ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15035, 5 September 1922, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE FOUR HORSEMEN." That eagerly looked-for picture, "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," by the distinguished author, Ibanez, winner of the Nobel prize for literature, magnificently translated into 12,000 feet of perfect motion photography by Mighty Metro, with the aid of a wonderful cast of over 50 principals, and a total ensemble of 12,500 persons, commenced its Hamilton season last evening at the Theatre Royal, before a splendid house that sat absorbed as the story—something right out of the well-worn rut of convention —was unfolded. "The Four Horsemen" is a surging tale of surging passion, sweeping from the wild plains of the Argentine through the fascinating frivolities of pre-war Paris to the blazing turmoil of the German invasion of Northern France. It cost 1,000,000 dollars to produce. Twenty million copies of the book were sold, so that its story is proved to be one of unbounded popularity, anl the picture has intensified the dramatic force of the original narrative, until it held last evening's spectators breathlessly intent. It is a great production that should be seen. The incidental music arranged by Mr Collins and played by the Royal Orchestra was uncommonly good, as much appreciated. Booking at Paul's Is heavy for this evening, so that It is desirable to reserve seats. ;<!,-.;. 1.-jiif!

THREE BTARS AT FRANKTON. Three big attractions should command a big house to-night. Dorothy Gish will convulse spectators in her hurricane of laughter and thrills. "The Ghost in the Garret," a Paramount picture, Universale all-star cast will show in the big circus drama "The Puppet Man," and the fourth exciting episode of that thrilling serial "The Branded Four" is an exceptionally stirring chapter. There will be a complete change to-morrow. LAST NIGHT OF "SHAME." That magnificent Fox production, "Shame," with its strong story and brilliantly artistic photography and the powerful acting of a cast of stars, should draw a big house to-night on the occasion of its last exhibition. It is one of those pictures that should not be missed. Interesting . supporting subjects and choice music complete a fine entertainment. TO-MORROW'S KING'S ATTRACTIONS. Three unusually brilliant features Will form to-morrow's triple star bill. Thomas Meighan's great Paramount picture, "A Prince there Was," has a fine reputation. "Why Announce Your Marriage" is an Elaine Hammerstein triumph that has made an abnormal success, and there will be the comedy "Mike and Myers." WAIKIKI HAWAHANS. The delightfully sweet and mellow music of the steel guitar as played by Mr Keoke Greig, of the famous Waikiki Hawaiians, who performed to an excellent house at the Hamilton Town Hall last night, will long be remem-bered-by those who heard him.; Mr Greig is a master of this melodious instrument, arid the sweet and plaintive airs with which he delighted the audience earned repeated applause. The whole performance was, in fact, novel and delightful, quaint and original. The curtain rises ori a tropical scene, dimly lit by a half-clouded moon,, which, as it gradually rises, reveals a party of dusky South Sea maids and men squatting around in a native village on the shores of a lagoon. The scene is one of enchantment as the sweet strains of a native lullaby gradually swell to resonance to the accompaniment of guitars and ukuleles. In "Hawaiian Nights" the full company with voices and instruments give an appealing rendering of the native part song, "Aloha Oe." The voices of the girls are soft and alluring, and the listeners were lulled into a wonderful silence by the haunting strains, as, with lithe and graceful movement, the dusky maids moved about the stage, singing their dreamy lyrics to the spell-bound audience. One of the best turns of the evening was a,, scena, "The Arabian Moon," in which the acting was almost fascinating, the clever Egyptian posing and weird Eastern music seizing the imagination. The finale to this item was superb. The rendering of "E Pari Ra," a pretty native composition, also aroused much enthusiasm, the melody and the beautifully blended voices being delightful. The scenes were all unique, while the native * costumes helped in the novelty of the production, which was well staged and splendidly illuminated by special electrical effects. The concerted items on the primitive ukelele were a treat to listen to, and that the audience appreciated them was demonstrated by the great applause which followed /' each item. The show was quite refreshing after the stereotyped play to which we are accustomed, and last night's big audience is looking forward to a return visit.