ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 90, Issue 14030, 5 April 1919, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

THEATRE ROYAL. To-night’s stupendous triple bill at the Theatre Royal claims to be thestrongest yet submitted. It can ne shown for this night only, as the theatre is otherwise engaged for Monday and Tuesday. Popular Harold Lockwood will star as principal of a great cast of players in Metro’s master play in six acts, “The Avenging Trail,” one of Metro’s greatest film worksLockwood is credited with appearing to the very best advantage. A second star offering will be the all-British production, “Sixty Years a Queen,” regarded as the finest historical film document ever made. Important incidents connected with the reign of the late Queen Victoria are brilliantly and accurately pictured, and the characters concerned were “made up” by Clarkson? the London artist to resemble with life-like effect the historic people represented. Other subjects will include, “Thirty Days” (comedy), “Impressions of Rome,” (travel series) and “Tree Animals” (Titmar study). In view of the big demand for seats at, the Royal on Saturday nights, patrons might be well advised to book at Paul’s. KING'S THEATRE. There was a crowded house at the King’s Theatre last evening, when J. C. Williamson’s stage success, “The Man who Stayed at Home” made a pronounced hit in picture form. It is a highly dramatic play with some bright comedy passages, which on the real stage had a high propagandist value in England, helping to awaken the people to the menace of the German within the gates. The original London company acted for the film, Denis Eadie taking the title role. The work of this actor, and of the cast all through Is splendid and highly dramatic situations occur. Excellent films are shown in support. As tonight is the last night, patrons are counselled to book at Paul’s. On Monday Olive Thomas stars in “Heiress for a Day." TOWN HALL PICTURES. That the Town Hall Pictures are increasing in popularity is proved by the large crowd in attendance to witness the final screening of “Two Little Imps.” This evening's programme is by no means inferior to the last, and provides an excellent variety of subjects—drama, comedy, cartoons, travel: and a Gazette. The drama, which features Suesse Hayakawa, is of supreme excellence, and provides the chief character with many opportunities for the display of his versatiletalents, which transforms his photoplays into classics. An interesting feature is the Ivory Trade in Africa, and hundreds of negroes are used inthe jungle scenes. The scenery is beautiful and Hie incidents thrilling and mysterious. The supporting features are excellent, and patrons are assured of a pleasant two hours' entertainment.