ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 92, Issue 14259, 9 January 1920, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING’S THEATRE. Alma Reubens is responsible folGfc splendid work in that play of absorb-y ing interest, “The Ghost Flower,” which boasts an exceptionally ■ line story, and is interpreted toy the stir with- the assistance of four of the' fines}; : character actors in the screen world, and the supporting subjects are capital. The programme will finish to-night. To-morrow’s special is one of extra importance. The leading Mage actor John Barrymore reproduces on the screen his world-famous performance of Horning’s fascinating cracksman “Raffles,” celebrated as the man who “could steal the filling out of your back teeth without disturbing your conversation.” Chas. Chaplin in “The Fireman” will also show at the matinee and “The Fighting Trail,” matinee and night.

EVERYBODY’S. Another full house assembled last night to see tiie second screening of Tom Mix in his great Pox picture, “Hell Roarin’ Reform." When, in the assumed role of a parson, he set out to reform an outlaw town, the house was simply convulsed, his methods of reform being as effective as original. He gives a thrilling display of wonderful horsemanship and sharpshooting, and the picture is altogether delightful.

There is also a fine second star item featuring lovely Virginia Pearson In “Her Price.” At the matinee to-morrow the world’s greatest comedian, Fatty Artouckle, will appear in nis latest scream, “The Sheriff.” Prices are as usual.” To-morrow night Paramount’s special programme will be shown, the chief item being that great picture, “Don’t Change Your Husband,” a Cecil de Millc production. Fatty Arbuckle will be included in the programme, and special prices are necessary, being Is 7d, Is Id, and Gd. No charge is made for reserving at Webster’s. THEATRE ROYAL. *

Bryant Washburn, second only in popularity in America to the late Harold Lockwood, presents a splendid performance of the vacillating hero in that really* admirable and stirring stoi'% “The Man Who Was Afraid.” Many of the episodes arc most exciting, and are wonderfully well produced. Helen Holmes in a very fme, complete drama and three other good pictures complete a good programme that closes to-nighr. The Royal Orchestra provides incidental music of thoroughly enjoyable char o ter. Seats should be reserved at Paul’s, or over ’phone 580. Cha.de Chaplin in “The Fireman" will show at to-morrow’s matinee. “THE WHITE HEATHER.”

The success of 11. E. Righton’s celebrated picture, “The White Heather," has been of the phenomenal order, large numbers being turned away nightly in a three-week run. There is a '■brisk demand for reserved seats at Paul’s and big houses at Hamilton to - morrow afternoon and on Saturday and Monday evenings are a foregone conclusion. “The While Heather” is a ■colossal production of remarkable merit. It reproduces the great Drury Lane drama of Hie same name and the critics agree that “the screen version is immeasurably superior to the stage presentation, good as the latter was.” Maurice Tourneur is the producer and a very fine cast includes Little Ben Alexander of “Hearts of the World - ’ fame, H. E. Herbert, Ralph Graves, Mabel Ballin, Jack Gilbert, and Spottiswood Aitken. The submarine scenes are views of amazing realism. In view of the heavy demand for seats, patrons would be well advised to book at Paul’s or over the theatre ’phone, No. 580. Charlies Chaplin will be seen also in his great comedy, “The Fireman.”