AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19532, 13 March 1926, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

HIS MAJESTY’S "‘EAST LYNNE” AND LYRIC QUARTETTE Volcanic applause from feminine patrons accompanies “East Lynne,” -which is positively the latest and greatest photo-dramatic presentation of Mrs Henry Woods’ novel, in eight reels. There is not a living woman that this i stirring dramatic story of life will not enthuse. This modernised version has I created a tremendous sensation among i women theatregoers wherever screened. [lt builds according to a new pattern [by a new imagination, under a new sys|tem of production. Free from any taint of vulgarity. A new epoch in motion picture drama. First conscientious movement towards establishing a high moral standard in photo-play productions. Fearless is the criticism it directs against that hyprocrisy that establishes one law for men and another for women, that exacts the extreme in unjust punishment from the woman who sins, but allows the man responsible to go. It’s a wonderful story “East Lynne,” not many eyes remain tearless during the unfolding vf the story it tells so realistically. It's a picture to talk about, to weep over, and praise for its artistry. A plot of the present moment about men and women, boys and girls, with whom you mb elbows every hour of your life, embracing all the thrills, emotions, and exciting ele- • ments the minds of mer could possibly conceive, suggest or imagine. No. 2 [picture shows “One Glorious Night,’’ [the new Master picture, which opens at I His Majesty's Theatre to-night and - w hich features Elaine Kammerstein, pauses many a hcartstring to be pulled. The story of a young girl, who has to give up her child because she does not ant it to suffer in poverty, is very .’.<■ll played by Miss Kammerstein. .There is an excellent supporting cast. | which numbers among others: Al. Rospoe, Phyllis Haver. Freeman Wood. Lillian Elliott, Mathilda Brundage, Clarissa Selwynne and Baby Vondell Darr. The direction is admirably done by Scott Dunlap. The Lyric Quartette make their final appearance to-night with a complete change of programme, and will give special items for the children at the matinee. King 2863 loi reserves. SWANKERS’ CLUB Members and friends are reminded of the annual meeting and social, which lakes place to-night (Satuday) at 7.30 o ’clock. THE REAL THING “LEAVE IT TO JANE.’’ The box plans for the coming J. C. Williamson musical comedy season will be opened at H. I. Jones and Son’s Monday next. “Leave It To Jane,’ the new J. C. Williamson musical play to make its premiere here on Wednesday next at the Opera House, is described as “better musical comedy.'' It will introduce Athol Tier, an exceptionally clever cor'edian, who will be seen as Harold “Bub” Hicks, the colic son of an American Senator, I breaks from the farm into hectic college life. It wili also introduce Dorothy Lena, a comedienne of standing from London, who will be seen as the athletic girl, “Flora Wiggins.” Of “Leave It To Jane” the critic of the Sydney “Daily Guardian” writes: —“Leave It to Jane,” the new musical comedy at Ib?r Majesty’s, makes more apparent than ever the extreme value of this play. Dorothy Lena is a headliner — this time the athletic girl, whose ambition is that the college football team shall beat the rival institution. Ol course, it does so. And if the audience doesn’t actually see the fooball game, it gets all the thrills from the barracking. That’s one of the clever things in the production, the way in which the action of the match is brought to the audience. Athol Tier comes into his own. Until Oxford bags are seen on the long thin comedian, their real beauty has been missed. “Whirled Into Happiness.’’ Thus the critic of the Sydney “Sun” on '‘Whirled Into Happiness,” the new J. C. Williamson musical comedy to be presented on Thursday n^xt: —“Whirled Into Happiness” proves that a musical comedy, properly constructed, can carry all the interest of a play without a complete sacrifice to music, dancing and ballets. Mona Barice, a charming girl whose grace, beauty and vitality made her last night a tremendous Sydney success, this city welcomes as a fresh musical comedy star with just the kind of talent wh'icti ensures her an Australian affection.