THE THEATRES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume IV, Issue 1275, 14 March 1918, Page 7

THE THEATRES.

GRAND THEATRE. The celebrated emotional actress Ethel Barrymore, plays the lead in "Life's Whirlpool," a stirring five-act Metro drama which is at the head of a good programme this week at the Grand Theatre. The play deals with the life of a girl who is left alone in the world by the death of her father. Fate, seems to be against her, but just as she is giving up all hope of life, she emerges from the vortex of the whirlpool, and fortune once more smiles upon her. The story is a very good one, beautifully presented, and superbly acted. STARLAND THEATRE. That picturegoers of this city know where to go when they want both quality and quantity in the way of kinema entertainment was evidenced last evening by the large crowd which was to be seen outside Starland awaiting admission. Two magnificent William Fox offerings are being shown as the drawing mediums. One is a revival of the famous old stage classic "East Lynnc", a story that will live for ever, while the other is a charmingly romantic play concerning two fictiJious kingdoms. 1$ is entitled "A loyal Romance," and features Virginia Pearson. QUEEN'S "THEATRE. Another strong programme is in season this week at the Queen's Theatre, the piece de resistance being a live-reel American feature "The Girl Who Couldn't Grow Up." Margarita Fischer is the star in this play, which tells a highly romantic story, which is on decidedly novel lines. The settings are of great beauty, and are enhanced by the excellence of the photography. "The Tragic Circle," featuring Harold Lockwood, and May Allison, and the latest chapter of the thrilling Helen Holmes serial, "The Girl and the Game," are also on the programme. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Dainty little Madge Evans, the popular child actress of the World Film Corporation has delighted thousands of patrons this week _ at Everybody's.by her excellent acting in "The Adventures of Carol." In this play Miss Evans is seen as the daughter of a man whose strict injunction to her is never to reveal her name to anyone. The result of this is rather strange for the young girl when one day she gels lost in New York. The adventures which befall her before she is restored to her parents form the theme of a powerful photoplay. Other good subjects are also on the programme. STRAND THEATRE. The sanatorium presided over by a quack doctor forms part of the scenes in "Down to Earth," the Douglas Fairbank's picture which is drawing record business to the Strand Theatre this week. The hero, who has different ideas regarding cures, from the doctor, purchases the whole outfit, patients and all from the said doctor, and proceeds to give the inmates the benefits of his healthful principles. The whole picture is highly amusing, and it is undoubtedly Mr Fairbanks's best production to date. He wrote the story himself, so he ought to know how it should be acted. LIBERTY THEATRE. The bewitching charm of Olive Thomas has been responsible for crowded houses nightly at the Liberty Theatre where this artist is appearing in her fourth Triangle picture, "Indiscreet Corinne." Miss Thomas more than maintains the reputation she acquired with such startling suddenness, and en fuses the picture to the full with her wonderful personality. She is seen as a beautiful society girl, who is bored by the monotony of her existence. She longs for something to happen, but what does happen must be seen to be appreciated. Other good pictures complete the programme. OPERA HOUSE. Crowded houses nightly have enjoyed tlie magnificent programme of vaudeville which is at present in season at the Opera House. The famous Trio Classique is appearing in its last week with some magnificent musical offerings. Sergeant Copeland and Kid, provide a wonderful and distinctly unique turn which includes some remarkable exhibitions of mental telepathy, etc. This is a turn which should on no account be missed. Those brilliant vocalists, McKay and Graham have delighted their audiences during the week, while Denny and Dunigan, the entertaining musical comedy stars have been enthusiastically received. Other good turns are provided by Ted McLean and Genevieve Lee, with