ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2626, 23 November 1915, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The Elton Black licvue Company provided the first half of a good programme at Tlis Majesty's Theatre last night, in a IiSSId musical comedy entitled Gome Some" The story was that of a young man wlio was supposed by his rich uncle io'vo married. At short notice lie is wiled upon to find a wife and child, and the numerous wives and children that are thrust on him and his undo provide a delightful comedy element. The musical numbers provided by the company were ail new, and very captivating:, especially those in which the company figured, such as the Irish Bo the Tango. Elton Black in "Sticks and Stones" made another bit while "Dancing the Blues fway," b'v Nellie Quealy and the Flapper Brigade, came in for special favour. "It's the Girl Behind the Man," contributed by Billv Maloney, and "When I Leavo the World," by Peter Brooks, were wood numbers, and several encores "had to be given by the members of the company Numerous artists appeared in the second half, notable new arrivals being the Lee-Aidous Trio, from America, who gave a novel exposition of ragtime dancing. The female members were also noseessed of sweet singing voices, which they used to Eiie fet advantage. Kincaid, with his unique juggling tricks, again made a great impression on tlie audience, antf introduced some very exceptional feats. Eddie Marshall, tho deft lefthanded artist, who draws with the left jians, created striking pictures in chalk, and was loudly applauded for his clever sketches. In particular, a copy in Chalk of the famous painting "September Morn was worthy of special note, and his drawing of Captain Cook was extremely clever. Miss Hose Lee Ivy gave new songs, and Morris and Meelt.er, the "patterologists,_ wore a?so .on the programme. The Topical SiiAgef Brought a selected programme to an end. There will be a repeat this evening.

THE KING'S' THEATRE.

There was a big crowd at the King s f Theatre last night to fitness the new s series of' moving pictures. The feature „ film is entitled "The Heart of a Child, founded on Prank Dauby s well-known ■* novel. The production is by the London Film Company, the principal parts being nlavcd bv, Miss Edna Flugarth and Etl- ' ward Sass.' Throughout the story runs t an irrepressible vein of comedy as the c heroine rises by sheer personality from f London East End life to fame ou tlie ■ stage. Making real friends all tho way, < sliio finally marries a peer, and still 1 Teater triumph establishes herself m favour with his parents. Tho realistic scenes of the heroine's environment ami the various phases of London life are 1 outstanding features of a remarkable and essentially wholesome story. The support- c ing items. 011 the programme are all good. 1 A scenic screening of timely and hisj \ toric value is "The Cathedral of Kfirms. j It illustrates very finely not only the j colossal architecture of the famous build- ■ iii"- and the irreparable damage caused • by" the vandalic German shells, but also the trench, operations in the adjacent country where the famous French seventy- J lives deal their death-blows the en- ; em v. "The Woman of Nerve" i 6 a dramatic story of a woman, a burglar, and , a jealous husband, the end of tho burglar being <i disastrous one. ThteLubin Company present a . farcical (animated cartoon under the title of the "Relentless Dalton," and to complete the series there is a European Gazette giving the latest Continental news in picture form. As usual, the musical accompaniments by the King's Symphony Orc-hcstra add much pleasure to tho entertainment. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. At ftverylwdy's Theatre yesterday tho no*v programme was headed by another instalment of "The Million Dollar Mystcry," entitled "Shanghaied." In this the conspirators try to do away with Norton, tho reporter. They put him aboard a ship which is sailing for a foreign sort, but strange 'chance throws him jn the way of Florence again, and disguised as one of the conspirators, he is able to save her from tho villains. t There aro many exciting scenes, including a fire at sea. "An Hour.of Freedom" is a niso little story of two lovGrs. who, in an endeavour to get away from formalities attaching to their approaching wedding, go out on tlio morning of tho eventful dav for a last hour of freedom. They meet together, and end* everything by suddenly appearing at tlio fashionable ceremony as already married. "Nearly . a Prizefighter" shows Billy Lee with a companion in a very realistic battle, in which the farcical actor gets all the worst of it. The Gaumont Graphio contains much topical news of interest from Europe. "Napoleon," a clever chimpanzee, is also included in the programme and his wonderfully human acting is very interfiling. A trained elephant also performs ' well. The Symphony Orchestra provides special musical, items. EMPRESS THEATRE. .A powerful play which is full of dramatic incidents and stage surprises is be: iiitr produced at the Empress Theatre this week. "It is entitled 'Trom Headquarters." Mo drama is' built around a simple plot affording abundant opportunities for magnificent acting. The leading character, Eose Peters, is played by Anita Stewart, who imparts a galvanic force to the character that lvolds and thrills th© audience. Briefly told, the story is as follows:—Eose is a pretty typiste who believes in the offer of marriage that her employer has made to her, anJ gradually allows herself to be victimised. Staggered one day by his refusal to keep his yrord, and the brutal way in which he repulses her, she seizes a Kinfe and plunges it into his back, and escapes to her home.. Hor father is a detective,, and he is put on the case. He traccs the deed to his daughter, when a message comes from * headquarters to drop the case. Her father then interviews Ins daughter's employer, makes amends and marries the girl. The action of the play is rapid, and the, situations are of the heart-pulling description. There is a particularly interesting film being shown in connection with the march of the Italian Army towards victory. One is enabled to see the country wjiicli tho Italians have captured from the Austi'ians, and some idea can be obtained of the stronu'ous nature of the fighting m the mountains. The Lubin Company are represented by a clever set of cartoons, and tho "Komic Company" introduce a very laughable comic study. This week s Topical Budget is full of interest. War pictures aro shown in plenty, and are well worth seeing. The programme will be shown at all sessions to-day.

"POTASH AND PERLMUTTER."

On Saturday evening next at 8 o'clock at tlio Grand Opera House, J. C. Williamson, Ltd., will .present to local playgoers I for the first time a world's laughing triumph, "Potash and Perlmutter, described as tho most human, the cleverest, the quaintest, the most original and most genuinely humorous play "which has evo.r been staged in Australasia. J. C. Williamson, Ltd.. hare gone to tho expense of bringing out tlie five artists "who took tho' principal characters in the production of "Potash and Perlmutter" m New York, where it ran for upwards of t,wo years and it is their lifelike characterisations of the types they have to portray which has helped t<> make the Hebrew comedy the success it has proved. The characters of Abo Potash and Mgwruss Perlmutter are interpreted by. Mr. Paul Burns and Mr. Sam Le Bert, who are said to be two of America's greatest comedians. Hie two partners are 1 rarely off the Stage, and their constant bickerings and incessant quarrels keep thp audience in roars of laughter, while there are moments of intensity when Uiß.y are said to have the onlooker on the verge of tears. Miss Margaret Vinton has been acclaimed as the prettiest actress who has ever appeared 011 the American stage, and is also said to be a very fine actress. It is said that 1 ' Miss Vinton has scored a success in the role of Rntli Goldman. Mr. Samuel How. avds, as. Marks Pasinsky, and Miss Lizzie Wilson as Mrs. Potash, will appear in the parts which tliey created iu New York. The cast also includes: , Lewis Willoughby, as Boris Aiulrieff; Nancy Winter as Miss Cohen; Gprsham Hurle, Victor Tatna.ll, Gladys Young, 10. L. Uelaney, John Do Lacy, Qwen Weston, Rosalind Rmeaton, Lawrence IfaTdinge, ■Tolin Vincent. Sylvia Bremer, Charles Lawrence, Edward Lester, Carleton Stuart and Gladys Tardy.-; A feature of the production may ho expected in 'the magnificent dresses worn by Miss Vinton and other ladies. A full operatic orchestra will play some interesting music.

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