ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2687, 5 February 1916, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

"THE DANCING MISTRESS." "The Dancing -Mistress" will be pro. duced at tho Grand Onera House this evening by tho J. C. Williamson Hojal Comic Opera Company. The pieco is 11 typical London Gaiety musical comedy. It is racy and smart, and goes ml a i e su ' in S from beginning to end. Ino players aro capable artists,-and tfco music-is bright and xrieasing, whilst bho mounting is up to tho high Williamson standard.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATKE. Another packed house at His Majesty's Theatre last night afforded amnle testimony to-the popularity of-the Bletsoe Musical Comedy Itevuo Company, and-to the general all-round excellence of tho current programme at this theatre; There will lie a matinee this afternoon, and the usual jierforrffance to-night. As a big rush is expected for the final playing of "Fun in a Sanatorium/' patrons are advised to book early. T?i lr ', p ' e '. e °h an !>e will be presented by the Bletsoe s Kevue Company, oil Monday night, when something extra special is promised. "Be Beautiful"—tho fay ourite fascination of the fair eex-is ths name of tho production, and everything connected -with it is new—tho comedy musical numbers, ballets, scenejy (by Joe Little, -Melbourne, and something new in dye work), costumes (with 'special cars given to colour schemes, and manv changes), lighting effects (made first-class b.v the use of three arc lamps), and tho methods of beautifying. There are many novelties, mc hiding the expert knits thrower and his assistant, the thumpin» process, the stage trials, bubble blowing/ and bo.lcon throwing finale., Snap and vim aro the.orders of tho night, and from the rise to the fall of the curtain thero is always something doing. THE KING'S. At the matinee this afternoon and ajjain to-night, at S o'clock, the excellently varied and strong programme that has met with' approval during tho week will be screened !?- r w? times. "A Yaukeejrom the West, the Majestic star drama, with it* vigour and excitements, is splendidlv sutv ported by "The Royal Naval Division » and other fine films. Seats may be reserved at the Bristol till noon, then a# the King's Theatre.

THE CRUCIBLE. At the King's Theatre on Monday nighT too principal attraction will be "The Crucible, a five-reel "Famous Plavers". production, with Marguerite Clark, the »>eautitUL and clevoi* American star actress, and' Harold Lock wood, in the leading roles. The story tells of a noble '• girl who is thrown on her own resources m lho heart of'a busy metropolis. Tempmeets her at every step, but her nobility of nature, combined with her happy, buoyant spirit, enable her to surmount every obstacle. The nicturo is said to bo on© that cannot fail to beoome popular, because of tho deep appeal it • matcra to human emotion.. Marguerite . Uark is said to give a truly remarkablo study of the girl who is tried in the crucible of life. , The supporting programme consists of first-class subjects. ' EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The semi-final episode ot "Tho Million .Dollar Mystery has been responsible for crowded houses at Everybody's Theatro b • u < • will see the brush of the present exciting chapter the serial drama will be brought to an end next week, when the final episode, which takes over one hour to show, will be screened for the first time on Monday at; noon. Thousands of lovers of "The Million Dollar Mystery" have been following closely each series for tho last twenty ' weeks, and the two episodes which finish the drama and elucidate tho mysterv aro expected to attract record houses." In firm! 8 which are aptly named iho Mystery Solved," all the tangled threads arc said to be joined together Xhe various scenes in the last episode are said to be full of rapid stirring actions, and the conspirators, a highly organjsed gam; of criminals, are scattered, to the wands of the world, while the arch chief suffers the full penalty. The valuable securities for which the gang were fighting remained safe in their hidingplace; and Florence rewardsthe devoted ' brave reporter, Norton, who checkmated every move of the gang. An excellent comedy, "Tillie the Terrible Typiste,"supports the star.- drama. In addition to the "Gaumont Graphic," with all the latest news, there will be a pretty scenic "Prom the Pearl of the Baltic Sea." The music is still under tho capable lead of Mr. Herbert Bloy. e

THE EMPRESS. Lnbin's drama of the stage and the pulpit will be finally screened this evening. There is a pleasing list of supporting subpects. . "THE EMDEN." The news that a German raider is again temporarily abroad on the Web seas recalls the case of the notorious Emden. On Monday, at the Empress Xheatre, there will be presented a" Sim taken with the special sanction of the Commonwealth Minister of Dcfence, and with the assistance and co-operation of the Australian, Navy. The picture, which is entitled "How We Sank the kmden, describes all the stirring incidents which took place whon the Sydney set out after the raider, ran her down' and out-ranged and out-fought her off Cocos Island. The film constitutes a vivid reminder to Australasians of the gallantry of the men wn'o' fought and died for them. In view of the enormous damage to commerce the Emden was responsible for, this picture ranks as a record of what might be called thd greatest naval achievement of the war Special camera-men were dispatched to Cocos Island, and the films they secured nre said to . show in a manner almost .beyond belief the terrifying destructive powers of modern naval gunfire. The picture is in two reels, and will be snown for the week only. There will be an excellent. list of supporting films.