AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19531, 14 July 1925, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS.

OCTAGON AND EMPIRE THEATRES. The screen version of “Monsieur Beauoaire” follows closely on the linos of the stage version, which carries pleasant memories f6r patrons of tho theatre, and therefore makes a strong appeal to film enthusiasts. Tho adventures of Monsieur Beauoaire provide ample material for a most attractive production, and that material has been utilised to tho best advantage. Tho settings and costumes are on a generous eojjio, which enhances tho attractiveness of tho production. Rudolph Valentino gives a splendid portrayal of tho loading role, and is supported by a thoroughly capable cast. Bebo Daniels, Lois Wilson, and Doris Kenyon are tho more important women players, and among tho men are Lowell Sherman, Oswald Yorko, and John Davidson. Miss Daniels plays the role of Princess do Bourbon-Conti Eeaucairo’s early sweetheart in France; Lois Wilson takes the part of Marie, Queen of Louis XV of Franco, and Miss Kenyon that of Lady Mary Carlisle, tho English girl. Lowell Sherman plays the role of Louis XV, King of France, and Oswald Yorko that of Mirepoix, Paillette Du Val, has tho character of Madame Pompadour, and John Davidson represents young Richelieu. QUEEN’S THEATRE. “Love’s Wilderness” and “Tho Hurricane Kid’’ form an attractive programme at the Queen’s Theatre. , The former deals with the life of Lindo Lou Heath, an oldfaehioned girl, who, after her lover goes • away on an exploring trip, marries another man. This loads to numerous adventures, which are adrnira'blv presented, and reaches an interesting climax. Tho leading part is taken by Oorinne Griffith, who is supported by a clover company. “The Hurricane Kid,’’ tho cast in which 1« headed by Hoot Gibson, deals with Western life, many thrilling incidents of which are presented in a manner that thoroughly interests the audience. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. A dramatic story, dealing with tho love of three women for one man, is a feature of the programme at Everybody's Theatre. The principal characters are taken by Pauline Frederick, Mario Prevost, Mav M'Avoy, and Lew Cody. The story, which is entitled “Throe Women,” is nicely told and retains tho keenest interest of patrons from start to finish. Another feature in “Up and at 'Em,” a first-class comedy, in which tho leading part is taken by Doris May. Several topical films, comedies, etc., complete an interesting and meritorious programme