ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 93, Issue 14535, 6 December 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE.

MALE CHOIR CONCERT

STRAND THEATRE. The usual happy state of affairs —a crowded house —prevailed at the Strand Theatre on Saturday night, and the large audience was thoroughly entertained by the fine programme presented. The popular Vitagraph star, Earle Williams, who can always be depended upon for realistic work, was seen in the pleasing comedy-drama, "The Fortune Hunter," the story of a oily man's romance in a country town. The many comedy touches revealed Earle Williams as a talented light comedian, and his performance was delightful throughout and strengthened his hold as one of the most popular "heroes" in pictures. Elaine Hammerstein, in "The Woman Game," gave a fine interpretation of the hole of a girl forced by circumstances to play a hateful part. A feature of this picture was the beautiful garden settings in which the pretty romance took place. An interesting Gazette completed a splendid programme, which will be repeated to-night.. GRIFFITH AND CHARLIE CHAPLIN. D. W. Griffith, creator of "The Birth of a Nation," Intolerance," and other film spectacles, will present his latest special feature attraction at the Strand Theatre, commencing on Friday next. Far more tremendous in theme than any other Griffith production, and touching the keynote of the most gripping thought of the day, is this latest work of the master producer. In addition, and making up the greatest double feature programme ever seen in this country, the inimitable Charlie Chaplin will present his fourth million-dollar comedy, "A Day's Pleasure," which provides some of the most wholesome fun that has ever been screened. Box plans will open on Wednesday morning at the Novelty Depot.

THEATRE ROYAL. There was a great house on Saturday and to say that the pictures shown were excellent is but to state'i the position temperately. The chief feature, "The Miracle of Love," a tremendous Artcraft-Paramount production stands forth as one of the finest pictures shown here. It is quite in a class with "Male and Female," "A House Divided," or any of the big specials that come along. Lucy Cotton, the most beautiful girl on the screen, William Standing, Jackie Saunders and an all-star cast present the grand story, told in a manner most convincing. This is a picture of real | merit that should not be missed. It finishes to-night. A second star attraction was the popular idol, Dorothy Gish, who pleased vastly with her latest, "Nugget Nell." This picture is a clever satire on the over-heroic melodramas of the West that raises much merriment. A most interesting scene series, "The Matterhorn," was much admired. The Royal Orchestra added to the pleasure of the evening. Scats for to-night's final exhibition should be reserved over 'phone 1580. MAE ALLISON IN THE "WALK OFFS." One of the most popular pictures in the Dominion to-day is Mae Allison's

latest hit, "The Walk Offs." It begins to-morrow evening at the Theatre Royal, and will screen also on Wednesday. Box plans are now open at Paul's.

A bumper house enjoyed itself thoroughly on Saturday, and so popular was the programme that the exhibitions to-night and to-morrow evening are certain to the largely attended. Shirley Mason, always chic and clever and smart, was more so than ever in "Her Elephant Man," a William Fox feature that is one of the truest and most faithful delineations of a sweet story of circus life, and real circus people that the writer has seen. The characters are living and breathing people of to-day, skilfully transplanted to the screen. The iilm was greatly appreciated. Two splendid comedies by the best makers were conspicuously successful. Roar upon roar of laughter arose from the unfolding of Mack Sennett's screen scream, "Trying to Get Along," and the uproarious merriment continued right through the screening of Sunshine's clever farce, "Her Private Husband." Mutt and Jeff were at their very best in "All that Glitters is not Gold Fish," and the Gazettes were particularly interesting. Seats for to-night and to-morrow evening should be reserved at Paul's.

The demand for seats for the concert to be given in the Town Hall tomorrow (Tuesday) night by the Hamilton Male Choir continues brisk, and a very large audience is assured. The programme arranged promises to be one of the most enjoyable ever presented locally, and will doubtless be fully appreciated by those present. Besides several numbers by the choir there will be Items by Missg Mina Caldow (the great contralto singer, who has gained an enviable reputation in the Old World as well as in the New), Miss G. Ray Fox (Hamilton's own talented violinist), and Mr J. G. Norman (the popular baritone). Intending patrons would be wise to book their seats at Paul's Book Arcade.