ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11304, 1 September 1922, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

“THE BOY' 1 LAST TWO NIGHTS. To-night and to-morrow night and tomorrow afternoon the J.C. Williamson. Ltd., Royal Comic Opera Company will make- their final appearance hero, ana these occasions will also Bignalis© the final three representations of the popular musical comedy triumph Ine Boy/* which ha*> achieved one of the best successes of any musical play y®t staged in Wellington* “The 80-y is packed full of good music, clever comedy* beautiful hnllets, dainty dancing, and- the* froi'king and the general mounting will compare more than fnvouraWy with any production yet staged by the j. C. Williamson management. Arthur 6tigant, in the role of Mr Mcebles, the magistrate, fairly captures his audience from the moment he appears on the stage, and he keens them in a state, of merriment right up to the curtain s final fall. Miss Rosie Le Varde has installed herself a firm favourite with playgoers. Her characterisation of ‘Mrs Mecbles* reminds one at times of Miss Florence Young and at other times of Miss Connie Ediss; Tho management tnay congratulate itself upon acquiring the services of such a very capable and delightful ’ personality. Mr Lafice Lister is jefresMng and bright in the role of tho "Boy*' and one can understand why he was kept in this- role during the whole of the run of “The- Boy” in London. Miss Mione Stewart seems likely to climb quite to the top of her profession; her delightful Dersonaiity and her clever acting, greatly assist in .making “The Boy" the success it is proving. Miss Shiela Gallo’s sweet and powerful soprano voice is" heard to advantage in the music allotted her part, and Miss Nellie Payne is dainty as Joy Chatterton. Mr Anew MoMaster gives us a taste of his histrionic powers in- tho court scene, and others well cast are Messrs Lesilie Holland, Fred. Coape, Harry Ratoliffe, Edmund Sherrae. Bert Nicholson, and John Forde. Tho Misses Olive -Sweden, Vida'Edwards and Dolly. Masss-y are excellent in their respective parts. A very big feature of the production of * < Tlie Boy" is the really fine exhibition of dancing presented by daintv Jessie Sherwood. Whether she fa delighting tls by her perfectly graceful motions on her toes, or by her daring acrobatic effects, she excels any dancers have enjoyed for years. Mr Alex. McPherson assists her. Miss Meldrum is also effective in her toe dance. The oompeny will leave for Palmerston North on Monday, HIS MAJESTY’S A CAPITAL PROGRAMME An abundance of variety characterises the current programme at His Majesty’s Theatre. The Three Jacksons, a male and a female performer and a nine-yeai> old boy, are seen Once more on the hoards in a novelty acrobatic act. ' Prominent on the hill are the. Molinaris, the famous Italian operatic singers, who are heard to advantage, in both operatic and popular numbers. The highly successful season of the 1 Molinaris is last drawing to a close. Pastor , and Merle are to be seen and heard in an amusing violin playing and trick comedy. The Milton Brothers perform some clever and amusing skating turns, while Linden and Berridge are very popular in their musical and vocal numbers. Very pleasing is the step-dancing and waitring of Miss Baba Pacey, who also scores an emphatic success in her singing of ‘‘lf We Found a Little. Corner.” Also highly pleasurable are the comedy singing, of Carlton and Roslyn, and the clogdancing of Eddie Martyn. The bill is completed by a. mirthful comedy singing and pafter act by Delavale and Vockler. The programme will again be presented this evening. QUEEN’S THEATRE THREE THRILLING FILMS. Lilian Rich, the beautiful English girl, has the leading feminine role in. “The Blazing Trail, the Uniyerell photo-' drama which brings Frank Mayo hack to the Queen’s Theatre to-day. ‘‘The Dangerous Little Demon,” the Universal romance of love add prohibition, is also to be screened. In his role in support of Marie Prevost, Anderson Smith has a congenial - part.' The remaining: items on the- programme include the latest International News, Anal chapter of ‘‘Winners of the - West,” and this opening chapter of Universal's marvcD„sr recreation of history’s most dramatic -adventure, “With Stanley in Africa," in search of the lost English. explorer, Dr David Livingstone. The Queen’s Orchestra will render a. further popular' programme of mnsio up to the lender, Mr A. H. Jerome’s, usual high standard. THE STRAND DOUBLE FEATURE BILL. . At the Strand Theatre to-day the new programme will embrace two "feature” Alms. ‘ The first of these is a fine cinema adaptation of James Oliver Curwood’s story, entitled "Flower of the North." This great story of the land north of 53 has been brought to the screen Vrith Henry ,B. Walthall and Paulino- Starke in the leading roles. The story itself-' is entirely modern, with, a touch of the past in the customs still observed at the Fort o’ God. The dramatic intensity of the production its well handled, and is offset by a deep love story. There are Indian camps, rapids, and big fights, and there is the touch of Nature life in the squirrel, ,rabbit, |d»f[s, and other animals of the north, which -have been filmed at close range. The second “feature” is “The Jack Knife Man.” It deals with the affairs of a little colony of unique personages who dwell in a secluded hapilet nestling on tho banka of the Mississippi' River, and 'on the dilapidated house-boats clustered, along' the banks. It is a homely little tale'of the affairs of plain people, with its central character a lovable old chap filled, with the love of "fellow-man. Into his life—otherwise dull and drear—comes a tiny, friendless waif, . and the - whole world is changed for him. There are also a Charlie Chaplin comedy, “The Henpecked Spouse,” and a Gazette.

