AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, 17 May 1923, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

“SCANDAL.” A BRIGHT AND PIQUANT COMEDY. To-night at the Opera House Hairy I. Cohen (by arrangement with J. C. Williamson) will present to Mastertor. theatregoers the daring and deL.iiee mt? comedy ‘ Scandal/ for a return visit. The piece js lr. m the pen of Cosmo Hamilton, itself a sufficient guarantee and is further strengthened by Miss Doris Duane, an actress of exceptional and outstanding ability. “Scandal” deals with the thrillingly romantic episode in the life of the impish Beatrix Vanderdyke (Doris Duane), the pampered niece of a multi-millionaire. The latent sense of adventure in her asserts itself, and desiring to “sec the world as other girls see it,” she secretly steps into Bohemia. News of her nocturnal visits to an artist’s studio reaches her guardians, who surprise Beatrix in the act of carry ing on a mild flirtation. Seize.! by one of her dangerous “inspirations/’ she declares she is secretly married to a millionaire who lives in the same flat. Pelham Franklin (Mr Eric Harrison), the friend, “to be a sport,” admits the “truth of the lie.” inwardly furious he resolves to make Beatrix live the part. A stubborn battle ensues, in which each endeavours to suucress the growing iove | that intrudes. Both principals rise to great emotional heights, part»cularly in the famous bedroom scene. Throughout the entire play the audience is kept at the highest pitch of I expectancy. The cast is particularly strong, including George Broad, ' Arthur Orbell, Harold Foran, Arthur I Adams, Graham Newton, John Galway, Lucie Carter and Mary McI Gregor. The box plans are at uie Bristol.

W.ESTMIXBTER GLEE SINGERS. Since the early days when -Air Edward Branscombe first visited New Zealand with his Westminster Glee Singers, musical taste has undergone many changes. Nowadays gaiety, humour, and brilliancy are more in demand. Music must be made to excite, to exhilarate, and scarcely ever must the deeper notes of pathos or sentiment be sounded. So that this accomplished body of vocalists comes to the Opera House on Saturday next with a completely new form of entertainment. There is an intimacy, an old-world charm in. this new presentation which enhances the interest and makes one wonder why we have been content to listen to our music unaided by these delightful adjuncts. Infectious gaiety, and exhilarating brilliancy are the key-notes of the programme and these find their best expression in such pieces as, “Would You Know My Celia’s Charms ” and “Poor Thomas Day” ; operatic selections from “Carmen,” “Pagliacci,” and “Faust” ; American plantation ditties like “Dixie Land;* 2 “Way Down Yonder in the Cornfields,” and “Dinah Doe” ; national folk songs, such as “The Cruiskeen Lawn” (Irish), “The Bells of Aberdovey” (W’elsh), “The Girl I Left Behind Me” (English), and “Allister Mac Allister” (Scotch), together with a senes of vocal dances and humourous quartets. The box plan is at the Arts and Crafts.

COSY DE LUXE

That popular starring team, Cameron Carr and Violet Hopson are seen in a great sporting drama at rhe Cosy de Luxe theatre at present. The picture contains some realistic glimpses’ ot a popular English race course and of tne most up to date training stables. “Scarlet Lady”® deals with the fortunes of a young 'woman race horse owner, who staked her all on the chances of her horse coming home. She is almost frustrated by three villians who endeavour to prevent the horse running, but he eventually secures a victory after a hard fight. “The Perils of the Yukon” and other fine films are also showing.

PARAMOUNT. Elaine Kammerstein in “Re?kle.>s Youth” began a three day engagement at the Paramount theatre yesterday. The entertainment provided serves to present one of the most popular of the current screen stars in a story which has particular interest to local theatregoers for the reason that it is the work of Cosmo Hamilton, whose books are wifely read in every community. Those who see the photoplay will immediately identify the story, which has to de with the social chaos caused by a young girl who adopts “Who cares?” as her motto through life. Miss Ham merstein is charming in the stellar role. Niles Welch, who has appeare .• in leading support of Miss Hammerstein in a number of her recent photoplays, is winning new laurels with his performance in “Reckless Youth.” Myrtle Stedman, Louise Prussing and Frank Currier are other popular screen players in the cast. The supports are excellent.