THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 15466, 10 March 1921, Page 5

THE PICTURE HOUSES.

• EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. A new programme that, should please everyone was presented to a, lull hofise at Everybody’s last night. The pictoral adaptation of Lord Tennyson’s “Lady Clare” proved the splendid work.that can lie done by a British eonipdny. The fine .poem is well known to all readers of English literature, and the manner in which the theme is presented is such as to leave'a memorable impression. ‘The point that “noble hearts arc more than coronets" was brought, out, in a jconvincing manner. The acting throughout is exceptionally fine, .and the .scenic surroundings show, some beautiful glimpses of the old land. The great success of the production' show's- the -fine -fleldGthat the British actors have in cinematograph, work in - England. AS Lady. (ilare, jMifss Mary Odette made a great'triumph, and all the [ other characters' were capitally portrayed. “Hoop La," with the .popular Billie Rhodes. A& the heroine, is a most enjoyable production, rippling with mirth, butjtnv.ing a. romantic theme. It largely concerns the doings of a circus compa’ny hut the bewitching heroine, who Is able to play many parts,-'was a great favorite • with everybody. The play includes some exciting -scenes, such as the winning of a race] While a highlytrained dog does. some ■ fine turns. The Christie comedy; “Kiss Me, Caroline," is one of the best yet produced by that company’s delightful laugh makers; it is full of luagliter, and enjoyable complications, atuh was heartily enjoyed.-by the ’big audience. . - - . PALACE THEATRE. Mav Allison,' the charming comedystar, in “The -Uplifters,” Gladys 1 Brockwell in ‘.‘The Rose of Nome," presented .at the Palace Theatre yesterday, made an instantaeous success. “The Uplifters" is one , of‘the merriest of all the. May Allison productions; the fun -is t always brisk, and the audience are kept'. spilling or laughing throughout the ■ whole hf v the five acts. May Allison, as a stenographer who lias fallen under the spell of Bolshevism, is so enamored of the “Cause" that she becomes a ‘‘comrade.", . .What happens afterwards is a gale of laughable incidents which brings about a mutiny, “Comrade.” Allison discovering that she was a partner ip a business where her share was hard work, and all-the other “comrades", merely denounced > it. The situation is saved’by, her falling in love with the son of a capitalist. Gladys Brockwell, in “The Rose of Nhme,’’ gives another powerful dramatic performance. Supported by a strong cast of Fox players. The -plot turns on the faithful, silent love of a true man for truo woman, who is surrounded by evil in* flnences and yet sheds, the. glory* : of her fine character on all with whom slip, conies in contact. While the story is a , pathetic one. there are many ‘lighter scenes that make an artistic balance. “Should Tailors Trifle'*- is one of tup funniest of the Century comedies. The. story introduces “Brownie,” the wonder' dog, who does some remarkably clever stunts. The remaining items are well chosen and varied. - • '