ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2913, 27 October 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

GRAND OPERA HOUSE. i a l" s '° Advertise" was produced by the J. C. Williamson Hale Hamilton Comedy Coy. at the Grand Opera iiousa before a crowded house, for the last time last evening. At tho conclusion ot tlio performance tho audience nau practically laughed itself out at the adventures of Rodnoy Martin, in his and his friends' efforts to fight Rodney's fathers Soap Trust. "THE BOOMERANG." , knight and on Saturday and MonH Vt inchelt Smith's.romantic comedy, - v le Boomerang," will be 6taged. It is Said that "The Boomerang" proves that its author has a deft hand in wrapping sentiment, comedy, and characterisation in the.same parcel. The string that he uses is humour—a light and very human humour. The interest in "The Boomerang" begins from curtain rise, and amidst its most humorous moments a delightful sentiment prevails. Sydney critics were unanimous in declaring it the very best, brightest, cleverest, and most wholesonio comedy the American stage has yet sent us. Mr. Hale Hamilton will portray tho part of Dr. Sumner, his characterisation of which did •more than anything ols9 to make his name 'a household word in New York. Tho scene in which he, in tho intervals of a hasty meal, tells the nurse, who secretly loves him, how to bring a possible lover to her feet, declaring that love is a mean, dirty game, it is said shows him at his. very best. Miss MjTtle Tannehill gave a taste of her abilities in the opening piece, but playgoers are looking forward to witnessing her in the role of the nurse because it was in this character she scored her biggest success in Melbourne. The scene in which Mr. Donald Bowles, as Bud Woodbridge, the patient, pours out his troubles to the doctor, the nervous beginning, the gTowing excitement, and the final paroxysm of jealousy, followed by collapse, was dessribed in Melbourne as the most artistic bit of acting which had been witnessed in that town for many a day. Celia Ghiloni will mako her appearance this evening as Mrs. Creighton, and the cast also includes the Misses Nancye Stewart, as Gertrude Ludlow, and Violet Wray, as Grace Tyler. "The Boomerang" will be replaced on Tuesday by "Twin Beds." KING'S THEATRE. "The Battle Cry of Peace" continues a big draw at tho King's Theatre, and those who have not seen this remarkable picture will have another opportunity to-night. A strong supporting programme is given in addition to the star itom. Norma Talmadge, who is featured in "The Battle Cry of Peace." will also bo seen in the new bill to be shown to-morrow. She is playing the lead in a Griffith Pino 'Arts Triangle play, entitled "Going Straight." The picturo tells a most novel and pleasing story of a pair of society, "crooks" who liave but are still pursued by their dark past. The Famous Triangle Kiddies appear in this film for the first time in this country. A strong supporting programme is promised in addition to tho star item.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Aji attractive bill ia offered at His 3 Majesty' 6 Theatre this week. Heading 1 the programme is Miss Wish Wynne, the highly-talented English-. actress, whoso ' season here is drawing to a close. Miss !■ Wynne is so charmingly gifted, and her : wort is so excellent that she should bo 1 seen by all who tako any interest whatever in the stage. The supporting artists aro very entertaining, and they include tho Eobert de Mont Co., clover acrobats and balancers, who initio a good deal of oomedy into their work. EMPRESS THEATRE. "Nedra," the five-ac* comedy drama, from tho hook of George Barr M'Outcheon, -will finish its successful season at tho Empress Theatre to-night. It is an interesting story with a delightful plot, and embraces many'sensational episodes. To-morrow the powerful detective dTama, The Phantom Crook," will be presenthj the Trinagle K.B. Company. It is a vivid - dramatic recital of fascinating adventures of a "gentleman" criminal. He is one of a band of society men who make uso of their j>osition in society oircles to engineer big jewellery. hauls. The head of the crowd falls deeply in love with the daughter of cne of the intended victims of the gang. She recipro. cates his affection. Just about this time onewf the "most daring and enormous jewel robberies takes place. The audience is kept in suspense until the last scone, and then the climax conies with a sensational surprise. A big programme will be added to the star subject. EVERYBODY'S THEA.TRE. "The Half Breed," featuring Douglas I Fairbanks, will be withdrawn from Everybody's to-oight. It is a stirring story of love and romance, with a strong heart interest. The beautiful setting in the heart of a magnificent redwood foi*est is a feature of the production. The items supporting this star are official war fiims, slioiving the Bait Relief Force in Mesopotamia, armoured cars en route to tho front, field artillery, Turkish trenches captured by the British, and other items of interest. At the change to-morrow tho Laskey Company will present the favourite actress, Blanche Sweet, in a film version'iof the successful Belnsco play, "The Warrens of Virginia." The story is well known, and deals with events in the great American Civil War, there being much dramatic interest in the plot. The supporting items include a fino war series. Monster guns are shown in action, and the t methods adopted in heavy bombardments are plainly illustrated. The valuable assistance rendered by the air service to the modern artilleryman .is vividly described.