ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 97, Issue 15271, 22 June 1923, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“SCANDAL” TO-NIGHT. It ..will be good news to those who were unable to see this famous play during the initial staging some lime back, to hear that a return season is to be played at the Town Hall, commencing to-night. The presentation is under the banner of Mr Harry 1. Cohen, by arrangement with J. C. Williamson, Ltd. The play needs no introduction. It has been a marvellous success in all the great cities of the world and throughout New Zealand lias been received with great enthusiasm. It is the snappiest and most piquant of comedy dishes. The story deals with a young social butterfly who, bored by the daily routine of society rounds, breaks away from family tradition to taste of life in Bohemia. Her midnight visits to a famous artist and the unexpected denouement when the family confronts her is a story that Cosmo Hamilton has written with a master hand. A new leading lady in Miss Doris Duane is to be introduced to Hamilton audiences. Miss Duane is a young actress of the modern school, and her rise to the stellar rank has been meteoric. Associated with her in the company is a specially selected cast. The leading man is Erie Harrison, the popular English comedy actor. The plans for the season are at Paul’s. FINE SHOW AT STRAND. To-night’s change of programme at the New Strand Theatre is of the bound-to-please variety. In “No Defence ” William Duncan, who hf.s made a reputation as a man of the open, fighting his way every root of the film, is given another role of this type. Edith Johnson, his costar, is seen as a young society p'rl full of charm and courage. She secretly married the hero, who-goes into the North-West to make Ills fortune as a. miner. A partner of his Lurns crooked, kills the third number of the. trio and accuses Manning, a role assumed by Duncan. From that point Manning is a hunted man. The big climax of the story comes when he appears in time to save his wile from a blackmailer. Miss Bettlna Edwards will dance one of the famous Russian ballet dances.. The second picture, “ Come Qn Oyer,” is ;; Rupert Hughes’ production; this means comedy by the ton. When Rupert Hughes writes about the Irish, their humour and their characterisations, he is always amusing and interesting. In this picture he maintains the high level reached in “ Hold Your Horses ” and “ From the Ground Up.” Colleen Moore gives as charming a performance as she has ever given during her screen career. Ralph Graves is excellent as the Irish lad who leaves his sweetheart in Ireland while he goes to America to make his fortune. The cast is excellent throughout, and the picture ends.in a, note of jollity. Seats may be booked at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd., or by theatre ’phone 1422. SATURDAY’S MATINEE.

Every boy and girl in Hamilton loves William Duncan, and in “ No Defence," a picture of life in the great NorthWest, he is seen at his best. A rollicking comedy, and. the fifth episode of “ Fautomas " will complete a great matinee bill.

MONTE CHRISTO ON TUESDAY. When “ Monte Cristo,” the new William Fox special feature production, is shown at the Strand Theatre, theatregoers of Hamilton will see one of the most thrilling and sensational scenes ever filmed. It is the one in which Edmund Dantes, tied inside a bag, is hurled from the top of the prison wall to the sea below. The thrilling part of this scene is the under-water pictures showing his escape. “ Monte Cristo ” will take its place with the really big pictures of the. season. Its tremendous settings, trappings, lavishness and fortune spent in making this production an unusual one do not in any way hamper or overshadow the world-famous story as written by Alexandre Dumas. An all star ' cast has been assembled . for “ Monte Cristo,” including the following prominent players: John Gilbert, Estelle Taylor, William V. Mong, George Seigmann, Robert McKim, and thousands of others equally well known. Patrons are advised to make sure of their seats by booking now at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd. “EBB TIDE” AT THE ROYAL. Robert Louis Stevenson’s book, “Ebb Tide," the undisputed literary classic of the South Seas, has been made into a wonderful picture by Paramount. The film is 8000 ft. in length; it was filmed at Tahiti, and was acted by a cast of notable plyers, including Lila Lee, James Kirkwood, Raymond Hatton, Noah Beery, George Fawcett, and Jaqueline Logan, and a host of real pearl divers and dusky dancing beauties of Papeete. All Stevenson's great sensational episodes have been amazingly reproduced. These Include the thrilling battle with the octopus (described as “the acme of realism"), the discovery of the rich store of pearls, the rascally beachcomber’s plot to steal them, the desperate battle in the schooner, the meeting of Ruth with Henrick which leads to the latter’s regeneration, the burning of the schooner and tragic death of AUwater, who expiates his crimes. Another good drama will be the Western success, “Under Suspicion,” and a third feature is the rousing racing comedy, "The Small Town Derby,” starring Johnny Fox. The Royal Orchestra will accompany the unfoldings. Seats should be reserved at Paul’s. MAE MURRAY IN “FASCINATION.” Mae Murray’s . greatest success “Fascination,” which is now crowding the National Theatre at Auckland nightly will begin a season of three nights at the Theatre Royal on Wednesday next. “Fascination” is a great production that strikes a new note. It is. “the most up-to-date and gorgeous achievement of the season.” A demand for seats has already set in at Paul’s. THREE STARS AT FRANKTON’S OWN A big triple bill should attract a large attendance to-night. Renee Kelly will star in “Foul Play,” a powerful drama by Charles Reade, the celebrated novelist, and Hoot Gibson will present his thrilling sensation, “Rulin' Wild.” Johnnie Hines will be seen in “Torchy Steps Out.” TO-MORROW’S GREAT ATTRACTIONS. Wm. Farnum, ttie great dramatic actor, will appear 10-morrow in Wm. Fox’s giant special, “Perjury." The film is 10,000 feet long and it *s a very fine picture. The second splendid episode of "In the Days of Buffalo Bill” will be an offering of interest, and Sunshine's huge scream. “The Milk Fed Yuiiip." will generate, loud laughter. Seats should bo reserved at Coleman's.