ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 92, Issue 14255, 5 January 1920, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE, Long before 8 p.m. on Saturday the" King's Theatre was packed to the doors, and large numbers were unable to gain admission. The magnetic attraction was '' Stolen Orders,'' a screen version of the Drury Lane stage success, "Sealed Orders." Produced by' the World Film Corporation, with theassistance of the American and ItalianGovernments, "Stolen Orders" is pre** sented upon a vast scale. The story is thrilling and is presented by a cast that includes June Elvidge, Kitty Gordon, Madge Evans, Montagu Love, Carlyle Blackwell, and George McQuarrie. The picture met with a most flattering reception, as did also the current section, of "The Fighting Trail.'' Seats should be reserved at Paul's for to-night and, to-morrow evening. EVERYBODY'S. Miss Elsie Ferguson, conceded to be the most beautiful actress on the screen, and who appears in special features only, stars to-night in her famous Paramount production, "Under the Greenwood Tree." The play is delightful in every sense, being full of charm and beauty, and produced on a very lavish scale throughout. There is a very pleasing romance interwoven in the story, and the whole may be fully described as "A Screen Classic." Iff addition, there is a fine James Montgomery Flagg comedy, and a magnificent film showing midwinter sports in Quebec. On Wednesday next Tom Mix is announced to appear in "Hell Roarin' Reform." Seats may be booked at, Webster's. THEATRE ROYAL. '} _ A full house and a splendid and massive set of star pictures were responsible fur a most enjoyable evening on Saturday. The excellent fare will be presented for the last time to-night, and it should not be missed. Elaine Hammerstein won regard by most convincing acting in "The Corespondent." The climax is splendidly worked out. Delightful Madge Evan's was a great favourite in the delightful play, "Gates of Gladness," a clean wholesome production builded along admirable lines. Comic relief was supplied by Christie's superior comedy, "By Orange Ade," and the music of the Royal Orchestra was excellent. Seats for to-night's final screening should be reserved at Paul's or over 'phone 580. "THE KIWIS." To-morrow night's opening at the „ Theatre Royal of the Kiwi Brigade entertainers will be before a- crowded audience if a demand for reserve seats may be accepted as a reliable guide. The Auckland Herald said: "The troupe comprises singers, female impersonators (2), and a great comedian. Tunefulness and wholesome fun are features of the entertainment. The

director, Captain A. J. C. Angus, and his stage manager, Owen Cardston, are to be congratulated upon the high tone of the whole shovr. Every item resulted in insistent'encores. Mr Ernest Graham is not only genuinely funny, but artistic and restrained, and all in front became hi? genuine admirers. Mir Ashley Macdonald delighted everyone; in his bass songs. Mr Wilf Thompson, in his female impersonation, made a great hit, as also did another ladv impersonator, Mr AVally Burrow," who made quite r,n attractive .looking soubrette. - ' Forty per cent of the pro-! cceds of all Kiv.-i performances go to good causes. The box plans are at Paul's, ond early application for seats; is advisable.