AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19702, 1 February 1926, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

EMPIRE THEATRE. An Owen Davis melodrama, “Nellie the Beautiful Cloak Model,” is the new featured picture at the Empire Theatre this week. Claire Windsor plays the part of Nellie, and is supported by Lew Cody, Mae Busch, Hobart Boswarth, and Raymond Griffith. The incidents in the picture follow fast on the heels of each other, and there is scarcely a dull moment in the whole piece. Another attraction will be the first authentic pictures of the scenes of mourning for the late Queen Alexandra. The usual excellent musical programme is provided by the Empire Concert Orchestra. OCTAGON THEATRE. A screen version of “East Lynne” is the headliner at the Octagon Theatre for this week. “East Lynne” on the stage was more than popular, and the film adaptation has lost none of the qualities of the drama. The cast includes some wellknown players, among whom might be mentioned Alma Rubens and Lou Telligen. The former plays the part of Lady Isobel, and the latter acts the role of the suave villain. Sir Francis Levison. The story is full of human interest, and has a delightful tincture of romance, not overdone in any way. In addition to a strong supporting programme, the musical programme provides an additional attraction. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. There is a double-feature programme at Everybody’s Theatre this week,. The principal picture is “Feet of Clay’” in which Paramount presents Rod La Rocque and Vera Reynolds. The second item on the programme is an amusing little comedy entitled “Welcome Home" in which the more serious moments of the opening picture are forgotten in a riot of hilarity. Gazettes and scenics are also provided. queen'Ttheatre. “Cheap. Kisses” is the new feature at the Queen’s Theatre. In this are seen Cullan Landis and Lillian Rich. The story deals with what the cynics so often harp on —the uncertainty and the hazards of matrimony. It deals with a woman who gave herself to a man forever without first finding out the man’s nature. The piece is full of pathos and interest and makes a story that appeals to all. A supporting programme is also provided. SAVOYCABARET. An enjoyable evening was spent by those who attended the Savoy Cabaret on Saturday night. The time, passed all too quickly and when the band struck up the National Anthem shortly before midnight the dancers were reluctant to depart. The new band has made rapid progress under Mr Adams’s capable leadership, and plays excellent time and a wide variety of syncopations. The band, which is evenly balanced, has the required amount of brass without the blatancy which so often mars jazz music. A supper dance was the attraction on Saturday, and the supper, floor, and the attention were of the quality usual at the Savoy.