AMUSEMENTS.

Thames Star, Volume LXII, Issue 17320, 7 January 1928, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

THE KING'S DE LUXE.

TO-NIGHT'S PROGRAMME.

What is the meaning of "Sea Horses," the title of the stirring land and sea melodrama coming to the King's Theatre to-night? Briefly, it is the name given a cruel and below-the-surface reef on the coast of Africa, where much of the action of this picture is laid. Miss Vidor' as a beautiful young girl, goes in quest of her missing husband. Begging a passage on the tramp steamer Panda, she finds herself the only woman among a orew of rough men who have been looking forward to a Chritmas at home, only to be turned south to Africa instead. Her beauty has a, startling,.yet different effect on the officers. "Sea Horses" is based on Francis Brett Young's novel of the same name. It was directed by Allan Dwan, and features Jack Holt, Florence Vidor, George Bancroft and William Powell.

"Breed of the Border,'-' -with itg vivid desert setting, its sweept of action and the colourful personality, of Lefty Flynn, will be. shown for the last time at the- King's to-night. • The third and the .best of the series produced and directed by Harry Garson, "Breed of the Border," is to the distinction of being rated as one of the best Westerns, both in action, atmosphere and drama, of the year. Dorothy Dwan makes a charming foil for Mr Flynn, and the cast has evidently been chosen with the greatest care, including as it does such good thespiang ag Louise Carver, Milton Ross, Frank Hagney and others. The comedy sprinkled liberally through the picture'relieves the high pitch of the dramatic situations to good effect. , THE LYRTC QUARTETTE. The. public will be afforded an exceptional opportunity on Tuesday .evening by the visit of members of the Lyric Quartette, whose face is so well known in other centres. These talented artists have had enthusiastic receptions elsewhere, and" particularly in Auckland, where they are deservedly popular. In bringing them to the, King's Theatre, Mr. Chapman will earn the approbation of the music-loving public of Thames, who are keen; to recognise talent. The prices are 2/- and 1/6.

AT THE QUEEN'S.

"HONOUR THE WOMAN."

Slince their last great triumph'- in "Over the Hill," Mary \ Carr" and Johnny Walker • have made one outstanding picture, said to be another ''Over the Hill." The picture is. entitled "Honoirr the Woman," the spebiah attraction at the Queen's Theatre to-night. In eight mighty parts the picture is beautifully but daringly portrayed. The entertainment commences at five minutes past eight, and the stellar picture is timed to start at 8.30. Seats inav be reserved by 'phoning the Theatre. '

HAWAIIAN TROUBADOURS. . Coming direct from their sensational Auckland m and ' Wellington seasons, Kaai's Hawaiian Troubadours will appear at the Queen's Theatre on Tuesday next, January 10. These famous entertainers, whose performances have brought forth the greatest praise from the metropolitan Press of should form a veritable delight tq the public. Blended with their excellent singing is comedy of the very highest order, in fact, it is simply irresistible. The now famous "Moana Jazz Four," which is a special feature of the show, comes to Australia and New Zealand after a series of successes in England, and the Continent and will give patrons more than a passing insight into the class of melody which has made Hawaii famous.