ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2692, 11 February 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

- HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Tho Bletsoes provide a very fino enteiiair.ment in tho new revue, "Be Beautiful," which they are staging at . His Majesty's Theatre this week. The company is strong in versatility 1 and general talent, and the piece is very creditably staged. Also oil the bill are Miss Alice Pierce, Handel mid Nagel, Laurence Johnston, Ibex, Sylvia, and Barlee anil button. MISS DAISY JEROME. ■ Much interest is being taken in tho Season of Miss Daisy Jerome, who will reappear at His Majesty's Theatre next Monday night. This talented character comedienne has added considerably to her repertoire since she was last in Wellington. For the most part her numbers nre light and witty, but in other items she shows strong dramatic force. Miss Jerome has been recently appearing at the Empire Theatre, Brisbane, the season establishing a record in the history of the theatre. The local management anticipates. a, repetition of tho Brisbane box office records. The box plan for the first. |ix nights and matinee is now open at the i KING'S THEATRE., A first-class picture,, produced by the leading company of the United States,, with one of the most popular and talented actresses now before the public in the leading role, it is no wonder that "The Crucible," the "Famous Players'" feature ■ at the King's Theatre, is attracting large audiences nightly. A. story that does not strain the probabilities is told in terse, tense incidents, with light ' and shade cleverly interwoven. There are a number of bright, amusing episodes contrasting the depths of pathos often reached., As " Jean Fanshawe" the lovable little tomboy, Marguerite Clark, has won many admirers for her sincere and convincing acting, and the balance of the company give her a.ble support. The other pictures on the programme are of more than ordinary interest. There will be a ma.'inee to-morrow at 2.30, and tho pictures will be shown for the last time to-morrow night. MARY PICKFORD AS "BAGS." " 'Hags,' wearing an old pair of overalls many : sizes too large and somebody's cast-off blouse, is* the champion of stray dogs, and the delight of the rough Western mining camp." It is in this character that Mary Pickford will be seen in the 6000 ft.! "ieature film" at the King's Theatre next week, commencing on Monday night, next, a character that .critics agree is the best she has yet given,' showing, as it does, her remarkable versatility, and proving her to be an actress of rare ability and charm. "Bags" has been wonderfully popular, and should prove a strong attraction , in Wellington. EVERYBODY'S PICTURES. The last episode of "The Million Dollar Mystery" is being ehoy/n at Everybody's Picture Theatre this week. In addition, there is a hfghly-amusing comedy, entitled "Tiilie the Typist." The Gaumont Graphic has some very interesting war views, and an attractive scenicgives interesting glimpses of tho Baltic coast. -THE GOVERNOR'S LADY. A special announcement in another column states that one of the "Famous Players" dramas will be the star feature on Monday's new programme at Everybody's. . The name of Belasco, the American theatrical entrepreneur, is well known to most people, and the fact that the drama, "The Governor's Lady," was ono of his. best dramatic successes should be q factor in its popularity as a picture play. It 'cost the Famous Players a hugo f.uin to secure the picture rights, and Mr. Belasco, to enable the most to lie made of the play, lent his entire New York company of stars to take the parts they nightly actcd on the legitimate stage. "The Governor's Lady" lends itself admirably for pictures, and in the whole of the oOOOft. which constitutes this niaster- '. piece every scene leads up to a climax that keeps patroj'.s'. interest and expectancy up to the highest thrill. "The ; Governor's Lady" will from four o'clock Ifonday for oiie week. Special music has seen arranged for this picture by the conductor of the Symphony Trio, "Mr.' Herbert Bloy. ' EMPRESS THEATRE. ' "How We Beat the Eindcn" is the title of tho leading film on the current programme at the Empress Theatre in Willis Street. 1 It is a picture record of the smashing of the notorious German raider, and is of special interest because of the i part taken by the Australian cruiser Syd- ' ivy in the historic event. Supporting ; pictures are: "Jealousy," a splendid Lubin drama; "The Topical Gazette"; and an < educational subject showing the training < of Red Cross dogs. Appropriate musical items are played during the screening of f the pictures. " HIYDN BECK. Doubtless there are thousands in Wellington who retain pleasant recollections of the wonderful child violinist, Hayan Beck. ' Since. then maturity and artistic development have been gained under the famous Belgian virtuoso, Cesar Thomson, o at the Brussels. Cons'ervatorium, who predicted a brilliant career for his young pupil. When earning most distinguished successes, Haydn Beck, amidst the booni f of . cannon, had to make his flight from J Belgium, after exciting'experiences. He « is yet only 16 years of age, but those who t havo heard him, even the ultra-critical, describe him as a finished artist, possess-ing-astounding technique. Space does 3 not ; permit of the glowing press eulogies j

elsewhere, beyond it is claimed that tlifl young player is "a great artist of whom New Zealand may well bo proud, and that lie simply holds his audiences spellbound." Haydn Beck will appear at - the Town Hall on Suiulav evening. .- An _ additional interest will bo tho s first' appearance of a younger brother, - Harold Beck, mutually gifted 'cello pro--1 digy. As opportunity only allows this T Sunday appearance, and in view of the 0 considerable expense, patrons are asked to e kindly contribute liberally to the colicc.l tion at the doors. Since his leaving Belgium, Baydn Beck has done much in London, and in his home, Wanganui, for the patriotic cause. > i " i."" 1