ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 10812, 31 January 1921, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. FULLERS’. NEW VAUDEVILLE. In the new programme to he presented at His tottiglit byl the liiuer Proprietary several flew acts ate listed for their initial presentation, prominent anions these • being Miller ' and Rainey, who will make their debut locally irt their original musical comedy, “.Love and .Peanuts.'" These artists have just concluded a lengthy season in Auckland, anti have been spoken of, by a northern contemporary as being: offe of tho most versatile and laughter provoking offerings seen at the Opera House for some considerable time. Another important engagement is that of the /Two Fishers. These artists will stage their spectacular act, entitled “A Florida Hnchantment.” The Gracknells, wlio appeared here- some months ago, have been re-engaged, and will signalise their entry by presenting an entirely new sharpshooting act, and will also introduce a clever troiipe of performing dogs and monkeys. Miss Gladys Verona, the gifted coloratura soprano, has prepared a new repertoire of operatic excerpts, and these will include “Caro Nome/' the .famous, aria from Verdi's Itigoletto, “VillanieUo" (Dill Aequa), '‘Carmine" (Lane Wilson), and “Solvieg (Grieg). George Hurd, the clever juggler, will present an entirely ned act, and Carlton Max, Kenneth Maclaine. and the Groat Henti French Will also present new items. Hu ley And Bent, the briliant English, comedians* hre to ; offer another of their highly amusinv ' comedv sketches, and .Ward and Sliernmn • will introrhice their latset success, “Flysj is Flys and Jobs is Jobs/’ tn "this Mr Ward takes the part of a fly inspector with funny results. KING'S THEATRE. CIABT DESMS~IN DBA AX A. Known throughout. Europe for her witching beauty, her daring, and her personality, Gaiby Doslys was an extraordinary woman v who led all extraordinary life. ]n “The God of Luck/' which its being fiCreefted the King s Theatre this week, the theme of the picture is a series of incidents portraying various phases in Gaby’s Career. The film* lias all the artistry associated with I'rench productions and the dramatic romance of the story <is made doubly interesting -Lecffcuso of the exquisite and picturesque scenes Which form the back* ground of the plot. The screening of the drama, is accompanied by epecifcl . music arranged for the King's Grand Orchsistra and is preceded by & dance Xirologue, in which Ray Crichton and Kathieen -Q-'Erion demonstrate some of . the most favoured of ‘ Gaby'* dances. A domestic cemody, “After the Bawl, shows Mr and Mrs Carter de Haven in one of their domestic absurdities, iii which a talented pair of babies are re-' sponsible for much fun. The general programme is ft outstanding merit. THE EMPRESS “THE! THIRD GENERATION." The ‘‘piece de resistance'' at the Empress this week is “The Third Generation,*' featuring Betty Blythe and Aiahion Hamilton as heroine and hero, respectively. Molilon Hamilton, as a scion of the arktorcacy, has to face a life of hard toil, mainly because of the folly and love of luxury of his young and pretty wife, Betty Blythe. Nevertheless, the wife ploves herself a true woman, when adversity enters their home and the young aristocrat “disappears' so that his life/insurance may provide for wife and child. Eventually he makes a, fortune by sheer hard work; but, rtturnihir, is just in time to see his wife married to another man. EVERYBODY'S. “THE MIBNIGHT BRIDE.” ; 1 “The Midnight Bride,” screened at Everybody's Theatre to big houses on Saturday, has a well Constructed story, the plot Of Which stands out clearly without an overburden of detail, lhe characterisation is natural to a degree, interesting -and well defined. Gladys Leslie, in the role of -the heroine who is married at midnight and a widow with are hour, does telling work, and in the dramatic momente-gives of her best. The story steadily rises to a thrilling climax, admirably sustained. The production lacks nothing to make the picture good entertainment; while the supporting films are most excellent. “THE SQUAW MAN.” BIG ATTRA_CTION coming. Lovers of the best in moving pictures are to have the pleasure of witnessing Cecil B. de Mille’s: great BaramountArteraft attraction, “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’local audiences some twelve years ago, to be screened at the Grand Opera House for six nights, commencing to-night. Of the screen adaptation a famous critic iviote*. —“Into an appealing photo-play of love and sorrow there is introduced An element of faith that is Universal iii 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 cast includes Miss Katherine MacDonald (said to be the most beautiful woman on the American stage), Elliott Dexter, Ann Little, Theodore Roberts, J lick Holt, Tully Marshall, . and Monte Blue. The supporting items include Mack Bennett’s latest comedy, "Movie Fans.” A highclass orchestra of ten instrumentalists will play a specially selected programme of music. The box plan for “The Squaw Man” is at the Bristol. QUEEN’S THEATRE "THE COUNTESS SARAH.” The big picture at tho Queen’s Theatre is an Italian production from the studios of the YJ.C.I. The star, Francisco Bertino, is a hew artist, and her first super-production is the old story .of the marriage of youth, and age. The : lake scenery of Italy, the gorgeous castles, and the splendid photography : demonstrate that Continental producers have lost nothing of their art Of pre-way daj's. Francisca Bertini takes the part ■ of a gipsy girl who is adopted by a wealthy lady, and becomes the possessor of a large fortune. The latest English Gazette, and a Chaplin comedy, "The Jazz Waiter,” found off a very admirable programme.