AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19204, 21 June 1924, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

OCTAGON THEATRE ‘Tf Winter Comes,” the William Fox screen production of A. S. M. Hutchinson’s famous novel, which was screened for tho first time in Dunedin at the Octagon -theatre before a packed house last evening, tolls the story of tho “puzzlehead,” Alark habre. with such charm and fidelity as to rank it among the best of the screen efforts seen for some years. Tho rolo of Mark Sabre is most realistically played by Percy Marmont, and throughout, his acting is such that places him in the forefront of screen actors. A better “Mabel” than Margaret Fielding would have been difficult to find, and she gives a perfect interpretation of this unimaginative and soulless woman. “Effie” is played by Gladys Leslie with appealing effect, and Ann Forrest’s Tady Tybar is excellently portrayed. Every other character in this book comes before the public on the “silver sheet” in such a manner that there is no doubt as to their identity. “If Winter Comes” tells tho story of mismated couples who revolt, each expressing his or her connubial distress in a different way. The picture is spectacularly dramatic, and tho players are well suited to their respective parts. “If Winter Comes” is a production that will Jong be remembered. A good supporting programme is also included, and the Octagon Concert Orchestra, under the baton of Mr Arthur Neate, renders appropriate selections.

EMPIRE THEATRE. There was a largo and appreciative attendance at the Empire Theatre last evening to witness the initial screening of Tiger Rose,” the Warner Bros.’ screen version of David Belasco’s famous play of the same name. -Starring in this production is Lonore Ulric, who made a deep impression in the title role of this play 0n ,.-^ e legitimate stage, Her acting in ‘'Tiger Rose’’ is delightful, and the character permits this talented actress to run the entire gamut of the human emotions from the fearless child of the woods into the woman’s sphere of romance. It is a story of love and adventure; fugitives from justice, and men maddened by the lust for revenge. Into this turmoil of human passions and emotion is thrown the ‘Tiger Rose,” (he girl of the woods, brought up as a man in the world of men. There are thrills in plenty, all of which go to make this one of the best productions seen for some time. The scenic effects are beautiful, and bring with them the breath of the frozen Northland and the whispering pines. There is a good supporting cast, including Forrest Stanley, •Joseph Dowling, and Andre de Beranger, and specially selected music is rendered by the Empire Orchestra.

DUNEDIN PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. The Dunedin Philharmonic Society’s next concert will bo held in His Majesty’s Theatre on Wednesday, July 2. when a very interesting programme will bo presented. The programme will open with (he poetic march, “The Vanished Army” (Alford). This inarch was written in connection with the first 75,000, whose memory will never die. This will be followed by me overture. “Julius Csesar” (FalchiSquarie), which is descriptive of this Shakespearean tragedy, an.d should appeal strongly to the audience. Next will come "Two Hindoo Pictures” (Hansen), descriptive of a Hindoo approaching a Hindoo temple and a “Song of the Shepherdess of the Himalayas.” The programme will also include “Caprico Italien” (Tsclmikowsky), one of the finest descriptive compositions by this celebrated composer. An “Air de Ballet,” “Tout Pres de Vous” (Barbirolli), is a pleasing piece in a lighter vein. The orchestral part of the programme will conclude with the "Dance of the Hours,” from the opera, “Giconda,” by Poncbiclli. The programme will also include a violin solo, “Scene de Ballet,'’ the solo violinist being Miss N. Garland, A.T.C.L. The vocalists for this concert will be Miss M. Paine, who has just recently returned from Australia, where she lias been studying, and -where she has performed at several big concerts in Melbourne with great success, her beautiful soprano voice being always a great attraction at any concert, and Mrs Morrison M’Donalcl. who possesses a beautiful mezzosoprano voice. The audience will listen to Mrs M'Donald’s numbers with a great deal of interest, as this lady is considerd to be one of our coining vocalists. The oox plan will open at the Bristol on Monday, June 30,