AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16985, 6 November 1920, Page 12

AMUSEMENTS.

♦ THEATRE HOYAL. "IHE E] KG BOYS OK BROADVTAY.'' A lypie.t: Carnival ee.: audionco tilled I the Theatre Royal lust night, when J. C. ' Williamson's entertaining revue, "The Bin? ! Boys on iirc-adway." was «•_*:; in presented. \ The pieco i? a- delightful miscellany cf POSg. j Clarice, ana mirth, thrradccl together with a ! no: very obtrusive piot. Misf Jon:::c Kart- ! ley. • Mr Phil Smith, Miss Phyllis Araery, i ami Miss M.icsie Dickinson were all well received last evening. Owing to the- in'.tjoi- ! sibilit-y oi obtaining' the liocossary stall for i the scenery and eflects, projected matir.ee j lot this afternoon lia* had to bo i».br.ndoi'.-:d. | OPERA HOUSE. j There was tho usual crowded attendance J at tho Opera House last night, v.-hen tho j Harry Burgess Revue Company, the Rev. Frank Gorman, Henri French, Doff Dee. ! the two Crcis'htons, and Jennings and Geraid j al! appeared with success. Thorc will be a j mui:nee this afternoon, and the bill wi'.i be ( j repeated :cr the last time to-night. j LIBERTY THEATRE, i "A Virtuous Vamp," a sparkling comedy j drama, based on tho clever play . "The ■ Bachelor," by Clyde Fitch, is the chief attraction at .the Liberty Theatre to-day and next week. It stars Constance Talmadge, the iniruitablo comedienne. "A Virtuous Vamp" unfolds 'an. entrancing story full of | tho magic tli.it Clydo Fitch knows so well ; how to capture. 'The scenario was written j by John Emerson and Anita LOO 3, tlio world famous scenario writers, who havo achieved their most notablo success in "A Virtuous Vamp." The picture is full of irresistible humour and pleasing ontertainment, and Coni:io appears at her very best, which is saying lot. A distinguished supporting cast is headed by Conway Tcarle, who has support oil the most famous artists of both the j staifii and screen in Europe and America, i Haida. Da,ube, Ned Sparkin, and many others I also appear. David Kirkland directed tho j nictnro with excellent skill, and the settings i ani photography are in keeping with' the | superb standard of tho whole pi'cduc- ! tion. Mrs John Eraser, op era tic mezzo- | soprano, will sing "Softly Awakes My Heart" (Saint Snens). "Boloved, It Is Morn" j (Alyward), and "Waltz Song" from "Maid of i thi Mountain." An adsquato supporting j nrogramme includes tho Patho Gazette, J Topical Budget, a comedy, and third episode ! of "Smashing Barriers," tho popular serial. | EVERYBODY'S THEATRE, j A big holiday programme is advertised , to be screened 'at Everybody's Theatre nest j week. Tiie main attraction is entitled "The j Copperhead" or "Not Understood." starring j Lionel BaiTymore, who gives a superb porj traval of tho role of "Not Understood" Milt | Shanks, whose son when dying scorned him, | v.-hose wife, tho love of his youth, turned ' I from him as from a thing unclean, and died ) without saying good-bye; though ft nobler ma u ! never hvod. Mr Barrymors's acting is master- | ful because- oi its naturalness. Hi 3 transition from early manhood to old ago is claimed to | bo a revelation. "Tho Copperhead" has been

hailed as a distinct achievement wherever shown. In addition to thu above feature, there v.ill also be screened {I;o Paramount Artcruft picturisation c{ Sir Arthur Wing Pinero'a celobrat<jd play "His House- in Order," which stars Elsie 'Kerguson. It is a Uhoto-play that confines drama, hesirt interest, pathos, and humour effectively. The story relates to tlie troubled adventures that I befell p, vivacious English girl who entered the home of a member of Parliament as a governess 'and afterwards became his second wife. A new musical urogram ino will be played by Everybody's select orchestra. Reserved seatß may bo either booked at Tlio iiristol or by 'phoning 49M. QUEEN'S THEATRE.

~ Heading the big nor.- programme ct the Queen's Tlientro to-day will be "The Miracle Man," described as a, screen story with an amazing soul. Tho picture will be interpreted by such stars as Joseph J. Dowling, Thomas Afcighan, Lou Chancy, Beity C lup.-on, Elinor Fair, and many other leading artists. The story tells how a gang of criminals hear of tho stiange powers of a "patriarch" in a remote village whose beauty of lifo and faith have helped to bring .health and peace of mind to tho suffering;. Assuming innocence iu;d belief, they surround him, and stago a pretended "miracle" through whicli they plau to exploit-the sightless healer as a business enterprise. Their cunning succeeds beyond all their hopes, but unconsciously they fall under tho spell which thoy had sought to use.. They aro themselves transformed, lifted by faith from depravity to a clcatised. ennobled manhood and womanhood. Tlie picture lias none of (he magnificent settings and ingenious theatrical -illusions of those spectacles which have evoked praise and wonderment. Its maprnetism lies in scenes of beauty and tranquillity l-.o loss than in those of sordidness and* ferocity. Its passion is masterful, but its quietude is irresistible. Included in tho programme will bo a "Queen's Pictorial Budget," chapter four of "Tho Mystery of 13'' serial, una it five Patbe comcdy, "Waltz Me Around," while on Monday there will be an additional attraction in .."A Gentleman's Agreement," featur- I ing Nell Shipman. • "THE GREAT GAME." Mr W. A. Low, the well-known theatrical manager, lias *ucceedsd in getting p,. great love and sporting picture for the sporting community of the Dominion. Tho picture, which 'is entitled, Game," embraces sport of ajl kincis, and is a typical Nat Gould racing drama, being full of excit- , ing incidents from start to finish. It is all British make, aild has' for its hero England's . famous boxer, Bombardier AVells, whoso splendid uin-sique gives liim an opportunity to play tlie part in a convincing and practical manner. Special features are tho races ; for the English Derby (tho Blue Riband of j the Turf) and the 2000 Guineas, and a stirring 3i.vround» fight. The photography, mounting, and dressing aro claimed to bo , ■) the best over seen in the Dominion. The picture was given its initial screening in Auckland recently, and rccord crowds attended every session at the Princess Theatre. "The Great Game" will bo shown at the t Crystul Palace, commencing to-dilv, and patrons aro assured 01" an exciting and en- C joyablo night's amusement. There are three f. sessions daily, 12 noon, 2.45, r.nd 7.15 p.m., & , at the evening session is aiso being ecreened 5 "A Romance of tho Underworld," featur- : $ ing beautiful Catherine Calvert. Bookings are V at The Bristol. I f

