ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15358, 5 October 1923, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THEODORA" TO-NIQHT.

The management of the new Strand Theatre have pleasure in presenting "Theodora,". a production that so far surpasses every creation of the screen that there is nothing with which to compare it. Chances arc that few persons who see, "Theodora,", will realise the Infinite pains, the truly herculean labours that were necessary to erect the giant sets by means of which it is possible to show not only the chief characters but also the 25,000 "extras" woven into the atmosphere and the background of ancient Byzantium. The erection of the upwards of twenty sets—including the Hippodrome in which 40 lions are loosed by the Empress Theodora's order upon 25,000 men and women—was a truly amazing feat. The successful execution was, due largely to the genius of Armando Brasini, architect of the Vatican. Brasini was lent by the Vatican to the Unione Cinematografiea Italiana for this occasion. This broke a precedent. It was the first time that the famous' architect of the Vatican ever had gone outside his Own sphere. Brasini not only designed ail the sets, first in miniature and"'then full size,' but he also superintended the actual construction work just as did the architects of the medieval times whom he was imitating. Seats for to-morrow and Monday should be booked at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd. .' . SATURDAY'S MATINEE.

The big spectacular production, "Theodora," will be shown at the matinee to-morrow. It is a picture that will be enjoyed by children equally as well as grownups. The usual matinee prices will prevail. GREAT FILMS AT THE ROYAL. There should be bumper houses at the popular Theatre Royal on this and to-morrow evenings, for the two giant productions secured for presentation represent the acme of merit and the last word in up-to-date filming. The famous Paramount studios will present, straight from the Tivoll Theatre, Auckland, "The Rustle of Silk," which has a length of 8000 ft., and is regarded as' one of the grandest comedy-dramas of 1923. Betty Compson, Anna Q. Nlllsson, and Conway Tearle lead a sterling cast. The story •—from Cosmo Hamilton's fine novel—is of a beautiful girl/who falls in. love with and worships from afar a Prime Minister. Later, by a turn of the wheel of fate, she finds herself thrown Into his household in a convenient disguise. To. reveal more would be to spoil a capital tale. The'second star attraction, -"Breaking Home Ties/ filmed in 7000 ft. of film, is one of the, most popular picture successes that is showing on the world's screens today. Acted by a cast of very fine artists it. discloses its great human story in a.way that grips the hearts of •11 who see it.. It comes direct from the Princess Theatre, Auckland, where it. attracted phenomenal attendances. Special music by the Royal Orchestra under Mr Edgar Collins will embellish the notable unfoldingsi Seats should be. reserved at. Paul's'; There is no booking fee. "Turn to the Right" is underlined for Tuesday next.

TO-MORROW'S MATINEE. ; At the Theatre Royal matinee tomorrow afternoon, the beautiful picture, "Breaking Home Ties," will delight young and old. and "The Timber Queen" and "Buffalo Bill" will thrill their .followers. ... 810 ATTRACTIONS AT FRANKTON. What an excellent drama is "The Power tf a Lie," which will finish at Frankton's Own .Theatre this evening. It met with a .splendid reception yesterday, and augmented as it will be this evening by' "President Harding's funeral,V a most interesting subject, by "A Bed of Roses" (comedy), "The Haunt of the Bear," and Pathe's papular Coloured Review, there should be a big house to-night to enjoy the excellent fare. TO-MORROW'S BIG STARS. A great three-star programme will screen to-morrow. Betty Compson and Conway Tearle will star in "The Rustle of Silk," while an all-star cast will.present the most popular drama in the Dominion to-day, "Breaking Home Ties'." A thrilling episode of "Buffalo Bill" ''will' also be shown. There will be a matinee to-morrow afternoon. FOX FAREWELL CONCERT. • The-farewell concert to.be tendered Mr and Mrs W. R. Fox at the Theatre. Royal on Monday night is attracting wide interest, and everything points to an overflowing, audience. The orchestral items are certain to be very popular, for - Hamilton music-lovers have vivid, recollections of the Fox Orchestra's fine, work on previous occasions. Included will be the Introduction and Prayer - from Rienzi, a rousing march and operatic selections. Mr Fox will be heard with the orchestra, in the massive concerto in C minor, first movement (Beethoven). An inspirational number should be the Hallelujah Chorus from "The Messiah" by the massed choirs of 200 voices. The Male Choir will give the Bugle Song, and the Choral Society will be heard in one of its finest numbers. There will be vocal solos by Mrs Le Petit and Mr'Ji G: Norman, and violin solos by Miss Peggy Sorby and Mr J. G. Norman. Such an attractive programme will doubtless result in a big rush for tickets and seats should be reserved at Paul's Book Arcade.