AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16722, 3 January 1920, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL. "THE MAN WHO CAME BACK." A larp- nudicmv v;tn<-s«-l tho final per. fcrinanoo at the Tho.-itm Uoy.il iast of "The Man Who C'ame Back." ■ "THE BIRD OF PARADISE." The famous Hawaiian drama. "The Bird of Paradise." the second production by Mi.=« 11 unci Starr and her, talented or^r'inidation Will bo presented at the 11ie,itre Royal thin evening. Starr will apjicar as a t-awaii.in Princces, who loves u \rhite :«r\n of weak character. It is a part in -.hich the iiiccntioturnefwi of tho i.uporstitiou?. 6emi-cirilia<-«l I native i? oontraated \tith tho European olemcn'.i into which t-.tc ironically plung,-« hf r. > of t'!:o production is tho hula hula danocs and ukTilclo playcra. A hi ff -iiectiicular Kcenc will bo tho eruption oi the volcano, vhirh appears aa a seething inarei of htcam and name. Tho tropical scenery, tho UCS3 of the voloanio eruption, tho pathetic lovo story of Luana, t'r.e Hawaiian atmoaphoro contributed by tho hula hill* <iancej), and tho haunting me.lody cf tlio a ll SO, it io said, to make up n. novel drama. In contrast to tho fascination of the too eimple life, -ibero is tho s'ory of the redemption ol '•Ten-thoiiMrd-dollar D?an," by tho edncatod, refined white girl, who leads him to tlie h>ht. Mr Frank Harvey i« said lo mako an study nf tho beachcomber Dcati. Others conspicuosio in tho cast aro Arthur Sty an, J. 15. Atliolwood, Harold Moran, Edwin Lester, Harry Power, Frank Alianby, Stuart Mcßao, Fred Copo, Ethel Morruwiu, Marian Marcus Clarke, Bryol Bryant, ELsio Manziec, nnd Daphne Bairn. The plar.i arc on view at the Theatre ofßce.

OPERA HOUSE. The current program mo at the Opcm t HouSe was submitted to n. larse audience last niclrt, the various artists being loudly applauded. The programme will be repoatod at a matineo this afternoon r.nd again to-night. CRYSTAL PALACE. Following out their policy of giving the public good value for their outlay, tho Crystal Palace Company announce next week a triple bill, tho respective constituents of which aro a five-rocl drama starring Janot Alexander, entitled "Tho Treasure of Heaven," adapted from the celebrated novel of that name by Mario Corolli; a Chaplin comedy, portraying tho always popular comedia* in a two-thousand feet production called "Charlie's Picnic"; and, by spccial arrangement with tho Westland Chamber of Commorco and tho Canterbury Progress League, a photographic masterpiece, "A Tour Through Weetland," showing beautiful eccnes of Now Zealand's magnificent 6ccncry between Otira Gorgo and Waiho Glacicr. This ia proclaimed by Mr T. E. Y. Scddon, M.P., us the best New Zealand scenic picture cvor produoed, and was specially taken by the Government photographer at tho request of tho Wcetland Chamber of Commerce. Members of the Progress League, Chamber of Commerce, Tunnel League, Automobilo Association, and other bodies aro specially )n----vited to see -these unique vie wo of tho West Coaat. Tho film is in two parts of COOO feet each; the first section will be screened next g cek, and tho Tfmair.ing portion will be shown as from Monday, January 12th. Supporting features of a varied and amusing description will bo shown in addition to tho three special items named, and tho Crvnt.il Palace Orchestral Ouartct, who aro rapidly enhancing their woll-desorvcd reputation for good music, will introduce some new and up-to-dat« selections, under tho conductorehip of Mr Robt. T. Kirk.

"DE LUXE ANNIE" AT EVERYBODY'S.

