ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10559, 9 April 1920, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

MIS MAJESTY’S. Fuller’s Vaudeville Company entertained a thoroughly appreciative audience at Has Majesty’s Tneatre last evening, when hearty ajiplauso greeted each item of a. generous programme. Tho principal contributors include the Paul Stanhope Revue Company, Maud Courtenay and Mr ”C,” the Darraghs, Florence Fox, Kcely and Aldous, and .Flaneur. The. company will appear again this evening anti there will bo the usual matinee to.nwriei*. "POSSUM PADDOCK.” A very large audience thoroughly enjoyed the .presentation of "Possum Paddock.” the bright Australian comedy, by the Kato Howard© Company in the Grand Opera House last night. Tho play is typically Australian and the comedy has much to recommend itj evoking much laughter. This evening the play will again bo presented. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. Commencing' at Everybody’s Theatre today, the Select feature "Woman and Wife.” starring Alice Brady, will ho screened. "Woman and Wife” is a tail of a girl’s boundless courage and sweet, optimism in tho face of the many difficulties, which besot her path. Parallel with her story is the struggle of a virile personality. Edward Rochester, whom dark clouds likewise (overshadow; but thoir paths meet, and after still further misfortunes, the denouement brings them together to their well-deserved happiness. "Woman and Wife” is the world-known story of Jane Eyre, and Alice Brady’s sympathetic interpretation of the touching little governess will make even men secure her already established place in the hearts of film audiences. There is a full supporting programme. For reserves ring ’phone 50. KING’S THEATRE. “The Lesson,” tho Select feature to be screened at the King's to-night is a charming tale of the romance of a pair of typical young married folks. But even more than its story value, "The Lesson ’ is so meritorious because of its wonderfully true-to-lifo portrayal of small town life. It is a picture to be remembered fondly end vividly. "The Lesson” is administered by Constance Talmadge, and is a guarantee of an enjoyable picture. Tom Moore has an important role in the production. The King’s Grand Orchestra will-be heard in a delightful repertoire of musical gems, including selections from "The Country Girl-” Martin Fuff, the well-known Dunedin tenor, who is making a first appearance at the King’s, will sing "La Donus.-e-Mobilo," “Songs of Araby,” and "Beneath Thy Window.” THE EMPRESS.' A complete change of programme will be presented to-day at this popular theatre, when the new World film release “Coax Me,” starring tho charming screen, artist, June Elvidge, (in (the part of Nancy Lovejoy. The story is rather quaint and unusual, and is adapted from the famous play of that name. June Elvidge is supported by a strong oast, including Earl Montague Arthur Donaldson, Lola Humphrey, A. J. Herbert, Lillian Hall, Austin Webb, Ivan. Christy, and Varnuiu Mills. The story deals with the love affairs ’of three couples, who in order to make each other'jealous, everyone pretends to be in love with someone else, so that ia a very short while tho love affairs of the six are completely tangled up. The straightening out tf these complications forms the • basis of this amusing and entertaining comedy drama. Tho seventh chapter of the "Man of Might” will bo shown, and other good pictures will make up the remainder of the new programme. J. AND N. TAIT’S "DADDIES" COMEDY. Theatre-goers are always sure to roll up in fore© to witness a good comedy, and according to reliable report “Daddies” is a comedy of more than average merit. This play was written by a comparatively new author, Mr Joseph Bubble, and the action-of the play takes place in three acts. As the name of the play implies, a number of children have roles of more or less importance, especially the part of Lorry, which is played by little Elva Bowie, who has appeared in tho part with remarkable success in the Sydrrcy and Melbourne production. But the big roles are those of Ruth Atkins and Robert Audrey, which will serve to introduce Miss Brmita Lascclles, J. and N. Tait’s new leading lady, and Mr Herbert Ranson. That well-known actor, Mr George Bryant, who has not been seen in New Zealand for a long time, plays the important part of Crocket. The company are due to arrive hero from Sydney next week, and it-is intended, after the present season of sis nights, which commences at the Grand Opera House on Monday, 18th inst„ to come back to Wellington after visiting Christchurch and Dunedin in two more plays. Tho personnel of the company has been very • carefully selected. The season starts on Monday, 13th Inst, and must be limited to six nights on account of other previous bookings. The hex plans will be opened at the Bristol Piano Company next Thursday.