ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 17970, 10 March 1917, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

ALBION THEATRE. The Albion was again crowded to witness the screenings of “She," a tremendous film achievement. The photography is superb, and full justice is done in the fullest sense to the gorgeous and impressive scenes in the extraordinary kingdom conjured up by the author’* vivid imagination. “PEGGY.” < A great star picture is to be shown at the Albion Theatre on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, entitled “Peggy.” Billie Burke's entry into the picture world bids fair to make many of the recognised queens of the film look to their laurels. Her winsome beauty is known in every large capital of the Old World. Her sweet deviltry gets full expression in the scenes in the Scotch village where she cures the local drunk by abstracting bis glass, and tormenting with such dire expressions as "A grave's length nearer” and so on. A whole Scotch village was specially erected for the purposes of this wonderful film. A fine piece of character acting is done by W. H. Thompson, as dour old Cameron, Peggy’s Scotch uncle. The picture bids fair to have a record run at the Albion next week. POPULAR PICTURE PALACE. Another splendid attendance last night marked the second screenings of the powerful programme, which was again received with marked approval and tumultuous applause. “On the Night Stage” is a real thrilling Western drama, pulsating with quick moving action and a touching romance. “The 13th Episode of “The Mysteries of Myra” is both interesting and fascinating. This popular serial is now nearing the conclusion, and it is safe to predict another crowded house to-night. Owing to the limited seating accommodation children unattended will be required to occupy front seats only, and allow of adults occupying back seats. The Saturday matinee is always made particularly attractive for the children, and advantage should be taken to be present, otherwise the management will be compelled to follow the lead of northern cities and charge aU children unattended full price at the Saturday evening sessions. Special attractions have been secured for Monday, including “The Sunbeam,” a Metro glad drama, and Charles Chaplin as “The Champion.” GRAND—FULLERS’. "AS IN A LOOKING-GLASS. A World film, and one of the beet shown here yet, is “As in a Looking Glass,” at the Grand Theatre, which will be withdrawn after to-night. The leading role, that of a young adventuress. is taken by the popular Kitty Gordon. The scenes are mostly laid in the up-to-date New York houses, all of which are splendidly furnished. There is a good supporting bill, including a fine Keystone comedy "Dollars and Sense.” CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN “THE PAWNSHOP.” That prince of “movie” mirth-maker*, Charlie Chaplin, inaugurates a short season of laughter at the Grand on Monday next, when he appears in his inimitable character as the pawnbroker in "The Pawnshop.” Chaplin is credited with making many records of late and it is said that with the pawnbroker** shop as his field for fun, the part allow* him scope for much novel fun-making not previously seen in his work. In addition to the Mutual Chaplin comedy another big attraction is promised in the Vitagraph’s Blue Ribbon feature drama, "Mrs Dane’s Danger,” a play which demonstrates the terrible evil that scandal can do. Mrs Lillian Walker is starred in the title role. IRISH NATIONAL CONCERT. Elsewhere appears the programme fop the Irish national concert to be given in the Municipal Theatre on Wednesday, 14th inst. It will be seen that some of the best known and most popular of local vocalists and instrumentalists are contributing to the programme, which is essentially national in character. An excellent evening’s entertainmet is assured.