ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3136, 14 July 1917, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

"DADDY LONG LEGS." "Daddy Long Legs" is so sweet a confection to tlio theatrical pafcvto that ono sees many of tho same faces at the Grand Opera House nightly. Whilst the mauagemeut cannot object to snch n practice, it is only lair to point ouf to .men people that they 'may bo preventing other people seeing the play, as the capacity of the theatre'is limited. The comedy of tho late Jean Webster—l he spirit of whose book is well sustained in tho slayis of the typo in which the emotions arc bo naturally expressed that it catches the hearts of all. "Daddy Long Legs" is very -brightly "written, and the little gallevy of characters from the extremities of American society that • move in their orbit round Judy Abbott are interesting types. Jliss Kathleno MacDonell as Judy Abbott is keen and capablo in her work. The acid of Judy's sarcasm and humour burns right in,- and her pathos finds the audience all putty. Miss MacDoucll is <in ar/ist. She is Judy Abbott from tho moment of her entrance, takes not tho slightest notice of applause, but regards the auditorium as the fourth -wall of tho room in which she is acting, which is a-s it should bo. Mr. Charles Waldron pimply oozes affability and wealth as Pomllet-on. It )3 lovely to hear him telling his secretary to look up somo scuui'itios. bearing 45 "per cent-stability is .ronuireil-with which ho proposes to endow his lost Judy, and his joy at finding out that 'Judy had turned down Jimmy JPBndo is delightful to contemplate. Thcro will bo a matinee this afternoon, and another performance of "Daddy Long Legs" tonight. "Outcast" -will be played for one night only at the end of the season. '

TO UETUItN TO ■' /WELLINGTON. That stupendous pictiiro production, "Intolerance," will bo shown in Wellington again for a short season, commencing in tho King's Theatre next Saturday evening. No picture in tho history of NewZealand has created a more universal appeal (not alone'because- of its thomo, but for tho giaut spectacles, it discloses of what might be termed Biblical history with a modern story so cleverly Jntorwoven) than "Intolerance." The Sydney "Suu," writing of "Intolerance," said: "Wo cannot think of any more supcrratives: if Griffiths continues producing pictures someone will have to invent a new dictionary. 'Intolerance' is tho , nowest and greatest of film spectacles. . . . 'intolerance' is an international theme, a, sweeping and significant survey of mankind throughout tho ages. The theme js told in four separate stories. A golden thread binds the stories together-a fairy girl with sunlit hair, her hands on tho cradle of humauity eternally rocking. , In "Intolerance" the audience cnjoiy3 laughter, thrills, romance, adventure, love, suspense. They see a mighty spectacle which is not only daringly new but radically revolutionary in its handling of dramatic themes, pulsating with life. -For the publio entertainment, and after hours of reflection,.Griffith has magically reconstructed ancient Babylon, medioval Franco, the Holy Land. Tho audience see Bclshazzar's feast, tho fall of Babylon, the massacre of tho Hugenots, Cal-vary-all as incidents as they occurred to those -who'lived in those periods of time. And they also sco love's strugglo throughout the/ ages, correlated to a story of the present. It is a. bold conception, ana it is as big in execution as in the original thought/ "Intolerance" wiU only bo shown here for a fow nights, with matinees daily, commencing on Mbnda-y week, while the prices will be 35.. 25., Is. The box plan opens at the Bristol on Thursday next.

HIS' MAJESTY'S THEATRE. A chango of programme will be submitted at Hjs Majesty's Theatre at this afternoon's matinee. Tho Walter Johnson Revue Company will give the first production of "Izy in Honolulu," which will lie their final production in Wellington. There will bo several good items on tlte other halt of the bill.

