ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 93, Issue 14494, 18 October 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

STRAND THEATRE

The change of programme at the Strand on Saturday niglit was of unusual interest, and pleased the largo audience immensely. Clara Kimball Young made a welcome re-appearance in "Cheating Cheaters," a dramatic play with many "comedy touches, in which the popular star, handsomely gowned as usual, shone to advantage. The plot of the story took a twist that was as surprising as it was interesting, with the result that the close attention of the audience was maintained throughout. "Sealed Hearts," a gripping society drama, in which handsome Eugene O'Brien save a fine performance as the vnung man in love with Ids father's second wife, was also screened. The, serial, "The .Man of Misrht," which is becoming even more exciting as it proceeds, was continued, and a Pictor.al Gazette illustrated some interesting recent happenings. Mr "Ted" Scott's orchestra provided the incidental music, and altogether It was a very satisfying programme. It will he repeated to-night. KING'S THEATRE. William Farnum, the highest-salaried actor playing for the screen, may always be relied upon to presenl something out of the common, and his latest powerful , ffering. "The Wonderful Adventure," is no exception, it is a virile and vigorous production in seven acts that reveals the splendid ability <,f the star play to a degree. His dual impersonations were of the highest standard. The picture mcl Willi a nattering reception. The loudest kind of laughter fairly shook the building, while Sunshine's comedy "His Naughty Wife" held the screen'and "Mutt and .Jeff in the Fro/en North" continued the merriment. "The World's News" and the dual episode of •The Silent Mystery" completed the capital programme which repeals tonight and closes to-morrow evening. A notable feature was the charming music accbmpanimenl by Miss Dorothy Baker and Mis- Runnier. THEATRE ROYAL. Plnasure and appreciation showed on nverv face in the theatre on Saturday evening. There was a crowded house. ; ,nd Hie management may he comp.imented Oil the excellence of the Paramount features submitted. two better star films could nol be desired, and ;t mm-il commands the success it deserves another big house should greet 10-niglifs farewell screening. Mh-.l filavton was starring in "Maggie l c|>- ~',,,.;•• a B | picture indeed that told .1 superior" storv in a way that arrested attention. That daring young favourite Dorothv dish was responsible for peal after peal of merry laughter in her latest success, "Roots." Dorothy Gisli has don,, nothing better than this most entertaining offering. A popular pictograph completed a programme that should not be missed. Good music by the Royal Orchestra added to the Pleasure' of the evening. For to-mo--row night only, William Russell will star in "Hearts and Diamonds, and the great William Farnum in "When a Man Sees Red." Bos plans are at Paul s.