ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15357, 4 October 1923, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

GREAT FILMS AT FRANKTON. Unusually fine pictures of great length and much merit should attract a bumper attendance to Frankton's Own Theatre to-night. A cast of stars will enact Universale grand success, '■ The Power of Lie," a great public favourite, and Parambunt's capital play " The Morals of Marcus" with May McAvoy in great role will serve to delight patrons. A thrilling episode of " The Iron Man," which should have been shown on Tuesday' but went astray in transit, will be positively screened this evening. ' NEW STRAND THEATRE. The interesting programme now showing at' the popular new Strand Theatre will be screened for the last time to-night. From start to finish the photoplay, "For Big Stakes," carried the audience along, in the intense interest. The end came all too soon for the capacity crowd pre-, sertt The ioutdoor scenes reflect the atmosphere of Arizona delightfully. Of the lively action expected in Tom Mix pictures there is plenty, with adventure galore and much romance.' The big Goldwyn production, "The Poverty of Riches," is splendidly put together and shows the .excellent direction of Reginald Barker. Moreover, an all-star cast gives a faultless performance. Leatrice Joy and Louise Lovely are the two young wives; Richard Dix and John Bowers, their. husbands. So excellent an actress as .Irene Rich plays,for the first time.. the minor role of an old lady,

"THEODORA" COMING TO-MORROW

Writing of .".Theodora," the New York Morning Telegraph says:—"Probably 'Theodora; leads them all m the matter of extravagance. It seems as if all of Europe must have taken part in the spectacular mob scenes. They are massive and gorgeous beyond description. 'Theodora' is first and last a gigantic spectacle, beautifully presented, magnificently costumed and enacted with a great deal of vigor. It is, however, almost too huge an affair to take a sentimental or personal interest in. The events all sweep by in such a dazzling array that the personal conflicts and loves, and cares of the characters arc practically lost. Only now and then do individuals come forward to remind you that the drama is theirs and the remainder merely a background. The magnificence of the pictures at times quite obliterates its emotional appeal. But it.is there before your eyes as the most extravagant cinematic offering we have had presented to us, and the artistry of its production cannot be denied. Tho swarming crowds in the Hippodrome who cry for the blood of Theodora and are put to rout by the lions loosed from their cages is a terrific scene. The mob scenes are splendidly handled —it seems almost impossible to believe they are behaving before a camera." Seats may now be booked at Lewis R.'Eady and Son, Ltd.

LAST OF "SHERLOCK HOLMES.'.'

The magnetism of Conan Doyle's great story, " Sherlock Holmes" so splendidly pictured by Goldwyn and so grandly acted by the great John Barrymore and an illustrious cast, has drawn very big audiences, to the popular theatre, and has pleased them mightily. " Sherlock Holmes" is a photo-play that can be recommended. Those who have not seen it and enjoy a superior film should attend to-night's final exhibition. May McAvoy's Paramount picture, " The Morals of Marcus," which shows in conjunction with " Sherlock Holmes," is a play of the highest possible order, which merits and meets with a warm reception. Seats should be reserved over 'phone 1580. FOX FAREWELL CONCERT.

Tickets are selling freely for the Fox farewell concert -on Monday night, which is sure testimony that the public wishes to mark its proper appreciation of what the beneficiaries have done for music in the Walkato. There is also brisk booking at Paul's, so that early reservations there will save disappointment. The massed choirs will be heard, in the "Hallelujah Chorus," with orchestra, and the Male Choir in "The Bugle Song" (Dudley Buck). A special offering will be the introduction and prayer from the immortal classic, "Rienzi," by the orchestra. Special staging raised in tiers will accommodate 200 performers.

A number of hot air radiators have been installed in the Committee rooms of the English Houses of Parliament, which have hitherto been warmed by open Arcs. There is in each Committee room a very large and handsome fireplace, but these, in cold weather, "cat up" the coal at a furious pace, and the radiators are more economical, „