AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19202, 19 June 1924, Page 12

AMUSEMENTS.

PRINCESS THEATRE. Patrons of tho Princess Theatre this week Lave no cause for complaint at the decidedly clever and varied offerings presented and largo attendances every evening are the rule. Tho inimitable George Wallace and his clever company .score another “ hit ” with “ The Pickled Porter.’’ a farce brimful of laughable episodes and attractive songs and dances. A.s usual, Air Wallace cornos into the limelight a great deal, but with each appearance roars of laughter follow. Tho Six Rascals are seen in a. number of pleasing bullets, while their singing is excellent. Takco and Koma Namba (aca-obats) and Jack Martin (the talkative cowboy), who made their first appearance on Tuesday, continue to please, tho former presenting sr.nie unique acrobatic “stunts,” which equal anything previously seen here in this lino. Jack Martin’s efforts with tho ropes proved him to be a. clever artist, and his tricks were greatly appreciated. The clover and favourite pair, George Kdwardcs and Elsie Sylvarney, again delighted with their amusing sketch “ Honeymoon Confessions.” while Bert Harrow (comedian) and the three St.- Leona (acrobats) added their quota to ■au excellent programme. OCTAGON THEATRE. Cynthia. Stockley’s delightful story of Paris and the African veldt, “ Ponjola,” continues to attract large attendances (o the Octagon Theatre. This remarkable, story, which has become a firm favourite, tells of tho adventures of a rich and beautiful woman of noble birth, Flavhi Desmond, who gives up her name, cuts off her hair, and, donning tho clothes of a man, - quits the fashionable Paris salons and lives as a man among the African veldts. The succeeding incidents have an appeal and charm that hold the audience, and the picture is one that can be thoroughly enjoyed. Anna Q. Nilsson and James Kirkwood appear in the leading roles. A good supporting programme is also screened, while the Octagon orchestra renders many delightful selections. “IP WINTER COATES.” It is a rare exception when a story which has achieved wide popularity is dramatised for the screen and retains in its picturised version the power and vitality that made for its success in book form. Such an exception is said to be the William Fox screen dramatisation of “If Winter Comes,” Hutchinson’s famous novel, which will be screened at the Octagon Theatre to-morrow night. Readers of the book will have the opportunity of seeing tho well-beloved characters of Hutchinson visualised- m a manner that deviates not one whit from their conception of these characters. Mark Sabre, as Hutchinson created him, is one of tho most lovable characters in all fiction, and as Percy Marmont portrays him on the screen, he retains all tho whimsicality, pathos, and noble heartedness of the book. The other characters in tho drama are almost equally as well taken cave of, that of Mabel, played by Margaret Fielding, being outstanding. Nona, as portrayed by Ann Forrest, made a strong anneal. Raymond Bloomer, in the character of Lord Tybar; Sydney Herbert, in the role of Twyning and William Riley Hutch as tho Rev. Selmstian Fortune, make an exceptional cast. The, box plan is now open, and seats may be reserved at Boggs music warehouse. Special attention is diverted to tho fact that at tho matinee on Saturday afternoon tho Octagon Concert Orchestra will render a full programme of music.