ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 10810, 28 January 1921, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. POPULAR VAUDEVILLE. Another crowded audience was recorded at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening, when Fullers’ Vaudeville Company repeated their programme, which has proved so popular throughout the week. Chief among the current attractions are the delightful vocalisations by Miss Gladys Verona, the gifted young Australian. There are also the Great Henri French, in his "drunk on the - wheel*' act, Messrs Kenneth Maclaine, George Hurd, Louis JJloy, Huley and Dent, and others. The bill will be presented again this evening, and th£ customary matinee is announced for to-morrow. "IRENE.” AT GRAMD OPERA HOUSE. A large audience attended the Grand Opera House last evening when the delightful musical comedy, "Irene,” was again presented by J. and N. Tait's talented company. Infinitely pleasing is Miss Dorothv South in the part of Irene, the captivating little Irish heroine. Miss South’s vocal offerings were most enthusiastically applauded. Others who have established their popularity are. Miss Velma Hinkle, Miss Peggy Maloney, and Miss Marion Earle, Mr Chester Olute, Mr Robert Jewett, and Mr Thomas Paunceforte. To-night and to-morrow night are definitely the last two nights of the season. LUBOWSKI. SECOND CONCERT TO-MORROW. The second concert by Daniel Lubowski will be given in "the Town Halt Concert Chamber to-Ynorrow (Saturday) evening. Such a hearty and appreciative welcome was given the youthful virtuoso at his first concert that it is easy to predict that he will ‘have an even more successful recital to-morrow, The programme opens with Concerto D Major, one of the masterpieces of this great violinist; other items include Sarasate’s Spanish Dances, Wieniawski's “Souvieir de Moscow,” Kreisler’s "Caprice Viennois,” Nachezr’s "Gipsy Dance,” and Bazzini’s "Ronde of the Goblins,” a composition written # for violinists who have mastered every technical difficulty. The talented Lubowski. orchestra will render ''Poet and Peasant” and other popular selections. Anna Lubowski, age 13, Daniel's sister, will agaift act as accompanist in addition to giving a pianoforte solo, namely Chopin’s "VaJse.” The box,plan is at the Bristol, and day sale tickets are procurable at Ned Perry's. Full details of the programme will be advertised in to-morrow’s issue. EVERYBODY’S. AN O. HENRY STORY OF CONTRASTS. "The Garter Girl,” in which Corinne Griffith has the title role, ie the attraction at Everybody’s Theatre. Xt ds an O. Henry story of contrasts, a : tale of the stage and the open country. It gives the leading artist unusual opportunity to do clever acting. Her iter&retation of Rosaline Ray is one of her est effort® up to date. Interesting scenes of life behind the footlights form a fascinating part of the picture. Tomorrow’s change will feature Gladys Leslie in "The Midnight Bride.” "The Midnight Bride” presents Gladys Leslie in a role that is full of the gold'exL opportunities that every 6tar 'looks for. Tense and emotional are the situations in which she shines, and in the seer es that follow the midnight marriage, where fehe finds herself a widow an. hour after, and a wife without that guardian of a woman’s honour, the marriage certificate. She has to fight an unscrupulous politician to get this, and only ner wonderful pleading moved him to grant her request. In this scene Gladys Leslie is astonishing in her portrayal. In addition Mr ana Mrs Carter De Haven's latest comedy, "After the Brawl,” causes a great deal of merriment. Everybody’s programme this week has all the elements of a good entertainment. THE EMPRESS ' "THE THIRD GENERATION-” The weekly change of programme will be made at the Empress Theatre to-day. The feature is "The Third Generation,” a picture that is said to be unique in plot and excellently produced The story is built up on quite original lines and the interest is maintained throughout. There is an all-star cast which includes Jack Pratt, Mahlon Hamilton, Betty Blythe, Betty Brice, Edward Cecil and Joseph Swicxard. QUEEN’S THEATRE "COUNTESS SARAH.” The change of programme this week at the Queen’s Theatre is the first release of the new British and Continental Feature Film Co., Ltd., entitled "Countess Sarah.” It serves to introduce -Francisca Bertini. an, actress who has brought forth showers of praise from Press and public alike. The "Countess ’Sarah is the story of a young and beautiful wife who -marries an aged but virtuous nusband.. and of a susceptible young mar, who happens along and becomes enslaved by the beautiful Countess. The manner in which the scheming Countess weaves her web about .her