THE THEATRES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume IV, Issue 1163, 2 November 1917, Page 7

THE THEATRES.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Tin- quality of the programme being submitted this week at Everybody's has fully justified the liberal patronage which has been accorded it during the various screenings. The piece de resistance is a very finch produced Triangle drama, "The Clodhopper," in which the j popular actor. Charles Hay, is seen at his best. The play is an unusual j one, full of charm and heart inter- 1 est, telling how a young man was able to return his father good for evil. It also introduces what is known as '"The Clodhopper dance,"' There is a good supporting programme. LIBERTY THEATRE. The lengthy and unique Ivan feature. "The Girl Who Did Not Care," which forms the leading attraction at the Liberty Theatre this week, has been responsible for large attendances at that theatre during the •week, and the picture has been very much appreciated both for the excellence of the story, and the creditable manner in which it has been

produced. The story is a somewhat complicated one, but the interest is well maintained from start to finish. It deals with a grave problem: of the present dav, and in addition tells a powerful story of family life, j There is a good supporting pro-j gramme. GRAND THEATRE. This week's Metro feature at the 1 Grand Theatre is a story of tears and laughter, entitled "The End ofj ihe Tour," in which the popular] actor, Lionel Barrymore, plays the j leading role. Originality is among j the features of this production,: which deals with the adventures of I the leader of a troupe of barnstorm-

ins actors touring the back country. I Pathos and humour are well blended | in the play, and sympathetic acting and good settings make it an entertaining production. There is a. lengthy list of supporting subjects.! which'includes the latest chapter of| 'The Submarine Secret." STRAND THEATRE. Douglas Fairbanks has been de■ighting his thousands of admirers bv his wild escapades in "In Again, Out Again," now being shown at I the Strand Theatre. In this picture, , Fairbanks has a most unnatural am- j bition, a desire to become lodged in j gaol. This desire is the outcome of J a meeting with the gaoler's daughter, a girl who is never allowed beyond the precincts of the institution. He eventually achieves his purpose, but not until the spectators have been worked up to a very high pitch of excitement. The conclusion comes as a complete and pleasing surprise.

STARLAXD THEATRE. t In "The Ragged Princess," the Fox . feature which forms the leading at- , traction on the current programme at Starland, Miss June Caprice is < seen as a charming young orphan l firl, an inmate of a great orphanage. , he is high-spirited by nature, and 1 the life of drudgery in the institu- ] tion to which Fate has committed i her, makes her resolve to escape, t This she accomplishes, and the end . is a very pleasing one. A feature of J the play is the delightful acting of i little Jane Lee. the talented juvenile actress. Included on the supporting \ programme is chapter 1 of "The , Purple Domino," a serial featuring i Francis Ford and Grace Cunard. QUEEN'S THEATRE. * Would you mind marrying me? ' is about the gist of the reckless ques- , tion asked by the totally deceived , country maiden who has come up to town to marry her lover, and is ' met by his wife and children. Thus in "The Self-made Widow," the star feature now being screened at the Queen's, Alice Brady as the heroine is speedily found in a perilously false position from which there is terrible difficulty in getting extricated, but at last this is overcome and the end is a satisfactory one. In addition to this feature Chapter 15 of the "Iron Claw," entitled "Double Resurrection" is also shown. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Lovers of good singing are reminded that to-night Malcolm McEachcrn, the brilliant basso profundo, will make his final appearance at His Majesty's Theatre. Signor and Signora Molinari, the grand opera stars, will also make their final bow to Christchurch audiences this evening. The Musical Bentleys have been accorded a very enthusiastic reception nightly, while the Hamptons, with their clever act on wheels; Lilian Teece, the personality girl, are also appearing with much success. Milner and Storey are presenting their clever musical comedy act. while Ted McLean and Genevieve Lee will present their amusing playlet, "Leave Well Enough Alone," for the last time. Harris and Gold, entertainers; Coleman Sisters, soubrettcs; and John Larlin, coloured comedian, are also appearing. "THE PINK LADY.'" The management of J. C. Williamson's, Ltd. Royal Comic Opera Company will inaugurate a six nights' season with the presentation of the musical play, "The Pink Lady," in the Theatre Royal, next Monday evening. This comedy has proved i one <>l" the biggest drawing cards that the J. C. Williamson management has played for many years, rivalling even the great success of "The Merry Widow." Its composer, Mr Ivan Caryll, has a wonderful gift of light melody, and his valse refrain which is the central musical theme of the production, captured the whole world a "few years ago, when "The Pink Lady" was running! both in London and New York. The] Sydney and Melbourne success has justified fully the author's faith that the piece would appeal to the Australian and New Zealand taste. An admirable cast carries the production along with a swing that is irresistible. The company includes Florence Young, Minnie Love. Gladvs Moncrieff. Reginald Roberts, Leslie Holland, Phil. Smith, and a number of established comic opera favourites. Owing to the season being a limited one, "The Pink Ladv" will be staged for four nights only. On Friday and Saturday week the company will be seen in a production for the tirst time here of the latest musical comedy success, "The Ginema Star." The box plans for the four productions of "The Pink Jladv" are open at Messrs Milner and Thompson's. BOY -COITS AT OPERA HOUSE. Next Wednesday and Thursday the local Boy Scouts will give a special entertainment of Boy Scout work. A prominent feature will be

the boxing contest, Avonside v. | I Sydenham. The Edgeware Girls'! j Troop will render the ever-popular 1 action song, "Anzac." The great war picture entitled "0.11.M.5." will be screened for the first time. This film lakes 1(1 minutes to run through, and is full of startling incidents. The box plan opens al Milner and | Thompson's to-morrow morning. Tickets are 2/- and 1/-. Reserves lid extra. POM-POM PIERROTS. j Much interest is being evinced in 'the appearance al the Opera House [ on Monday night of the Pom-Pom . Pierrots. The Pom-Poms will make ! their first bow lo a city audience on ! that night. I'p lo the present they have toured several of the country districts, where they have given entertainments, and have thus been instrumental in raising a considerable » sum of money for the Lady LiverIpool Trench Comforts Fund. The entertainment given by this popular ' party is well put on and attractively [ carried out, and all the members ;idisplay very real talent in their own lines. The entire production is "•under the direction of Mr William

Densem. On Monday night, in addition to the concerted numbers, the I programme will include items by Lulu Hannay (contralto), Grace Jones (soubrette and danseuse), Jean Adams (elocutionist), Montague (iillmore (tenor), Charles Laurence ! (light comedian), William Fredericks (raconteur), and Robert Kirk | (pianist). The Pom-Pom Pierrot party was organised by Mrs H. R. I Smith. The prices of admission are 12/- and 1/-, and the box plan is at The Bristol.