ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2983, 22 January 1917, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

niS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

"THE GLOBE OF DEATH." "The .Ulobo of Death," tho star feature at His Majesty's Theatre tl/.'s week, is another of thoso oxpensivo and rare devices whereby man courts danger and death that his brother may be amused. The equipment of this latest exploit is a great transparent sphere mado of a network of steel wires. A door is opeuod in tho side of this Big grey globe and tho tu;o motor cyclists, a-uian and a woman,., enter and mount their wheels. With h rattle and clang tho attendant lift'jgs to tho opening of the cage, locks Xc, and the figures within begin to move quickly. Thoir speed increases, their bodies now parallel with the floor, now at right angles to it, liko two flies in a trap. Hiss Stnig is claimed to bo tho only lady in tho world who has ever accomplished such amazing feats with a motor cycle as sho docs on the big "Bed Indian," whilo Master Staig's efforts reach a climax when he attains a speed of 60 miles an hour, and, taking an abrupt turn, completely loops tho loop six or sight times on' his powerful Indian motor. The effect of this death-defying act as performed by the intrepid riders is stated to be indescribable. It ia stated that the cycle makes 2000 revolutions a minute. The act fs ono of tho most expensive and Rmbitious engagements of the enterprising Ben •T. will bo supported by a number of first-class vaudeville items, including Tho Arleys, two men who perform seemingly superhuman feats at the end of a perpendicular pole; Alsaco, a versatile musician; D© Baker's Living Models, and Ada Russell, described as the "singing mill girl." The same programme will be presented nightly throughout tho week, with matinees this (Monday) afternoon,' Wednesday, and Saturday afternoon. Prices remain the same as usual. "THE WAYBACKS." "The Waybacks," that amusing travesty on certain types of outback Australian characters, attracted another largo audience on Saturday evening. The farce mil be played for the lasttime this evening.

"SUNDAY." At tho Grand Opera House on Wednesday night, tho Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company will present by arrangement with J'. C. Williamson, Ltd., the stirring comedy-drama, "Sunday," the box plans for which will be opened at the Bristol to-raorrw morning. The new principal of the company, Miss. Madge Surtees, will make a first appearance here in the role off "Sunday." It is a part calling for great resources in the actress, but, it is said, at no time i 6 Miss Madgo Surtees unequal to tlie demands' made upon her. She will be supported by a strong cast of characters, and the play will be staged on. a complete scale. THE KING'S THEATRE. So popular was the reception accorded "The Common Law" at! the Empress Theatre last week that arrangements wero made to screen tho picture twice daily for a week at tho King's Theatre. The success of tho production is, of course, due in great measure to the talent of the author of the npvel, B. W. Chambers, but the leading role could not have been placed in better hands than with Clara Kimball Young. This actress has, by reason of her beauty and the sincerity of her work gained a huge following among' picture-goers everywhere, and it may safely be asserted that her playing in "The Common Law" has recruited her fresh admirers by the thousandr It is hardly to bo doubted that the picture will have another week of screening .to capacity business.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A picture that should prpvo a favourite attraction during the present week is the Triangle Kay-Bee production, "The Eye of tho Night," screened for the first time in Wellington at Everybody's Theatre on Saturday. Tho scene is laid on the English East Coast, and centres round a lig'hthonso, which is kept by an old man, known as David Hollen, whose part is taken capitally by William H, Thompson. The part of a poor village outcast, to whom ho extends his Christian charity, is taken by Marjory Wilson, -a growing favourite on the screen. On© of the features of the picture is a German aeroplane raid, during which the lighthouse is destroyed, and'to enable a transport carrying wounded to enter the harbour old David sets his own cottage on fire to act as a beacon. On' tho transport comes the sweetheart (believed to bo dead) of the girl 1 ho has protected, and finally comes t'h'o discovery that the girl is old David's own daughter. The theme of tho story is quite unusual, and the screening is exceptionally good. The "Gaumont Graphic" and a comedy, featuring Frank Daniels, aro tho supporting films. EMPRESS THEATRE." Chaplin comicalities provided tho chief attraction at the Empress on Saturday, when a new programme was presented. In "The Count," the latest Mutual Chaplin film, the great comedian seems to have lost none of his capacity for laughmaking, and the success 'he 6corcs compares quite favourably with that achieved by hini in any former produotion. On this occasion "Charlie" is tho exponent of all tho niceties of etiquotto and good breeding. Suddenly translated (by circumstances) from the humble role of ladies' tailor,to that of .titled gentleman, ho makes the most strenuous, and, needless to say, amusing efforts to uphold the dignity of his new position. The real' trouble commences at a' fancy drees ball, where admirors of blue blood entrust to Charles's caro a most attractive samplo of- "real lady." His endeavours to entertain this beautiful being with propriety and grace fall sadly short of the mark, and his perform onoe at the supper table in particular lacks, to say the least, tho hall mark of aristocratic breeding. Charles, in fact, contrives to introduce into fcho supper room something of the atmosphere of a tenth-rate "iashhouse." His manner of dealing with spaghetti is noithcr practical nqr elegant. Not less amusing than the table incidents are those that follow oh the dancing floor. Acrobatic feats of a startling nature resulted, and no little amusement was caused by a surreptitious duel between Charlie and his deadliest rival as they-passed each.other on the floor. Of the supporting films, tho best is "Friday, the 13th," a powerful story of the Now York Stock Exchange