ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18189, 7 September 1922, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

'• THE BOY.'i The box plans for the first six nights and Saturday week's matinee nf the J. C. Williamson Royal Comic Opera production, " The Boy," to be presented for the first time on Saturday night next, will be opened at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd., this morning at nine o'clock. In view of the reputation of " The Boy,*' heavy advance booking is anticipated by the management. PRINCESS THEATRE. " The Referee," with Conway Tearlo in the leading role, will be screened a.gain to-day at the Princess Theatre. For the new programme, to commence a week's run to-morrow, the management has secured a special Seizrdck film, "Evidence," featuring the dainty actress, Elaine Hammerstein. This is a story of a cabaret singer who loathed her butterfly existence and longed for home life. Fate gave her what she had wished for, but happiness seemed to be just a mirage in the disfance. The picture i s described as a sparkling comedy-drama, bubbling with humour, and with a vein of pathos—tense, absorbing, and delightful. Its theme relates how the Parisian dancer in one of Broadway's fashionable cafes is loved by a young lawyer, whom she marries. Later, an old lover of the wife's, an actor, visits her and sympathises with ber on account of the coldness with which her husband's relatives have treated her. He professes to have seen that she is unhappy, and offers her his love and protection. This she rejects, but ho is persistent, and refuses to go. At this moment the husband's elder brother appears on the scene, and dismisses the actor. He then threatens to report the occurrence to his brother and secure him a separation from his wife. In vain she protests her innocences. Then, in a striking dramatic scene, she turns the tables and there is a happy climax. STRAND THEATRE. The final screenings of "The Inrisible Fear," starring Anita Steward, and of the excellent supporting programme, at the Strand Theatre will be given to-day. The O. W. Griffith special feature film, "The Love Flower," released by United Artists, will be the principal item on the new bill to be presented to-morrow and for the ensuing week. In America this picture has been heralded as a wonderful creation of exquisite beauty, haunting charm, and spirited drama. Critics have declared it to be one of the most remarkable pictures that even the great Griffith has produced. Its theme is said to be of unusual interest, interwoven with side-fights of' intricate complications which add materially to its action, its heart interest, its suspense, and it ultimate justification. It is said to be an unusually dramatic tale of tho wonderful love of a daughter for her heart-broken father. The latter has been hounded- to the very end of tlie world by an enemy, and not one woman in 10,000, probably, would do what this girl does to save her father. How she succeeds is told in thrilling and interesting manner as the story develops. The principal players in this feature film will be Richard Barthelmeßis and Carol Dempster. The locale isi an island in the South Seas.

NATIONAL THEATRE. The last screenings of Ethel M. Dell's absorbing drama. "The Place of .Honour," will be given to-dav at the National Theatre. Special interest attaches to the principal picture to be shown on the new bill which will commence to-morrow. This is, "The Lady of the Dug-Out," by Al Jennings. The author was at one time an outlaw in the south-west of America. For three years he and his brother, Frank, with others, robbed banks and held the population in a state of terror until they" were captured and sent to gaol. The brothers were afterwards pardoned by President. Roosevelt, and? began a hard fight to work their way upwards. Al Jennings; became an evangelist and lately has been making pictures based on his experiences as a bandit. " The Lady of the Dug-Out " is one of the series. It is a true story of the West and shows the brothers and their band at their depredations, giving man? exciting episodes from the outlaws' lives. Based on fact as it is the picture is said to . carry an appeal to the heart, which is rare in motion-picturea, Good films will be screened in support. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. " The Elusive Pimpernel " and " The Hole in the Wall," the two current features at Everybody's Theatre, will be replaced to-morrow by a new programme. ~ The chief attraction will be Bert Lytell in " The Right that Failed/' a Metro production, adapted for the screen by Lenoro Coriee from, the Saturday Evening Post story by J. P. Marauand. It deals with a man of good breeding and education who becomes a prize-fighter and woos a society girl. He conceals from her all knowledge of his profession, because of her caste prejudice against! ft. The picture is said to be fresh, racy, and clean as to humour. It is described as a joyous leap away from the conventional run of moticn-piotures, with an abundance of wholesome fun, quick action and suspense. It is claimed that the star actor, Bert Lytell, was never seen to better advantage than in his role as Johnny Duf?ery, of which he gives a deft and artistic characterisation. The leading ladv in this film is Virginia Valli. There will be a strong supporting programme.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. A change of programme will be screened at the Queen's Theatre to-morrow, when the leading attraction will be " The EvansJamito Fight." ' This a Paramount-Art-craft reproduction of the contest between the Australian, " Digger " Evans, and the Phillipino boxer, Silvino Jamito which" took place at the Sydney stadium on February 18, «ft92o, lasting for 20 exciting rounds. The decision eventually went to the Australian. The picture opens with " close-ups " of tho two boxers, and passes on to show them in training. The fight itself is then shown. On the supporting programme will be a stirring drama, " Bread," featuring Mary MacLaren. SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY. A reading of the "Merchant of Venice," was given in the Leys Institute on Tuesday evening, v before a large and appreciative audience. Mr. T. Harris as Shylcck gave a vivid and realistic portrayal of the part, and was well received Bassanio was played by Mr. J. F. Wells', and his fine voice made his part a great success. The merchant Antonio was represented by Mr. W. T. Cowley, who very capably handled the part. As Gratiano Mr. r J. Mackle was especially good while Mr. E. Priston was excellent m the part of Launcelot Gobbo. Miss Battersby was exceptionally successful as Portia, supported by Miss L. Boaz as Nerissa. "

- SONG RECITAL. A song recital will be given in St. ' Mark's Hall, Remuera, this evening, by M r -**H. Reaney-Booth, baritone. The assisting artists will be Mrs. Cvril Towsey, soprano; Mr. Harold Baxter, violinist; an.d Mr. Cyril Towsey, accompanist. ORGAN RECITAL. ; An organ recital will be given in the Town Hall on Satuxd&y evem^byMe city organist, Mr sSf > programme includes a fig«»J f A Saens, Wesley's and works by.Grieg \ff*sss&m Natalina McCallum will act as socau*