ENTERTAINMENTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19391, 28 July 1926, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

NATIONAL AND LYRIC. The story of .a man's relentless pursuit of a woman aiul the spirited.' manner in which she fights back will be unfolded on the screen at the National and Lyric Theatres to-morrow, when . the first Michael Arlen story to reach the screen, ''The Dancer of Paris," will be presented for the first time. Conway Tearle and Dorothy Mackaill have the leading roles in this production, which is presented through First National by Robert T. Kane. It was produced under the direction of Alfred A. Santell, who was responsible for "Bluebeard's Seven Wives" and "Classified." The story is laid against a series of rich backgrounds. Starting in Florida, the scent* quickly switches to Paris, where, in settings picturesquely revealing the night life of the famous capital, the plot moves 011 to its climax. Supporting the stars are Robert Cain, Paul Ellis and Heijry Vibart. Also included in the programme will be "Rustling for Cupid," a William Fox adaptation of Peter B. i Kyne's popular story of the same name. George O'Brien and Anita Stewart head the cast. It is a story of a young man .who hunts a cattle thief only to discover that the culprit is his own father. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. " Business of Love," a Paramount comedy-drlima with Edward Everett Hoiton, Barabara Bedford and Zasu Pitts ia the principal roles will bo the feature! film at Everybody's Theatre to-morroy,. The story tells of a young man whose wealthy uncle insists on his becoming a lawyer .although the 'nephew appears to be interested in everything but law. While mending a broken violin for a boy the hero meets a shopkeeper and his daughter. He becomes interested in the girl and frequently visits the shop, and is finally taken into partnership. He does not prove a success in business, but ultimately fulfils the hopes of his uncle by winning fame as a lawyer. The film was directed by Jesse Robins, who is said to have made a very entertaining picture and to have handled- the players with considerable skill. Also included in the programme will be " Those Who Judge," a Universal Jewel release starring Patsy Ruth Miller and Lou Tellegen. The picture, which was directed by Burton King, concerns a fascinating young widow who comes to a fashionable watering-place to escape the consequences of a mock marriage in which she has been innocently involved. She speedily becomes the centre of a series of romantic and embarrassing situations which form a most intriguing plot. TIVOLI THEATRE. "This is one of the better type of stories by James Oliver Curwood, and is still further enhanced by first-class acting and production so that the whole makes a most satisfactory out-of-door drama," says a critic of "The Ancient Highway," .Curwo.od's latest novel to be adapted to the screen by Paramount. The picture will head the new programme at the Tivoli Theatre' to-morrow. It was directed by Irvin Willat, famous as the producer of "North of 36" and "Wanderer of the Wasteland." and the leading roles are taken by Jac' Ilolt and .Billie Dove. The story deals with adventure in the lumber woods of Canada, and an abundance of thrills are provided by the efforts of the villain to-prevent the logs owned by his rival from reaching the mills. A wild ride in a frail canoe down a raging torrent, the placing of a charge of explosive in a log jam, and the rescue of the hero's companion from the log-filled river after the explosion are among the. exciting episodes of the picture. Patsy Ruth Miller and Lou Tellegen are the stars in "Those Who Judge." which is the second featured film. It tells of a young widow who is tricked into a mock marriage, and later becomes involved in a series of romantic and embarrassing situations. HIPPODROME THEATRE. \ Richard Dix will be seen in "Manbat- ! tan," a Paramount, adaptation of Jeffrey Farad's novel, "The Definite Object-," at the Hippodrome Theatre, for the first time to-day. The story tells of a young New | Yorker who, becoming bored with the dull round of amusements and social activities of his set, leaves his home ia search of adventure and excitement.. Htfi quest brings him to the slum quarter known as Hell's Kitchen, where he moetii a girl of the tenement district with whom he falls in love. He meets with ample excitement in the underworld to satisfy his, longing before a happy ending is finally reached. Jacqueline Logan