GIIAXQ THEATRE. Tho new prograrumo to bo shotvu at the Grand Theatre to-day and to-night promises to be an excellent one. Tho principal picture will bo a. Selzniclc six-act feature, starring Elsie J runs, tb e famous musical conicuv girl, entitled "A Regular Girl." Thia -picturo gives Jtiss J.tnis a great opportunity pi shnv,--ifig hor talent, versatility, and charm, and her wonderful aptitudo for comedy. It is stated that "A Regular Girl" v.-ill win tho hearts of the picturo patrons. The first reason is that the- charming, vivacious Elsio tho star, tfio socond is that the r.tDi-y is-one of the most original and interesting 'that, has been f-cret-ncd /or pome aiouthrf. and the third is (hat the many novel »iUn:ti:;n?. to say nothiiy of the magnificent sctdnga, will appeal' vividly to all. There are many novel scenes throughout the picture, including those which show an entiro circus in full swing-, a trip through Coney Island's Emia Park, a party on board tho yacht Or.r-ids, and the inner circles "of on<: of Xc-.v York'-iirst-claas bcarding-houscs. Tho prr-ond in- ! ata'.mejit of the great "stunf serial v.-iil be ; shown, as well as a big .MiDportin;* ' pro- : ffrnmme. including or.a of the famous ,Sun- ! shine comedies, "Virtuous Husband?. '' Esceller.t musical items br the firand orchestra, under the direction of Mr Kenr.cdv Black, •rill be a feature of tho evening rntert-iin-jssnls. Tho prices are cs usual, ~r.sd the box plan i? at The T3ribtnl urtil 12 noi"n, thereafter at the-thoatro ('phone COSlt. i STRAXD THEATRE . j Tho Strand Theatre wai filled at each cos- ' siou yesterday, wJjsu "Rough' JJiditif- l<olnanco," featuring Tom ::n<i "Tho lioil Ship," -.nth Madlr.ire T~r.veT-:e in the k.:d. y.-oi'. 1 , v. their supports, p-«*<-i;u.-a .jri ho ; last t.inv?. Tc-ilay an Ciuiiily r.ow- pro-; gramme v.-jli be- pieaente-.i, which c-ho'.-'.-j appeal o Carnival AVcck isat ror.s. Zar.c Giev has already achieved enviable fame with tho ' film versions of his stories t-i thr> ' Purple Sas»" ar.d "The Rain':o;v Trail," bc!-_ of which hare be or. screened at tho Strand, and to-day stiM another from the jcu cI the ismou.-, American "V.'ild ' West" viiter will bo f-Mcired at that thejtre. in tho farm-of a i'o:: crania, "Tho Lcn? fjt;ir Ranger," or.c- of the mc-jt thrilling ai:d picturesque-' of Zano Grc-y's creations. As before, the leading part is entrusted to 'William Faiiiuin, -who is eminently suited to such a role. A comedy, "Training j'.-,-;-* Ihisbar.d.;." a "iJv.t; and .Jfu" ci-itoorf ai.j i various other feature". be included in I bill. " I ! EAST CniIISTCIIOCH SCHOOL i ' COXCERT. [ The excellent programme submitted by the ' pupils of the East Christchurch school -s-as , repeated r.t the Choral i!ai. last evening. ■ v.S':ti tho cuildir.s v.'c -< again fairly -.veil tiilea. <1-. on the previous evciiinj.-, the youthful tie:ioruiers rose to the occasion splendidly, I:r.d every item was well worth healing. The t.vo concerts were _i.i aid of the' school fund", which should benefit materially as a result. P.OYAL MUSICAL SOCIETY. On Tuesday, lGth, and Saturday, the iOth, ! i the Royal Cbristchurch Musical Society will } give the _ second cul-script'.ou concert of tho ' season with a perloiniance of r "Elijah. As a fitting ce.cbration of the So- ; ciety'a diamond jubileo and tho hidi lion A: r i ccr.ferrtd upou them by "the Eing, i the Society are endcavour.:/£ a performance the like of which has seldom been heard :;i the city Lefore. Tu all, even those with the least claim to musical judgment, the n:;::ou:;cer.i?nt th?.t Amv Ev a i':s and Mr ' : Eiaser Gange will appear laV'Elijah" Should i furnish an irresistible appeal. That fine solo ! "Hear Ye. Israel," reveals the brilliance of j thir, notable copr.mo'a vosco v/ith its extended : compass. Ml" Fraser Ganee will bo seen at l ! his bo?: as "E-ijr.h." n; 1 with his artistrv. ii Vv-cal, and dramatic powers, he should pive'a Ij great interpretation of his part. .Mir.- ililH- < J cent Jcnn:ng3 be vrarialy welconied ozj B