ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10597, 24 May 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Vaudeville patrons, it is anticipated, will iind much to their liking in the new programme to bo submitted at Ills Majesty's Theatre this evening by the Fuller proprietary. One of’ the prmeipa atiructions will bo the Harry Burgess Revue Comjiany, who will stage/ a now musical' production entitled ‘‘The Clrnmaphono Girls," which is stated to contain many whimsicalities and also a number of gay and diverting burlesques and the typo of humourous absurdities for which the company, is noted. The various characters, it is claimed, will be well sustained, and the choruses, songs, and dances to be excellently rendered. Mr Harry Burgess, as a detective; Gus Franks, as a Hebrew plumber; Ernest Crawford, as Lord Clyde; and Lea Martin, as a waiter in charge of a soda fountain, will all contribute to the robust fun of the piece; while the Misses Lola Hunt, Hindi? Halo, Ivy Moore, Flo Horan, and Annie Douglas will all take their share in the merry-making. A special feature will be the dancing of Mr Ernest Lashbrooke. "The Gramaphone Girls" is .reported to be only the most imposing of the company's offerings, but also the most tuneful. The piece is also said to be cleverly written, to tell a capital story, and to contain plenty of lively lyrics and ballots. -Altogether, a bright and entertaining melange of song, dance, and music may bo expected. A particularly powerful coterie of vaudeville artists has a-so been assembled, and these will occupy the first half of the programme. An outstanding item -will be that of Princess Mystena, who will introduce . fresh features in mental telepathy. Pagden and Stanley, sketch artists, will make their local debut in gong and patter. Pollard and Jackson, the favourite vocalists, have prepared now songs and duetts. Miss Maggie Foster will play iresh violin solos, and Jack and Coxa will complete what is hoped will be a most successful bill. The new 'programme will bo repeated nightly during the week at 8, and on Saturday at 2.30. THE DANDIES OF 1920. Some special features to be introduced this evening in connection with the entertainment provided by the Dandies of 1920 at Town Hall concert) chamber promise to make the programme a particularly attractive one. In the first place Miss Rosa Walton, the young Melbourne vocalist whose songs at the piano earned for her such a warm reputation last week, will be hoard in further delightful selections from her repertoire. Miss Hazel Fuller, the .popular soprano, will reappear after a recovery from her indisposition, and will also have sbme new- songs to offer. A special feature— The Dandy Jazz—will be danced -by Miss Annette Lang and Mr Percy Ouglitoi., The finale to the evening's entertainment, a I'agtime number with full chorus, is promised as one of the principal items of the evening; il has been specially arranged -and composed for The Dandies by Mr Kennedy Black, 'the musical director of the company. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Sessuo Hayakawa is at his best in the “Grey Horizon,'' which was shown to a huge and,enthusiastic audience at Everybody’s Theatre oh Saturday. Exquisite settings, a good cast, and an involved plot make the feature an outstanding nroductiou. Undoubtedly, it is Sessue Haynkawa’s dominant personality that commands the attention, but his daiuty Japanese wife, Tsuru Aoki, and Eileen Percy are both worthy of special mention. An interesting supporting programme is being shown. Including the latest "Pathe Gazette" and a scenic. This programme will bo repeated till Friday. THE KING'S. Crowds flocked to witness the screening of the superb “feature” film “The Mircalo Man” on Saturday afternoon and evening at the King's , Theatre. This picture embodies a delightful story of the wondrous workings of human nature, and 'the miraculous, though not supernatural. power of faith. From the underworld of New York four “crooks," throe men and a girl, go to a quiet country village to “stage” a miraculous euro with the aid of an elderly and blind faith-healer, who has no suspicion of their fraudulence. The _ "fake" _ feat is so successfully accomplished and published far and wide that others are impressed with the miraculous powers of the faith-healer .and come long distances ■to bo cured. The grSat faith in the power of the old man effects many remarkable cures, and- the chief “crook" as self-appointed manager of the “miracle man,” reaps a rich harvest ,in gifts of money and jewels donated by the cured. A millionaire and his physically-afflicted sister become associated with the principals. and a charming love theme is evolved. Madame Annette Hayward, operatic contralto, sings "Sweet Spirit, Hear Sir Prayer” with enchanting effect, and is awarded prolonged applause. Magnificent music specially provided for the picture is interpreted most capably by the King’s grand orchestra of fifteen performers. In addition to the evening session there will be a matinee each day this week till Thursday inclusively. Owing lo numerous requests the King’s grand orchestra will play the entr acie n't 2.20 p.m. at the matinees. "The Miracle Man” will, ho screened at 2.35 p.m., finishing at 1.30 p.m.. for the convenience of suburban patrons, THE EMPRESS. Tho star tins iveclc'S programme -at tills popular house is nnquestionablv the greatest character study, ot Maiv Pickford'a career, "The Hoodlum.” • As Amy Burke, heiress to millions, she was satiated with all the luxuries of great wealth—as Burkes’s Amv, the tough little street urchin, she probed all the heights and -depths of the pool-, their joys and sorrows. "Just Folks’ like you and X, envy the rich and pi tv the poor; but we needn't think either has n monopoly of the joys and sorrows of life "The Hoodlum” shows us how a very rich I title girl plays, then wo sec, how the same little neh girl enjoys the wiki life of the slum children—it keeps us guessing which is belter off. The usual supporting programme of good pictures are shown; which also include another sensational episode of "The Man o* Might," featuring Wiliam Duncan. “THE LITTLE DAMOZEL.” Messrs J. and N T . Tail’s Comedy Drama players are to appear at the Grand Opera House on Thursday evening next in the fascinating comedy, "The Little Da bezel." It is an English comedy, and has earned the distinction of a command performance at Windsor Castle, and has- also had the honour of being visited by Royalty ip its own home in the West End of London, it being then dubbed "the King’s favourite comedy." Miss Eirninn Lascdlcs will ho seen in the leading role of Julio (the Little Daniozcl). and Sir Herbert Ransom will appear as Recklaw Poole, the onc-tirao gentleman and • hard-door. The supporting east is excellent, including Mr George Bryant ns Captain Noil* Pa tington, Mr 'Harold Moran, as the lion. Pitzroy Locke, and Mr Charles Lawronce,' ns Angel. The settings will in elude the band room at the Cafe Angeliqno and a handsomely appointed fiat in the West End of London, the monagings being in the usual J. and N. Tails' style. Intending partons are advised (o book their scats ot the Bristol Plane Company, where the box plans open on Tuesday morning next. THOMAS MOORE ANNIVERSARY. The programme arranged for next Friday’s concert at the Town Hal! should appeal to the musical public, ns amongst the items arc two quartette, one of mixed voices, and the other of male' voices only, a duett, and solos by the best of talent procurable. The committee i has, thrpugh the kindness of Mr Walter

Pallor scoured the nssietanoe of Mr Walter AVluto, the Australian tenor, ana Miss Pollard, the Victorian soprano, who will not only sine solos, hut also sinif concerted items. Miss Teresa MoHa roe, ihe Wellington soprano. Miss Kiloon Driscoll, ami Mr Kevin Dillon arc amongst the local artists who will contribute items. The winners of tho competitions, which will be held in the day, will repeal their test pieces, hour chains are entered for the competitions, and they will combine in the final item on the 'programing