THE THEATRES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume V, Issue 1359, 21 June 1918, Page 7

THE THEATRES.

OPERA HOUSE. There will be a change of programme in the pantomime section of the vaudeville programme at the Opera House this evening, when the Harry Farrow Company will introduce a new potted pantomime "Jack and the Beanstalk, which is said to be quite up to the standard set by the company. The other par! of the programme will consist of the excellent series of acts which has delighted large audiences all the week. Miss Winifred La France will repeal her beautiful act "The Siren of the Deep," which is one of the best turns ever secured by the Fuller management. Maud Courtney and Mr C, those popular entertainers, are still, appearing with great success. Mr C. has originated a competition in connection with his duet, H Would Still Love You." Particulars will be found in the Opera House advertisement. Ward Lear, comedian and mimic, De Car, the acrobatic waiter, and the Balaneinos with a clever athletic turn are also appearing.

THEATRE ROYAL. The final presentation of the popular melodrama "When London Sleeps," by the Brandon Cremer Dramatic Company will take place this evening in the Theatre Royal. To-morrow evening it will be replaced by another well-known play, a great racing drama, "The Pace that Kills." It is a production which has a series of dramatic and sensational situations, while humour runs in a pleasing strain throughout. Mr A. Brandon Cremer will appear as Joe Nettles, the jockey, and Miss Kathleen Arnold as Daisy Herri ck, EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Olive Thomas is delighting large attendances at all sessions this week at Everybody's, where she is appearing in a romantic Triangle comedydrama, " Limousine Life." Mollie King, !he star in " The Masked Stranger," has won the favour of all picturegoers, and it is now quite evident that the serial. "The Mystery of die Double Cross," has caught on with patrons of this theatre. Commencing on Monday, a change of programme will be submitted, the big picture being a World-Brady production entitled "The Cross Bearer," in which Montague Love appears in the leading role as Cardinal Mercier. Jean Eagles, as Lianc, is a beautiful young ward of the beloved cardinal. She loves and is loved by a Belgian officer, but the son of a pro-German banker desires her. The Huns then come in invading hordes and the German commander also desires her. Her lover, at the risk of his life, comes to her through The enemy's lines and they are married at midnight. With the connivance of the traitorous banker's son the German commander makes it appear to the young husband thai his wife is false to him, while to the young wife it appears that her husband is a traitor. The climax is one of extraordinary intensity.

CRYSTAL PALACE. The swift action, the irresistible humour, the luxurious and beautiful settings, and the all-pervading personality of George Walsh are but a few of the factors which contribute to the success of "Some Boy," the big William Fox comedy drama now being shown to crowded houses nightly at Crystal Palace. George Walsh comedy dramas are different from ordinary comedy dramas, and "Some Boy" is bigger and better than any of this popular actor's previous efforts, It depicts the inimitable hero in the role of press agent to a large hotel, but he 'misunderstands the nature of the publicity which is required of him so he manufactures mysterious widow sensations, diamond robberies, etc., until Ids services are dispensed with. Doris Pawn also appears in the picture. The supporting programme includes an excellent comedy, "Fatty Out West," featuring Ro'scoe Arbuckle. During the night session Mrs John Fraser sings two songs, which have been enthusiastically received nightly. QUEEN'S THEATRE. To-morrow will see the final screen-log of the present high-class programme at the Queen's, and patrons who have not vet" seen William Russell in "The Frame Up" should make a point of witnessing this film before the new change of programme. On Mondav the seventh episode of "The Lass o'f the Lumberlands" will be screened." SYDENHAM~PICTURES. "Limousine Life," starring Olive Thomas, is being screened this week at the Sydenham Pictures.

STARLAND THEATRE. "Her Own People," a Paramount production, the chief feature of the current programme at present screening at Starland Theatre will be shown for the last time tomorrow. Mack Sennett's farce comedy "The International Sneak," as well as "Is Marriage Sacred?" and a Gazette, will also make a final appearance. This programme should not be missed by patrons desirous of seeing good drama and comedy. STRAND~THEATRE. At to-day's sessions the final screening of "The Wax Model" will be made, and to-morrow a change of programme will be submitted at the Strand. The main feature is a Triangle production starring the popular screen artists, Charles Ray, entitled "The Son of His Father." Charles Ray will be remembered favourably by many patrons, as he only recently appeared in "The Clodhopper," and other high-class productions. It is an adaptation of Piidwell Callum's novel of the same name. The picture features Charles Ray, who is seen as Gordon Carthboy, the son of a rich railway magnate. The father worships his son, but Gordon's expensive style of living brings a protest from the father. He tells Gordon that he, Gordon, must change his mode of living and develop more business capabilities. This brings a retort from Gordon that if he used his father's business methods and forgot his Sunday school training, he could turn 5000 dollars into 100,000 in six months. It is a fine picture, and is fully up to the high standard of all Triangle productions.

GRAND THEATRE. The many admirers of beautiful Emily Stevens have been more than liberal in their patronage of the Grand Theatre this week, where this brilliant artist is appearing in " Daybreak," an enthralling Metro production. A good diverting comedy, " Flathead*' and Flivvers," and a scenic film, " Valley of the Lvs," complete a really good programme. Next week Viola Dana will appear in a Metro masterpiece entitled " The Winding Trail." LIBERTY THEATRE. Miss Ethel Clayton, an artist whose charming personality and talent have placed her in the front rank of motion picture artists of the day is appearing this week at the Liberty Theatre in a powerful World Film drama, "Whims of Society." It is a finely produced and very well acted drama, and portrays Miss Clayton in the role of a factory girl. This part gives her many opportunities for the displav of her talent, and it is needless to say that she avails herself of all chances. Another good picture, a topical subject, is "The King's Visit to the Grand Fleet," which is included on the supporting programme. Next week a drama starring beautiful Norma Talmadge will be screened entitled "Panthea." Miss Talmadge is no stranger to this theatre, and in this picture she reaches the height of her emotional portrayal.

COLOSSEUM SKATING RINK. Roller skating continues in season with unabated popularity at the Colosseum Skating Rink, where the facilities for indulging in the art have been utilised and enjoyed by large crowds at all four daily sessions. The weather is decidedly suitable for skating, and an evening at the rink both cheers and warms. The management of the rink is arranging a fancy dress and poster carnival to be held on July 3 and 4. Entries close on June 29.