THE DEADHEAD'S DIARY

NZ Truth, Issue 769, 13 March 1920, Page 2

THE DEADHEAD'S DIARY

Mr. Allan Wilkie'a second production will be "The Rotters," by H. F. Maltby, a new English comedy which is m its third year at the Garrick Theatre, London.

The statuesque Clara Kimball Young of that ilk will soon be seen as "A Better Wife." No complaints have yet been received as to her past conduct, so her better is likely to prove her .best.

H. B. Warner, m " The Man Who Turned Wthite," gives us another startling impersonation on the lines of the "Beggar of Cawnpore." The famous English actor has surpassed himself, and the settings are works of art, reail art.

Mr. Castle Morris, of the Allan Wilkie Coy., who plays the part of the German spy m "The Luck of the Navy," was* especially brought to New Zealand. He has played the German spy over 300 times m the original London cast.

Associated with the Allan Wilkie Company is Mr. Edward Landor, who will be remembered as the principal comedian with the "Glad Eye" Coy., which was Buch a huge success throughout New Zealand. He will be seen as Admiral Maybrldge m "The Luck of the Navy."

"Back to God's Country," by the pen of that greatest of all animal story ■writers, James Oliver Curwoo,d, is a screen wonder. No less than 10 varieties of (wild animals are featured and ifootprlnts of nature's wilds make trails of adventure and thrill right through its seven magnificent reels.

There are ten Mary Pickfords m "The Hoodlum" that you've never eeen before, and each one is different. The second epoch-making picture from her own studio shows that Mary knows exactly what the public wants her to give them, and she is doing hex little best to fill the hungry maw clamoring for good things.

"Put Up Your Hands," a five-reel American-Pathe feature, m which the request is made by that live-wire bundle of daintiness, Margarita Fisher, is the story of a red-blooded girl from a very blue-blooded family. Marg-arita keeps the pace flying all through and is afforded an opportunity of showing her aptitude with the gloves m a real style boxing ring, and her punch lacks nothing of weight or will. 'A comedy with, heaps of ginger that should be immensely popular.

"Ginger" Is the latest World release featuring Violet Palmer, Gareth Hugfaes and Paul Everton, and the story has a wholesomeness that should universally recommend it. In addition it features a beauty of stage and screen, who is qualified to play with equal success a child of twelve or a debutante of twenty. It is admirably staged and photographed, and the Juvenile interest is an additional charm to a delghtful story. "Ginger" will recall childhood's days — it has two real boys and a real girl.

"A Burglar for a Night" Is a title that shows promise of action and adventure, end the picture lives up to that promise, with that popular young star, Warren Kerrigan, as the embodiment of the spirit to fight for right, and fight fair. A business rival, some all-important papers and a beautiful girl help to keep things moving at a rush. The picture is a Paralta feature. Kerrigan -admiring flappers, take cheer.

Mr. .Kennedy Black, manager of the Liberty Theatre, Christchurch, has relinquished his position with the New Zealand Picture Supplies m order to take up his former position with Mr. John Hopkins as business manager and musical director of "The Dandles" now touring New Zealand. The friendship existing: between Mr. Black and Mr. Hopkins is of twenty years standing, when, formerly, Mr. Black was organist of the N. E. Valley Presbyterian' Church, Dunedin, where Mr. Hopkins was the choirmaster. Ultimately, they both drifted into the theatrical profession, and have been associated together for some years, this being their fourth tour together. Besides having occupied. Important positions on the business side of the theatrical profession, Mr. Black is an accomplished musician and vocalist, having toured extensively m company with his wife, who is the musical directress at the Liberty Theatre, and who is known on the professional stage as Miss Iris Edgar. Mr. Black holds the certificate of advanced honors m harmony of the Associated Board of Royal Academy and Royal College of Music, London, while Mrs. Black Is a medallist of the same colleges.