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HIS MAJESTY'S THEATIVG.,. Iu his second -week at His Majesty's Theatre, Hakarco Ermakov is again the chief item on the bill. The aptitude with wjiich he handles the weapons of his nation (Russia) is remarkable and his accounts of Germany and Germans are most entertaining. Walter Emerson, the lengthy comedian, again appears in an nmiisiug item, and also in another "turn," together with Jliss.Hasto. There is a long programme of song, dance, and comedy, and ■«, number of good artists take part in it. ■ "ABSENE LUPIN." The gentleman cracksman is the hero of Arseno Lupin, tho lino London film screening at The King's niatineo to-morrow. The story is sensationaln, and is full of thrills from star to finish. The.mastorburglar is a long way more than a match for Guechanl, the pompous detective, and some of his devices for outwitting the representative of la.w and order are described as little less than miraculous. The end is artistic and impressive, "Indiscretion" will bo finally shown this evening.
"THE FEMALE OE THE "SPECIES." A denizen of fashionable art circles is ! the. heroine.' of "Tho Female of tho Species," the Triangle play to bo screened at Everybody's to-morrow. Dorothy Da'lton is in the leading role, and the wholo cast is u strong-one, including Howard Hickman and Enid Slurkcy. The story is said to be boldly original, its main incident being tho accident which deprives tho husband of his memory, and thus puts him at tho mercy of the beautiful schemer, who is so passionately desirous of owning him. Tho first scenes in Gloria's art Salon aro stated to be very beautiful, and remarkable for tho quietly effectivo acting of Howard Hickman; The'new instalment, of "Gloria's Boinance" is "Tho Shadow of Scandal."
■ CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG. .Prom model in a fashionable dress establishment to : countess is tho step which -furnishes tho title for '"J'ho llise of Susan," tho splendid Clara Kimball Young play screening at tho Empress tomorrow. The story is described as a bold and original, one, and serves to illustrate tho emotional power and beauty of this star. The photography is said to be uniformly beautiful throughout tho drama, and the whole production marks the play as worthy in every way of its leading actress. "Tho Bondage 'of Pear" finishes to-night.
" "WATCH T6UE STEP." . . • . The following is what the Auckland newspapers, say about "WatchV Your Step," which is to.-, be produced at. tho Grand Opera House on Tuesday next and following'nights, iu aid of the Returned , Soldiers' Association:—-Auckland "Star": Tho - popularity of tho rovue, "Watch Your Step," which is, boing staged at His Majesty's Theatre; shows no signs of .waning. , Those responsible for-tho revue have succeeded in packing it with surprises and novelties that keep tho audience on tho tip-toe ■of expectation.Catchy choruses, pretty costuming, and uncompnlH clever dancing are other pleasing features of tho production. "N.K. Herald": It is as a spectacular production that the rovue succeeds mostsucceeds not merely by the mechanical stage effects of lighting and scenery— though these are such as no professional company could find fault with—but by (he telling effect produced on tho eye. by beautifully-costumed and well-trained ballets and choruses. Tho box plan is open at the Bristol Piano Company.
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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3058, 20 April 1917, Page 3
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