THE THEATRES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume II, Issue 457, 28 July 1915, Page 9

THE THEATRES.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "1914," or "Scotland for King and Country" is a thrilling war drama well above the average of such ilms. It is by the London Film Co., and features the clever actress, Jane €Jail. The picture shows daring attacks, sudden retreats, and skirmishes in the trenches, whilst through it all runs a dainty little romance. A picture which is much appreciated is a scenic, "English Woods and Villages." Much amusement is caused by the Keystone comedy, featuring Syd Chaplin, in "That Springtime Feeling." The Pathe Gazette provides war items of topical interest, and other meritorious films include "The Mystery of Drayton Court," "Spoof for' Oof," and "He Couldn't Explain." The list will be screened again to-night. EVERYBODY'S. "On the Stroke of Five," the star attraction at Everybody's this week, is a stirring drama of love and revenge in society life. A man sets •wt with the resolve to be revenged on a woman who was the cause of his brother's death, but when he falls in love with her himself complications ensue, and the final denouement is very well thought-out. More of those clever animated cartoons lire shown in "Dishing the Dardanelles." An instructive picture is "From Forest to Mill." "Mother of Pearl" is a somewhat original comedy and very amusing, while the A.K. Company present a powerful drama entitled "A Heart of Gold." '"Lolla Coin's Ghost," a •omedy and the "Gaumont Graphic" topical conclude the programme. "WITH THE FIGHTING FORCES OF EUROPE." The season has been extended to Saturday night, and there will be a matinee at 2.30 on Saturday. Starting to-night, pictures of Russia, showing Moscow and Petrograd, and the Tsar and Tsarina on the Kevsky Prospect, escorted by Guards, also the soldiers and peasantry of Russia, and further scenes from Belgium, showing Antwerp and Ostend, will be included. The management have received a letter from Colonel Chalfey, O.C. the district, stating the pleasure he had in seeing the pictures, in which the colouring is a revelation. The pictures are quite out of the ordinary, and the Subject of much interest to the military forces and to those interested in the war as showing what we are "up against" in this great war. SYDENHAM PICTURES. The stirring war drama, "1914," nvill be screened at the Sydenham Pictures for the last time this evening. The play is by "Rita," the popular novelist, and a charming love story and the happenings in the present war are cleverly interwoven. Supporting films of interest are: "He Couldn't Explain," comedy; "That Springtime Feeling," Keystone •omedy; "An English Wood," scenic;. "The Mystery of Drayton Court," drama; and the "Pathe War Gazette," topical. GLOBE THEATRE. The current programme at the •lobe Theatre will be screened finally this evening, the star drama being "The Odalisque." The name is meant to imply a woman's slavery to fashion, and the danger that resulted from her love of finery. Supplementary films arc: "The Australian Gazette," topical; "The Smuggler's Daughter," comedy; "Willie's Love Romance," comedy; and an interesting bird shulv, "Wild Birds at Sea." OPERA HOUSE. A highly diversified bill is attracting large audiences to the Opera House this week. Val and Lottie Newman are a quaint comedy pair, and Val's costume and countenance are wildly hilarious. They do a grotesque caricature of a melo-

drama, and do it well. Alton, the comedy acrobat, gets much applause for hi,s skilled work and his funny way of doing it. The Tossing Testros are a powerful combination, while the Two Rhodesburys roll out streams of clever patter. Madame Marion is the star in an allstar bill, and her remarkable work in acting a playlet containing seven characters, is as mystifying as it is clever. Miss Dorothy Harris, that popular singer of ragtime, comes in for a great ovation nightly, for with her rythmic motions and catchy tunes she pleases the audience every time. The programme will be repeated to-night. RICKARD'S FOLLIES. The triumph of the Tivoli Follies season in Auckland and Wellington despite dull times is said to be a record one. A brief season will be entered upon from Monday evening next at the Theatre Royal. The only idea one can have of the style of entertainment presented by the Tivoli Follies is to have a knowledge of the Zeigfield Follies, who are astonishing the New York playgoers by the novelty of their performance. It is said that the serious songs presented by the Tivoli Follies are tuned to a beating heart, while the humorous items glitter with wit. Robert Parker, the operatic baritone of the company, was the star of the famous Quinlan Opera Company, and was chosen by Madame Melba for her sensational tour of Australia. Isabelle D'Armond has a Paris, London, and New York reputation for high-class comedy. Frank Green is from the J. C. Williamson Companies, as is the favourite comedian, Jack Cannot, while Alfredo, the "Vagabond Violinist," will be remembered as the rage of the London music halls lately, and Alex. Yaklovenko was until recently a member of the Russian.lmperial Ballet. The ballet, the chorus, and the high-class musicians which form part of the entertainment have been well received everywhere. The production is under the direct supervision of Mr Hugh D. Mcintosh, who is accompanying the combination on its Dominion tour. The Tivoli Follies box plan will open to-morrow morning at The Bristol Piano Agency.