ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14771, 10 October 1921, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

THEATRE ROYAL. It spoke volumes for the magnetic attractiveness of the splendid dim fare at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening, when the tempestuous weather could not prevent patrons from tilling the big theatre to its unmost capacity. Paramount’s fine super-produc-tion, “Tito Passionate Pilgrim," is a conspicuously good kinema built on the very latest lines. The story is strong and the acting powerful. A strikingly forceful picture replete with intense moments is ‘The Fire Gat," the gripping story of which was presented by talented Edith Roberts and a sterling cast of Universal’s best players. A special word of praise is due to the orchestra. The overture, “Scotch and Irish Airs” hit popular taste and was loudly applauded. A successful season is assured and patrons would be well advised to book at Paul's. “WHILE THE BILLY BOILS." Beaumont Smith’s latest great screen creation, “While the Billy Boils," will open 'its two days’ season at the popular Strand Picture House this evening. The action of Ihe play takes place, principally in and around the township of Redclay, and embraces some magnificent mountain scenery , smiling pastoral and agricultural lands. Glimpses of the beautiful Hawksbury River. The story is founded on a collection of Henry Lawson’s romances of tlic bush, containing *in that most popular and widely read volume “While the Billy Boils.” “Help Wanled-Male,” an all-British production, starring beautiful Blanche Sweet, in six thrilling acts, together with other interesting films in topical and comedy, precede the big attraction. The plans for this evening are at the Novelty Depot, till 5.30 p.m. thence at the theatre. Bookings arc advised. KING’S THEATRE It is not often that Ilu ce dramatic pictures, each of extraordinary gifts and merit, are seen upon one film programme, but such was the case on Saturday evening when the new features open before a packed house. Win. Bussell, always a star of power and force, was seen *al ids very best in "The Cheater Reformed,” a remarkably interesting story of two brothers—one a clergyman, and the other a criminal. It made a wonderfully compelling play. Louise Lovely, Hie Australian stair, overshadows all her previous pictures with the latest "While the Devil Laughs.” The current number—Hie last but three—of that grand serial, “Tlie Diamond Queen,” met with a rousing reception. The music accompaniment was excellent. Seats for to-night and to-morrow evening should be reserved at Paul’s.