ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15100, 22 November 1922, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

BIG FILMS AT FRANKTON’S OWN. To-night’s splendid attractions should draw a real holiday house. Cecil Humphreys, who dicl so well in “The Swindler,” will be seen in Edgar Wallace’s story, “Four Just Men,” A charming motion picture ol' the song, “Eileen Alannah,” which Miss Myra Ross will sing as the film unfolds, should be a great favourite, and a warm reeption is sure to be extended to Gloria Swanson in her startling Paramount play, “Her Husband’s Trademark.” Mr James Lee, the clever violinist, will be heard in the orchestra for the first time.

NEW STRAND THEATRE. “Squibs,” which headed the programme at tile New Strand Theatre last evening, is an English Him of the best type, and was much enjoyed by a large audience. It is a most entertaining story, humorous and dramatic, of a Cockney flower seller’s romance, with settings of familiar London street scenes and delightful glimpses of rural England. In the title role Miss Betty Balfour gave a performance of .outstanding merit. “The Enemy Within Our Gates,” a picture issued by the Department of Health, strikingly illustrates the dangers of the rat menace, and the best methods of exterminating the destructive and disease-bearing rodents. The picture is propaganda of the mosL important and interesting'kind, and should be seen by the municipal authorities and the public generally. By means of the camera the menace is fully brought home to the onlooker. “The Decorator” showeri Jimmy Aubrey in a rollicking comedy, and a Gazette was/ full of interesting glimpses of happenings in different parts of tire world. Variety was given to the programme by the appearance of Mr Bishop, who presented some mystifyling illusions. The orchestra, as usual, dispensed delightful music. The programme will he repeated tonight.

THREE SPECIALS AT THE ROYAL. One of the most attractive show night programmes ever compiled for the popular Theatre Royal should draw a bumper house this evening Sir Oswald Stoll will present Cecil Humphreys, recently here hi “The Swindler,” in Edgar Wallace’s worldfamous novel, “Four Just Men,” a story of breathless interest from start to finish. When this story- first appeared in serial form in the Daily Mail, that paper offered £SOO reward for the correct solution of the mystery of Sir Philip Ramon’s ofath, hut. ro one solved it, so subtly was it concealed. A beautiful attraction will be a delightful motion picture of the song, “Eileen Allanah." Popular Myra Ross will sing, the song as the film unfolds. Another great feature will be Gloria Swanson, gorgeously arrayed in the startling Paramount drama, “Her Husband’s Trade Mark.” The music of the Royal Orchestra will be. an additional, attraction. Seats should be reserved at the theatre or over ’phone 1580. ARTS AND CRAFTS.

The Hamilton Arts and Crafts Club will hold an exhibition of works in water colours, hand-wrought jewellery and. hand-weaving, in the Toorak Chambers, on Friday, next, 24th inst., commencing at 2.30 p.m. It will be continued in the evening, and also on Saturday,j from 10' a.rn. to 5.30 p.m. It is hoped that the public will extend liberal patronage. NELLIE BRAMLEY DRAMATIC CO. Great interest is centred in the forthcoming visit of the Nellie Bramley Dramatic Compnay, which plays a season at the Theatre Royal on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights next. “Within the Law," .“The Lion and the Mouse,” and “Leah Kleschna” are the three, productions to be presented. The N.Z. Times wrote of “The Lion and the Mouse”: “That powerful play from the pen of the late Chas. Klein, ‘The Lion and the Mouse,’ is one of the gems from Mi’ William Russell’s very extensive repertoire. As played by the versatile company headed by Miss Nellie Bramley, it is likely to live long in the memory of Wellington theatre-goers. Miss Nellie Bramley appealed particularly by her clever portrayal of the part of Shirley Rossinore, the mouse, who at length conquered the lion. Miss Bramley lias ap peared in numerous parts, but has never been more successful than in Klein's great drama. As_ Mr John Ryder, the octopus, Mr Guy Hastings- shares the' honours. The supporting cast is most capable, and the general production is almost be'-, yond criticism. In the latter regard a word of praise is due to Mr. Thomas E., Foster, the producer.