ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10686, 4 September 1920, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

"TIGER ROSE." Tho intense drama, "Tiger Rose," of the Caua.liau North-west, drew another large audience- in tho Gram! Opera Ilouso lust evening. Miss -Mario Uka, in the name pari, fives' an excellent characterisation of a beautiful FrenchCanadian girl, and Mr Ethan .-Minn makes tho most oi" his part w a Koithwest mounted policeman.- Tlio scenic effects throughout tho play are most: realistic, but tho acme'or stagecraft is reached in the- storm scene. "Tiger I?os'>" will bo repeated until Monday night. TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN RECITAL. 11 r Bernard I". Page (city onanist) will give bis usual weekly organ recital at tlio Town Hall to-night, and tho. mograuimc consists of ,tho following ito!".s:—"Ciaooua". by Pacholbal (ICoiJ--17015); Wolstenholmo's Nocturne; Serenade (Widor); "Barcarole," by Faulkes; Cesar "Fumek's Fantaisie in A, and Griefs Peer Gynt .Suite (Op. 46), this latter number being by request. KING'S THEATRE.There was a liberal- attendances at tho Kind's Theatre last evening whoa the customary change, of programme, was introduced. Foremost anion;! the new pictures is tho superb Vitagraph • society drama "Slaves of Prido," in which Alice Joyce gives a particularly fine impersonation of tho central figure, Patricia. Tho mother is bent on marrying; Patricia to a wealthy man regardless of her daughirr's happiness. Howard, p. purse-proud young banker, who cornea from a' .select family, regards Patricia as -worthy of tho honour of becoming his: "wife. Patricia, against her first inclination, falls "in love with Howard.- and -their marriage takes plauo. On thoir return from their honeymoon the young discover that each possesses a.n inexorable i>rid" which soon causes a serious breach between them. Howard persists in treating •Patricia merely-as a chattel, and evonlually flho seeks to humble him by leaving him a note stating that sho has eloped with Reynolds, hih confidential secretary. Reynolds is a despicable person who .sccret.lv detests flowed. :!nd agrees to take Patricia away. She, howover, knows tho schemer for his true worth, and .beautifully abhors him, but she instructs Reynolds-'to follow her in order to lend colour to hor plan. Howard locates his wife, and. arrives on tho scene shortly after Reynolds has been repulsed bv Patricia. Reynolds decamps, pursued by Howard, and meets with his end tinder tragic circumstances. It is e'.ibsenuently discovered that tho secretary has robbed Howard and has- caused his financial ruin. Howard now awakens to a realisation of his wrong-doing through excess of pride, and a happy reconciliation between tho young couple ensues. The _play is lavishly mounted and stylishly costumed. A thoroughly meritorious comedy, "The Grocery" Clerk," with its hair-raising "stunts" and feverishly exciting episodes, is strikingly reminiscent of the famous Keystone comedies when in their zenith. Other films comprised "Lakes and Waterfalls" (scenic), "Albuquerque, New Mexico" (travel), and the latest "Gazette." During an interlude, Mr Charles W. Moore sang in a pleasing baritone voice, ".Friend o' Mine" and "Madelon,". and was compelled to respond to an eztcq/rn. Tho King's grand, orchestra gave -a, /fine programme,. including selections from "The Mikado" as an entr'acte. There will bo a matinee to-day an don Wednesday next, ad the picture*- will bo shown nightly till next Thursday, inclusive: * ' • ... ' ' "OUR." REVEILLE." Tho bos plan for the brilliant 'extravaganza opens at the,Bristol this morning, and. judging by :Aho record bookings in otheT cities, the public will be well advised to bdbk early, as there ' is only a short season of six nights, commencing - Wednesday, .September Bth, at the Grand Opera House." Tho Ohristehurch "Press" reported that; "'Our Reveille' has broken many records in the continuous packed houses it is attracting to the -theatre. The season is nearinj* its end, but. night ■after night the '.auditorium is crowded." The programma is a most varied one, including its it does numbers to please all tastes, from- the quiet Quaker choruses <r to brilliant cabaret scenes.:.;':- There -are Fpecial exhibitions of the Aerial and Argentine fox trots, futuristic soen-es, whistling choruses, supported by 24 Jack Tars. Over 30 girls present a ■star turn, entitled "Human Statuary." The wardrobe, which is quite a feature of the production, is as novel as it is gorgeous. No less than 233 performers are rehearsing- daily. "Our Reveille" is claimed by the producer, Mr Lints, to be absolutely ; a professional .production, staged, by talented;" amateurs. ? '■'■'■ EMPRESS THEiATRB, The change. of programme at the Empress' Theatre last -night drew a largo audience. It was 'headed by "The Firrt Law," in, which Irene Castle and Antonio Moreno axe given full scope to display the versatility for which they are famed in the! picture world. "Tiw First Law" owes "its origin to the novel of that name by Gibson . Willetts, and is a" story full of intense mystery anal emotion. It is a drama of. unusual interest, and tho attention of tho audience is closely-held -while tho changing scenes . are presented. Iron© Castle, aa the heroine,, passes "through untold vicissitudes at tho ' hands of ■ a band or blackmailors, into whoso toils she has become emeshed through a youthful marriage .to a worthless husband.. It is a picture that appeals to the emotions, and its value- is further enhanced by tho "stars,". Mrs Castle and Antonio Moreno being; in .the principal roles. Another attraction, and one of the most excruciatingly fu&ny -comedies that have been, screened is "The Grocery Clerk," 'with Larry Semon-as the knight of thio white - apron. It is a Vitagrapli. comedy. •tflii'eh 'simply" bubbles with" 'Hilarity of a -wholesome nature.- It a feast of iiumour, in which, tho regulated order of things are reversed. To witness a family of. imce attack a cat-is in itself unusual, but that is only an. incident in the 2000 feet of merriment. In (addition, the Gaumont Graphic contains some of the latest fncidonts of interest thai have taken place, and the twelfth episode of the serial "Liberty." also forms part of the programme. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Abe, the magnificent stallion that plays such an important role "in "Shod With Fire," at the Queen's Theatre, possesses a larger share of intelligence than many huniam beings. William Russell, the star, says he believes Abo understands nearly every word spoken to him. This is a horso well worth seeing. The story tells of a wife's desire to reclaim ber husband, who is mentally crippled' by drink and debauchery. She is aided in a very remarkable way by tho man whose unselfish love for her impels him to endure much. The supports will include a Sunshino comedy. "Dangerous ■Eyes." and interesting topical films.

THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. The "English Pierrots" deserve all tho praise that has been given them in Wellington. The concert chauxber of the Town Hall was crowded last evening, when tho weekly and final change of programme was 'presented, and the enthusiasm exhibited .-was hearty anu unrestrained. It was extremely unfortunate that .Messrs Austin and Turner and Miss Redgrave were unable to attend owing to illness! An exceptionally •brifiht opening number was pi-evented , by' tho -company in the form of a concerted item 'entitled "The Last Train .Home." Miss Eva Gordon rendered "Lovo Was Meant to -Make L T <? Glad" with her usual sweet simplicity and daintiness, and as an encoro gave "Tho Lass With t-be • Delicate Air" with ruucti expression. Mr David: Lyio's sweei voice was heard-'to advantage in. "1 He a r a Thrush at Eve," 4 aid the audience insisted on him singing "A Spirit i lower" a;, an. >r.<*>ro. it would be- iihlicult to. imagine better duettists than Mis-i Gordoil and Mr Lv'e. whose voiViv: blended sweetly in. "A Night in Venice," and * "Snowdrops" was given as an encore' number. Mr Charles Lawrence, with his dry humour and individuality on the .stage captivated tho audience, who recalled hini no lower than six times, and his humorous songs, ".Nobody Loves Me" and "Love," wero much appreciated. : The line, rich voico of Mr Roy Cooke was even better than usual in "My Son" ?.nd. "The Company Ser-geant-Major,", and in a trio, in which Miss Gordon and Mr Lyle assisted, lie was' ateo . excellent. lien-itching _ Miss Maxine M-'eKcnzie charmed ivilh a pretty iir.tle sketch and sons frilled "Stuinberlaiid." Miss Daisy MeLeod is possessed of many talents, and ' her "Child Mimics" were given most''"naturally. Miss Lilian Colenzo made herself very much at homo in rendering "Undo Billy Was a Fireman ," and was recalled time after time. The graceful dancing of Miss Rolls in a dance called "Tho Syren af the Seas," tile violin playing of Miss Vera. Jurs, who phved "j'laisantr-rie" and "Lay-t V-<v:-Q of Summer," and the flute solos by 'Miss Da Snxe, were well up tc «tho usual standard, and encores were frequent. A deliprhtfully .pretty .little scena, containing a Japanese.background, made a most effective iinisli to a reatly delightful evening's entertaimnent. SUNDAY CONCERT. An exceptionally attractive programme has been arranged for the concert which is to be given at Hi« Majesty's Theatre to-morrow by tho .Municipal CVnmways Military Baud, The band will play Balfo's "Bohemian Girl" . and". "Rossini's "Semeramidi," in addition' . to other items, while members of Messrs' W. anil R-. Thomas's "Englieh Pierrots" will contribute of their art. Tho duet "'A Night in Venice," will be sung bv Miss Ena Gordon and Mr David Lyle. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Tho patrons of "Everybody's" were presented last evening with a picture gom, entitled "When a Man Loves.": It as enough to say that Earle Williams appears, in'.'the"leading character" to, give, an' assurance that.the drama and . the acting are of the highest standard. Earle Williams plays the role of an Elnglish peer's eon, who, during, a visit to Japan, falls in love with and marries tao adopted daughter of' a curio shopkeeper. The opening scenes are in England, where John Howard Bannister (Earle Williams) discovers that the girl who is his fiancee has given her affections to another man. . The situation gives him an excuse to depart for the East; and incidentally, to leave, behind another woiman' who 'has vowed "to become Lady Bannister. This designing lvomSn, however, is not to be so .easily cast aside from her purpose.' She tracks Baunister to Japan, and upon learniag- of his admiration for a little shop girl, she enters into a batflo of wit against wit. A native lover named Ando Masuki is also in tho field for the hand of the Yuri San (Margaret Loomis), and wheu his-suit is not accepted! he, attempts to kill;. Yuri ,aiid : Takamura,'.her ..guardi.-. an. He is thwarted in. his purpose by Bannister, who, marries. Yuri Stin and takes "her to England. ' His father . is [disgusted at the-choice his son has made, and indignantly refuses to receive his I daughter-in-law; but later Lord Eastbourne discovers that Yuri is his daughter, and the family estrangement .is at an end. ' The drama is remarkable for the beauty of its settings, and there are some delightful as well as thrilling situations. The acting is of tho highest Quality, and the calibre of the' picture may bo gvfuged from the fact -jtbat it is considered to be one of the' l!ita- ; graph Company's finest productions. The ! supporting pictures include "Patho Gazette," "Mystery of 13" (a serial story), and a laughable comedy entitled "Knights and Knightie-s." Tho pVogiamma will ha continued at all sessions for a week.