ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 95, Issue 14949, 20 May 1922, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

THREE STARS AT “THE ROYAL.” An attractive three-stars bill embracing two superior dramatic features and a strong comedy, should cause Saturday’s crush to become denser tjian ever this evening. To overtake the demand a special attendant will be at the Theatre from 2 p.jn, until 7 p.rn. to reserve seats. Douglas McLean, the smartest young star in filmland, will introduce Paramount’s brilliant special, “One a Minute,” a breezy drama packed with good things. Priscilla Dean and Herbert Rawiinson, both pronounced favourites, will ' electrify patrons in Universal’s electric play, “Kiss or Kill,” and popular Harry Sweet will unloose much film fun in “Stealin’ Home,” the screening of which will be embellished with music effects by Claude Smith of the Royal Orchestra. Seats must be reserved over ’phono 15S0 before 7 p.m.

GREAT FILMS FOR “THE ROYAL.” The manager of the Theatre Royal makes claim 'that Priscilla Dean’s tremendous success, “Conflict, ” and Vera Gordon’s “Greatest Love,” a bigger popular favourite than “Humouresque,” to he shown at the Theatre Royal on Wednesday next, will form the greatest double value bill ever shown at Hamilton. Box plans are at Paul’s. STRAND THEATRE. At the Strand Theatre this evening Marguerite Clark will appear for the last time in “Scrambled Wives.” The story is a fascinating one, and holds interest from start to finish. Snooky, the Human Monkey, appears in a clever comedy, and the last episode of “The Adventures of Tarzan” will ho screened in addition to the latest Gazelles. The programme is an excellent one, and should not be missed.

BUCK JONES AT “THE KING’S” Buck .Tones’ popularity has increased by leaps and bounds until it, is greater than ever through the grand merit ol" his latest Western nerve-tingling stunlt and sensation play, “Bar Nothing,” a red blooded manly heroic drama of the type that calls forth cheers and applause and leaves'virtue victorious and villany vanquished. In charming contrast; will be chic Shirley Mason and her latest delightful photo-play, “Queenie,” a picture of wide popularity. Added attractions will include Mutt and Jeff cartoon, a rare travel series and a strong bunch of interesting gazetteers." Mr Spencer-Salt and Miss Lockwood will supply choice music. A bumper house is a foregone conclusion. A GREAT FILM AT FRANKTON. Frank ton’s Own Popular Theatre held a big house last evening to witness “Cecilia of the Pink Roses,” a Seiznick super-special drama, one of the finest picture plays seen for some time. It tolls a grand story that abounds in interest and affords Marion Davies opportunities to shine lo advantage. The list of added atInclions includes a very funny comedy in two reels, one of the finest (ravel series ever shown here, an up-10-dafo copy of Selznick’s Nows, and a smart International Pictorial. Monday’s boom programme will include Buck Jones in “Bar Nothing,” and Shirley Mason in “Queenie."

WARDELL’S PICTURES. “Children not Wanted” features a new star in the motion picture firmament in the siiape of lovely Edith May, whose smashing success in the New York musical comedy “Irene" is a matter of history. It can' be described as a mystery drama, featuring a sensational murder and the practices of an international gang of sharpers, and also dealing with the fact that nowadays, in dealing witli the acute housing problem, 'children are not wanted, but dogs are welcome. “Children Not Wanted” is a drama involving many phases of life. In addition to being a thorough-going entertainment, it deals witli an every-day problem that is felt as much in New Zealand as elsewhere. It will be screened on Monday evening only.