ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2785, 1 June 1916, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. . Herbert Brookes, "Tho Trunk Mystery Man, heads the bill at His Majesty's this week, and continues to mystify the audience with his tricks. To-morrow evening Mr. Brookes will endeavour to escape from a box, to be made on the stage by employees of the Wellington Box Ltd. A good turn is provided by Jliss Pearl Ladd and Mr. Villiers Arnold, who sing well and stage a pretty little comedy entitled "Shanghai;" Other capable entertainers on the bill are-Miss brace Quiue, George d'Almo, Hazel Morris, Early and Laight, and Jack Martin. HERBERT BROOKS CHALLENGED. Special interest is givon to tho appenrance of Mr. Herbert Brooks at His Majesty s Theatre this week by .that mysterious gentleman's acceptance of a challengo from a local firm. Mr. Brooks has undertaken to escape from a packing-caso made upon the stago by the boxmakersof Si 0 "Cllington Box and Cooperage Co. m, ' ' a ko place at His Majesty's Iheatro on Friday night. THE ICING'S THEATRE. r<rr? 0 screon ' n S of tho feature drama, Tho Christian," at tho King's Theatre last night drew anothor largo attendance. The picture was written by and produced under the supervision of Mr. Hall Caine, tho well-known novelist. There is no lack throughout the screening of tense emotional scenes, while tho' photography is in places remarkably good. Mr. Derwent Hall Caine, son of tho author, does well in the character of' John Storm, while the other parts are also fairly well acted. Tho picturo will be screened throughout the week. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. An interesting addition was made yesterday to tho programme being screened at Everybody's Theatre. This was a film which has arrived in record time from England of "Anzac Day in London," showing the great cheering crowds honouring the heroes of' Gallipoli as thoy marched to tho historic memorial service. New Zealand and Australian troops wern warmly applauded as they appeared on the screen, as was the close-up view of Their Majesties the King and Queen, who attended the service. Tho balance of tho programmo consists of the bright, clever coniedy-drama in four reels, entitled "The ■Wild Goose Chase," which serves to introduce Ina Clairo and an excellent company of players in a most amitsiia; aud. interesting story. "Tho Muffled Bell," a stirring one-act drama, and the "Gaumont Graphic" complete the programme. EMPRESS THEATRE. A special film, which arrived yesterday, "Anzac Day in London,".is being shown at tho Empress Theatre. The picturo shows "tho boys who made history" assembled in Kingsway, and their march through the city to a. celebration service at Westminster Abbey. , Fortunately, the day was bright and snnshiny, which enabled the photographers to get a clear film. The streets were thronged with people, and the enthusiasm displayed was infectious. When the ; announcement, "Tho Now Zealand Division," was thrown on the screen, and our boys who, twelve months ag« landed on the Peninsula, wer« shown with heads erect and stately step, in grand review, tho audience applauded loudly, and repeated the demonstration at tho appearance of General Birdwood, and their Majesties, tho King and Queen. The picture has a special value to stay-at-homes, as it shows how dense a London crowd is when the Metropolis is pn fete. The picturo is shown immediately after the star subject, "The Lights o' Lou- . don." , ; THE DANDIES. Jlr. Edward Branscombe's company of "Pink Dandies" will mako their first appearanco in New Zealand at. the Town Hall Concert Chamber next Wednesday evening. This combination of artists conies with excellent', credentiiuiß. Individual merit and all-round excellence, in concerted work are claimed to be their chief characteristics. During tho season they will change their programme twicc\ weekly. Tho personnel of "Tho Dandies" is:"Jliss Lily Fitzgerald, riopruno; Jliss Rite Fitzgerald, comedienne; Miss Ida Newton, soutorette; Mr. Robert Agncw, tenor; Mr. Marshall Lawrence, baritone; Mr. John Campbell,, comedian; Mr. Ford Waltham, basso; Mr. Joseph Brennan, comedian and monologist; and Mr.- Philip Hardman, pianist. The l>ox plan opens at the Bristol 'on Saturday morning. ,