ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14601, 28 February 1921, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

MARIE TEMPEBT.—TO-NiGHT. To-nighl, at the Theatre Royal, England's greatest actress, Miss Marie Tempest. London's foremost and most distinguished actor, Mr Graham Browne, and their world-tour supporting company of 30 specially selected artists, wdl appear for this one night only in a magnillcent production of the celebrated farcical romantic comedy-drama, "The Marriage of Kith!" which is regarded as being the best all-round production in lhe great repertoire of Marie Ti mpest. The genius of Marie Tempesl fur amusing and entertaining the public has won for her a place in the affection of playgoers lhe worhl over which has never been attained b} an; oilier actress the English-speaking stage has ever known. She is the idol of play-goers everywhere, and in London her name is a household word. In Mr Graham Browne Miss Tempest lias a partner who is regarded as the best and most talented English actor of the present rlay. Marie Tempest and Graham Browne are supported by a company of 30. specially selected comedy and dramatic artists, including thai dashing voung actor. Mr Frank Harvey, Ash'inn .larrv. SbdT MacDonald, Frank All mhv. ' Herbert Millard. h'e| I Stephenson: also the Misses Dorothy Hamilton. Doris Gilliam and Amove! Kemp. TI rhestra. under the direction of Miss Nellie Black. will be groatP appreciated by music lovers. Positively' only this on • appearance ran be made here. Theplans are at Paul's. KING'S THEATRE mirk Jones, the new Fox star who leaped into popularity in America hi a night, wi'ii hosts of admirers on his firs! appearance in Hainill i Saturilav evening. The In,use was packed. and many had lo be turned away. Muck Jones and his Western play, "Forbidden Trails," were ac rded a rousing reception. The picture b lis a powerful story, and the dealh-defy-ing foals of .tones are astonishing and effective. Gladys Hrorkwell starred to advantage in tier latest s 'ss, "The Devil's 'Middle." a particularly good chapter of "The Great Gamble" worked natrons up to a pitch of excitement:

Mult end JelT provoked hearty laughter, and lhe "World's News" showed, inter alia, "tie' young lad.v with whom Hie Prince of Wales danced live limes at Melbourne." The music was a feature of the edertainmrnt- To-night is lhe lasl night, and the programme merits a big attendance. EASY 'Pi GET' & 'SONG DF SONG?.' In response In many requests from patrons who were unable lo gain admittance to the Theatre Royal on Saturday to see Elsie Ferguson in "The Song of Songs." Marguerite .Clark in "Easy to Gel," and Mack Srnnett's comedy, "Cupid's Day (iff." this splendid programme will be shifted lo and shown al the King's Theatre on tomorrow Tuesday : ' veiling only. Setts should be reserved al Paul's. STRAND THEATRE. A packed house al lhe Strand Theatre on Saturday m'ghl testified to the popularity of lhe programme submitted. Charles Chaplin, in "Shanffhaied," proved as much a laughtermaker as ever, whilst Hie dramatic force of "The Hawk," n One deteelive story, appealed to those who like their amusement on more sober lines. The ever popular Gazelle, and a pmuedJ Willi a New York si Hies:, "They're i nv." proved equ illy. ;itlr iclive. V feature of this theatre's entertainment is the orchestra, which is much above lhe average. "THF END al' THE ROAD." The initial screening of the propaganda picture. "The End of lhe Ibcid." will lake place al lhe popular Strand, to-night, where a season of |wo nights and one inalince will be given. 'I lie picture, which forms part of a campaign to combat the serious problem of modern social evils, was produced at the direction of the Health Commission of America, in an endeavour to dispel (he ignorance of the troops and l.rinK In the light lhe terrible dangers lo be encountered through social Indiscretion. It handles sex problems with a frank statement. After Having seen "The End of the tmad" al a private screening in Wi llinglon, Lady Stout, wife of lhe Chief Justice of \e\v Zealand, wrote: "I have seen ■The End of lhe Road' and consider llkil nothing bill good can ensue from :ls presentation, and that its message is much needed. 1 think it would be well if persons applying for a marriage license were obliged In view it. We need lo make lhe young people think seriously of the duties, obligations. and consequences of their actions, and Ibis picture presents the subject clearly before the mind and arrests ultentinn, which no amount of bilking ~• leaching could do. To-night's performance will be for women only. bv.-ellier with the special matinee tomorrow, while the screening will be for mep only to-nmrrow night. "IRENE" TO-MORROW. J. and N. Tail's new musical comedy company will mike its only appearmee here to-morrow evi ning al the Theatre Royal in "Irene." which Pas just concluded the record run of 150 performances at the Criterion Theatre, Sydney. "Irene" is described as a musical play with a plot, that unusual accessory to this class of pleasure, Speaking of the east, a Sydney paper says:—"Dorothy South, lhe new leadins lady, is an actress of personality, with a sweet voice- - the way she gels into one's good books is n touch of genius. She lias a splendid singing voice, and makes lots with all her :-'dos. "Alice Blue Gown," sung in the first act, is a dainty composition which never fails In win approval. The two other performers who make a great, impression are Peggy Malnnoy and Marion Earle, two of Irene's shopgirl friends. They have a real sense of humour and a rich streak of grotesque comedy. Madame Lucy, as played by Chester Chile, is another hit. The dapper little man. whose whole idea of dressmaking is art and beauty, no! profits, is quite an original study. Mr Robert Jewelt appears as Irene's lover, and his singing is one of the gems of the performance." This class of praise has been beslowed on the play and players by all the Australian Dominion press, who are unanimous in describing "Irene' 'as lhe greatest musical comedy success of years. The box plans are a I Paul'- Rook Arcade. JACK LONDON'S "SEA WOLF." The most mil,Tide picture production I In vlsil Hamilton for n loiin lime will screen al lhe Theatre Royal on Thursday afternoon next, and on Thursday and Friday evenings under the direction of Mr Alberl Royce. The attraction is the Arlcraft-Paramounl Royalty masterpiece. "The Sea Wolf," a wonderful picture, reproducing in an astonishing wa.v the widely-read story of .lack London's celebrated book. The popularity of lhe film has been most pronounced ils success electrical. Shown al the Princess Theatre, Auckland, at high rates for admission it was besieged by crowds that filled the theatre niglr(ly. At Hamilton it will show in conjunction with another dislingiiishcd attraction, viz... Kathlyn Williams in her big triumph, "The Cost j of Hatred." Rox plans are open at Paul's, and early booking of seats is ! advisable.