AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15750, 17 November 1916, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS.

•THE BOOMERANG." It ls called ''The Boomerang' because the principles which the principal character. Dr. Sumner, applies to a patient of his for the pangs of jealousy rc-act upon himself. In effect it is a case of his being hoist with liis onu petard. The play, which was enthusiastically received by n pood house in the Theatre Royal last evening, is a perfect little gem. For sheer dramatic merit and artistic construction it far siireasses cither "It Pays to Advertise" or "Twin Bedy' The dialogue which runs through it is at all times cJevcr. and on occasions is superlatively so- The acting required is real acting —silence, gesture, jiiul iacial expression carry a .'large part of the burden of interpretation: and tho interpretation bv nearly the whole caste could .-earceiv be improved upon.. L>ir *>umner (interpreted by .Mr Hst-Jb Immilton) i* a wealthy young doctor who, with the assistance of a beautiful young nurse, who arrives opportunely, undertakes the euro of a lovesick young man. Hb undertakes to inake the object of liis affection respond "y arousing her jealousy. i"iis plot works oufc suceessfullv and in its' proce.-s he expounds to his charming nni'-e his theory of the '"love" complaint to the effect that it is all a "game."' He regards himself as immune, but when lie iinds, as |ho thinks, that Tii.s assistant is '■t)i Jove with someone else, then the very pangs of jealousy lie has himself been deriding assail linn. Eventually everything, in a very sweet ending, comes out right, and the doctor secures his bride, who incidentally turns out to bv *h« nieee of a very rich man. No one could have been more perfectly natural, human., and breezy as J>r. Sumner than Mr Hale Hamilton. He really seemed to be. more at home than in his former work, while Miss Myrtie Tannehill was an outstanding success as Virginia Xolva. the charming nur>e. The other principal part, that of Budd Woodbridge. was taken by. .Mr Donald 'Bowles in a manner that left nothing Vo be desired. Hi's performance was -v perfect study of the bashful, almost acentric, young man in the throes of love, and was quite worthy of being ranked with his skilful work in "It Pays to Advertise." The supporting caste worked admirably together, the whole (Performance making an outstandingly clever entertainment, scintillating with wit and glowing with humour. „ Perform a nccs oT" 'iiie ISoomerang" jn'Jl bo given again this evening and to-morrow evening. OPERA HOUSE. Tliere was another large attendance at the Opera House last evening, when tbp current programme was repeated. Tho Ber.t La Blanc Revue Company was entirely successful in its efforts to entertain and amuse all present. Ross and Wyse and the Big Surprise particularly tho last-named. kept the houso in convulsions during their stay on the stage. They bring their season to a close to-morrow. The same programme will be given to-night, and a matinee to-morrow afternoon. On Monday night- the Bert La Blanc Company will produce a new rcvuo entitled, "Tlie.v Then Woke Up."

CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG." The first of the. New World films to bo shown hero will be screened at Everybody's Theatre next Monday, and continued throughout the week. It is entitled "Tho Feast of Life." and the principal character is portrayed by Miss Clara Kimball Young, one ol : tho greatest emotional actresses in pictures. The story unravels n Cuban-Spanish romance,, in which"Spanish hate and Cuban cunning are exerted to the utmost to win a beautiful Spanish girl. Tho attention is held all through until the final scenes reveal a satisfying conclusion. The picture was filmed In Cuba, under the direction of Albert Cappenaii, tho producer of Hugo's "Les Miserablcs," and presents many charming scenes in that beautiful \isldhd.' Tho story is said to be a par--1 ticulariy powerful one, and tho acting, atmosphere, and both interior and outdoor settings arc described as perfect in every detail. . "A DAUGHTER OF THE GODS." , Dancing, song and coincdy, all play a largo part in the big children's production, "A Daughter of the Gods," to be staged b.v Miss A. J. Menzies and : yMrW. S. AVauchop, at tho Theatre Itoyal, on Tuesday evening next. The company is practically the same as that which achieved such success in "The Sleeping Beauty" and "Phyllis and the y ; Fairies,'' but this year tho work of the little principals promises to be even .; -more successful than formerly- The .' - production i s in aid of the Belgium Relief Fund, and. the plans for the season of three nights are now open a,t Milner and Thompson's. Dav salo " , tickets may be purchased at tlie Toy , .Cave. , PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS. - A large house attended Starland last • light to see Theda Bara in "Tho Two 'Orphans," a French drama that is prova great draw. The second picture, , v ''Chimmio Faddcn Out West," is a de- . t lightful comedy, and wins tho audi- ' caco's approval. The two star pictures ; , aro now screened at Starland's continu- i oue day sessions, as well as tho night Ression de luxe. Seats for the lattermaybe booked at Tho Bristol. "The Bachelor's Romance" and supporting films were screened at the , 61obe Theatre yesterday, and will bo - repeated at to-day's sessions. • Good business was reported at tho Grand Theatre yesteriay. when "Her , - .Beckoning" and supporting programmo t v° re ro peatcd. The same pictures will s hown_ to-dav, and to-morrow the ■Metro film, "LoveTv I£arv," will be •creoned. 'Thcro were excellent attendances JlPm at the Queen's Theatre yesferwhen "Martha's Vindication" J *#s repeated. This film, with supportWR items, will bo screened again toOn Monday "The Woman's I/aw" *11l be shown. *j*"rhe "Waiters' Ball." "The Stepping ? e ', anc * other pictures comprised i rn. a y' s programme at the Syden- . " ani Theatre. Thoy will be screened , \-*Sng to-day. , 'flis Picture in the Papers" was apreceived again at His JMatheatre last night. The same -Programme will bo shown this evening. Largo audiences witnessed the curprogramme at Everybody's Theatre •4* ii > * V -' s tc p.pins Stone" espeIfU'r being appreciatively received. same programme will be shown it - "Way's sessions.