Taken from tho stage play which vm mado famous throughout Now Zealand quite rooently_ by Mian Emfli Polini, :he latest Select picture, "Do Luxo Annie," which will bo screened next week at Everybody's Thcatro, is tho sort cf story that will entertain any hoalthy-minded ppectator. The popular screen star, Norma Talmadge, and her excellent company carry the drama along with speed and judgment. The rlircotor of tho production has brought cut the melodrama too possibilities <>f tho thome without descending to cheap oonsationalism, and there is never a moment whore the development of tho story is 'etardod. Pkill and good taste are found in the totting. Mi as Norma Talmadgo will inspire lor countloen admirers to new enthusiasm with her portrayal of tho heroine in "Do Luxo Annio." The supporting cwt is an cll-etnr one, and inchidos Eugene O'Brien. Specially selected items will' bo given Vy th« orchestra. Tho box plan is f.t The Bristol, and reserved seats may be booked there or by ringing No. 4925.

r.ir.th «-p*ode of ' Stirs-we." *nA a pofi • i»:irj*ort;ss programme. $On Monday tno r.rw rro~rfirr :z? w:ii W ::eaded by wond«?t-?il stir*" "A J o.r/oc! L-iu*. produced "b v i»o.d7!*yn, cnu jc.it"HT2~£ Kcr.r.fdv. Thi« i* Mated to l»e or.»> i»: thu :>o«t: picturcw produced durir.* the pavr twelve" r:or.t!:«. It ha* been ;.dapted the vrc"j-i:?is*vTi fc?ry Vy TVJ'Vs arii Kenruld "Welf. "A Perfect A-adv corcbine* ev<rvtb:r.£ tr:.v. j ;:t* 11 fiov* tho TicpiiJaritv e: Madc<- Kennedy. :be f.iv.vir.:- of of cinema loverv. an.i is one of t:w* :ro«t (needful p'av. «-v*': or Ihe mpport*. • rvhjch lire of varied character, incv.jdo I tenth of •** ~| l i " Christie coniedv, nnd * iber oxoe.'.fnt i r.ln:*. boat' may Ik- booked '>• • licaTrv. :o! c: c- r. e STRAND THEATRE. Ore of tho ec*r.r* :n K!*w FerjmsocV T>:c-trirc. "The Mar-iace l'ri<o." i' ?aii to ho quite 'he sr.'Ht t:co: " :r. photo-playa for many '■ ■ '■'•' Itthirrs a. euaiptttoua partr horoir.o tr. a «uV*. tin' ot" - -' a* h I>oi-r>~=>]<v> table surround.--i ty stalls •■" wak-h r.-o quartered the thorfvi>;!'o"*\i };o owr.vd *-y tho hostess. Ir. T- ** • Ms-rape P.-I.V ihe'bandwime ard popular Wvr.dh'am otax-lins ii Fiji* Fergu«o«s «■ l«rd'lT? rn»r>. Supporting S.m? :r<-!udo th«^ Mack ' Scr.r.o't corn-dy. " Hearts m>ii Fbwerc," "Fencing :n ,Up*n." nr.d nn American Garotte. In addition. the f.r*'. of 'The Silent Mycvr v" •r;'.'. V tcirer.ee!. The Glory de:il.-* of ? valuable **T!'e Kve of Vie V"r:! " ar*i held y n «ee* ir It? frst ih<ft i? :r«c>m an I ' — n.u::.:::v caw, an A:r.rrj: v tn woman 1 ".t. shortlv jr.tM ap l>eiv.e weddiyi to a wealthy :r?*n. a | - injrtv detiichod appear*. ; :rifpA a :<*- ■ ?o*vor. ar.d fVk>o!a the hrideproon; *hrov l :h • th" !io*d. faraoiw A:r.or:can •;^t« , Phi: Kel>y. th»>n or'ers, ar.'.l u «'? ; :r.riion:o tak" jilic- • 'Dm* f'o'. ! i>pi.«>d« is <■ nlitlo 1 "Epynf* V.-:,ro.iT>oe. ' QUEEN'S THEATRE. Th« <iraina, "Blue lo fliowr. an Monday at tho Qu<s-r.'s Theatre, eh cat • thf effect* of Ticiu>;.« lh-irp upon tho •=-- ficer.dc.r.ta o: oripirai trw.ii3gTe*sor. nr.th- . ir.<- K-ini: jjlowd o>vr. \\"<*li:n^t->:i. ! * wealthy yo:in? niaTi, -.Th.-" ' * ' with part«i'. ii'it tako tlk* advir<* ci | lii.** i>h>*ririan. and ho :narn** Valient. 'Dr. JJ.iihl ]ovte tho mhiu woman. : 'nit. his proj<vs!"ion»i honour w.:'. rot . him t--> M', her of l«-r }iu«r>ar. l« eccrn. \ fi'.iid l»"rn. o. !iolpies« dofortivo. that «'iof j nlnwt ltntiiMi.-vU '.y. The mother s -v. ,ru\ ■ h'VomM .v blank for a *lTTti', and £r,ot!:<?r j rhiid i.* uiibstitatoti for tho dead ] !i-.;s'r>:iud cts otoadfly url or.? !•: tho middlo o- a "wild rio'n-tirh. .-udd -r.ly ,i c ;i-.-.d. BtK-fly. "lJhio Blood" i« ; !lu. ra.-no hnos :li ''Damatrr'.l Good«." with * r.uTnUr -.f tdd«<l e>pceta<nt!ar icitttrcs. t T/» ;iro;7jmnw inc!tid«f» t}i. % rr.i!irri:cti. ; "Tho Nrw Butler" ar<l "Her Candy ; 'Ik- Pnth.- ectnic, "Thoir and Monto Don-,' | a.'-pictorial and in cpi»»l« of ' The Light niiiß KarJcr." |

