ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 97, Issue 15272, 23 June 1923, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

FINE FILMS AT THE ROYAL. When Robert Louis Stevenson wrote “Ebb Tide”—the finest story of South Sea life and adventure ever given to fiction —-he achieved a “classic" in literature that will never lose the power to thrill all who read it. In Paramount picture form, as presented for the first time at the Theatre Royal last evening, it is more thrilling still. Lila Lee, James Kirkwood, Noah Berry, Raymond Hatton, and Jaqueline Logan, at the head of a cast supplemented by genuine pearl divers and dusky dancing damsels of the Pacific Islands, presented the splendid story in magnificent fashion. It is a lengthy picture, over 8000 feet, yet there is not a dull moment, in it. Filmed in and around ■ Papeete, Tahiti, the scenes of the play are natural views of rare beauty. The Western drama, “Under Suspicion," which boasts more action to the square inch than most pictures, and the excellent comedy, "A Small Town Derby,” starring Johnnie Fox, completed the excellent picture menu, and the fine music of the Royal Orchestra completed the floe entertainment. Seats should be reserved at the Theatre or over 'phone 1580. On Monday Wm. Farnum will present the giant Fox special, "Perjury,” one of the greatest productions ever made, in 10,000 feet of film.

MAE MURRAY’S “FASCINATION." Booking at Paul's proceeds apace for Mae Murray’s greatest triumph, “Fascination." “Fascination” is regarded as "the last word in up-to-date picture production, nothing that is old, flat, stale or unprofitable having a place in the picture.” The film, with Wallace Reid’s “The Ghost Breaker,” will show at the, Theatre Royal on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next. WM. f ARNUM AT FRANKTON. Wm. Farnum’s giant 10,000 feet special, “Perjury,” which is admittedly the great actor’s finest picture, and which hgs scored an enormous success everywhere, should attract an attendance that will pack Frankton’s Own Theatre this evening. The story is one of astonishing power, interest and thrilling dramatic moments. Sunshine’s big scream “A Milk Fed Vamp,” and the second episode of ttiat fine serial, "In the Days of Buffalo Bill," will complete tiie missive bill. THE STRAND THEATRE. A brilliant show was presented at the new Strand Theatre last night, and should attract a crowded house tonight. That popular starring team, William Duncan and Edith Johnson, will be seen.in their first drama, “No Defence." The star plays the role of business and society man, as well as the rugged Westerner. The story is full of action. A leap over the cliff on horseback, a perilous trip down a precipice on a rope, and several thrilling lights make the feature one of great, interest. Miss Beilina Edwards, the popular little dancer, proved her versatility In one of tiie famous Russian dances, for which she received a warm encore. A new Rupert Hughes comedy, “Gome Un Over," is a breedy, wholesome, chucklesome story of an Irish lad, Shane U’Mealia, who seeks his fortune in tiie United States, leaving Afonya, ills sweetheart, lo be “sent for out” when tie lands a good job. To avoid Saturday’s crush patrons arc advised lo hook their seats at Hie theatre from 2 till 7 p.iri., or by ’phone 1422. MONTE GRISTO—TUESDAY NIGHT. For the leading role, that of Edmund Dantes, later “Motile Crlsto” himself, Joint Gilbert was selected. Mr Gilbert is a young man of exceptional ability, and lie contributes a spiritual quality lo his work which bears out tiie character to perfection. Estelle Tayb#r lias tiie role of the sweetheart of Edmund Dantes, and later appears as tiie wife of Fernand, one of Hie conspirators against Dantes. Another feminine role especially comIncndabie is that of the Princess llaldee, for which* Virginia Faire was selected. The role of Gaderousse, the Innkeeper, whose fear of telling the truth caused Edmund Dantes to be thrown in prison for twenty years, was given to William V, Mong. Few, if any, cinema actors are the peers of Mr Mong in character bits. One of the most dominating characters in “Monte Cristo” is that of de Villefort, the unscrupulous and merciless king's prosecutor. Tills part is taken by Robert MoKim, whose reputation as a villain is to be envied and admired. As a “heavy" he has many successes to Ills credit. All the other parts are taken by eminent stars. The plans for the three nights are filling rapidly. Make sure of our seats. Book at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd. MUSIC AND INDUSTRY. Under tiie above heading Virgil J. Grabel writes ,in Hie May Etude, an article on how Anlerica Is Utilising music in her industries. It is one that should be read by every New Zealander, for it shows how from a purely mercenary point of view music increases the output of the workman, thereby making it a profitable investment to encourage good music. The American Steel and Wire Company lias 37 plants, and in each they have their hand, orchestra and choral society. The general superintendent of this huge concern stated that after Hie men and women working in their factories had listened, to the band, orchestra, or choral society that played or sung during lunch hour each day, they went back to their work happier and more contented, with the result they unconsciously increased their output by from 10 to 20 per cent! What could Hamilton do if its citizens were unanimous regarding their bands, orchestras, choral society and male choir? Harmony would prevail instead of distrust and discord, while every person in the town would be the belter for the music that would be given bin the respective societies. The Hamilton Choral Society is doing good work in this connection, and with the programme advertised in this issue, their concert on July 2 should be the means of distributing a good many “cheer germs.”