AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19532, 15 July 1925, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

OCTAGON AND EMPIRE THEATRES. That Rudolph Valentino has the leading •role in “Monsieur Beaucaire,” which is now showing at the Octagon and Empire Theatres, should in itself be a sufficient guarantee of the high quality of the production. “Monsieur Beaucaire” is from the Paramount studios, and embodies excellent acting, lavish scenes, adventure, love, and pathos. The story tells how the Duke of Chartres is ordered by» the King of France to marry the Princess BourbonConti. The Duke and the Princess quarrel, and Chartres eventually defies the king by refusing to marry her. He escapes to Bath (England), where he falls in love with Lady Mary, who has also awakened the fires of love in the heart of the Duke of Winterset. His adventures at Bath until he finds that Lady Mary’s heart is. one of stone, and until he receives a pardon from the king, and is able to disclose his true identity, provide excellent entertainment. Chartres then returns to France to claim the Princess, whose love for him has not watered. Supporting Rudolph Valentino are Bebe Daniels, Lois Wilson, Doris Kenyon, and Lowell Sherman. Excellent music is supplied by the Octagon and Empire orchestras. QUEEN’S THEATRE. Hoot Gibson is seen to advantage in “The Hurricane Kid.” which is the feature of the programme at the Queen’s Theatre this week. It is a Western drama, abounding in adventure, and excitement is not the least of its qualities. “ Love’s Wildnerness,” a picture of great charm, is also screened. Corinno Griffith has the leading role, EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. Four players whose names are well known are featured in “ Three Women,” which is at present being shown at Everybody’s Theatre. They are Pauline Frederick, Mario Provost, and May M‘Evoy, and Lew Cody. The story is one which sustains the spectators’ interest from start to finish. “Up and At ’Em,” a comedy drama, featuring Doris May, is also screened. MAIL CHOIR CONCERT. An excellent programme has been, arranged for the Dunedin Male Choir concert, which is to be given in His Majesty’s Theatre this evening, The part-songs by the choir should prove particularly interesting and varied and will include some that are new to Dunedin. The many varied themes in these compositions will give the choir ample opportunities for interpretation and the realising of those charming effects that make male part singing so popular. Miss Phyllis West will sing Liza Lehmann's “Prince Charming” and Robandi’s “Alla Stella Confidante’’; Mr G. S. Newton, Handel’s “Where’re You Walk”; Mr R. S. M. Sinclair, Donizetti’s “Come, Now! For Vengeance Haste I” ; and Mr W. Gemmell the solo in “The Little Admiral” from Stanford’s “Songs of the Fleet.” Mr Robert Pettitt will give Chopin-Sarasate’s “Nocturne in E Flat” as a violin solo; Miss Elsie Ford, Mr R. Pettitt, and Mr M. F. Robilliard “Allegro Moderate’’ as an instrumental trio; and Messrs Newton, Mills, Blackwood, and Cooper “On the Banks ot Allan Water” as a vocal quartet. The concert should bo a very successful one. Patrons are requested to bo seated by 8 o’clock sharp. “ISLAND OF BLUEBIRDS.” On Friday and Saturday nights a charity performance entitled the “Island of Bluebirds” will be staged at His Majesty’s Theatre. The production .is being given for the Rev. Bryan King’s charity fund. Much time and enthusiasm have been spent on the arrangements for the staging, and with the work of Mr T. Harvey ns producer and the choice of principals by Hanelei, the whole. operetta should be a success. The production contains a wealth of interesting music and attractive 'dancing which should appeal to theatre patrons. The cause is a worthy one, but apart from the object of the performance, it should attract good houses, , The operetta is new to Dunedin, so that this first appearance, which has been well prepared and arranged in every detail should satisfy the most discriminating critic.