ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 97, Issue 15998, 28 May 1924, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. Willard Mack's play in film form, with the actor and Enid Bennett in the cast in "Your Friend and Mine," will be showing to-night. The theme of the story is that on the evening of his wedding anniversary, with his intimate guests around him, Hugh Stanton is suddenly called away to.his oil fields. His wife Patricia is left in the company of Victor Rcymier, a bogus artist. Stanton does not know that Reymier is madly in Jove with his wife. Even she does not suspect his real motives until a playwright—a friend of Stanton's—proved him to be the fraud and the cad that he is. Several of the settings are staggeringly beautiful. Amongst these is one which took place in Greenwich Village, New York's Latin quarter, where an elaborately staged soiree takes place. "The Victor," featuring Herbert Rawlinson, also showing, is one of the greatest pictures in which Herbert has ever appeared. It. has everything—thrills, heart interest, rollicking comedy, big dramatic situations, society atmosphere, and red-blooded prize-ring stuff. Round 14 of the "Leather Pushers," featuring Reginald Denny, will also be shown. Excellent supports and music by the Royal Orchestra. Book your seats at Paul's, or 'phone 1850.

FRANKTON'S OWN. "The Victor," featuring Herbert Rawlinson, showing to-night, is a redblooded fighting picture— the best of Herb's career—smashing prize-ring battles and a wonderful love story. It is a story woven around the adventures of a titled young Englishman, who became a prize-fighter to save the family castle. The fighting wonder of the world's champion middle-weight prizefighters—The Hon. Cecil Fitzhugh Waring—it has a sporting appeal to the followers of the boxing game. Round fourteen of the "Leather Pushers" is also showing, featuring Reginald Denny. The other supports are good. ANNETTE KELLERMAN AT STRAND. In spite of the opening of the Waikato Winter Show, there was nearly a full house at the popular New Strand Theatre last night to sec the first screening of Annette Kellerman's New Zealand picture, "Venus of the Southern Seas." The majority of the scenes were taken outside Nelson, Pohara Beach, Takaka. Pelorus Sound, while others included Island Bay, Wellington and Christchurch. After the actual photographing was completed the picture was taken to Los Angeles t© receive the finishing touches by film experts. Both as regards the story of the South Seas and the perfect photography, "Venus of the South Seas" is a remarkable motion picture. The story is stirring and romantic, with plenty of thrilling incidents ,&nd Miss Kellerman does the finest work of her career. Her display of diving and swimming is unsurpassed, while her under water work is marvellous. Miss Kellerman is supported by a specially selected cast, and no expense or trouble was spared for this production. "Venus of the South Seas" is the first big drama to be produced in New Zealand, and it is hoped that its success will pave the way for the.foundation of a flourishing motion picture industry in New Zealand. Excellent supporting films included a Mermaid comedy, "Blazes," that is funny enough to cure the most obstinate fit of the blues. Seats may be reserved at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd., or by theatre 'phone 1422. LYNCH FAMILY BELLRINGERS. To-morrow night (Thursday), after many years' absence, the famous original Lynch Family Bellringers will re-appear in the Theatre Royal. Organised in 1867, the Lynch Family Bellringers have appeared in every part of the civilised world, and they are now engaged in their fifth tour throughout the civilised world. On this occasion they will introduce the bells, the beautiful glassophone, the great silver organ chimes, and other novelties, and they will be assisted by a new and brilliant constellation of English and Continental artists, viz., Mdlle Brighta Le Mar chant (brilliant soprano from the Opera House, Paris, and the Albert Hall, London), Miss Adie Reynolds (soubrette and monologist), and Mr Harry Baxter (Australia's favourite comedian), in all his latest characteristic impersonations and comicalities. The programme to be submitted is one of the best, and a crowded house is sure to greet the Bellringers to-morrow night. Seats may be booked at Paul's without extra charge.