AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 88, 18 August 1923, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

THE KING'S THEATRE. "EBB TIDE." V Paramount production "Ebb Tide," which was screened at the King's Theatre' this afternoon for the first time, is one of the best of the South Sea Island stories that has reached the screen. It is a version of the novel of the same name by the wellknown author, Robert Louis Stevenson. The story deals with three

men, a drifter, a master mariner, and a shady London clerk, who land on a mysterious island, where they | find a white man and his daughter! j The three form a conspiracy of villany, but the hero is finally won over from the "Ebb Tide in a Man's Affairs" by his real love for the beautiful girl. Lila Lee gives a very fine performance and is supported |by James Kirkwood and Raymond [Hatton. The supporting items j include another of the splenI did Torchy comedies also the latest ' American Gazette. Usual prices will be charged for the special programme, which will be screened again to-night and finally on Monday night. DANCE AT ELTHAM. ! A grand ball will be held in the lEltham Town Hall on Monday, Aug[ust 27th. Proceeds in aid of the J Pearson Memorial Fund for tb.9 j Blind. I MDHIRST BALL. A plain and fancy dress ball for | children and adults is announced to be held at Midhirst on Friday next. WALTER GEORGE REVUE COMPANY. THE "SUNSHINE PLAYERS." The appearance of the above com T pany in the Town Hall on Monday evening, under the direction of Vic- !] tor Beck is justifiably arousing keen .! anticipation, of a-very, pleasant entertainment. The Walter George "Sun- :| shine Players" are a combination af •thirty versatile performers, whose . j skill and artistry are of a very high order. The programme to be pre-

i sented on Monday evening is « I bright, spectacular musical comedy, j entitled "The King of DunnowheI roski"— a review of exceptional I merit into which are introduced mag- ] nificent scenic effects, exquisite balilefcs and choruses, captivating musiI cal numbers by an orchestra of talented players, who provide the latest selections and catchy airs. The comedy is amply provided for x by Kennedy Allan, the favourite comedian, who visited the Dominion with I the Ada Reeve comedy company and previously—in opera and revues. As in- all comedies, the laughter side predominates and the clever and merry nonsense creates much hilarity. During the past 3J years, (over

one thousand performances) the "Sunshine Players" have appeared in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. j The wh >le performance is strengthened throughout by the clever playing of the "Sunsbine Plavers" orchestra. Tne box plan is now open at Grubb's.

"LAYENDER FAIR." There will be stalls of al descriptions at the Lavender Fair to be opened in the Salvtalon Army Hall on Tuesday next.