ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9717, 20 July 1917, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE NEW DANDIES. Air Edward Branscombo’s company, ‘‘The New Dandies.” will make their first appearance in Wellington at the Town Hall concert chamber to-morrow evening. It is said that the keynote of the performance presented by the visitors is comedy, a rather desirable quality to-day. Ifc servos to relieve tho strain which is experienced in a greater or lesser degree by nearly every person at the present period. “The Now Dandies” should have no difficulty in maintaining tho excellent reputation which they have established iu Northern cities since the inception of their present tour. Remembrance of the programmes submitted by “Tho Dandies” of past seasons should serve as a guarantee that the work of the newcomers will bo of a high standard, with nothing to catiso reproach. While “The New Dandies” Jeaturo the comedy section of their entertainment, however, if is said that tho vocal work of tho company, both solo and concerted, is verv fine, tho excellent singing of Miss Dorothy Afanning (soprano). Miss Linda Bradford (contralto), and Air John Wcllby (bass), meeting with great favour. The box plan is now open at the Bristol.

‘INTOLERANCE” REAPPEARS AX THE KING’S ON MONDAY.

If tho box office is any indication, there will be a full house to welcome the reappearance of D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle “Intolerance” at the King’s Theatre on Alonday next, when J. C. Williamson, Ltd., will present this picture here for a short return season. Booking opened yesterday, and the reserves are already large. “Intolerance” will be shown for six nights, commencing on Monday next, arid matinees will be given daily commencing on Tuesdav next. One cannon watch the thrilling and realistic French and Babylonian scenes in “Intolerance” without having impressed on one’s consciousness the hazards taken by the multitude of players who participated. Alost of the savage conflict in Mr Griffith’s latest work was waged on ■ the parapets and towers of Babylon's mighty walls. 300 feet from the ground. The attacking army of Cyrus is shown attempting to enter the city by means of moving siege towers over 200 feet in height;' Belshazzar's defending forces atop tho walls are seen overturning ffchleso huge structures, which crash, with their complement of fighting men, to the earth. The dangers that constantly menaced the actors, camera men, and director of “Intolerance!’ can easily be appreciated. To care for possible accidents, Mr Griffith gave _ his warriors the benefit of what their ancient prototypes never heard of —a modem field hospital, with surgeons, nurses, stretchers and ambulances. Sixty-seven people were injured, none of them seriously, during tho many months consumed’in building and staging ‘’lntolerance.” THE KING’S. Alary Piokford’a all-powerful and, winning mannerisms have never been more beautifully shown, than in “The Foundling,” which is now being screened twice daily at the King's. As the waif whose mother dies in bringing her into the world the little heroin© works, scrubs, and laughs her way through a heap of trouble, to whore happiness and love await her. To-morrow, Bessie Barriscalo will be featured at the matinee and evening performances only in “The Snarl.” A remarkable additional attraction will show America’s preparations for war under the heading of “Our Fighting Forces.” EVERYBODY'S. “The Whip” continues to turn them aFay every evening here, and crowds throng at the day screenings as well, remarkable additional attraction will wick, well known for his appearnces iu World features, will be presented in “The Argyle Case,” a brilliant pioturisation of the famous detective play. Readers of the book will remember the situation that faces the young detective, who, after saving the woman he loves from the gallows, finds that her mother is an accomplice of the real murderer. The picture is described as being wonderfully well carried out. THE EMPRESS. June Elvidge and Arthur Ashley are seen in one of their most entertaining pictures this week. This is “Tho Rage Alystery,” a story written round the murder of one Colonel Page. , Strangely enough, three people confess to the deed, but it becomes suddenly clear as to who is the guilty one when Airs Lo Moyle says, “i gave him my life, but he threw me aside like an old glove—so I killed him.” Wonderfully thrilling is the first story of “The Iron . Claw,” now screening. To-morrow, Lillian Walker (she of the wonderful dimples) will be featured in “Kitty Macfcay.”