ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9610, 16 March 1917, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY’S. The bumper house at His Majesty’s Theatre last night greatly appreciated the excellent bill of fare provided. “A Bit of Irish,” Mr Victor Prince’s “Hibernian hilarity hurricane,” was the piece de resistance of the evening’s entertainment, keeping the audience in roars of laughter throughout. Misg Marie St. George’s sensational mystery act, “A Sculptor’s Romance,” aroused keen interest; M. Alsace's musical selections were loudly applauded; and good turns were also contributed by Mark Erickson (anecdotist and descriptive vocalist), Billy Mann (the “black-face” farceur); the Rosie Rifle Company, Marjorie Alwyn (contralto balladist) ; and last, but by no means least, by the various competitors in the “Fox Trot” amateur dancing competition promoted by Mr Yorke Gray and Miss Annette Laing. A keen contest resulted as follows: —Miss E. Marshall and Mr H. Brown, 1; Miss G. Clifford and Mr L. Shaddick, 2. CROWN THEATRE. “The Man of Sorrow,” the telling film drama featuring Mr William Farnum, again proved a great attraction at the Crown Theatre last night. The plot is replete with romantic interest, and abounds in stirring situations; and, supported as he is by a very able cast, the popular photo-play-actor is seen at his best. “Britannia’s Budget,” a fine series of war pictures, including incidents in the great 'Jutland battle, was very popular, while the short drama, “Her Sacrifice,” and the very laughable comedy, “Moustacr.es and Bombs,” wore greatly enjoyed. THE EMPRESS. , “THE HIDDEN SCAR.” “He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone.” This principle of justice is finely illustrated in “The Hidden Beat," \ powerful World Film drama, commencing at the Empress to-morrow. Ethel Clayton, as the young wife whose previous misstep threatens to ruin her whole chance of life’s happiness, acts with great power and restraint. Holbrook Blinn is seen also in a role which suits him perfectly, and the rest of the cast are competent and effective. The setting of the drama is a credit

to- the World producers, and the story has that touch of nature which makes the whole w'orld kin. Robert Warwick, Ah “All Man” finishes to-night.

“THE HONOURABLE ALGY” AT EVERYBODY'S.

A clever jewel robbery forme the central incident in the smart Triangle drama ? “The Honourable Algy,” screening at -Everybody’s to-morrow. The crime takes place on a steamer in the Atlantic, and shipboard scenes are wonderful pieces of realism. “Algy,” the hero, is a sound piece of character acting by Charles Ray, the handsome Triangle star, who wears a monocle with skill and looks the part of a young English aristocrat to the life. “The Beggar of Oawnpora” finishes to-night. THE KING’S, “The Hidden Valley” will not be shown after this -evening. To-mor-row’s now feature will be “The Crown Prince’s Double,” one of the Greater Vitagraph’s latest films. Maurice Costello in the double role assigned to him is as handsome and capable as ever, and is specially fine in the scenes of adventure. The plot of the play is packed with swift/action, and one surprising situation succeeds another at a great rate. Norma Talmadge heads the feminine oast, and is very alluring. A very pretty doable love story is woven in the .plot, and the author manages to bring both couples to happiness.