young lover, who at first succumbs, and then resists her, is told with wonderful realism. The last act has a depth of tragedy that only Italian artists can impart to drama, it is the art of* Bertini, and; t(je Power of production of the Unions Cinemato. graphica Italiana that the story, as it is told on the screen, becomes almost classic. The scenery, plays a by no means unimportant part, and tb© scones laid in and around Borne and Naples are gorgeous. Francisca Bertini is a dramatic actress of surpassing beauty, and wonderful ability, and her acting is most convincing. An unusually strong supporting programme will also be screened, including the latest English Gazette, hn’d a two-reel Chaplin comedy, "The Jazz Waiter.” "SINBAD THE SAI LOR.” ~ WILMEIR BENTLEY'S WORK. Wilmor Bentley, who was brought out from America to produce the brilliant musical success "Irene” for J. and NTait, is also responsible for the production of "Sinbad the Sailor," which is now commanding great public support at- the Kino-’s Theatre, Melbourne. Wdlmer Bentley is an ingenious and adaptable personality. He has held some big (posts on the American stage, and though ho has only been in Australia a fe v months ho has already demonstrated his versatility. With Eardly Turner he was the author of the book of the Pantomime, and the pair achieved a very happy story full of bright quips and topical instances. Wilmer Bentley also arranged the ballots, marches and musical numbers that have taken the eye of King's audiences this year. Altogether he has been a great assistance to the joint managements in the productions.

KING'S THEATRE. "THE GOD OF LUCK.” What may be termed a fitting tribute to Gaby Deslys. a little fragile bra^ty w ho rtha-rmrwH fib© WOrl<l, IS “th© J>lCtUr® "The God of Luck," which is to be screened at the KXdST’s Theatre for the first time this evening. Gaby, who was originally a dancer, nose to a front rank position on the French and British stage. Her first London appearance was made in the Alhambra and. she was an instantaneous success. It was only of latter years that ahe appeared, in the screen dramas, and her advent in this class of .work was “Onal as her former career- In The Goa ox Luck” the scenario writer has practically presented a picture of Gahy’s achievements.' Just as the dancer was in real life, so is eke on the 'screen. Her magu&tic personality, her little defiances of convention, and her premonition of her death put the real (human heart interest into this picture- With a view to creating the necessary atmosphere, a dance prologue has been arranged with Ray Crichton and Kathleen O’Brien presenting several dances favoured ' by Gaby at various periods of her career. A feature of the.presentation will be the- incidental music Tendered by the King’s grand orchestra. There will be a matinee at 2*30 to-morrow. "THE SHU AW MAN.” BIG ATTRACTION (COMING. Lovers of the best in moving pictures are to have the pleasure of witnessing Cecil B. de (Mille’s great JParamountArtcraft attraetion "The Squaw Man.” This powerful drama of human passion and life at its best and worst, which created such an impression when it was presented to r local audiences some twelve years ago, is to be screened at the Grand Opera House for. six nights, commencing on Monday. Of the screen adaption a famous critic wrote: —"Into an appeal ing photo-play of love and sorrow there is introduced an element of faith that is universal in its reach and power. Into a story of love and broken dreams has been placed one redeeming trait in life—the pure white light of faith. You may cry at this picture—you may sob—yet, when it is finished you will remember ‘The Squaw Man’ as the mightiest story of human passion and life that the screen has ever shown." The oast includes Miss Katherine MacDonald (said to be the most beautiful woman on the American stage), EHiott Dexter, Ann Little, Thebdore Roberts, Jack Holt, Tully Marshall, and Monte Slue. A high-clas6 orchestra of ten instrumentalists will play a specially selected programme of music. The box plan for “The Squaw Man" is at the Bristol. VERBRUGGHEN ORCHESTRA. THE NEW ZEALAND TOUR. The Verbrugghen Orchestra, which Messrs J. and N. Ta : t are sending to New Zealand as soon as the shipping strike is oxer, is to cover thirteen cities and towns, one gnonth being consumed in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch. ; and Dunedin, whilst stays of one, two and three nights will be made in other centres. In addition to the operatic exoerpts there will’ he come brilliant Tsohaikowsky programmes and three pieces for .orchestra bv Alfred HTI. Frank Hutchins, a brilliant New Zealand pianist, will probably appear as soloist at two or three concerts.