ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2576, 25 September 1915, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

Tho current week's programme will be presented- at His Majesty's Theatre for tho lost time this evening. Tliis afternoon a matinoo will be. held, at which the week s programme will bo presented. Tho musical turn of May Erne and He has proved very popular, and tho Jouiiottes have pronaea -a good turn. Tho clever iootwork of tho Great ImtoiS is of a very interesting character. Other performincludo Violot Treveyon, Hazel IS orris, tho Rosie Rifle Co., Ild wards and Parkes, and tbo Caselli Sisters. KING'S THEATRE. This afternoon and evening' will bo tiio last opportunity given to patrons of tho 6 «,, ca^.' 6 °* seeing that spectacular turn, Alone in London/' Although] this picture plav is of a somewhat sombre type, it illustrates 6ome little-known phases of life in the world's greatest city. Auss I lorenco Turner is tho principal actress, and she displays her powers to advantage. Other pictures on the programme' -J> Right Girl," "A Trip to Luxr.r' o. » 0 Problem/' aud "Tho Path© Gazette.

MARY PICKFOBD ON MONDAY. Queen," in.which Mary lickiord scored her crowning triumph, null bo the attraction at the Jung's tfheatro on Monday night No photo-play star in. tho world excels Mary Pickford in the art of compelling tears or laughter, at will. In "Such, a Little Queen/' nowovor, she has a vehicle that carries her through all tho emotions. The story is a powerful one, and depicts the life and love 'of tho fascinating' Queen of Hertzgovmn, in an ora that was made tragic by a revolution, which forccd her to iiy penniless into a strange, land and suffer tho-pangs of extreme poverty, aud by force of circumstances to cook lier own meals, which, by the way, "Little Mary" makes extremely humorous. Through all this the queen is loved by a king of a neighbouring oountry, whom she thinks she hates, but who in realitr lias stirred 'her heart with love. The dawning .of this love is admirably depicted by Miss Pickford, its sympathetic influence and tenderness is unfolded in a style piquant with interest, and with a charm that is at once dramatic, stimulating and delightful. The end of the play has a thrill all its. own. A splendid selection of photoplays support tie star . feature.

■"NEPTUNE'S DAUGHTER."There is always something wholly fascinating about the ocean. Perhaps this is why New Tork audiences, reputed the hardest to please, crowded to see "Neptune's Daugnter," the wonderful photoplay, that ran at the Globe . Theatre, Broadway, for ten consecutive months. It was different; every scene was away from the beaten path, end every incident was novel. Then' again, it gave a wonderful opportunity of seeing Annette Kellerman, the star of the iilni play, in her own natural element. This popular Australian artist, who holds tho unique reputation of being the "Perfect Woman," is a real mermaid, if there ever was one. The tanks in which she has heretofore exhibited have all been too small. It re-, quires the vast ocean with cliffs 60 feet high to show just what she can do, and all this has been screened with wonderful fidelity. Annette Kellerman, in "Neptune's Daughter," will be shown for the first time in New Zealand at the People's Picture Palace, commencing with a matinee performance next Monday afternoon. It is said that the enormous staides which Miss Kellerman has made _ in dramatic art, as well as in her aquatic feats, since leaving Australia, can only be appreciated by seeing this thrilling romance in pictures. From the first moment, when Miss Kellerman, with her lithe limbs encased in a fish's tail, is seen a porting on the beach, till the last moment when the curtain goes down with her as the brido of the handsome young king, she is 6aid to hold the audience spellbound by her beauty and daring. Tho box plans for reserved seats are on vicar at the Bristol.

"TEE MILLION DOLLAR MYSTERY." The crowds that have attended Everybody's during the week furnish an indication of tho attractive power that a serial picture has -for photo-play patrons.—The first episode of "The Million Dollar Mystery" will be screened to-day and to-night for the; last time. On Monday at noon the continuation of the "week-to-week" sensational dramatic serial will be the star feature. In the first episode, of "The Million Dollar Mystery," entitled "Tho Airship in the Night," you are shown where an exciting, adventurous escape is made by Hargraves with his valuable parcel of securities, ■ and the fall, of the balloon in the .water ends this episo.de. In next week's stirring instalment the story is continued from the: balloon and. you are carried further to where Florence, the daughter of Hargraves, is betrayed to the criminal gang by a pseudo fijend, a princess, who is a member of the Black Band.- How. Florence manages to escape from tho net so skilfully cast is recounted in a series of sensational scenes coherently worked into a 2000 ft. film of the bestproduced picture yet seen. Supporting items include a Keystone comedy, "Thoso College Girls," in which school life and lovers play a laughing., giggling part. "Hhe Eoyal Danish Navy" is a topical of great interest at the present time, and the "Gaumont Graphic will give all the latest news of the war from both fronts.

"TILLIE'S PUNCTURED .ROMANCE." The GOOOft. Keystone comedy starts'.on its merry mission on Monday next at the Empress. Miss Marie Dressier, who is supported by the versatile Charles Chaplin, provides some entirely ncir comedy work, and altogether it is said .gives tlio most remarkably humorous portrayal ever seen on a screen. One can quite understand why this comedienne is paid, the huge salary she receives. Her performance would be remarkable for a man; for a woman it is marvellous. This is the first time tihat the triple alliance (Marie Dressier, Chas.' Chaplin, aiyl Mabel Normand) have appeared together in one picture. Most patrons have 6con Charles Chapiiu in flimsy farccs, and oan imagine what he may be expected to do in a oomedv which gives him plenty of scope. In "Tillie's Punctured -Romance" he is part of the play, and throughout has to be on his mettle because Miss Dressier is just as clever as the .inimitable Charles. This great fun-raiser differs from - any other Keystone over made, and those who imagine they have_ any conception of its many humorous situated based on previous Keystones sro in for a surprise on Monday.- The management advise women and children to attend the day sessions..

BRITANNIA THEATRE. The Inst performances of "T.he Wishing Ring" are announced at tho .Britannia Theatre to-day, and this evening-. It is a stirring picture in five nets, and is one well worth seeing, as it features Vivian jlartin. On Monday next a powerful drama entitled "The Dollar Marie/' will be shown. It is a story of tho oorilict of determination and cleanliness of heart against the power of money.