THE THEATRES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 143, 23 July 1914, Page 9

THE THEATRES.

OPERA HOUSE. *' The Lost Boy,'' a clever comedy sketch as presented by Mr Ed. Blondell and Miss Katheryne - Caine, is proving the main attraction in the splendid programme showing at the Opera House this week. Another ipost interesting act is that put on by Crotten and Skremka. Their posing and trapeze work is admirable, as also is the striking demonstration of muscle development given by the man. The Eary Comedy Trio, Leslie and Sol Bern, Vernon and Sinclair, Miss Jessie Millar, and Miss Dolly Millar, Miss jLavinia Tyson, Mr James Opie, and the well-known Millie Doris also assist in providing an excellent evening's entertainment. The same programme will be repeated this evening, while the usual matinee performance is announced for Saturday. COLOSSEUM. A fine Highland love story is presented in the film at the Colosswum this •week, "Black Roderick, the Poacher." The romance is set among the beautiful

scenery of Scotland, and tells the tale of the love of a nobleman for the daughter of a gamekeeper. This film is supported by an excellent series of pictures, comprising "A Romance of the NorthWest," drama; "A Leap for Life,'' a thrilling dramatic production '.n which a sensational leap from a train is shown; '' Rice Culture in Java,'' industrial; "Polidor and the Lions," an excellent comedy; "Gaumont Graphic," topical; and '' His Favourite Pastime,'' Keystone comedy. The programme will be screened again this evening.

ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA.

'' Antony and Cleopatra,'' the marvel of kinematography produced by the Cines Company of Rome, is proving a very great attraction to the public of Christehurch, as is demonstrated by the very large audiences which have attended His Majesty 's Theatre so far this week. The production is nothing short of marvellous from whatever standpoint it is considered, and people desiring a profitable evening's entertainment should lose no time in securing seats, which may be reserved free of charge at the Dresden. An extra special attraction is also provided by the grand augmented orchestra,

under Conductors Signor Martinelli and Mr W. Whitley. "Antony and Cleopatra '' will be screened again this evening.

SYDENHAM PICTURES. "Antony and Cleopatra" attracted another large audience to the Sydenham Picture Theatre last evening. The new programme to be screened this evening will consist of the following films:—"Black Roderick the Poacher," a drama of the Scottish Highlands; "A Leap for Life," drama; "A Romance of the North-west," drama; "Rice Culture in Java," industrial; "Gaumont Graphic," topical; "Spanish Morocco," "scenic; "Polidor and the Lions." comedy; and "His Favourite Pastime," comedy.

GLOBE THEATRE,

The current programme at the Globe Theatre was screened finally last evening before a large and appreciative audience, arid the new series showing to-day is also proving eminently successful. In the forefront is a special feature film, a thrilling Vitagraph drama of great interest, entitled "The Old Oak's Secret." Two specially strong

j supporting dramas are "The Redskin's | Mercy" (Vitagraph) and "A Daughter jof Uomany" (Edison). The programme is completed by the latest number of the '' Pathe Gazette,'' two comedies I'' Cinessino as Napoleon'' and '' Aunts | Too Many/' and a very fine scenic j'' Perfitte to C'avarini.'' The series j will be projected again this evening and j throughout to-morrow.

OLYMPIA RINK.

Liberal patronage is the order of the day an.d night at the Olympia Rink, where skaters and spectators are given every facility for enjoyment. The usual hours will be observed this evening aud to-morrow.

"THE SMART'SET.''

There is 110 need to tell the public of Christchurch what a splendid popula costume comedy .company the '' Smart Set'' is as they have appeared here before. When therefore it is announced that this combination will appear for a season of six nights at the Theatre Royal commencing to-night, it is a certainty that the news will be welcomed on all sides with the greatest, pleasure. The box plan is at the Dresden, aud prudent patrons would be well advised to secure their seats early, as a grout demand is assured. The personnel of the company is as follows: Mr Walter George, comedian, stage manager, and producer; Miss Georgie Martin, soubrette and dancer; MiHarry de Robeck, character comedian: Miss Gwennyth Evans,-contralto; Mr Ernest Parkes, baritone; Miss Lalla Knight, soprano; Mr Maurice .lones, tenor; and Mr Edgar Hulland, pianist. This unique combination of artists, specially selected by Mr Branscombe, have been doing most astonishingly big business in Australia, and they come here at the zenith of a successful tour. Tonight the Tango dance and burlesque will be presented, and is stated to have been a great draw in the southern towns and in Australia, where it is being performed nightly by several of Mr Edward Branscombe's companies. Day sales at Toy Cave.