ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2697, 17 February 1916, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S,

Bumper houses are the order nightlv at His Majesty's Theatre, where Miss Daisy Jerome, the captivating English comedienne, is a vast attraction. Her bright and vivacious personality literally brings tho audience to her feet, while her catchy songs are eagerly looked forward to. Such excellent artists as Mendel and Na°el (.musicians), Jfj. J,awrence Johnston, " a ventriloquist of extraordinary ability, and Armtago and Hine, musical comedy purveyors, complete the first half of the programme. The Bletsoe Revue' Co., in their revue, "Vacation Time," keep 'the "house" in mirthful mood throughout tho second prfrt.

THE KING'S THEATRE. A delightful picture, with the fascinating charm of llary Pickford pervading it throughout, "Bags," the GOOOft. "Famous Players'" feature film at the King's Theatre, is attracting large crowds nightly, "standing room only" being announced long before 8 o'clock, hundreds having to go away disappointed. There is a magnetic personality about Miss Pickford that lifts her far above her rivals, ami given such an excellent vehicle as "Rags," which suits her particular style of acting perfect}}-, she cannot fail to be the best attraction in tho motion-picture world to-day. There can bo no question that Mary PickfonVs portrayal in this clever' photo-drama is the finest sho has given us, and the vision of the little waif in her overalls and torn sairt, with the rescued mongrel under her arm, and her pft Angora goat at her heels, will long bo remembered by all who have seen it. The picture can bo shown in Wellington for this week only, and will bo shown positively for the last, time on Saturday night. There will be the usual matinee on Saturday.

| EVERYBODY'S. The leading picture in this week's programme at Everybody's Theatre is a fine drama by the Famous Players' Company, "The Governor's Lady." Adapted from Belasco's play of that name, the film, of which there is 5000 feet, abounds in pathos <ind sentiment, and depicts in faithful style the home lifo of America. The acting throughout the play is ex? ceptionally good. A film of real interest is "War in the Air," showing as it does aeroplanes and hydroplanes soaring over the Dardanelles. Wot scenes and happenings are shown in a good number of the "Gaumont Graphic." Good fun is supplied by "Cartoons in a Yacht," a really comical production.

EMPRESS THEATRE. "The Millionaire Baby," that fine drama by tho Selig Company, holds sway to large audiences at the Empress Theatre this week: It is adapted from the well-known story of that name written by Anna Kutherino Green, and in all the five thousand . feet of film there is not a dull moment. The picture, is set amongst unusually expensive scenciy, and the essential heart interest of the film, together with its fine photographic features, make it well worth a special effort to see. In support there is shown a fine Vitagrapk comedy, featuring Lilian Walker and Billy Quirk. The Topical Gazette ■ lends considerable interest to the programme. BRITANNIA THEATRE AND PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. Pictures of extraordinary merit and interest are showing this week at the Bntaimia- Theatre and the People's Picture Palace. Chief amongst these is a five-reel drama from tho pen of Dion Boucicault, and produced by the World ■Corporation Film Co. "After Dark." as the picture is named, is produced in a setting 'of lavish scenes, and the 'principal roles are portrayed by exceptionally fine actors. Another drama, "The Black Box," adapted from one of Phillip Oppenheim's thrilling stories, is also well worth seeing. _ The work and the final bringing fo justice of a gang of criminals is cleverly shown in "Gold Is Not All," while there are also some comedies that are really good. The programme, besides being liberal in quantity, is well above the ordinary in quality.

"BOY BLUE" PANTOMIME. " Miss Essie Jennings, the principal boy of the Stanley M'Kay and Co. "Boy Blue" Pantomime, is an Australian by birth, and has had experience in all branches of the theatrical business. Some years back on the vaudeville stage she was known as the "Gibson Girl" on account of her strong resemblance to the type of face and figure drawn by the American artist, Dana Gibson. Miss Jennings has appeared in Shakespeare, drama, comedy, musical comedy, and for the last three years has been principal boy of the No. 1 Stanley M'Kay Panto- Company. In every town in which Miss Jennings has appeared siDce the war broke out she has sung patriotic songs, her efforts up to the present resulting, it is stated, in hundreds of pounds being banded over to the various Bed Cross and wounded soldiers' funds. The principal girl, Miss Eosie Coleman, is also' well known on the variety stage, being ona of the popular Coleman Sisters, and niece of the late famous Johnny Coleman, whose scarecrow dance will be well Temembered by playgoers. Miss Coleman, besides making a dainty Red Hiding Hood, is an excellent dancer, high kicker, and acrobat. The other Coleman sister, Carmen, is also with the company, and her comedy work in some of the pieces is said to be very fine. In "Boy Blue" she plays the part of Johnny. Stout, whioch allows her plenty of scope for fun-making. "Boy Blue" opens at the Opera House on Saturday next, while the box plan may bo inspected to-day at the Bristol. I