ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9812, 8 November 1917, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

"TURN TO THE EIGHT. ’ Messrs J. and N. Tait, " ' lO - P r ‘‘~ sen ting the big cornel v success In' ll v> fch 0 Right” at the Grand Opera House on Monday evening nest, organbeu a special comedy .company for the_ production, which, include? several artists new to the Dominion. They were clu-sen. by the authors, Win-hell Smith and John L. Hazzard, in conjunction rim Mr E. J. Tait, to fill the various 'ending rc.es, and other parts have been filled hr other well-known and favourite artists. Hal ter P. Richardson as Joe Bascorab has most to do, and that he does it well is the unanimous opinion of the Australian -ritics. John Junior and Stapleton Kent as the two "crooks” are little behind him. and are responsible for moat of the .laughter in the piece. Miss Margaret Calvert, who has supported fire Into Sir Herbert Tree, Sir George Alexander, Sir F. Benson, and other celebrities in London and America, plays the part of Mrs Basoomb which is the mainspring ol the play. Other well-known artists in the cast are Mr Gaston. Mervnle (who is also producer). Vincent Dennis (a newcomer), Maurice Dudley, George Chalmers and Oarleton Stuart, and the 3fisses Lizotte Parkcs, Gwen Dorise, Frances Anderson and Mario Collier. ■'Twin to tho Right” will be staged for sis nights only. Tho box plan is now open at tho Bristol, where seats may be reserved. THE JACK ~WALLER - VAUDEVILLEI COMPANY. The test of a good show is whether, in theatrical parlance, it is going to "build up” after tho first night. Front this .point of view the Jack Waller Vaudeville Company has been stamped with the hall-mark of success. As the week has progressed, the audiences have increased in dimensions so that crowded houses have become the rule. There is no doubt that the present combination Mr'Waller has brought together is an exceptionally clever one. The title which has been adopted for it—" Look Who’s- Here”—and the peculiar method of poster advertising which has been adopted really give no idea of the absolute merit of a company full of novelty in the way of mirth and music. The company includes first-class musicians, comedians, singers, and dancers, and a programme is presented which is brimful of novelty. The company will continue to appear at the Grand Opera House until tho end of the week. BMPRESS~THmTRE. A clever Triangle comedy diwrna entitled ‘‘Plata Jane” is the star feature now screening at fihe Empress. The story (has reference to a slavey in a small country town whoso main title to Fame, ■is a college. She has known, nothing but drudgery and prtsuation. She has never had any pretty clothes nor sufficient time from work to fix herself up, and thus discover that .the is really a very good-looking girl. The. college student Who subsequently becomes Plain June’s husband is portrayed Iby Charles, Ray. Bessie Baarisenlo does clever work as the untidy, badly dressed girl Who, under tho influence of a little admiration, blossoms out in the moot remarkable way. This is without doubt one of ilho finest comedy dramas yet pro-, ducod. . Also on this programme is Chapter 17' of "The Iron. Claw,” entitled “The Vanishing Fakir.’ KING'S ISiATEIE. A wife faces the yen’ abyss of misery in. “The Web of Desire,” the star feature now being screened at *he King's. The story’ relates how a man who reach es EUnsaitboual success in business neglects lids w'ife so much that she turns to at ultra-Bohemian set for means of passing the time. , Jyittlo by little ;<he loarns. tie warn of ■. her Ifast: friends, and .toonS the break between Imdband and wife is inevitable. Saved by her baby from the shamo of a runaway elopement, the deceived wife finds that tho man wlbo is wooing her so ardently is only using her for the vile purpose of ruining her husband, and the end comes with d'raUMitio swiftness. The cast is e-feellant. Ethel Clayton is featured in the loading role, which is her best to date- Tlhere are many toudlu-ng situations throughout the piece. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The leading feature of this week’s programme at Everybody's is a Vitagraph drama entitled "The Question, starring Alice Joy r ce and Harry Morey. The story dealt with by the film is that of an old surgeon who, in his will, leaves his research to bo carried on by a young and clever successor on tho rigid condition that he will not marry. Love denied proves to be an

insuperable barrier to the young man s success, and tortured by his raging desires. he finds concentration on h's Ilia work impossible and dismal failure staring him in the face. The ending is n wholly complete surprise. The settings are fine, and the whole drama, is a masterpiece of Vitagraph productionin addition to this feature is the first episode of the "S«ret Kingdom, ■ entitled “The Land of Intrigue, featuring Dorothy Kelly. This superb serial has captivated 3000 million picture lovers in America, and is said te ‘be a masterpiece of film production. BETH BFDD AT HIS MAJESTY’S. This is what the Sydney "Barly Tele* graph” said about Ruth Budd, the notable vaudeville star to be seen here under the Fuller on Mondar next, November 13th; —‘‘Not for a long time lias Sydney been thrilled and fascinated by aerial feats of such gvaye and daring as those supplied by Miss Ruth Budd. LigEt as a. piece of thistle down she skims with bud-hke effortlessness through the air suspended by one foot, she swings and twists and turns till the eyes grow dizzy; she flies from one ring to another with marvellous exactitude; leans out at impossible angles with only the suspicion of security - , and poises in mid-air like a butterfly in flight. She is more like a fairy than. a. nice- girl." CRiOWN~THHATEE. “Maternity.” the World Film drama, screened at the Crown last evening, deals with a woman who j s fearful of becoming a mother Alice Brady takes tho role of the heroine, and her portrayal of the yofing -wife with a life problem of her own to solve ; s not only convincing, but is exquisite to a degree. The story is finely told, and the problem it faces is treated with duo respect. The photography throughout is excellent. Particularly brilliant is it in the nght scene, where the hospital is burnt to tha ground. Tittle Madge Evans, who takes the part of the little child who is res-’ cued, is very, natural and earns welldeservod recognition. Tho supporting players are also strong. David Powell plays the part of the hero. The mother’s maternal! love is awakened through the rescue of, another woman's child. Alice Brady’s acting in this pant is jkuieo& a very groat 'achievement.