ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2768, 11 May 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"UNDER FIEE." . There is no want of sensation and thrill in that extraordinarily realistic play, Under Fire," now holding sway at the brand Opera House. There wero few neats empty nt last night's performance and more than ordinary perceptive faculties were, not, necessary to see that tho rousing war play was mightily pleasing to the audience. Written by Koi Cooper Mulgnie, and presented by the Williamson . Company on no mean scale, the play rtelves deep into the sensational parts of the great conflict, and the various thrilt f> e, i? n * s in their Portrayal by Mr. Julius Knight and an exceptionally strong cast leave the imagination little to do. In the rolo of Captain -Jjarrv Kedmond, an English, spy, Mr. Knight "has no end or opportunities, to make full use of his histrionic ability and he does so fully. Miss Lizette Parkes is well suited in the cast and she acts throughout with a perfect conception of her part. Mr. Boyd invm, as the German spy, is also most successful. The sccnerv- and effects are extraordinarily fine throughout. HIS MAJESTY'S. Bailey's Posing Dogs-a pack of the most intelligent little animals ever-still provide the leading turn at His Majesty's ifleatro this week. The dogs are wonder. HHly well trained and go through their Various poses as if they fully understand it all lions Poincairp is a Frenchman who whistles most delightfully, and Miss Mj-ra Gale. and little Sadie are singers and step-dancers of more than avorage ability There are a number of other turns that combine an excellent variety with merit. .

. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A splendid drama, entitled "The Lamb" featuring Mr. Douglas Fairbanks and Miss beena Owens is the leading attraction at Everybody s. Theatre this week. The picture unfolds a story of exceptional intert£« "? d ,Ith*llßtillS1 th * llßtill S and general production of the film contribute largely to the SV ■*•?*■ follOTred »■ "The Vauont Graphic" is again full of interesto wT a f eVCnts ' -' vhilß tberf> is als ° a »- torio Srd S "- PPOI ' l " 1S filM Mtitled " His "

THE KING'S THEATEE a-s"ti ? o^ W M„f la i wi tt.l?owerful situations, ?n ? feS« - ottrac .^ e stor y culminating the fe'-rT* Jlm , tbe Penman" at best Uhi" « h f^ e nks '' ,s u e «* the hn, Ji™f t,Mt lamous Pla 5- ei -s' Co. fM SMr T I r <? SPlCl,ditl M^lral act " nhi L ' , ilason nud a most capable company help not a little towards Utting pi crime, nor the placing of the stoTn °/l a P?t Stal; il » a story of the bitter penalty that wrong f0ll0W6 ?- a oil™ of ,tt« Power of conscience. The Picture with its strong situations and £nso climaxes.grips the attention from beginning to end. The supporting pic--OTST S "i? ludo Beautiful Thoughts," a Sidney Drew comedy; the latest "Pathe Liazetto, and views of Canterbury, England. The. full programme will L screened eacn afternoon and evening this H?•.„„, l'd' nest week, it is announced that The Morals of Marcus," from the novel and play by .Win. J. Locke, will be

EMPRESS THEATEE. 'Tho feature picture, "Convict Lyndon at Liberty, which is attracting large attendances to the Empress Theatre, is one ot the most interesting stories that the London iilm Company lias produced, not only is tho story a, gripping .one, but tho acting is remarkable tor its grasp mid characterisation. Tho scenes in which Dr. Lyndon's friend, Tommy Morrison, appears is marked by a buoyancy ot action and splendid comedy and the house is kept in a simmer of merriment throughout, which makes' an artistic' balance to the heavy dramatic, scenes that follow iii rapid succession. The love oloment is well placed in the hands of Edna Flugrath, us Joyce Aylmer, and bred Groves, as .Dr. Lyndon. "Convict Lyndon at Liberty" has only, three more nights, to run, which should bo noted by ull those who like a high-class drama. -

THE MARY PICKFORD SEASON. On Monday the Empress Theatre will submit' tho world-lamed Mary Pickford, in her greatest characterisation, "Ra'gs." Mury Pickford is undoubtedly the warmest favourite of all the screen artists who have leaped into popularity. Critics in nil countries have written with glowingpens of her personal charm and her artistry. As "Rags" Miss Pickford is given every opportunity of displaying her remarkable ability, the part calls for the portrayal of every shaclo of emotion, ot ono moment tho spectators are swayed by her delineation of tender passion, and the next instant it is holding.its sides at her expression of some comic incident in the play. The Famous Players' Company has surrounded "Little Mary" with a magnificent east, which makes "Rags" the great .attraction it is. A high-class programme" of supporting ' pictures will be shown with "Rags."

THE CROATN THEATRE. Tile Inst two nights of the present programme at tho new Crown Theatre, Molesworth Street, are advertised. Tho principal picture on the bill is an exceptionally fino feature entitled "Scandal." Tho film? occupies tho whole of; tho , second hulf of the programme and features such excellent artists as Phillips Sraalley and Lois Weber. Good supporting itouis are: "The Eclair Journal" (topical), "Bill's Plumbers and Plumbers' Bills," a most laughable comic, and."Some Detectives," another laugh-raiser.