ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10537, 13 March 1920, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE LUCK OF THE NAVY.” There was another numerous attendance at the Grand Opera House last evening, when the great naval drama "The buck of the Navy 1 ' was repeated by the Allan Wilkie Dramatic Company. The final performances are announced for this afternoon and this evening. Today’s matinee will bo under the patronage of the Navy League- Children, will bo admitted at half-price ’and there will ba special terms for school parties this afternoon. "THE ROTTERS.” The Allan Wilkie Company, on Monday evening, will present for the first time in New Zealand, H. F. Maltby’s famous comedy-drama "The Betters," a iiacn is desenijcd as the most laughable play staged for many years past. It was first introduced in London four years ago, and has been revived three times with extraordinary success. The principal character in the plot is plugston, a self-made man, who has risen to the middle-class of provincial North of England. Mr Wilkie will appear as Clugston’s chauffeur, a young man who comes of a good famiy, but has become an outcast. Miss Frediswyde HunterWatts will take the part of the daughter. The box plan will bo on view at the Bristol this morning up till noon, after which hour dt wilt be at Ned Perry's, Manners street. HIS MAJESTY’S. Fullers’ Vaudeville Company appeared before a numerous audience at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening. The principal items of a generous programme include the laughable musical comedy. “Tumble In," by the Paul Stanhope Eevue Company, and the acts by Taro Yasuda (Japanese juggler), Louis London (character comedian). Maud Courtenay and Mr "C” and Elsie Brown (ragtime vocalist). The usual matinee is billed for to-day, and there will he a repetition this evening. EMPRESS THEATRE. Another startling photo play will commence to-day at the Empress Theatre entitled "The Face at the Window 1 ' which features Miss Agnes Dobson, Australia’s melodrama actress. This young lady -was last seen here with Anderson’s Dramatic Company, when she played the lead in this remarkable play. "The Face at the Window" is the one play that starts off with quick action, superb love interest, and keeps those elements of dramatic suspense going at high pressure right up to the climax. "The Man of Might” a strong serial will be continued in the third episode, dealing with, “the creeping death.’’ The usual weekly Gazette will bo shown. The screening times of the Australian' feature “The Face at the Window" will be 11.45, 1.55, 4.5, 6.15, 8.20. TO-NIGHT’S OEGAN RECITAL. Mr Bernard F. Page (City Organist) will give his weekly organ recital on the Town Hall organ this (Saturday) evening. The programme consists of the following;—Concert Overture in F (Mendelssohn), tjenabiae’s Prelude (Op. 16) No. 3, Melodie by Kachmaninoff, Gavotta Martini (1706-1784), Kaxg-Elert’s Air and Variations (upon a Theme of Handel's). AVagner’s Prelude (act 1) "Tristan and Isolde" and Prelude, Fugue and Variation (Op. 18), by Cosar Franck, .will be played by request. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. Sessu® ‘ Hayakawa, the famous Japanese actor, again leaped into popularity on his reappearance at Everybody's Theatre last night in "A Heart - In Pawn.” The theme of the photoplay is an unusual one, the tragical figure in this case not being Hayofcawa, himself, but his wife, Tsuru Aokai, who gives a graceful and touching portrayal of the little Geisha girl. Hayakawa, as Toyama, the medial student, is also very fine. Sada, his wife, gains employment as a Geisha girl in a tea-room, and shortly afterwards- kills a rich Japanese who has assaulted her. This incident gives a highly dramatic turn to, the photoplay, and provide* many exciting and pathetic incidents. Several excellent supporting features are shown on this new programme, which will' bo submitted again at all sessions to-day.

KING’S THEATRE. Maintaining the reputation they have earned for themselves by showing careful consideration for the tastes of their patrons, the management of the King’s Theatre last night again introduced a new’ programme of the usual high stand, ard of excellence. Apart from the interesting picture fare which comprises the best part of the programme, the incidental. and vocal musical items ore features which, alone offer a great inducement to those who seek entertainment. The soloist for the week is Mrs J. P. Woodward, the well-known local soprano, who Bang successfully "Invitation,” "Rosa Resurget,” and the popular "Carmina.” The orchestral music, which included "Suppo’s "Morning. Noon, and Night” overture, and,other high-class selections, is a feature of tfte bill equal in excellence to the fine drama being screened. This is a very realistic war story. The German Army Corps Commander, Prince Strelitz, in order to save her people from the fate '—at awaits them, becomes the mistress of her Hun aggressor, and feigns obedience to the Gorman cause, thereby obtaining secret information with winch, after killing the Prince, she is able to escape to the Allies’ Headquarters and materially assist their, campaign plans. Being received before the Headquarters Council, she comes face to face with her American lover, an officer in tho American forces. She describes tho means by which she gained tho confidence of the German prince, and secured his documents, and is readily forgiven hy her lover. The supporting pictures include the usual interesting topical budget and an amusing comedy.