THE KING'S THEATRE "MY BOY." The loveable youngster, Jackie. Coogan, in his latest picture “My Boy,” will provide the chief entertainment for the King's Theatre patrons during the coming week; The delightful Jackie needs no introduction, for his characterisations in “The Kid," and in "Peek's Bad Boy,” have already fixed him firmly in the hearts' of tho big picture public. The present story was specially written for him. and there is no reason tu doubt that the picture will prove to be anything else than in the first flight.. "My Boy” relates the story of the adventures. of an extremely yyjuthful immigrant; his father was killed in France, and his mother died on. the boat -that was taking them to America —to them the land of opportunity. Landiiig in New York, the little fellow experiences quite a heap of trouble before he finds that joy and happiness which is his birthright. The production is said to draw hundreds ot smiles, many hearty laughs, wth m occasional tear, and gives this clever boy every opportunity to show his manysided character and his undeniable cleverness. The usual budget of ' supports will be screened, and the King's Orchestra, under Mr L. D. Austin, will render a new list of musical items.

PROCESS THEATRE “FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE/* Tli© management of the Princess Then- I ire announce that owing to the large I number of patrons who have been un- | able to gain admission during the week \ “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse*' will be screened again throughout today and to-morrow. The time at which each session will commence is advertised in another column. HIGH-CLASS COMEDY AND DRAMA. “Smile a Minute" Tom Moore in the role of a crook who steals your heart away, will be seen at this theatre on Monday, when the new Goldwyn screen drama, “.Stop Thief" is shown. The picture was based on the famous Carlyle Moore farce, which set Broadway laughing. Hooro in the role of .Tack Dougan, their extraordinary, and Hazel Daly, as chequer before . committing matrimony Snatcher Nell, his sweetheart, decided ?upon one last haul to replenish the cxand settling down to be law-abiding citizens. They pick upon the house where a weddiug is to be solemnised. Noll is engaged as a maid. With the bride's father and the bridegroom, both kleptomaniacs, the constant disappearance of jewels, intended for the bride, becomes an ever-increasing stream of mirth that at length bursts into a sea of laughter. Of course the crooks are caught, but they plead so effectively for the chance to get married in tho triple ceremony that includes both daughters of the house roobed that their appeal is granted by their captors. “The Marriage of William Ashe," starring May Allison, will be the second attraction. This new Metro production is announced by competent authorities to be one of the outstanding dramatic features of the year, and one of' the best in which tho star. Miss Allison, has been seen. The scenery of the picture is on the scale sufficiently lavish to classify it with the super-pws cial pictures of the season, and is fitting complement to the strong dramatic story, in which is portrayed the strugglen of a brilliantly clever young woman against the machinations of unscrupulous political enemies.

STRASBURG CLOCK , WONDERFUL WORKING MODEL. The wonderful model of the Strasburg clock, which -was built nearly 100 years agp by Henri Pcllier, is an exact replica of the • great original.Jwhich. ia,over.soo years old. The. various, workings of this mechanical masterpiece . bold one , spellbound in wonderment and admiration. All are unanimous in their praise of this exhibition, which is more than*-worth the small admission charged. Many clocks have been built since the Strasburg clock, but no country has been able to produce a' clock of such magnificence and marvellous mechanical movement. ItTenteins' with ‘ theT'reiich’ as being the makers of the most wonderful clock in existence. The exhibition of the model in Wellington continues both afternoon and evenings, hours of showing being 2 till 5 and 7 till 10—in premises directly opposite the. Town Hall, lower Cuba street . “THE THREE MUSKETEERS” TO-DAY AT EVERYBODY’S. If a plebiscite ( were taken regarding the most popular., literary work, it is quite believable that. a Majority of the votes would be cast in favdiir of Alexandre Dumas's immortal romance, “The Three Musketeers." Edward Knoblook, the eminent dramatic playwright, with this knowledge in view, has adapted Dumas* popular novel to the screen, and the result is a remarkably realistic representation of the romantic and historical story* which will be screened at Everybody's rheatre, commencing at ll a.m. to-day. Alexander Dumas surpassed himself in good nfeasure when he wrote “The Three Musketeers." The prolific french author introduced not only tens* situations, wit. and action, but also a most powerful group of actors. All these factors have been faithfully in the film version with the minutest attention to detail. Four complete sessions ‘of “The Three Musketeers" will be .given each day at Everybody's Theatre, commencing st 11 a.m., .the final or night session commencing- at T.fiO plm f The special musical score will be 'played by everybody's orchestra, which w’ill be augmented for the occasion. The boat plans for the season are at the Bristol Bano Co.