ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14716, 4 August 1921, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE PR3NCE CHAP." To-night, at the Theatre Royal, will witness the first screening in Hamilton of the latest and greatest American moving picture success, "The Prince Chap," a superbly-produced film by Ihc great, dc Millc, which tolls a most fascinating story or the Bohemian suburb of Sobo, London. That notable screen favourite, Thomas Meigtian, who lias had the unique experience of appearing as leading man to every prominent female star of the screen and whose splendid work in "The Miracle Man" and ,'Male and Female" was so popular, has now risen to stardom, and in "The Prince Chap" he presents the triumphant performance of his career. The supporting cast of plays is a notable one. The big feature will be preceded at 8 o'clock sharp by a worthy set of added attractions, which will include the second episode of Eddie Polo's very fine serial, "Kin,? of the Circus." Peats should be reserved at Paul's or over 'phone 1580 before 7 p.m.

THE STRAND ATTRACTIONS. The increasing popularity of the Strand Picture House is undoubtedly due to the splendid selected features presented. A highly appreciative audience witnessed the unfolding of the excellent programme of truly unconquerable attractions last evening. The leading feature of the bill is a Vitagraph production starring beautiful Corinne Griffith in 0. Henry's well-read story, "The Carter Girl," while the second big feature, a Pathe triumph, starring charming Mary Miles Mintcr in "Rosemary Climbs the Heights," combined with splendid supports and No. 11 of "The Lost City" completed .a most pleasing bill. This programme will finish to-night. "LAST OF THE MOHICANS."

The plans opened at the Novelty Depot this morning for Maurice Tourneur's great special drama eternal of the American Indian, adapted from the world-famous story by the well-known author, Fennimore Cooper, in "The Last of the Mohicans." This big' attraction will open at the special children's matinee on Saturday next. Early reservations are urged. DOUBLE STARS AT "THE KING'S."

A conspicuous success was registered at the popular King's Theatre last evening before a splendid attendance that warmly applauded the two exceedingly fine star features that composed the very lengthy programme. It is not often that picture stories leave the beaten track, but a fine production, "The Million Dollar Dollies," did this last evening, and the novelty found high favour. In it "The Dancing Dolly Sisters," two young Americans who stand acknowledged as the world's smartest dancers, appeared to distinct advantage. "The City of Beautiful Nonsense," a capital all-British picture by Hepworth, was much admired. It told a really good story and told it well per medium of first-class acting by Henry Edwards, Chrissie White and a cast of slerling players. The music accompaniment was excellent. Seats should lao booked at Paul's, as the entertainment is well calculated to attract large houses.

SHAKESPEAREAN PRODUCTIONS. FAREWELL TIT ALLAN WILKIE. The Shakespearean season was continued by Mr Allan Wilkie at the Theatre Royal, Hamilton, yesterday. In the afternoon the. pastoral comedy, "As You Like It," was presented to a large audience, including many students. Miss Frediswycle Hunter-Watts made her only appearance of the season, as the masquerading Rosalind, and won all hearts by her delightful performance. Mr Allan Wilkie appeared as the melancholy Jacques, giving a telling rendering of the "Seven Ages of Man" 4;nes. Excellent support was given by Mr Leslie Manners as Orlando, Mr' Roy Workman as Touchstone and the rest of the cast. The Forest of ArdeD setting was particularly effective. Last night the season was brought to a close with a splendid performance of the rollicking farce, "The Merry Wives of Windsor," in which Mi- Wilkie, in wonderfully realistic make-up of figure as well as of face. created much merriment as the amorous and conceited fat knight, Sir ,lohn Falstafl'. Misses Lorna Forbes and Mona Duval, as Ibe mischievous wives, and Mr Robert I'urdic, as the jealous husband, were excellent, and the other roles were well filled. In response to the ovation which was accorded the company at the fall of the curtain, Mr Wilkie, came forward and thanked the audience for its cordial reception of the plays. He announced thai, he would probably relum In Hamilton tu'xl. Near Willi "Hamlet. I'he Taming or the Shrew." and "Twelfth Night.." This statement was received with renewed applause, and so a memorable season was brought hi a close.