ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 213, 28 May 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE PIEIUiOTS. Tho English Pierrots continue to attract crowds nightly to the Concert Chamber. Tho entertainment they olfer is of a char, actor which has always been lavoural by Wellington audiences, and in quality it is excellent. There aro vocalists m tho company with good voices and rare taste, and thore iB a savour of humour always present which gives a certain piquancy to the entertainment. Last night the artists of the- troup were all in their happiest mood, equally at oa-sc whether \varuling in earnest or joking, with or wit-out music. There is to be a change of programme on Thursday evening.

KING'S THEATRE.' The fun really starts when a pretty girt .whom he hns never Eeen before leaps out of a motor-car and kisses Douglas Fairbanks as ho stands on the roadway. From that moment tho screen story, "American Aristocracy," moves along at the best Fairbanks speed. Fairbanks, in the character of a Southerner of leisure, is spending a holiday at the seaside. In h s determined search for the beautiful girl who had kissed him he comes across a gunrunning plot. How ho brings to justico the band, and how finally he wins a lovely bride, provide material in plenty to ensuro a thoroughly entertaining and amusing comedy. The particular gift of Fairbanks is his athletic powers, which are .seen to full advantage. The flirt episode It "The Neglected Wife" is also screened. EMPRESS THEATRE. A screen drama of exceptional merit is being shown at the Empress Theatre., Jt is entitled "In the Balance,' and is a picturisation of Phillips Oppenheims famous novel, "The Hillman." Earle Williams plays the part of John Strangeway, and Grace Darmond the part of Louiso Jlauret. Louise is a famous actress who is on her way to stay with the Prince of Seyrc at his country house, when tier motor-car breaks down near tho residence of tns two Strangeway brothers, tho elder M whom offers her.hospitality, with the result that when Louißc- leaves next day they are in love with each other, Later John follows her to tho city. The' Prince tricß to turn John's attention from Louise by throwing a famous dancer across his path, but without avail. John proposes to Louise, and the Prince, when he hears of it. makes a remark in public which compromises Louise. She does not deny the charge, and John, disillusioned, return to the hills. The final outcome u unexpected and thrilling. Tho picture in an artistic triumph, .and grips from first to last. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "Wo shall make the simile of Joan ofArc complete," said the implacable Prince of Ruritania, when he had captured tho beautiful girl who, by dressing as Joan of Arc. had so greatly aided her country against the invader. The incident occurs in tho Greater Vitagraph photo spectacle. "Womanhood, tho Glory of the Nation," now being screened at Everybody's Theatre. Alice Joyce, Harry llorcy, Peggy Hyland, and Bobby ConneHy are featured in the leading roles, supported by a very Rtrong cast. As Mary Wood Alico Joyce acts with grace and distinction. Mary, vrla'lo travelling in Ruritania, meets a Count Dario, who falls a victim to her charms. He suggests marriage, but she replies that she is returning to America, and that if he likes to Visit her there she will give him her nnswer. On returning sho learns that Ruritania is waging war on the States, and that New York has been token by the enemy. Hero follows some thrilling war Bcenes and after many trials and tribulations, tho enemy, arc driven out. "COME INSIDE." At the Grand Opera House to-morrow night Sydney James will oresont his New Revtio Company, which includes tho members of the Royal Strollers, who paid a visit to Wellington two years ago. Thin combined company will present many novelties, and tho production is said to ho of exceptional merit. Sydney James cheerfully bears the part of chief merrymaker with his pal "Billy." Madeline Rpssiter returns with new songs and dances, and a newcomer is Mi'bs Josic Jackson, contralto. The programme consists of twenty-three numbers, and it is claimed that there is not a dull moment during the evening. The box offico is at the Bristol.

THE QUEEN'S THJSATEE. . Thefeaturo of tho Queen's Theatre hill is a- film dramatisation of "A Talo of Two Cities," with. William Farmira in the dual roles of Sidney Carton and Oharlos Diirnay. Tho etory makes an effective photo-play, and this production of it is a remarkably fine one. SCOTTISH CONCERT. On SfttuTday evening tho Scottish' Hall was well filled on the occasion of tho monthly concort. Mrs. Itanisbothain's mezzo-soprano voice delighted, her audience with choice Scottielt lyncs; Miss Dick won much applause with her singularly sweet voice, yiolin solos were rendered by Mastor Ben O'Brien, and Jtr. Macdonald, a humorist, taxed the risible faculties of his audience. Messrs. Savidge, Wadman, M'Kic, and Now contributed items which wero much relished. Mr. Q. J. Campbell gave a cornet solo, "Eobin Adair."