THEATRE DE LUXE

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12040, 19 January 1925, Page 3

THEATRE DE LUXE

“SINGLE WIVES.” ■ Starring at the De Luxe this week are Corinne Griffiths and -the popular Milton Sills. The - striking phra&o, “Single Wives,” which constitutes the title of the drama, was ooigned to describe 'those wives whose businessdriven" or pleasure-seeking husbands have forgotten the 'art of courtship, so far a$ their wives are concerned, with the- result that'the women they have sworn to love and cherish feel the'' lure of external attractions, and are only too ofterf - sorely tempted to try and find elsewhere the ( love and companionship they need. Some yield to the temptation, with disastrous results. Some put up a , brave and prolonged fight, only to be beaten _in the end., Others; more fortunate,.-yin out in the ■’strife, and win back the allegiance of, their husbands.: “Single Wives” tells in the story of youthnil beauty-r—of a girl,• Betty Jordan; who found hap-, .piness ;in the romance of courtship, but, by reason of her husband’s .coldness, and neglect, lost it In onp Bhort tear of. marriage. A happier fate, however, is in store for Betty; and the solution of her problem, leading up to a .most unexpected but satisfactory denouement; greatly, delighted night’s large and most appreciative audience. ; The .dresses are gorgeous, and the settings throughout are-of exceptional beauty, while the leads are supported by a strong cast. ' The supporting - films include a very laughable comedy, and a' more than usually interesting Topical Budget, shoeing the arrival of the All Black tealfi in England, with photographs of the individual 'players,- and Dean (the All / Blacks’ manager) in' the act of making a speech: , Enthusiastic and long-con-tinued applause greeted the screening of these pdoturos of New Zealand’s world-famed footballers. , The, music, under the directorship of Mr L. D. Austin, is most unique. This attractive programme will he repeated nightly throughout the week. “THE THIEF OF BAGDAD.” ' After being acclaimed i a marvelloui productipn in every reSpect by oritics 'in' .America and England, “The Thief of Bagdad,” the stupendous feature produced by Douglas Fairbanks, has come to Now Zealand, and will be sorfoned at the Do Luxe Theatre, commencing' next Friday, at a matinee. “The Thief of Bagdad” is a mythical story, told amidst all the grandeur and allurement of the East. It is,billed as holding for the spectator a thousand and one , delights full of magnificence £nd delightful romance. It abounds m fantastic happenings, fanciful scones, and extraordinary effects, whch are .a triumph of screen art. • The , cast in itself is most notable, tn -it practically every nationality in the world is represented. Douglas Fairbanks is the thief. - He is supported by J.ulanne Johnston, who was -specially chosen from a troupe of aesthetic dancers for the rolo of the Princess. Anna May Wong, the fascinating- Chinese actress, is seen as the Mongol slave. Snitz Edwards plays the Evil Man, and Brandon Hurst, an Englishman, the Caliph. The part of the Mongol Prince is taken by a Japanese actor named So Jin, while Alsatians, Germans, Frenchmen and Sioux Indians, have different roles. For scenes of the greatest beauty the film is said to be unrivalled. : It is'in fourteen roles, and lasts fob over t-Wo hours. - Matinees will he held daily, and patrons are urged to hook -seats without delay as this picture is indeed the picture of the year. A special musical score will he played by the orchestra De Luxe. . The box plans are open at Bristol Piano Co., Aitken’s Book Arcade, or scats may he reserved by ringing the theatre, ’phone 23-080,