ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 98, Issue 15321, 23 August 1923, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ODIVA AND HER SEALS, TO-NIGHT. The company comprising Odiva'; Seals and the supporting vaudeville acts arrived in town this afternoon, and everything is now ready for the opening performance to-night. The huge glass tank in which the seals' do their work has been filling all day, and is now in position ready for the act To give some idea of the magnitude of the task of preparing the stage, the water in the tank first has to be specially filtered in order to assure the audience a clear view of the 6eals when they are in the water, then to take all precautions against the seals catching cold, the water has to be heated to a temperature of 70 degrees' Fah. and kept at that temperature. This was only made possible by the laying of special gas and water pipes. Then, in order to support the exceptional weight on the stage, the whole construction of it has had to be strengthened by additional steel girders. The supporting company is a strong one, and includes such ■wellknown artists as Adele Taylor, Australia's brilliant 6'oprano; the Hilo Duo, in a medley of hula dances, songs and Hawaiian music; De Car and Rosie, the acrobatic waiter and his dog; George and George, clever instrumentalists; and Baker and Smithson in gems from operas. The booking has been very heavy, but there are still some good seats left for those who come early.

"FLAME OF LIFE" AT FRANKTON. Priscilla Dean in Universal's Jewel de Luxe production, "The Flame of Life," should attract a very big house to Frankton's Own Theatre this evening. This terrific story of a miner's life in the Lancashire pits has been wonderfully well done for the soreen. The explosion at the mine is a scene of absolute realism. Reginald Denny in his latest sporting success, "He Raises Kane," and an unusually smart "Torchy" comedy, with added attractions, will furnish a splendid entertainment.

LAST NIGHT OF GREAT SHOW. To-night will be the final screening of a particularly good show at the popular New Strand Theatre. That Douglas Mac Lean's talents are not limited to portrayals of aristocratic and dignified young men, is well illustrated by his clever characterization

of >'Shorty" the bell-hop in "Bell Boy 13," the Thomas H. Ince comedy farceUsing one of San Francisco's biggest hotels as a background, the picture tells a story of modern hotel life from the original viewpoint of the bell-hop. With laughs and thriHs and a pleasing love interest besides, the farce is said to be one of the funniest yet screened. William Farnum in a very fine drama "Without Compromise" and a laughable comedy complete a good show. FRIDAY'S ATTRACTIONS. A happy programme has been selected for the week-end change, when two features of the type that win please one and all will l>e presented. The star picture is a First National attraction, "Light In The Dari," together, with a big Selznickproduction,! "Wings of Pride," a drama that wSU lift you out of your seat with excitement. Seats should be booked at Lewis R. Eady and Son, LtcL, or by theatre •phone 1422. "THE FLAME OF UFE* The tremendous story drama. "The Flame of Life," a Universal Jewel production, whioh reproduces with striking completeness and extraordinary fidelity the true to fife story of Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett's' best book, fairly gripped the keen interest of a big audience at the popular Theatre Royal last evening. The drama is one of extreme power, and in it Priscilla Dean stands revealed as one of the most foroeful actresses on the screen. Another striking performance is Wallace Beery's great character study of a brutal father —a miner in the Lancashire pits. The realism of the fire and flood scene in the mine is a tremendous achievement in the kinematography. Paramount's superb comedydrama, "The Speed Girl," with Bebe Daniels at her best, and popular Reginald Denny in his fine sporting subject, "He Raises Kane," complete a grand entertainment that will finish the season to-night. It should be seen. ( ■ >

"RACING HEARTS" COMING. "Racing Hearts," a very wonderful picture that electrified Auckland and drew crowded houses to the Tlvoli Theatre, Auckland, where it finishes its big season to-night, will open at the Theatre Royal to-morrow evening at the top of a splendid entertainment of pictures and variety. Agnes Ayres and Theodore Roberts won hosts of new admirers in this film, and in the course of what is the most thrilling motor race ever filmed. Miss Ayres actually drove her car at the rate of 110 miles an hour. The second star attraction will be Leah Baird in "When Husbands Deceive," which comes straight from the Princess Theatre. By way of musical prologue, Nosam, the Wandering Minstrel, a very entertaining banjolinist from the Pantages Circuit, California, will be seen in his original act, "Melody and Mirth." There will be no advance in prices. Box plans are at Paul's..