has the principal feminine role. The second attraction will be "The Love Pirate," a story dealing/with life in a notorious cafe. Carmel Myers appears as the heroine.. A mysterious murder forms the climax of an interesting drama. PRINCESS THEATRE. James Oliver Curwood's vigorous story of the Canadian Lumber camps, "The Ancient .Highway," adapted to the screen for Paramount by Irvin Willat, director of such famous successes as "North of 36," "Wanderer of the Wasteland" and "The Air Mail," will be shown at the Princes" Theatre for a season of a week commenting to-morrow. Jack Holt, Billie Dove, and Montagu Love have the principal roles. The story concerns a struggle between rival lumber owners. The clima? is reached ii) the spring, when both parties have their logs ready on the river bank awaiting the melting of, the snow to-carry them to the mills. As the logs begin to float a great jam occurs, and thejherr risks his life to place a charge of dyna ante which will break up the jam. As he returns to safety hi*' companion become* trapped between two logs, and the hero goes back to his rescua just as the explo sion occurs. The picture will also be screened at the Tivoli Theatre. MR. JORDAN'S RECITAL. ) The recital to be given by Mr. Arthur Jordan next Monday evening in the Tow.) Hall, will be his one hundredth concert in Australia and New Zealand and falls upon the eve of his departure for Canada and America. It was generally agreed at the recent recital of "Faust" that his performance was a very fine one. "Faust" was presented, with a pitch higher than Mr. Jordan-is accustomed to. A number of songs will be rendered by Mr. Harison Cook and Mr. Cyril Towsey will accompany on the piano. The box plan opens to-morrow at the E. and F. Piano Agency Company, Ltd. MUNICIPAL CONCERT. : A programme devoted entirely to the compositions of Sullivan will be given inthe Town Hall on Saturday evening next | by the Municipal Band with vocal assistance by Miss Thelma Duffin and Mr. Walter Brough. The principal number in the band's contributions will be the great overture "In Memoriam." This work is generally conceded to be Sullivan's masterpiece. Other lighter items include a selection from "lolanthe," a concerted song. "The Sailor's Grave," a selection from "Patience" and a fantasia, "Reminiscences of Sullivan." The vocalists will sing 'The Lost Chord" with band acompaniment. The box plan is at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd. Y.M.C.A. GYMNASTIC DISPLAY.:: A gymnastic entertainment, under the direction of Mr. Eric J. Wilson, physical instructor, will be held in. the .Y.M.C.A. Gymnasium, Wellesley Street, this evening and to-morrow evening. Besides feats performed on rings, parallel bars, horse, etc., the seniors will demonstrate advanced exercises. Perrin's Dance Orchestra will play this evening and to-morrow-Noel Johnston's Novelty Jazz Band will be in attendance. Other features on the programme are '"The Athletic Six," described as New Zealand's premier lady gymnasts, Neeter and Neeter, sensational acrobats, and the Rarotongan Trio. Turner Pelluet will entertain at the piano, j

WILLIAMSON VAUDEVILLE. Ole of the best animal shows seen iif An kland, Gautier's Famous Canines, will heiail the vaudeville programme presented by J. C. Williamson's new company at His Majesty's Theatre this evening. They appear in a comedy-drama entitled "The Bricklayers of Dogville," which is said to make the spectator gasp with astonishment. With the exception of the brief personal appearance of M. Gautier the dogs stage the.play themselves. Mantell's Mannikins share "honours with the dogs and their act, with its continental flavour, is said to be outstanding in novelty and merit. Other performing artists are, Peggy Mouat, the young Australian beauty, Imito, bird mimic, Van Dock, lightning caricaturist, Marie Moore, Katrina and Joan, classical dancers, and Elroy the acrobat. The box plans may be seen at Lewis R* Eady and Son, Ltd. PARNELL THEATRE. An attractive programme of vaudeville and pictures will be presented at the Pamell Theatre this evening, when the anniversary of the introduction of vaudeville trials will be celebrated. Items wiC. be given by Lester Sinclair, comedian, Arthur Lord, tenor, Jack Davey, eo.'ijntric dancer, Eva O'Donnell, vocalist, J. Douglas, character vocalist, Irish Molly, danseuse, Nellie O'Brien, vocalist, anci Zoe* Richards, juvenile soubrette. The featured film will be " The Street of Fcrpotten Men," a Paramount release, sUri ing Percy Marmont.