MARY rrOKFOHIi AT THE KING'S. Mary Pickford' is seen in the rolo in which everyone lovee her in "The Foundling," by the Famous Players, commencing at tho King's matinee to-day. She is a waif : who has been left by her father, whose heart has hardened at the thought- that tKo little one caused his wife's death. She is sent out to bo "adopted," but is not kindly treated, ana Bhe in turn adopts a homeless terrier, and the two becomo fast and devoted chums. The sudden turn in the story arrives wheu the father arrives back, ana is deceived as to tho identity of hie daughter. Strong action quickly develops, ana the little waif comes uxion a desperate burglary, and becomes entangled in suspicion of aiding tho criminals. All comes right in the end. and the heroine finds a pair of loving arms and happiness.

"THE WHIP," AT EVERYBODY'S. The remarkable' success of this picture and the sreat number of those who were disappointed at being unable to get in to the King's Theatro last night has made it imperative, that it should bo soreenert longer in this city. Tho management liavo arranged to screen "Tho Whip" continuously at Everybody's for a limited season, commencing this morning. The usual prices will bo charged during tho day sessions. ■ . ■ \ ■

THE EMPRESS THEATRE. A genuine 'Story is screened in "The Page Mystery," tlio World film-drama to be screened at the Empress Theatre tor day. The cast is a triplo ono of great strength, and includes Carlyle Blackwell, June Elvitlge,' and Artlinr Ashley, the latter in the role which ho ulays no well of a dissolute wastrel. The n-yslery element develops quiokly. O.'he htro conius upon a. beautiful young girl who is just about to take Her life. She refuses to divulge lior identity. Then he discovers ia the lodge where the ij&rty is staying a Becret bedroom. Tho final problem is the authorship of the sounge death of Colonel Page. .Many or the srn.es are taken in the Adirondack Mountains The final scene is one of tho nest powerful in all 'film drama, and ils. c.cniax can really be said to bo overwhelming. ' The first instalment of "The Iron Claw." a new and thrilling continued photo-play by rathe, will be shown to-day.

THE GLAD EYEDLEEB. Tho Glad Eyodlers gave another verioraauco in the Concert Chamber last ovening in aid of the Trench Comforts' Fund. Tho show is bright and clever, and the major portion of the work is quite up to professional standard. Many of the performers 'require no introduction to a Wellington audience, as they are the -wellknown figures on the amateur stage. The Eyedlers' programme is varied and entertaining. Among the items that find particular favour with the audience is "Hbonstruck," a selection by Miss Miles, -who is assisted by a chorus of Pierrettes in blue and white. Another is,tho "trench scene," in which the army contributes its quota! of humour. With regard to the "trench Bceno," the programme modestly remarks:

"If this is a success, o lady end a sentrybox will follow." The,audience of last night and that of the previous night both decided that it "was a. sucoess" and that tho "lady and tTfe sentry-box" -wixre a genuine success also. " 'Erb Eyedler," in another item, flatters a fine potato with a parody of "They Didn't Believe Me." A bright feature of tho bill is tho number of topical allusions worked in. These are both cleverly composed and cleverly handled, and their point is not lost on any auiltonce possessing. a sense of humour. , Tbo programme will be repeated this evening.

THE NEW DANDIEiS. - Itr. Edward Bransconibe's versatile entertainers, • "The Now Dandies." aro announced to make their appearance at .tho Town Hall Concert Ohtunber, next Saturday evening. Tho company have just conduced a most successlul season in Auckland, and are at present making a tour of tho leading provincial towns and cities. Report speaks well of tho visiting combination, who aro said to be tho best yet sent to the Dominion by Mr. Branscombo. A low of tho artists have already established themselves in popular favour in pa-st soaEons, amongst them being Miss Linda, Bradford, ii fine contralto, last hero iu 1914 with the Orange Dandies, llr. An-, drew Pace, a light oomediftn, was also amember of the same company. Mr. John TVcllby will bo remembered as the basso of the ramous Rod Dandies, and Mr. Philip Ifardman, the director, was licro last season with tho Pinlt Company. The .remaining artists include Mas Dorothy Manning, soprano; Mies Ivy Davis, souhrotto; and Messrs. Courtney Iford and Harry Graham, a braco of comedians with a lar»o fund of original humour. Tho plan for the flrßt week of tho season opens at tho Brlßtol'ncxt Wednesday morning.