ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 98, Issue 15283, 9 July 1923, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

!3!S STARS AT FRANKTON. There will he very strong quantity witili quality attractions at Frankton's Own Theatre to-night. That fl;ne virile actor Frank Mayo with Louise Lorraine as leading woman and Dagmar Godowsky, winner of America's national beauty prize will present the powerful drama "The Altar Stairs." filoria Swanson and a sterling cast will show to great advantage in the gorgeous 8000 feet star play "The Impossible Mrs Bellow" and Lee Moran will raise yells in "Women First." "DR. JACK" AT THE ROYAL. . To-night, the world's greatest laugh king—"the cleanest, cleverest, humanest and most polished fool on 'the world's screen to-day"—Harold Lloyd, will present fun in. unlimited doses for patients at the Theatre Royal per medium of his wonderful play of "Sunshine and Smiles." "Dr. Jack." —The picture or should it be prescription—is 6000 feet long. "'ft bubbles with joy—it is a source of delight.' Henderson, the American critic, wrote as follows :—"Laughter holding both its sides." That famous line is descriptive of every audience that will see Harold Lloyd in "Dr. Jack." Every exhibitor should change the name of his theatre to the "Laughter Theatre" during the run of "Dr. Jack." It's a scream from start to finish. And it's clean and wholesome with a charming love story. Harold Lloyd, as "Dr. Jack" holds the pulse of laughter in the world. He places the stethoscope of guffaws on the heart of mirth. His medical kit is filled with instruments with which he separates chuckles and ismiles from wrinkled brows. A great set of four films especially selected to uphold "Dr. Jack" will include Frank Mayo's powerful star drama "The Alter Stairs." Seats should be reserved at Paul's or over 'phone 1580. NEW STRAND THEATRE. The present programme showing v at the popular New Strand Theatre will be screened for the last time tonight. An enthusiastic and packed house on Saturday night greeted the presentation of Oscar Wilde's celebrated play, " A Woman of No Importance," which fearlessly throws tight on the problems that have for so long menaced modern society, and has as its foundation the story of a girl who has lived too well if not wisely, and features the famous English actress Fay Compton. A dainty little tango dance was given by Miss E. Virtue and Mr E. H. Ware. " Danger," a comedy with laughs and thrills in quick succession, and a fine Western drama entitled " Western Hearts," which has some fine scenery, a good plot,.and plenty of action, complete a splendid programme. COMING, TUESDAY. , Tuesday's attraction is a picture that will please everyone. " Squibs Wins the Calcutta Sweep " is one of the comedies of the type that only the. English can make, and tells the story of a London flower girl who jumps from poverty to riches by winning the Calcutta sweep. Seats may . now be booked at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd., or by theatre 'phone 1422. AMY CASTLES' CONCERT. In order that v Miss Amy Castles may be heard in some of the airs that are artistically enhanced by harp accompaniments, Signor Alberto Torzillo, the famous harpist, has been specially engaged. A Brisbane critic said: "To hear Amy Castles' glorious voice singing the old English, Irish and Scotch ballads, superbly accompanied on the harp by Alberto Torzillo, is a musical treat that will never be forgotten." Special seating accommodation has been arranged for this feast of music at the Town Hall on Wednesday night. Miss Castles has always been noted for the extent of her repertoire, to which she has added since her last appearance in New Zealand a wonderful collection of old melodies, the newest operatic arias, and several enthralling songs of a semisacred character. Miss Eileen Castles will also be heard in a great variety of now ballads as well as ope.-atio arias and the old ballads. Messrs Torzillo (harpist) and Chas. Tuckwett (pianist) will lend variety and charm to a memorable concert. The box plan is at Paul's Book Arcade. VISIT OF JEAN GERARDY. " Here is something which no one should miss," said Dr. Floyd, the wellknown music critic of the Melbourne Argus. ." M. Jean Gerardy is able to give pleasure and profound satisfaction to all but the hopeless tonedeaf. People who do not claim to be particularly musical, but who 'like a| tune,' will be delighted, for Gerardy is a master of melody, and causes everything he touches to sing. People who are specifically musical wul find in his playing the answer to all their questions; and people who have made a serious study of any stringed instrument will realise, as no others quite can, the almost incredible perfection of his technique. Here it must be said that in the presence of such artistry as Gerardy possesses the very mention of technical delate seems almost an impertinence." The great 'cellis is supported by Mr Geo. Stewart McManus, an American pianist of considerable note, and Miss Essie Ackland, a young Australian contralto, whose singing at the Sydney and Melbourne Gerardy concerts created something of a sensation. The critic of the Melbourne Sun, Mr Thorold Waters, wrote: "In the voice of Essie Ackland Australia has surely found another Crossley with dramatic possibilities which were out of reach of the Gippslander. It is wonderfully rich and full from the highest note lo the lowest, while at times of tragic emphasis it has real tears in it." Mr E. J. Gravc'stock anounces that only one concert will be given in the Theatre Royal, Hamilton, on Thursday next, July 12. The box plans are now open at Paul's.