ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10685, 3 September 1920, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The vaudeville programme which bat. been attracting very large audiences to His Majesty's Theatre throughout, the wefc makes for a very fine entertainment, one that deserves .the -unstinted demonstration of approval accorded n. The bright-..particular feature .is _o: courss the character studies • of Jinglis!' life by talenUd and charming wis!. Wynne, whose wonderfully successful season in Wellington will be brought to a close to-night. Then there are th'."turns" of Thurber-and Thurber,; com--edv acrobats; Lepnard Nelson, com: edian; Balto, equilibrist; Bddy' Martyp, dancer; Hall Eaie, entertainer at tncpiaino; Smithsonians. harraonisers; Hoil; and Menzies, sketch artists; and Fullers. Nine-Wonders,- juveniles in-song, dance, and acrobatic feats. '-..... -..--j' '■'. "'.EVERYBODY'S THBATBB." Barie Williams, in the Vitagrapb fea, tare, "When a Man Loves*" showing at Dverybody's to-day, is a type tor who abandons castles and .titles for, love : of ; ; a wait he lias picked uj» 'in 3 apan, and who' subsequentlr 'turns cut to be the' long lost daughter, .of; his father's, friend. The story Ib_ an-allur-inc. and romantic one tor a background all the blanded charnr.and beautv of the Occident and : „th©:,Qrient. It's elements are tried and .tnißjqye. and adventure, tinctured with .startling., prisWs and suspense, and capped by a corking climax. High in ■entertainment "When a Man l>oves" should send any audience away well satisfied. Another; number of the exciting serial. "The" Mysterv- of 13," w included m the supporting list.

''}■'■ QUEEN'S THEATRE.-,' ' ' '"Shod With Fire," the intensely diamatio photoplay by Harold Titus, pro duced W William lox and featuring William Russell, will run to-night at the Queen's Theatre. This breezy story of western lif-e on the plains aid a a little mining town has delighted ana thrilled thoss who have the picture. It tells of a woman s bravo flatit for the regeneration of less husband and of the unselfish- devotion of a brave man'. , charmingly romantic love story of the plains—one "that is said to grip the heart and stir the soul. The play hfie been made from the intensely dramatic story ."Bruce of Circle A," , by. Harold Titug. The scenario was written by J. Anthony Roach, arid the play was directed by Emmett J. Elynn. The'cast includes Helen Ferguson, Betty Schade, Robert -Cain, George Stewart, Nelson McDowell, and Jacfc Connolly. :' : d : THE KING'S..- ;

; "Sia.ves : of Pride," tho star ■ ifceni for to-night's change at tlie King's, presents a series„bf -moving situations that never allow - the interest to drag. Dealing somewnab trenchantly •with-the .subject of marriages of convenience, the story points the. moral "with strength and virility. The star, Alice Joyce, presents a characterisation that should long be remembered. Her radiant beauljy and magnetism- are given full play. in the role of Patricia,' whose "mother urges her into a loveless nnion with a vapid young millionaire. At no the story is she .other than convincing, to a, degree, and*obtains the sympathv of .her. audi'onoe.from first to last. The supports include" what is «aid to be one of' the most humorous comedies ever screened, "The .Grocery'.'-Clerk," featuring;" Larry l Semon. King's grand orchestra play as an entr'acte, selections from "The-Mikado." ,' .

■\ ■ .' "TIGEE, BOStR". thrilling drama, "Tiger EostV" sot admirably presented .by:.the beaiutit'ul and. talented actress, Marie Ilka, and the other: members of Messrs J. an4'"N.fTait's powerful'company, is to be staged again this evening,- and for three... more nights only. -'The fine characterisation- by; the new dramatic star of that beautiful- wild-catT-iuil'of strange oaths and unexpected ■whims—the French-Canadian-girl, ;"Tigar lasol".earned for her the heartiest applause:. .Mr Bthan Allen -makes; - a convincing ;-"never quit" sample . of; . tlie North "West Mounted Police- while, ihe" role-of the old Scottish factor of< the Hudson "Bay Company's trading station and that'of the genial but-i nomadic doe-\ tor wore, ablv supported by Messrs DougH las'* Ross' and John Waller, respectively. The escape of- the'''wanted'' man ;durin£ a tsrriffc thunderstorm is most" realistically represented, and the olimax-of the play is as effective as it-IB surprising.

"OTJB KEVETLBB." -.'*:. The box plan for. the spectacular, extravaganza, "Our Reveille."- "open* -on Saturday morning at the - Bristol; and judging by the rew>r.d booking; in other centres the publio will be well advised to get 4n early. There are\Sl.eep*ra,te and distinct numbers, including 18" vocal solos, eight huge ballets,.specially;trained bv oliss Bstelle Beer© for "Our Reveille" production. The wholes -will,, be produced by (Mr H. linte. who .'.has ™j?'.lt> Kuch a huge success of "Oar. Reveille' in other'centres. Amongst the soio;*ts -will be Miss Dorothy White, of 'Christchuroh.' wjiosework in the aerial fox trot in conjunction, -with; the -producer -cannot be better- described than the poetry of motion. Miss "White scored a huge success in Dunedin and Christchuroh, "Kevei}les Miss Clarke will be heard to advantage in the "Beautiful. Bells of Peace" 'smm : ber. There are -12 soloists.; 253 performers, 100 artists in one gorgeous march, and over- 1000 eleo-trlo iglobes Used jh one cabaret scene. - '"' THE; BSTQUSH PmEJEOOTS.;" The Town" Hall Concert Chamber was well attended last evening when ite talented .English Pierrots afforded much enjoyment with thoir numerous *nd diversified contributions. This. evening there will be a. complete change_of programme, and Miso Maxme McKenzie will make her reappearance. .This popur lar vocalist will include the chorus song "Slumberland," assisted by L the, _other, members of the company. Charles will trive his laughable "item, "Three Blind Mice." There" will,; be a captvraHnir Japanese poena, ''.To Sari and Ye Ho." The items by the other -arti'ts have -been selected from ■- among - the choicest of their repertoire. •' - •_•■■■■