THE THEATRES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 864, 16 November 1916, Page 9

THE THEATRES.

THEATRE ROYAL. "Twin Beds" was presented at the Theatre Royal for the last time last ri'fht by the Hale Hamilton-Myrtle Tannehill Company, and was thoroughly enjoved by a large audience. To-night the company will appear in one of the latest comedy successes, "The Boomerang." "The Boomcranc" is ranked in Australia as a brilliant example of modern enmedy as the Americans are developing it. Mr Hale Hamilton, as the young doctor who waited long for patients that he hoped would never a'-rive if they were to interfere with his golf, scored one of his best triumphs in New York. He affects a lackadaisical air that suits his good nature and quiet humour. When the moment arrives, however, for the boomerang of jealousy to return and smite him, he displays rare *lramalic power. Miss Myrtle Tannehill's refreshing portrayals in the two first pieces has whetted the appetite of playgoers to witness this young comedienne in other parts, consequently special interest centres in he; - appearance this evening. Donald Bowles, bv his excellent acting in "ft Pays to Advertise." proved himself an artist of special talent. As the patient whom jealousy has brounht to the verge of a nervous breakdown, it is said he cleverly illustrates the effects of love upon the soft-brained type of American "Johnny" that so frequently finds a place in New York picture jokes. Miss Celia Ghiloni will appear as Mrs Creighton. Onlv three representations of "The Boomerang" can be given. The company will appear at Timaru on Monday night.

STARLAND THEATRE. The Fox brand on ;i photoplay has now come lomenn a motion picture masterpiece, and (his recognition is well deserved. Although the previous Fox pictures shown at Starland have all been classics of their kind, "The Two Orphans," this week's feature at Starland, surpasses any of them. ""The Two Orphans" is a powerful story of early Parisian life, full of heart appeal-, charm, and romance. From the commencement up to the last scene, it holds the attention as in a vice. Theda Bara, of "Oarmen" fame, is excellent as Henrietta, the elder orphan, while Jean Sol hern plays the pathetic part of Louise, the blind orphan, in a manner that brings out the sympathy of all. The play is lavishly mounted throughout, while excellent photography is also a feature. The story tells how two orphan girls, both beautiful, but one blind, come, friendless and alone, to live in Paris. Misfortune overtakes them, and they arc separated, and not until both have suffered intensely do they meet again. On the same programme also is "Chimmie Fadden Out West," a Lasky comedy drama, full of genuine humour. Both these pictures are being screened at the day sessions.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATKE. "His Picture in the Papers," which is at present being screened at His Majesty's, is quite the Ucst comedy drama that has been seen in Christchurcb for a very long time. It features Douglas Fairbanks, who is even better as a comedian than as a dramatic actor. Tin: picture depends for ils lun upon really humorous situations. Proteus Prindle, a famous manufacturer of vegetarian foods, etc., lias a son, Pete, who is a traitor In his father's cause, in Ilia! he does not believe in Ihe nutritive qualities of Prindle's Pivdigcslcd Foods. His father makesilacondilion thai before lie will allow him to marry, lie musl first gel his portrait in fhe New York papers in a manner which advertises Prindle's Foods. The young man commences by wrecking an automobile, swimming ashore from an ocean liner, and fighting with the police; but his deeds make him notorious instead of famous. How at lasl his picture is given the desired publicity, and he returns to claim his bride, forms an excellent comedy. Oilier good pictures are also on the programme.