ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 93, Issue 14538, 9 December 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE STRAND. A specially attractive picture programme has been secured for the Strand to-night, headed by "Brass Buttons.” Big Bill Russell is the moving spirit, and it may be well guessed that the fun is fast and furious. Russell appears in the role of a young millionaire in love with what he supposes u a lady’s maid, but who actually is a very wealthy and high-bred young lady. To prosper his suit he borrows a policeman’s uniform, and as the other "party” keeps up her side of the joke, neither drops to the real identity of the other till well on in the play. In addition Sussue Hayakawa, the Japanese actor, is seen to great advantage in the latest Haworth feature, “His Birthright.” A good supporting programme will also be shown. "THE GREATEST QUESTION.”

W. W. Griffiths and Charlie Chaplin, in their latest and best productions, will be screened at. the Strand Theatre tomorrow evening under the direction of the International Attractions, in the shape of "The Greatest Question” and

“A Day’s Pleasure.” The former is a typical Griffith drama, and the. greatest question is that which has occupied the minds of human beings since they first could think, do ( the dead return from the grave? From the sublime to, the ridiculous is but a short step, for ■the inimitable Charlie Chaplin, this time with his wife and two miniature Charlies, squeeze more fun into one day’s experiences with the asthmatic sickcylindered car than one could imagine. This double-feature programme drew record attendances in Auckland. The surest way of securing a scat to see the great drawing card is by reserving at the Noveltv Depot. THEATRE ROYAL.

One of the longest and greatest three stars programmes ever shown at this popular house will screen this evening for the first time, and finally to-morrow night. Charles Ray, most human and natural of screen actors, t who invariably gets under what the' French describe as “the skin of his characters” until he makes them live, will appear in "Red Hot Dollars," another of those grand stories from life that have made Ray so popular. The great feature will be beautiful Elsie Ferguson in what is accounted to be the llnest emotional triumph she has achieved. She t stars now in Sir Arthur Wing Pinero’s world-famous play, “His House in Order,” one of the grandest stories ever penned. It was enormously successful on the stage, and has proved even more successful in the wider scope made possible by picturing. Brilliantly acted, gowned and staged, "His House in Order” is made of the stuff that touches human hearts. Comic relief will be provided in Mack Scnnett's joyous screen scream, “By Golly!” Scats should be reserved at Paul’s, or over ’phone 1580. “THE GREAT GAMBLE.” A new serial, "The Great Gamble,” which Mr Joliffc, the censor, has referred to as “the best serial he has passed for exhibition," begins at the matinees on Saturday afternoon next. It will screen at both the Theatre Royal and King’s Theatre. There are 15 episodes, and the stars are Anne Luther and Charles Hutchison. KING’S THEATRE. The current double programme drew a splendid house last evening, and it is safe to predict a successful season, for the films shown were very popular. Vivian Marlin, who is ever clean, wholesome and artistic in whatever she undertakes, pleased everybody in her latest Paramount comedydrama, “His Official Fiancee,” a bright and brilliant play. The world-famous personality, Irene Castle, strikes a refreshingly new note in the captivating character of a convent girl in her latest success, “The Amateur Wife.” in the later scenes of I,lie play some of Hie gowns worn are of the “stunning” order. A beautiful travel picture and a good gazelle completed the capital programme, which will be repealed 10-nighl and screened finally tomorrow evening. The accompanying music, was excellent. Box plans are at Paul’s. THE FOX TRIO. The traditionally keen interest of Hamilton music lovers in instrumental music, will receive a stimulus by the announcement that the Fox Trio will present a high-class chamber music concert in Hie Town Hall on Tuesday evening next. This combination of Australian artists has an established reputation in both Australia and New Zealand. Concerning their appearance at the Bohemian Orchestra’s concert in Auckland in 1017, a leading newspaper wrote: “A talented combination . . . artistic sense, sound intonation, and perfect ensemble.” Miss Ray Fox, who will play the Mendelssohn concerto,'*! s one of the finest violinists Australia has produced. The trio will be assisted by Mr C. 0. Fry, an Australian pianist of note (who served in the late war), and oilier instrumentalists. The, box plan is at Paul’s,