ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17375, 23 January 1920, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

O?EHA v HOUSE.

• Hie programme presented at the : Opera Rouse presents many novel items. "Will ; arid Licda Newman appear'' in an original feat combining boxing and cycling. Renam: an! At attains groat popularity with , their xylophone selections, while the harmonies of the Palvey Sii,lers: receive 'due appreciation. " Sydney Clarke .'arid Lillian Fonterioy win genuine applause with their instrumental and vocal items. The humorous production, "Safety First," i a typical of the standard maintained by the Paul Stanhope Company. i V-' ■

, PRINCESS THEATRE. ; "The False Faces'.' continues to attract large, attendances 1.0 the Princess Theatre. The gicturo is filled with that quality of suspense that holds the spectator's interest' tense until the startling denouement that' unravels the mystery and brings out triumphant those who were enmeshed by the -web of intrigue, . Hciuy B. Walthall takes the Tola of a mysterious character, "The Lone Wolf," .who oulisvita the German Intelligence Bureau and } accomplishes some daring.deeds to aid his country. The sensational scenes are well staged. • '. ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.' ' The actual motion picture diary «if Captain Robert Falcon Scott's memorable expedition to the South Pole will bo screened to-morrow at the 'Princess Theatre. The pictures are explained ,by a competent lecturer, who gives an adequate idea of tlia splendid achievement of the members of the expedition. The scenery in unique in the annals of iihotography. The exceptional climatic conditions and intense light of the frozen ' regions was in favour of good pictures, and thejoffieial photographer, by dint of hard work and unlimited patient®, was able to film some of the most spectacular and interesting scenes ever witnessed. For instance, he stood by a bojo in the ico for nine hours airwting the appearance of a huge Weddell tea,, and secured a motion of a lirtie one "sawing the ice with his teeth " a fact never before known to scientists. Again, he waited, and watched to film the actual hatching of a wild,bird's egg. ' The smcs throughout is instructive and interesting. •...... s ,,

> NATIONAL Ti'EATliB. ' Tho final present;ion of the double' programme, including " I Want to Forget -ana "The Firebrand," will bo given to-day at the National Theatre. inc. new programme to-morrow presents iheda B&ra in " Bui Barry," a fascinating story of the Court of Louis XV. " The Memoirs of Madame Du Barry!' form one of the most famous usd popular classics of literature, while the stage version if Du Barry was one of the greatest successes of dramatic history. ThscTa Bora has contributed- th.) power of her. personality toward fashioning a screen characterisation which is, of both dramatic and historic 'interest. \ Mfdame du Barry was -a Frenchwoman who gained the favour of Kii.'g Louis XV., and subsequently bscami the practical ruler .of her land. Her friends flourished, »nd her enemies, though,they held powerful positions in" the State, were overthrown. Even while she held the/favour of 'the monarch she was intriguing with a young soldier who had gained her own good will. There carhe a moment when it seemed that Hiss Majesty would b.arn of Du Barry's duplicity, but ■ her cleverness interceded and saved the day for both herself and her youthful lover. ' - <_ i. , ■ TIVOTJ THEATRE. ;v; The final appearance of Dorothy Gish in tho leading role of "Peppy Polly" will take place to-day at the Tivoli Theatre. The supporting programme includes ■' q. Sidney Drew comedy and several interesting Gazettes. The matinee to-morrow marks the first presentation of Vivian Martin in >' You Never Saw Such a Girl." The picture is an adaptation of George Weston's entertaining novel, entitled '"The Kingdom of Heart's Desire." The subject is specially selected with regard' to Vivian Martin's capabilities,..and the comedy of the story' is well combined with thrilling bidder, is and unexpected happenings. A Maik Ser,nett, comedy, entitled " Uncle Ton Without a Cabin," is said to be one of th > most hilarious productions of the company. , "" / ' ' < STRAND THEATRE. ' • "T. Ie Exploits of the German Submarine , U 55' will be screened to-day for the last • tinl at the Strand Theatre.'" The second attraction 011 the programme is a gripping *; ' iitc-ry of the Al.V.kan, goldfields, • entitled "Carmen of the Klondike." Tho new programme to-morrow has for its leading feature, a Rex Bisach production, entitled "The ■ Crimson Gardenia," a picturisation of one of his widely-read works. A critic gays"Tho story is pi perhaps' even greater appeal than the other Rex Beach* productions. lis locale is in quaint New Orleans at tie meat picturesque season of the year—the Mardi Gras. Dramatic?, values obtain from the opening. 4 s e plot unfolds, and' the ; mysteries; or the underworld deepen, the is heightened. ''The Crimson Gardenia" is a drama that grips, thrills, holds. \ ' GLOBE THEATRE : «'The Great Romance" will be finally screened to-day at the Globe Theatre. . The plot is original and the settings of unusual beauty and splendour. Harold Lockwood leads the cast, and himself rives, an excellent portrayal of tan American who inherits ;i kingdom.' He introduce seme democratic ideas into the government of his country, and so makes tho basic for a good story, of adventure aad levo. < LYRIC THEATRE. .

This evening affords the last opportunity of witnessing "Upstairs" at Hip Lyric Theatre. Mabel Uormand has made 3 great success of this comedy, find patrons agree that it is a novel and intensely humorous film. To-morrow's attraction is " The Courageous Coward," with Seesue Hayakawa in the leading role. To add further interest to the picture, Hayakawa' wife, Tsuni Aoki, 'plays the part of a Japanese woman who loves liayakawa. QUEEN'S THEATRE. " Satan's Private Door" is the title of the chief attraction at, the Queen's Theatre. The drama has many sensational incidents, and the > presentation of the novel plot is quite original. Episode «i:( of " The Silent Mystery" deepens the. interes* of the serial story. GRAND THEATRE. Louise Huff is the attraction _ at tho Grand Theatre in a drama cotitle'd '' Crook o' Dreams." The story deals with the underworld, and portrays the life of 6 girl who attempts 1,0 free herself from her denradin? environment. Episode eleven of " The Lightning Raiders" adds to the interest of the serial story. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The racial problem play entitled "The Cueat" will be presen.ed to-day at Even-body's Theatre. The delicate theme of the play is skilfully,handled by the talented Japanese actor, Scssuo Hayakawa.