ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLI, Issue 9515, 24 November 1916, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

“MADAME X.” The first efforts of the recently* formed Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company in catering for the amuscj ment and education of the Wellington public are proving very successful. “Madame -X.” has established- itsdl with the lovers of emotional drama) and throughout the week large audiences have thoroughly enjoyed the act* ing and faithful portrayal of the char* actors in the play by actors and acj tresses of merit. ‘‘Madame X.” will be presented tor the last tune tonight. “Are You a Mason?” to bo staged at the Grand Opera House to-morrow, evening, should he, a very popular production for, .all. those who enjoy a wholesome hearts' laugh, for it is with* out doubt one of the best plays of its kind. Those who have not seen this play will do well to book their seats at once, and from recollections of its former production here, it is safe to promise them an evening of unbroken laughter not likely soon to bo .forgotten- The extraordinary complications into which two of the characters aid, led through falsely representing them* selves to he Free Masons, and that? wild attempts to keep up the deceit) provide a theme richly productive of humour and" iri-dsistibly funny siting tions. The mounting, dressing, and other details will maintain the high' standard set up by this .clever com) pany in their production of ‘ ‘Madamd 'X.” - HIS MAJESTY’S. Daughter unbounded prevailed Ml His Majesty's last night,. when the. eccentric English comedian, Ohrm. Richards, was on the stage. His very, original turn is most refreshing. H* is always doing something' different to what he was doing, the moment bM fore, and while humour is his. predominant feature, his dancing is decidedly clover.- The wonderful Mam* kin, “the human frog,” continues to give pleasure to the audience, who toj ward him with well-deserved applause.; Miss Margareta.'* * Jewell’s" Ytfcal are greeted with acclamation.' ■' WiU» his silver banjo, Carlos provides entertaining musical item. Other acceptable numbers are* given- by Hairy, Little, Dorothy Harris, Zadellas, and Starr and Stair, Tho programme-wap bo repeated this evening, and ,a mawnee will bo hold to-morrow. CROWN THEATRE. Tho remarkable cinematographic production, “The 'Little Gypsy,” has been attracting ; splendid’' audiences nightly to the Grown Theatre'-. The pk*t ture abounds: with the striking soenesj which tlio Fox Film Company work into their stories:with such, tolling effect, and the audience was held spell-; bound. The whole production la one, of- the finest that has yet emanate* from the studios of : the Fox and patrons of the Crown Theatre should make a point .of .seeing-it. A: special matineeJa to be held this after*, noon at 2.30, THE KING’.B . To-night, is--the v last, ..showing. t>S ‘ ‘Mice and Men,’ ’ the famous Player* ■ romantic comedy, in which. -Marguerite Clark scores such a decided success that there have been crowded house* every evening. The now. programme,: commencing to-morroWj will show Bessie Barriscajo and. William Desmond Iff “The Payment,", a ...powerful,,, and; splendidly-produced .'drama by the Triangle Co. Bom poor, a girl has great aspirations to artistic fame, and in an: hour of temptation chooses an easy; way to acquire the means for advancement. . She. becomes famous and at, the height, of her success meets, the only man the world contains for her—but the man who found the means fo? ■her climb to fame interyenesy-and thv lesson comes homo in a pathetic climax) THE EMPRESS. “ .ri Excellent: business - prevails at this, continuous house, the star attraction; being “Honour Thv Name," a Triangle, play which tells a powerful story of a, father’s sacrifice to save the family; name. The leading roles are taken by' Frank Keenan • and * Louise GlaUm. There are a* nuinbef“of' excellent sub-, jects in support; (Mrumencing'to-mor-row there will be presented a feature by the Famous Players entitled “The In-: corrigible Dukane.’’ Adapted from, the well-known book of that name the picture tells a pleasing and powerful, story of a neer-dorwell who make*; good on his father’s works after some' humorous adventures as a tramp and some exciting .happenings in a big strike riot., ; EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. Bessie Love, - the - -charming- - -and popular actress, will ho seen for tha last time to-night-at--Everybody’s iff the sensational Triangle drama; “Hell to Pay Austin.” The Melbourne Cnp off 1916, showing the New Zealand: horse Sasanof’s> great victory, is also! a very fine .picture. At tbe change of programme: to-morrow, “Sweet Lavender," one of the most celebrated of English plays; written by Sir Arthur, Pinero, and produced by tho British Film Co., will be screened. Henry , Aih ley and Alma-Taylor arc featured in tho principal'roles. ■ ; The story has reference to a banker',— who ' forbids his son’s marriage to a girl beneath ; his station, but later be finds, tp his ; bewilderment, 'that she is his own ll- ; legitimate daughter. The leading role. that of Dick Phenyl, is played-by that exceedingly popular and capable actor Henry Ainley., This-..picture, should . prove a great attraction. Supporting items inclnde a very fine Pathe opl* oured subject and a Keystone comedy, “The Judge,” featuring Charles Murray.