ENTERTAINMENTS
OPERA HOUSE The Allan Wilkio Company, appearing at the Graud Opera House in a Shakespearean repertoiro of plays, is now producing the love tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet," in many respects one of the grandest of the works of the great bard. A signal success is made in this play by Miss Erediswydc Hunter-Watts, m the part of Juliet. It is a sound performance throughout, and the audience of last night at the Grand Opera Houso was an intelligently appreciative one. The play will bo repeated to-night. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A. two-part vaudoville programme of now and olcl artists is presented nightly at His Majesty's Theatro. Among the newcomers, Miss Dora Oberman, who has a ploasant- soprano voice, is well applauded for-her popular songs. A pair of acrobats, Sully and Fennor, provide a turn containing wonderful tumbling and throwing. Thoir act it ono not often seen, and it brings thom into popular favour immediately. "The Eurasians" are illusionists, and they produce eggs by the dozon from an empty hat, and do other equally smart things. Miss Grace Compton is a descriptive 1»1ladist, and sho finds favour with tlio audienco. The other contributors to the pi'ogrammo aro all good of their class. .THE KING'S THEATRE. Tho Triangle Fine Arts dramatio picture, "A Child of the Paris Streets, will be screened for the last timo at the King's Theatre to-night. The picture has had a good vogue during tho week, the superb acting of Miss Mae Marsh being a big factor in its succcsa. "AT BAY." To-morrow afternoon and evening, and each evening next week, with a special matinee on Monday (Dominion Day) will be screened at the King's Theatre the Pathe "Gold Rooster" drama "At Bay," in which Florence Reed, tho clever and beautiful actress, has the leading role. Tho story tells of tho infatuation of Aline Graham for Huntor, a member of a gang of blackmailers, and of how, through her own foolishness, she has to fight to 6avo her honour and very life itself. The picture is not merely a drama of the "crook" order, but is said to bo a strong and vivid portrayal 'ol the customs of modern society, and their influence. Tho main picture, which is iu six parts, will be supported by the Pathe Gazetto and a bright comedy. Seats may bt> booked at the Bristol. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The great laughing season will terminate at Everybody's to-night, when ''CrOoky," starring Frank Daniels, will eay good-bye to all his friends. Tho programme on the whole is first class. A breezy invigorating story of life in tho boxing world is- contained in tho "White Hope," which will be shown at Everybody's, commencing at noon to-morrow. Tho storj is brimful ul' interest, an<l thero are many exciting descriptions of encounters in tho boding ring. It is a - picture which should appeal to all lovers of good sport. In a comedy of unusual merit, entitled "Jerry's Big Lark," George Ovey provides many humorous sccnes. The supporting items are said to bo up to tlio standard. NEW (MACMAHON'S) THEATRE. Tho photo opera, "Madam Butterfly," in which Mary Piekford is featured as Cho Cho San, will be screened at the New Theatre on Monday next and all the week. One of Mary Pickford's biggest achievements is her portrayal of the title role of Madam Butterfly. Her creation of the role is said to be something to marvel at, while the film itself is said to have eclipsed anything the Famous Players have ever undertaken. The costuming and scenic investiture throughout is said to bo of a hign standard, of excellence, every detail right down to the most minute being as near perfection «s any producing firm can nope to accomplish. .EMPRESS THEATRE. "Far From the-Madding Crowd" will . bo at tho Empress Theatre for tho last time to-night. To-morrow, the , Cines Company's sensational success, "The Circus of Death," will be shown. This compnny produced "Quo Vadis" and other spectacular dramas, and it is claimed that "Tho Circus of Death" is a greater achievement than any previous effort. The story is a thrilling one, and concerns tho marriago of a prince, who was travelling incognito,and a fascinating circus artiste. During tho action of the play, the spectators .are shown a colossal circus perform- ' anco, a gorgeous pantomime, and many othor entrancing sights. "THE DIVINITY OP MOTHERHOOD." A subject which should lie uppermost in the minds of all women is very ablytreated in the picture, "The Divinity of Motherhood,;' at tho. Britannia Theatre. During the week many hundreds of people have 6een this screen sermon. Although a delicate subject, the producers havo treated it with great judgment, and thero is nothing to which objection can be taken Manj beautifuj dream pictures of babies, angels, 'etc., are shown in the screening of tho film. The season closes on Saturday next. "DR. BILL." "Dr. Bill," in the delightful farcical comedy to be presented by tho Natives' Association's Dramatic Club at the Concert Chamber on Saturday evening, is, to give him is full name, Dr. William Blown, a popular medico, whoso practice happened to take in the theatre quarter of London, and who wero naturally familiarly known to all the footlighters who so often have to produce a certificate when they want a night off. When Dr. Bill marries a very nice little lady, his desi.ro is to retire and forgot his flighty patients of tho stage, but fate is against him, and through tho reappearance on tho scene of marital bliss of several of his actress friends, a series of complications occur that threatenUo destroy the lifo happiness of a wholo stage-fill of people. It would not be advisable to relate what these complications are, but a full-blown Inspector of Police, a modern k-nui. a giddy Kan-garoo-dancer from tho Frivolity, and a meddlesome old father-in-law aro tho ingredients in the prescription that will be made up and administered on Saturday evening, and also on tho following Monday and Tuesday evenings. Tho comedy is being produced unler tho direction of Mr. Charles Blake, with Mr, E. L. Chaffey as stage manager, and Mr. Chas. M'lntyro as secretary.
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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2883, 22 September 1916, Page 7
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