AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16824, 13 October 1916, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS M VJESTY'S THEATRIC 'J he lUiilit'ii 0 at -I lis Ala|(sl>» llieatn l.i 1 iiigiii to t>( 1 tin tiin snmv of lioidct oi> (1111 and lumpuny was of lau [11 opol but, not lariii .is the Lombiiiatioii lllslivi_Ui (.iilmn-. /.oik m iß.uly all piLMiited Willi most (laboiate .staging J'articuliiiiy la till, tlie case with JUS big coiicjuiiing illusion, or ti r.i o"l illusions, '-'J no ligei G')d," 111 whnli the colouring i= very ucti, •likl the i.iisti'iii liio-t ftlective. 111 Ins .sleight o! h.utd v.'oik Mt (ioldin ).s bcvvildet cti ami altu o r etlier he takcb a. vtiy tugh [ilaee among "w(;ijder-woikers." He has what might lairly be termed "au armj" o[ ,ind tho amount 01 gear used dunng the evening .e. unusuilly gieat Iho looking glass illusion was a.s will received la.it night i's when .shown the pteviou-> evening. 'I he .ntists that make up tho iirst p.irt of the entertainment foini no mean combination. r l lie comedy aeioLrats, Mennetti and Sedelli. are particularly note woithj. Tho whole piogiamme will bo presented again this, evening. PRINCESS THEATRE. Tho present vaudeville company that is appearing at the Prineiss Theatre is attracting laige audiences, anel last evening much appreciation was expressed with the various items submitted. Iho La Blanc Revue Company's offering was specially well received, and Mias Madge Maitland again had to submit to a number of recalls. Abb assistance m the matter of providing entertainment was also lent by vaiious other artists. HAYWARD'S PICTURES. At tho Octagon '1 heatro tho society drama ''At Bay" is diawing well. 'Iho diessmg of Miss Florence Rceet, w 110 essays tho leading part quite succeb-tully, is ono of the features of tho diama from tho point of view of tho fair sex. Theie aro also shown some very line pictures of tho Biitish Navy 111 the Meditcriancan, and other suppoiting pictures, that make tho piogramme a really excellent one. "THE CIRCUS OF DEATH." Somo paiticularly thrilling feats aro performed in "iho Circus of Death," a big Cines feature to be shown at the Queen's 'Theatre 011 Monday. Without any "faking" or attempt to deceive, there aro incidents dep.cted that bring tho heart into tho mouth and make- the boholelar grip the scat in oider to allay the excitement o£ tho moment. It is realism of a distinct and original character, unaided by tuck photograpny or any artificial means, 111 which tho intrepid Miss Evelj n, who created such a sensation by her wonderful realism in "Tno Jockey of Death," gives abundant evidence of her wonderful gymnastic ability, her daring, and her powers as an actress. But it is not only for sensationalism that the' Subject is worthy of commendation; it has a distinctly interesting story, many _ fino effective scenes, especially dealing with circus life. Among tho secnos in a circus may bo specially mentioned a series of allegorical pictures showing tho life story of the circus rider, who is tho pivot upon which the whole of tho incidents of "The Circus of Death" revolves. The Cines Company, who produced "Quo Vaelis" and "Cabiria," have in this production pioduced a picture which, in its own particular class, ranks oven as high as either of these two masterpieces. PLAZA THEATRE. A big Charlie Chaplin feature is tho outstanding item in tho programme at the Plaza Theatio. It has the support of a hno Essnnay drama and other good subjects. Tho series will bo repeated to-day. " TIIE MAN WHO DARED " Cherry Keation, or "Iho Man Who Dared." is the titlo given to the big naturalist picture which is to bo the leading item 111 tlie new programme at tho Giand Theatre on Monday. Tho picture was last sciconed at the Palace Theatre, London, and will theieforo bo being screened foi tho first time in the southern hemisphere m Dunedin. It is a magnificent film record of tho travels of Cherry Koarton, who went through the wilds of Amcrica, Africa, India, and Borneo on professional naturalist reseaich work. Scenic splendour, photographs of animals, and other experiences ot tho kincma man aro said to be presented in tho film in a manner that has nevei been equalleel. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Hazel Dawn, in the picture "A Lady Incog," ia attracting good attendances at Everj - body's Theatre. Tho picture is a lengthy ono, giving the artist great scope, and interest is maintained throughout. " THE WALL BETWEEN." The manly Francis X. Bushman and his co star lxvuley Bajne wit! be seen to-ciay in the pictuio "Tlie Wall Between" 111 tlie new piogrammo at the Empire Theatre. The story tells ai John Kenaatl (son ol a once wealthy banker), who enlists 111 tho Lmted btatcs lutny. Having won quick' promotion and a furlougli, ho tails in love, wlnlo 111 civilian dress, vvitn a lovely girl, only to bo humiliated by an officer of hiS regiment for danng, vvmle an enlisted man, to pose as a gentleman. The officer (Lieutenant Burkett), who is also his'rival, in trj'ing to disgiaee linn, is pioxed to ba a snob, <111 upstait, and a coward, and t.ie dcspiseel sergeant comes out on top as the better man, both as a soldier and a lover. In this great Metro drama Bushman is said to achicvo a notable triumph. Other films aio a Mctio-Drew comedy "Their Fn-t, ' and tho "fcuxth Series ot Official Pictures of the British Army in France." MIR 0 VITSC H- PI ASTRO RECITALS. On Wednesday and Saturday of tho coming week those gilted Russian musicians, Altred Mirovitsch and Michicl Piastio. aro to bo licaid once more in Dunedin. When these aitists airivcd m New Zealand a few weeks ago they were piactically unknown, but their abounding talent was -immediately lecogmsed by tno musical people ot tho dominion. Alfred Mirovitsch'', interpictations of tho great masters arc at onco refined and scholarly—llo less an authoiity than Mark Hambuig having described his mtcrprepativo genius as colossal. Tho distinctive virtuosity ot Michael Piastio has been commented upon by many critics, who havo accounted him one of the most remarkable violinists of the time, his tone being of singular beauty and depth, whilst his superb technique fulfils all the requirements of the most exacting compositions for this instrument. Tho box plans for tho two concerts will be opened at the Biistol Piano Company's premises to-morrow morning, when brisk booking is antic pated. Special arrangements have been made for the issue of concession tickets to bona fide students SHAKESPEARE FOR DUNEDIN. O.i Wednesday evening, at His Majesty's Theatre, tho two talented Shakespearean artists, Mr Allan Wilkio and Miss Freeliswvdc Iluntrr-Watts, will moke their fiiit 1 appearance in Dunedin. It is not 12 months ago since they camo to Australia practically unknown, =0 far as theatie-gocrs were conceincd, but their success has been so phenomenal that they now rank as two of the most popular Shakespearean artists that havo over appeared there. Making their debut in "Iho Merchant of Venice." they instantly won appreciation. Mr Wilkin and Miss Hunter-Watts have since appeared in other important roles, and havo made most drcisivo successes in all—so much so that th"_ Melbourne and Sydnev critics proclaimed them as being two of the most stioCfssful Shakespearean arti.'ts that havo over visited Australasia. The opening pioduetion here will be "The Merchant of Venice " which provides not only n great medium for histrionic display, but also almost limitless chances for the artist and stage mechanist Following plave will bo Shikospenie's subbmo tragedv "Hamlet." and then will come 'for one night each) "Romeo anil Juliet," "Twelfth Nichf " "As Ycu Like It," and "Othello" The plans will be opened at the Bristol Phno Companv's prenrscs 011 Monday morn in t. Tho management announces that special concessions will bo given to college and school students.