ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 17966, 16 December 1921, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

TIVOLI THEATRE. The change of programme at the Trvolr Theatre commences to-morrow, when the principal picture to be shown wil] be "The Whistle," the latest effort of the great exponent of the Western drama, William S. Hart. "The Wnistle" is a storv of a man's fight for justice and is described as one of the strongest Hart pictures yet shown, containing many original twists,, replete with thrills, and ornamented by' excellence of photography and direction the picture has been classed as a masterpiece of the screen art. A thrilling incident in the film occurs when an automobile plunges through a drawbridge at a great height into a deep river below. The story tells of a blind hate tamed into understanding and forgiveness, the characters being set in a town where money was the sole aim in life and human life of little avail. In the midst of this mad combat and unrelenting strife a pretty lore romance is unfurled. The picture included in the cast, in addition to W. S. Haitj n number of other well-known screen artists whose work in the production is said to attain a high level of excellence. On the same programme are topical gazettes *nd travelogues. This afternoon and evening the Thomas Meighan picture, " White ana Unmarried " will be screened for the last time. This picture has had a most successful week's season.

HIPPODROME THEATRE. The popular screen actor, Buck Jones, will be seen in his latest picture, "Straight from ;he Shoulder," to be screened ai the HipDi.drome Theatre to-day. It is a story revclung in fisticuffs and fast-moving action. Buck Jones takes the rol6 of an habitual criminal who is reformed through the kindness of a friend. Thereupon Be becomes the fierce opponent of bis old associates, and, while playing the part of peacemaker, is compelled to fight—and fight hard—for the end lie is determined to attain. In this picture Buck Jones onto on gloves with the redoubtable Kid McCoy, and succeeds in providing the spsctaj tors with a thrilling exhibition of some of his noted characteristics. A Sunshine comedy and topical reviews are included in the programme.

"BABES IN TEE WOOD." A repeat performance of "The Babes in the Wood " pantomime will be given in the Town Hall conceit chamber to-morrow afternoon and evening, by the pup'ls of Miss Vera Burmester. When presented for the first time a month or two ago the performances were very well attended, and attained a success which lew children's amateur theatricals can boast of. The individual tolent of some of the child gingers and danoeis was quite remarkable, and aroused the audiences to much enthusiasm. Ballets, up-to-date songs, and orchestral accompaniments contributed to a production of excellent merit.. Tht matinee performance is specially for cbtfdren. The box plans sre at .Lewis R. Eady and Son, Limited. GRAND THEATRE. A doublo programme will be shown at the Grand Theatre to-day. E. .!. Carroll's production,. " Rudd's New Sell*tion," will be of chief interest. The weiiknown laughable characters of Dad and Mum, Dave, and the Twins, receive aiided light and humour, while a delicious romance has been woven round the fi<nir«i to give sentimental value to the comedy. Another important film on the programme is " Nobody," a drama in which Jowel Carmen will be seen in the leading part. The last chapter will bo screened of too 6erial " The S'lent Avenger," while a new serial, " Hidden Dangers," will commence. PRINCESS THEATRE. The new programme to be screened at the Princess Theatre to-day is headed by a picture entitled "Wealth " which, it a interesting to note, is taken from Uw story by Cosmo Hamilton, the celebrated author of the much discussed ' Scandal, and a writer who has the d.stmchon of having had more pictorial adaptations to his credit than any living author. Lthej Clavton one of Americas most beautiful screen actresses, is the central fisrure m t.ho production. " Wealth unfolds the storv of a voung woman who marries a millionaire under romantic circumstepcea. Having reached her ambition, and satisfied by the reflection that she has attuned the most precious thing in her Mo, she is shocked to find that wealth plays but aminor part in the pursuit of gemum} happiness, Husband and wife come to learn that love and work and not money make life -worth while. The programme is followed bv a Mack Bennett comedy, ' RipStitch Tailors," containing, it is said, an unusually large nnmber of real laughs. The Princess Orchestra will contribute a pleasing programme.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The Womun in Room 13" is the title of 'he new picture to ta shown at Every body's Theatw to-day. The emotional actress, Paulino Frederick, plays ttw role of a woman whose divorce impels her former husband to seek revenue. He lays elaborate plans to blacken her character, and the climax of the story is reached in a thrilling murder scene. The film is described as a baffling and puzzling mystery play written by New York's greatest Dla'vwrifihts.