ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14601, 26 February 1921, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

THEATRE ROYAL. To-night's grand quality-with-quan-t'ty Paramount-Artcrafi three-features bill is regarded as the finest cvei' submitted at llu? popular theatre. It is h> he regretted that owing to the building reing sublet for Monday the programme rsn be shown for on • night only. Elsie Ferguson, a screen beauty and an actress of real distinction, will appear i'i "The Song of Songs." a magnificent special production. Then, in admirable fccntrast, Marguerite Clark, the dainty si;d diverting, will show in "Easy (•» Col." ono of those smart and snappy, mirth-provoking comedy-dramas for which she is famous. Fun fast an.l furious will be found in Mark Bennett's latest ridiculoslty, "Cupid's l>a> Off," in which Bon Turpin, Charles Lvnn and Alice Cake are star jesters. The music of the Royal Orchestra will Dc an added attraction. Seats should he reserved over 'phone 1580 before 7 p.m. KING'S THEATRE. Magnitude and merit are the features of to-night's distinctly attractive film features. An event of interest will be the first appearance in Hamilton of Buck Jones, a new star of the Western hero typo who has risen so rapidly on the screen firmament, thai from the date of release of his first picture his popularity in America has rivalled that of Win. S. Hart. Buck Jones will appear in "Forbidden Trails," a virile and vigormis play of the romantic West. The powerful and convincing actress, Gladys Brockwell, will show in lut pronounced success "The Devil's Riddle." a play that vibrates life an I lias Broadway, New York, as a background. \ particularly thrilling chapter of "The Great

Gamble," Mutt and Jeff as. "Private Detectives," and "Fox World's Xew.<" will round off a programme thai is calculated to draw bumper houses. Special attention has been given to the music accompaniment by Mr SpencerSalt and Miss Lockwood. Seats tnu> be reserved over 'phone 1580 until 7 p.m.

FULLER'S-HAYWARD'S PICTURES. A tremendous tuur-star bill is announced for the popular Strand Picture House for this afternoon and evening, Maurice Tourneur's "My Lady's Garter." starring Sylvia Breamer, Selznick's "The Point of View," starring Elaine llniiimei'stein: the big two-part special comedy hit. "They're GIT," and ilnally Charlie Chaplin in his greatest success "Shanghaied." A photo-play that keeps the identity of its central figure secret until the final fade-out, and which holds the interest of the audience breathless as a consequence, has been produced by Maurice Tourneur in "My Lady's Uarter." The cast includes such notables as Wyndham Standing, and the Australian girl, Sylvia Breamer. The production is wholesome, has its touches of comedy, even in the midst of the most pathetic situations, and is true to human life. A record house is anticipated for to-day's exceptionally great performance, and 1 kings are advised. There is no extra charge for reserves. "THE END OF THE R<"> \l>." If. is interesting to note lhal llie propaganda piclure, "The End of Ihe lload." which is to h- shown at llie Strand Theatre on Mon<la> and Tues day n p xt. with special matinee on Tuesday, f»r women only, was origin ally producpd in America by Ihe War Department. Commission on learning camp activities, and was used by lhal department of the United Stales Government as a means of educating Ihe "Sammies" before lliey sailed for France. Richard Bennett, who lakes Ihe lead—that of a doctor was formerly a lecturer on social hygiene, who 'inured America from end lo end in endeavouring lo assist humanity. He maintains thai films are a better form of educating the public than lectures. "IRENE." On Tuesday nexL, for one night only ril the Theatre Royal, Hamilton, Messrs J. and N. Tait will present their latest musical comedy success "Irene," a production that has eclipsed all previous records of musical plays in Australasia. "Irene" is described as a remarkable play that has something more than the attributes of the ordinary musical comedy. For example, its music and

libretto are distinctly shove the average. The whole score could be heard without any stage accessories and still provide a delightful entertainment. Fimllarly [he hook on its incidents and humour alone would captivate any nudienc ■ with any sense of comedy. II is described as the mosl novel r.n.isi :m! comedy ever staged in Australia. In- £. moils mechanical atrangenie.nls provide swift action, while the scenic sailings and frockings are said to reach a very high standard. Miss Dorothy South has made good In the mime pari while Mr Chaster Clute, the mate modiste, and Mr Thomas Paunce?»r, (lie inevitable "friend" in musical comedy, are two comedians of repute. Mr Robert Jewctt takes the par; of the millionaire, while Miss Georgia Harvey, an old friend, is entrusted with the low comedy role of Mrs O'Dare, the mother of Irene. The company Is at present enjoying the most successful tour of the Dominion yet played by a musical como.-y 0 mpany. The box plans are at Paul's book Arcade.

MARIE TEMPEST SEASON. Of "The Marriage of Kitty," the delightful comedy in which Miss Marie Tempest will be seen at the Theatre Royal at 8 o'clock on Monday next, a leading Sydney critic writes:— ,r Miss Tempest and Mr Browne enter into the parts of Kitty Silverton and Sir Reginald Relsize with such zest as lo make il pi.liable that 'The Marriage of Kitty' will, in the minds of many people, be associated in retrospect with the most agreeable reminiscences of our visitors.

The play depends for success almost wholly upon the skill and resource yf [lie two principals. '! gives opportunity i.i a quite exceptional way for adroil characterisation, and in this respect Miss Tempesl and M • Browne are exhilaralingly sin ssl'ul. Not for a Moment do they allow Hie action of th? piece to falter nor [crmit themselves pi be enticed beyond (he boundary of pure comedy. The dramatist has. of course, drawn Kitty with a surer hand than he has sketched Sir Reginald. Kitty is very human. \ery feminine, and withal very simple, even in her subterfuges, and because of this she is very delightful." Miss Tempest and Mr Browne will be supported by their own v orld-tour company, a combination f:\mous in three continents. The costumes worn by Miss Tempest arc from the salon of the famous Paquin, of l';.ris. The box plan is now open at Paul's Book Arcade.