ENTERTAINMENTS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 49, Issue 14955, 5 July 1923, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EMELIE POLINI —WIZARD. “MY LADY’S DRESS/’ TO-NIGHT. | At 8 o'clock to-night, at the Opera j House, “My Lady’s Dress’’ will be j presented by J. C. Williamson, . Ltd., interpreted by Miss Emelie Polini, supported by Frank Harvey and a specially selected company, comprising the I best dramatic talent in Australasia, i This exceptionally brilliant play, from . the pen of the famous Edward Knoblauch, wall be seen for the first time here. The play takes its _ title from the heroine’s dream, in which she follows the process of the making of her ! dress all over the world. She secs the | silkworms at work in Italy, and how I the material is fashioned and brought |to perfection in Holland, Russia . and | France. Running through all this is 1 the love story of her own life, wonder- { fullv t )ld. In .all there are nine scenes, I all complete, all interesting, and each I and all of a highly dramatic nature. It j is said that in “My Lady’s Dress,” | Miss Polini easily surpasses for sheer I artistry any portriatures she has previously given to the public of the Dominion. The performance of English “Anne,” Italian “Nina,” French “Annettee”’ or Russian “An- | na,” varied as they are in their treatments, come equally easy to this un- ; doubtedly great artist. In “My Lady’s Dress” will make his reappearance Mr . Frank Harvey. Always popular, Mr j Harvey has many exceptionally fine opt portunities, the ■which he is said to avail himself to the limit. Others of a ; particularly strong J. C. Williamson cast who are also happily placed are Messrs Gerald Kay Souper, .John Fernside, Raymond Lawrence, John Bedouin, Misses Katie Towers, Naneye Stewart and Richard Hatteras. The box plans are open at the Arts and Crafts. PARAMOUNT. Mabel Julienne Scott, who plays the role of Delphin© iu “The Concert,” a , Goldwyn picture, to be seen at the Paramount Theatre, is having a hard time living down her reputation. In “The Concert,” directed by Victor Schertzinger, she portrays a young society matron who becomes infatuated with a noted music master and goes with him to his mountain cabin. Her husband and the musician’s wife folj low them, and in the succeeding scenes some very dramatic work is required. : “I get a chance to do some real acting in this picture,’” said Miss Scott, ‘ 4 with parts like this I will show them that I am an actress, not just a type.” COSY THEATRE. Universal’s feature photoplays starring Herbert Rawlinson usually breathe the absolute spirit of 4 4 action. ” “Ani other Man’s Shoes,” 1 at the Cosy de Luxe, is not only an aetion play, but has the dramatic quality and fineness in a successful novel. Victor Bridges is" the author and his book sold out several editions. A cast was chosen that indicates the tendency of leading producers to offer the finest personnel possible in screen entertainment. Barbara Bedford is the leading woman, while Una Trevelyn of 4 4 The Devil’s Pass Key” fame, Nick de Ruiz, Josef Swiekard, Jean de Briac, Harry Carter, Nelson McDowell, Lillian Langdon and Jessie Dearnette have principal roles in support of the romantic characters.