawaii, and ends by being a reformed character in New York. For support Miss Starr has Mr. Frank Harvey, together with a, strong dramatic organisation, including Messrs. Arthur Styan, James Hughes, .1. B. Atholwood, Edwin Lester, David Belbridge, Misses Ethel Morrison, Marion Marcus Clarke, Bertha, Ballenger, and other well-known artists. The box plans will be opened at Wildman and Arey's on Tuesday morning next. OPERA HOUSE. The programme showing this week at the Opera House includes several new and ' entertaining items. Great popularity is won by Doody and Wright, the Cracknells, the Aston Brothers, and Frank J. Sidney and company. Ernest Rarraclough presents some new songs. An operetta, entitled 'The Blacksmiths Wedding," is produced by the Walter George Sunshine Players. ORGAN RECITAL. The recital in the Town Hall on Saturday evening next will be the last week-end recital for the year. The programme wiLl consist of popular works, and will include Lemmen's Storm Fantasia, organ works by VVidor and Smart, Dvorak's Humoresque, and Sullivan's March from Henry VIII. Mrs. Cyril Towsey will be the vocalist. MR. HARRY DEARTH. The final concert by Mr. Harry Dearth and his party was given last evening in the Town Hall- before a large and appreciative audience. CHOIR AND STUDENTS' CONCERT. A musical entertainment will be given in the Town Hall concert chamber on Saturday, November 29, by Madame "Bella Russell's ladies' choir and private pupils. The programme will include solos, duets, trios, and part-songs. The choir is conducted by Madame Bella Russell and accompanied by Miss Marsden. The elocutionist is Miss Beryle Matthews; Mr. Norman Martin, 'cello: Mr. Leo Whittaker accompanist. Tickets may be obtained from members of the choir. SACRED CONCERT. A sacred concert was given last evening in the All Saints' Church. Ponsonby, to raise funds to establish choir boy bursaries in memory of the late. Lieutenants Frank Wilson. Clarence Rule, and Arthur Blackman. There was a large attendance and the collection realised about £40 for the memorial. Songs were given by Madame Chambers, Mr. E. X. Wright, Mrs. Norman Russell, Mr. Wilfrid Mann- | ing. Mr. Roland Phillips, . Master Ray Davies, Miss Muriel Barr, and Mr. R. C. Nixon. Organ solos were rendered by Mr. S. Kenneth Phillips. A violin solo was given by Mr. Norman Hale ano_ a 'cello solo by Mr. Norman Martin. The items -were greatly enjoyed. TRAVELLERS' CONCERT. The Auckland commercial travellers and warehousemen will give a concert in the Town Hall on Saturday, December 13. ROYAL AUCKLAND CHOIR. The fourth concert of the Royal Auckland Choir will be given this evening in the Town Hall. The choir will be conducted by Dr. Thomas. Mr. Leo Whittaker will be the accompanist. TIVOLI THEATRE "Good Gracious. Annabelle," is the title of the cornedv appearing at the Tivoli Theatre. Miss' Billio Burke takes the role of a charming wife who falls in love with a rich stranger, who subsequently is found to be her unknown husband. The new programme on Saturday contains a production of D. W. Griffiths', entitled "The Great Love.'" The production is on an extensive scale, and takes for its theme the awakening of the social butterflies of Eng land and the marshalling of the nation's forces. The cast includes practically all the important players who appeared in " Hearts of the World." The taking of the picture was made possible by the help of the British Government and the Royal familv. Other noted persons beside Queen Alexandra who appear in the production are the Princess of Monaco, the Countess Masarene, the Duchess of Drogheda. Lady DialHl Manners, and Miss Lily Elsie. This remarkable picture has created quite a sensation in other cities, and will be screened for only one week in Auckland. The box plan is on view at H. Cleat's, Queen Street. «. NATIONAL THEATRE. A most exciting story runs through "Sporting Life.'' which is screened at the National Theatre this week. A young Knglish Karl himself enters the boxing ring to take the place of his man who has been drugged by an enemy. The scenes at the Sporting" Club in London are convincing in their realism and exciting in their swift action. 'Hie great English Deihv is shown as a means by which the nobleman hopes to retrieve his fortunes. But the plans all but miscarry on account of the foul work of the old enemy. At the lust, moment the earl escapes from his captors, and arrives at the racecourse in time to witness his horse ridden to victory. The success of the race enables the. young sportsman to make good the family fortunes and win the hand of the girl he, loves. PRINCESS THEATRE. The magio name of Mary Pickford, christened "the world's sweetheart." is responsible for the large attendances at the Princess Theatre, where her winsome grace and charm are seen to great advantage in her latest picture, "Captain Kidd. Junior." This tale of a search for buried treasure presents many pretty and novel scenes and humorous situations, while a prettv little romance brings all trials and troubles to a happy ending. A special Paramount Artcraft picture, entitled -'The Squaw Man." will be presented on Saturday next at the Princess Theatre. This special offering is hv the great producer, (Veil M. He Mille, and is regarded as one ■A the greatest achievements of the screen. STRAND THEATRE. '•Innocent." tin.' chief attraction on the programme at the Strand Theatre, proves that ban Ward is an artist of the first rank. A feature of the production is the faithful portrayal of the oriental scenes. l-'annv Ward gives an excellent picture of i, girl who is faced with a momentous decision, and is uncertain whether to .rioose love and poverty or wealth and luxury. The new programme on Saturday presents Tom Moore in " A Man and His Monev." a humorous adventure of a young man who started penniless to win back his self-respect. QUEEN'S THEATRE. The inclusion of such popular artists as Tom Mix and Virginia Pearson in the programme at the Queen's Theatre is in itself sufficient guarantee of the quality >>t the entertainment. In "Hell Roarin Refoim" Tom Mix administers religion and stern justice with an impartial hand. •Her Price" is a story of a woman and her honour in conflict with a man and his money. LYRIC THEATRE. Alice Brady appears as an energetic young wife in "The Indestructible Wife" ■low being screened at the Lyric Theatre. She is carried off and tamed by her husband, who is convinced that "cave-man" methods of wooing still carry a great deal :if force. In addition the fourth episode Df "The Lightning Raider" reveals some sensational developments in this exciting serial film. GLOBE THEATRE. "The Kiddies in the Ruins," a graphic portrayal of the sufferings of the women »nd children of France, is proving a popu-

lar attraction at the Globe Theatre. The story deals with the devastation of the homes and the hardships of the civilians of France, and conveys an excellent idea of the effects of the tide of war. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Theda Bara takes the leading part in "Under the Yoke,-" a strong dramatic film I now being screened at Everybody's . Theatre. A good supporting programme is , also shown, and appropriate music is rendered by the popular orchestra. GRAND THEATRE. ''The Better 'Ole" now being shown at the Grand Theatre is the one and only romance of Old Bill, supported by the two inseparables, Alf and Bert. The'humorous , sayings typical of the spirit of all our j men, are presented on the screen in a masterly mixture of mirth and sorrow, j romance and grim reality.