LIBERTY THEATRE

The verily chango of programme at Liberty Theatrw will tajce to-day. \rlwn tho star attraction is Mabel Nonnnnd in * comcdy-drama, "When Doctors Disagree. Tho supporting programmo is of on unusually varied character, arid includes an exccllont flMr.ic, "Raindrops." "Chicken Chaeed and Ilcnp<'cked," a rnmed.v, and a double Otir.eHe. Special music accomtianicß tho ptar picture, and the Liberty Orche-tri. wi'l bo Voard in iTi' ejitirdy now selection, while thiA week b eT-.tr'acte is airfl from "KfcMnka.' Mar>o.l Normand provide* another scrcam-iarce in "Wicn Doctors Di*Kroc." her latest Gold-

wyn feature. This time an almosphero of hospitals, doctors, operation*;, and miwcs, are rtv-ponoibie for eonio 01 the iutiiuwt scenes tlie little laughter-producer has over appoaitSS in. Tho story of "When Doctors Disagrco" is said to be ono of the most original r.yer ficreened. There are eix cets wninuind (xlventure amid an a-tmosphcro of white com?, BtirgeonA' knivce. and love. The box plan will bo open all day to-oay a« Liberty Theatre. "DAMAGED GOODS." The film version of Brieux's "Damaned Goods" i? to bo shown at tbo Liberty Theatre on Saturday rcrt, January 10th, to 6eparato for tho goscs, po«sjoBfl hold for meu only ar.:l women only, the lion of the scxog having been decreed by the Now Zealand i<usor. The author has "taken oil tho glovcw." so to siKak. an<i vigoroeuly attacks the t-ystcm v.-bioh has in uie pa«t encouraged tho conapiracy of eilcnce 011 thi?i awful ecourgo. "D&magixi stifles none of the facte necessary for a full inculcation of its tremendous le*»on. Scenes taker, in u hospital, showing victims of the; dread diaca&o, contribute greatly to tho picture's authenticity ar.d moral iippeal. The whole story is profoundly moving, und is not for one claw of men and women, but for every grade of eocioty. Box plans v.ill bo open at The Bristoi liext Tuesday. !

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