AMUSEMENTS

Waipa Post, Volume XXIV, Issue 1688, 19 November 1925, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

TO-NIGHT. "THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES." Lewis Gilbert, who plays the part of the villianous Stapleton in theStoll screen version of "The Hound of the Easkervilles," a Master Picture, due at the Empire Theatre tonight, was with the old London Film Company for five years and he declares that he hardly ever had to *play a "dressy" part during that period. "I'm quite pleased to have to wear evening dress in 'The Hound of the Baskervilles,' " he says, "because it's such a pleasant change for me. At the London, if ever there was a dirty part to play, I got it! In the film" version of Hall Caine's novel, ' 'The Christian," which was produced for the London Film Company by George Loane Tucker, I was provided with the cheerful part of a brutal baby farmer. In the novel, there is just one line about this gentleman, but Tucker developed him into quite an important character. When, however, a private show was given to the author and the artistes, Hall Caine was very badly puzzled about the baby farmer. 'What is this character?' he said at last. 'lt's a curious thing, but I don't remember him at all!' 'Say. Mr Hall Caine,' replied George Loane Tucker, 'we're collaborators!' " SATURDAY. "THE PAINTED FLAPPER." A deep rooted research and an expose of-the peculiarities of the modern girl called the "flapper" will be revealed when "The Painted Flapper," starring James Kirkwood and Pauline Garon comes to the Empire Theatre on Saturday. "The Painted Flapper" is an ultra modern story based on the present-day American girl, her mode of life, her affairs of the heart and her very thoughts. This photoplay is of typical interest' and will undoubtedly cause editorial comment in the local newspapers. The f nuc'eus of the story is of a flapper ■who is precipitated into a. series of intricate situations wherein she cleverly manoeuvres her sister out of a distasteful marriage and also excavates herself from a tight corner and saves her honour. "The Painted Flapper" is portrayed by Pauline Garon, and the man from abroad is played by James Kirkwotfd. CALEDONIAN ENTERTAINERS. With "Big 'Bill" Fenton on the programme there should be no douht as to the source of the humour in the fine programme presented by the Caledonian Entertainers the talented company of Hamilton artists who will give an entertainment in the local Em--pire Theatre on Monday evening next. Mr Fenton will appear in a screamingly funny (character sketch with Mr Rott. Kiddey, the well-known elocutionist who also has delighted Te Awamutu audiences on previous occasions. Mr Dan McTveehnie can also be relied upon to provide plenty of laughs, for he is a very versatile entertainer. A treat is in store for music lovers, with 'Miss Dulcie Evans (mezzo soprano), Miss Purdom (lyric soprano). .Mrs Ken Prime (contralto), Mr J. Graham Young (baritone), and Mr J. Battersby (silver tenor) as contributors. Each has won high honours on the concert platform. As a demonstrator of national dances, Miss Gladys Denz is peerless, while a trio of younger exponents of reels, jigs and flings will also appear. Mr Robertson provides something unusual on concert programmes, for he is a very clever impersonates Then there will he some piping by the Waikato Caledonian Pipe Band. What better value for 2s ■can be offered? The box plan for next Monday night is now open at Gifford's.

THE FUTURISTS COSTUME COMEDY COMPANY. What is' described as . clean and • bright show "The Futurists" are announced to commence a season at the Empire Theatre on Friday next. The Futurists have had a good run in Auckland and judging by the appresiation expressed', there is little doubt that, their brilliant comedy will appeal to Te Awamutu theatregoers. 'Hie company is under the direction of Miess>rs |Gj W. IDesmiond and; ICyril Northcote, who many will remember as members of the Royal Strol'ers. their acting being the best of its kind ever seen in New Zealand. Miss Gladys Thomas, who leads the orchestra. I lo '' a. charming personality, and a good voice which she uses to artvantage in song overtures. Everv taste is catered' for by the companv. those w.ho like dancing will not fail to appreciate Dawson and whose feats have made this pair famous. A vivacious comedienne, dainty Miss Ira Love, sings all the latest in: nice style, while Miss Winnie Edgerton has a sweet soprano voice which is heard in a wide range of sones: Dessy in a big bunch of ccfmicalities keens the audience simmering the whole time he is before the footlights. The Futurists' Harmony Trio causes a furore, the perfect harmony of catchy syncopated melodies make it a most pleasing turn. George Corelli. operatic tenor, is heard to advantage, among his songs being the ever popular Funicule Funicula. Barry Ross, with a deep and rich baritone voice, earns loud applause nightly by his musicianly treatment of t'-'e famous "Pagi7acci" prologue. A quaint humour is purveyed by William Desmond, which has brought him well forward as a r.hining light of the company. Cyril Northcote is another ftrnmaker and may be described as the hepvyweieht comedian—he tips the scale of 19 stone. Jack O'Callaghan. the nrin'.:e of jazz rtrumimers, adds in no mean way to the success of the performance. The stage settings of the Futurists are very fine and the costumes and frocks strikingly artistic, the so'o dances and ballets, novel and original. The company, which numbers twenty-two, includes an or--chestra and the Cabaret Kittens Ballet. The box plan for the local season is now open at Gifford's.