ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10541, 18 March 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE ROTTERS." The Grand Opera House was again numerously patronised last evening when H. F Maltby's clever comedy, "The Kotters," was repeated bv the Allan Wilkia Company. There is an adroitness of plot and a continuous flow of humour that ensures the popularity of the play. Clugston is eaffer to impress the world with the ultra-respectability of his family; laughable situations arise as each member of his household in turn is shown in an adverse light until finally the worthy councillor, himself, is Proved to be au' utter hypocrite. Mr Allan Wilkie is admirable in the role of Clugston's chauffeur who forms an attachment with the elder Miss Clugston, pleasingly impersonated by Miss Frediswyde Hun-ter-Watts. A fine portrayal, is given by Mr Edward Landor, who appenrs ss Councillor Clugston. Miss Holen Fergus ps Mrs Clugston, Mies Vera St. John as the younger daughter, and Mr I'eUx Bland as the son, merit special praise also "The Rotters" will be repealed nightly throughout this week. The box plan is at the Bristol daily till 5 p.m., and after that hour at Perry's,, where tickets may also be obtained during the day time. HIS MAJESTY'S. The current programme by Fuilers' Vaudeville Company attracted a numerous attendance at His Majesty s Theatre last evening. The Paul Stanhope ComEamy, Maud Courtenay and Mr ' C,' Mr ouia London, a nd Webber and Shaw are among the most popular contributors. The programme is to be repeated this evening. EMPRESS THEATRE. Who is "La Loup?" That is the theme of the sensational picture drama, "The Faco at the Window," which is now drawing large crowds to tho EmpressThe story is a very powerful one, .-nd deals with the murders committed, and tho clever way in which the picture is brought to a climax is indeed very fine. Australia's favourite melodrama actress. Miss Agnes Dobson, is seen at her best in this great production, as the banker's daughter, and her acting is particularly good. The supporting pictures are up to the usual standard, and "Tho Man of Might" is being shown in the third chapter, also the usual interesting weekly gazettes. KING'S THEATRE. Clara Kimball Young, the screen's greatest emotional star, will be seen fm tho last time to-night at the King's in tho stirring and sensational drama, "Tho Road Through tho Dark." The new programme to-morrow will have for Its attraction a genuinely interesting production, entitled "A Burglar for a Night." Warren Kerrigan is the star and is cast as the soi of an American railroad magnate. In the Orient he meets William Neal and befriends him. Upon their return to America he learns that his father is about to be ruined by a business rival. To frustrate the rival's plans jie turns a burglar for the night. A /well-ehoson list of supporting films will nli-o be shown. An extra special feature In tho programmp will bo tho King's I grand orchosira of ten solo yi.strumc.nial.

ists, -who will play as an entr'acte the, overture from "H Trovatore. * Mrs J« F.. Woodward (soprano) will be heard in a complete change of programme., EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The popular star, Se»su* Hayakawa, il featured in "A Heart in Pawn," the big picture showing at Bverybody"e Theatre. The story was specially written tor Rayakawa, and provides him with. ampl« ncope.for the display of his talent. Uwo Gazettes and a highly interesting travel subject complete this programme, which will be finally screened to-night. GRAND OPERA HOUSEThe popular Vernon Spencer manage* ment nnnounoes another eeries of competitions for adults and children to take nine? at the Grand Opera House on Saturday, March 27th. The prizes are very lioeral, amounting to 20 guineas, which will be distributed amongst ths winners. These competitions are becoming a popular amusement and th« Hboral prizes offered should stimulata keen interest vaudeville aspirants. Intending competitors are advised to write immediately to Vernon Spencer, P.O. Box 1195, Wellington.