ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2582, 2 October 1915, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

■"NEPTUNE'S DAUGHTER."As has boon the rule ever sinco tlto opening peri'ormauco of "Neptuno's Daughter," tho houso was completely sold out at tlto l'eoplo's Picturo l'alaco last night. This magnificent, drama lias been demonstratively rcecivcd during the week, and the many wonderful and picturesque scono3 depicted havo evoked enthusiastic applause. "Neptuuo's Daughter" is a marvellous production, and possesses tho added attraction that ilij star, Annette Kcllerjiian, was }>orn in Australia. Throughout tho picture Miss Kellonnan ably demonstrates hor right to tho title of tho "Water Quoen." There are many sensational situations intcrwo"Ven wtin tho charming love story, and altogether it is something quite different from tho usual photo-play. On account of the success which has attended tho first wcok of tho picture, the management liavo decided to oontinuo it through next week.

THE EXPRESS. Maria Dressier and Charles Chaplin, after a rccord week of laughter-raising, finish this evening. No comedy film has ever approached tho attendance registered at tho limpress this week. The management advise tlioso desirous of viewing the film to attendo tho day screenings, ,as there will he many unable to obtain admittance this evening.

"WHEN LONDON SLEEPS." London, tho world J s metropolis, has been the subject l of many dramas, but there is none moro widely familiar than " Whilo London Sleeps." It is many years since tho play was staged in the Dominion, but thero are few who do not remember something of. this powerful melodrama of "the hub of tho universe." This renowned old play by Charles Darrel has now been adnpatcd to the screen, and will be presented at the Empress Theatro on Monday next for tho first time in Npw Zealand. The picture is in. four parts, arnl is conspicuous for excellent acting, elaborate settings and mountings, and remarkably fine photography. ■ Tho many thrilling moments in the original staged version are brought out with great intensity in the filmed production.- The famous scene where tho circus girl saves her own life and tho cliild J s by walking tlio telegraph wires which lead from the burning house is portrayed with breathless realism. The 1 gay Tevelry at Halliwell Mansions,. the Night Club, "which only opens its doors when respectable London sleeps," is very real indeed, and all the famous characters in this great' old play, are made to live again. On the same programme are: "Scenes in Swedish Norland," "Topical Budget," "Home Breaking Hounds," a Keystone comedy, and "Through Edith's Looking Glass," a Thanhouser comedy..

•HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. As , several ne wartists are billed to make their appearance at His Majesty's Theatre on Monday, theatregoers who have not seen this week's capital programme should not fail to do go this afternoon and evening. There are some star attractions, notably Miss Dorothy Harris, Miss Violet Trevenyon, the J3clair Brothers, and Hennessy and Martell. Other artists who will appear today will be the Gibson Girls, Nat Hanley, t'ho .Teunettes, Miss Eileen Henry, and the Ilhodesburys.

MARY PICKFORD'S LAST NIGHT. Tho successful romantic drama, "Such a Littlo' Queen," will bo played for the last time at the King's Theatre to-night, and Mary l'ickford will make her farewell bow in a part*- th-at has given pleasure to crowded houses during the season, and tho.se who havo not had the. opportunity of seeing this delightful actress'as Queen Anna Victoria o£ Herzegovina should inako a point of doing so. In "Such a Little Queen" Miss Mary Pickford has registered . her finest performance to date. On Monday flight the management, of tho "King's" are-advertising a programme that is expected to attract one of the biggest houses ..'•f tho year.. r Seven of the finest plays, chosen from the repertoire of the loading, producing companies, are to l:e 'pVesentedr each.johe'bearing the seal of the producer's guarantee that it is the last word iii his speciality. The plays will range from the gayest to the most thrilling, the idea being that tho public wall act as judge in -what is really au.'Organ-; ised competition. The idea has novel points, and the house will doubtless be filled to enjoy and decide the winner of the unique friendly contest.

. ARMIES OP EUROPE., Tlie armies of Europe war film entertainment, to be given at the Town Hall, in the; cosy Concert Chamber, this evening, promises to" be one of particular interest, .as every phase of the great war is touched upon, and although the cinema is used to graphically: portray the 'historic events, it is in no way a mere picture sliow. ..nvery picture was actually taken on the battlefields ,and there is' nothing in the way of fake photography. 'Die foggy nature of some' of the pictures indicate the time of vear they were taken. These are not spectacular coloured parade or leview pictures, or' pictures made to make you laugh, but are the real thing right from the. battle-fronts of France _ and Belgium. Among the latest additions to the programme are some particularly interesting pictures of our own boys on board oue of the transports from New Zealand bound for the Dardanelles. The pictures give , the best idea of what the soldiers of Britain and her Allies are doing and enduring, and no ono will care to miss them.'There is sure to be a big crowd to see these pictures, and those who do not wish to be disappointed should book seats early. During the evening several musical selection .will bo given.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The last screenings are announced today of the second grand "episode, "The False Friend," of the big - sensational serial feature, '-"l'hs Million Dollar Mystery" and Keystone's 2000 ft. comedy, "Those College Girls." On Monday, the big star will be a Keystone two-reel comedy, featuring Mabel Nonnand. - The picturo is entitled "Mabel Won and Lost,' and most of the Keystone artists areassociated in the production. Mabel Norinand is always popular with picture patrons for her versatility and sparkling gaiety, and in this instance she is said to surpass her well-known talent. The scencs and inoidents compressed into the picture give Tise to unlimited opportunity for laughter-raising. Supporting the star features is the third episode, Tho Leap in the Dart" of f'Tho Million Dollar Mystery," in which Norton arranged a scuerno. to checkmate tho gang. How he does it 'and tho disasters that appear is thrilling])' told. Tho "Gaumonf; Graphic with all tlie special hews, "Mother s Justice," "Departure of 6th Eeinforcemonts," and "Cartoons in a Hotel complete a good assorted programme. • .

"LBS CLOCHES DE CORNEVILLE." To-night "Les Cloches do Corneville" will bo produced at tho Grand Opera House for tho last time. This play, with its tuneful music and ots 6prakling humour. 1 has cr&ated coDsidoriiblo. interest among theatregoers. It has brought to tlio notico a number of local artists of undoubted ability. Tha vccal work ism most respects excellent, and the acting distinctly good. The,proceeds of tho enterprise are to bo devoted to tho Wounded Soldiers' Fund.

SUNDAY CONCERT. . To-morrow evening at His Majesty's Theatre, tho Professional Orchestra will "ive its seventh concert of the season under the baton of Mr. Herbert Bloy. Tho programme will contain two items new to Wellington in Wagner's "Meistersingor" Overture, and a movement from Tschaiko'i-sky's Fifth Symphony. An item which should prove enjoyable will be an instrumental trio by Messrs. Trudn, Norman, and Moscliini. Other items by tho orchestra mil be "Masaniello" overturo (Anbet), "Marcho HonE roi=o" (Berlioz), and a graceful da.uco by Sir Arthur Sullivan. A silve.-.- coin collection will be taken up at the doors.