ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVIII, Issue 11047, 2 November 1921, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S. POPULAR VAUDEVILLE. An attractive programme by Fullers Vaudeville Company was responsible tor a crowded auditorium at His Majesty s Theatre last evening. The principal contributors include Captain .Winter s Performing Dogs, Otis Mitchell (banjoist), Loader and Laney, and the Smart Set Entertainers. There will be a repetition this evening. THE EMPRESS. "THE SCARAB RING.” "The Scarab Ring" is drawing large attendances at the Empress Theatre. It is the Vitagraph’s latest film, success, with Alice Joyce in a captivating role. The picture embodies those attributes ot success which characterise the niany notable productions of the day. < These are love interest, dramatic suspense, mystery, effective settings and stylish costumes. The theme is based on Harriet Gaylord’s favous novel, “The Desperate Heritage.” The auxiliary items include episode 10 of “The Lost City,” the comedy, "Make it Snefppy,” and the latest topicals. QUEEN’S THEATRE. “DESPERATE YOUTH." In the Universal "feature” photodrama “Desperate Youth,” now being screened at the Queen’s Theatre, Gladys Walton takes the role of the /daughter of an old mountain prospector, who, at her father’s death, is sent to Alabama to the home of her aristocratic and haughty aunt. There the heroine outshines her somewhat snobbish cousin, and wins the love, of all surrounding her. There is something uncommonly appealing about the theme, which possesses an interest above the ordinary. On the same' bill is a topical “Gazette,” containing illustrated news from Europe and America, and a most mirthful comedy. During the day sessions an added attraction is another episode of the stirring serial, "King' of the Circus.” THE KING’S THEATRE "STRAIGHT FROM PARIS.” The King’s Theatre was again crowded last evening, the chief attraction being the latest Clara Kimball Young photodrama, “Straight from Pans. ’ In this picture, based on a sparkling romance of society life, a typical French surrounding ' heightens the realism of the action. In "Straight from Pans the spectator not only enjoys a delightful love story that indlmdies old. aristocracy in its intrigue, but surveys a succession of gowns, robes, and the smartest creations of French fashion in an abundance and Tichne6S that is enchanting. This artistic masterpiece of screen production proves once more that Clara Kimball Young' is an artist in every sense, and a supreme master in the skill of adornment. The supporting pictures are real features, and the music, as usual, is of the best. EVERYBODY’S. "UNSEEN FORCES.” Sylvia Breamer, the beautiful and talented. Australian actress, plays the leading part in the "feature” film ‘ Unseen Forces,” which is appearing with the current programme at Everybody s Theatre. The central role as that of Miriam Holt, the daughter of an innkeeper, who eeems to he gifted with second sight, which she applies to benefiting mankind’. There is a captivating love romance, and the plot is ingeniously conceived throughout. The cast include® Robert Cain andi Sam de GTaese. The auxiliary pictures are also of an enjoyable nature. A.DANCE RECITAL. MISS KATHLEEN O'BRIEN -AND PUPILS. A dance recital is .to be given in the Town Hall concert chamber on Wednesday evening by Miss Kathleen O’Brien and her pupils. Some charming ballets bave been arranged, including a graceful, old-fashioned ballet, an Elfin ballet, a Russian ballet, and a novelty ballet, entitled "Beaux et Billes.” Other pretty numbers are a song ballet, "Alice Blue Gown,” “Dance of the Butterflies,” and a miniature review, “By the Sea.” Mies O’Brien will appear in a solo, and also in a duo with Mr Crichton, who will also give an Eastern solo. A special programme has been arranged by Signor Cesaroni for next Saturday night. Mozart compositions will be sung for the first time in Australasia, and every music lover' should take the opportunity to book his seat at the Bristol. Mr H. Whittle will act as accompanist.