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ENTERTAINMENTS

"LOOK WHO'S HERE." Jack Waller's "Look Who's Hero" Revue Company, at the Granil Open House, on Saturday evening, submitted a programmo which allowed full play for tho talent for clever frivolity, burlesque, and music which the members possess. It was a- welcome return to the menu of a few weeks ago,, nnil was enjoyed none the lefli on that account. Indeed, some of the numbers were the best that have been presented by theso ablo merrymakers. One has only to mention "Caller Jlerrin'," t.ho burlcsquo court scono, and the intensely amusing potted plays-each lasting a minute or so-to bo reminded of the good tliingß which have been revived. "Caller Herrin' " is not just tho old Scotch bong— it is a potted musical comedy, that iommences with an amusing fishing sceno oji the banks of the Thames and airily floats up to Scotland or somewhere, where tho girls float round catching men in shrimping nets, and all tho timo tho inti3ic rambles on, always with tho popular Scots ballad as a basis. Mr. Waller as counsel for the prosecution, Mr. AVylio Watson as tho defendant, and Hiss Cecilia (iold as tho plaintive plaintiff, wore very comical in the breach of promiso trial. Tho best lino in the sketch is where the judgo breaks in after a long doze, and says that as' the defendant is the last man on the farm ho thinks ho should be exempted. Mr. Wutson was not bo woll suited in the yokel song, "Pudden," as he was in his fireman and policeman studies. Tho Dick-Dorothy Trio made their usual impression in a particularly smart dance. Their sense of unanimity, and rhythm; is a thing of beauty. Mr. Gregory Ivanoff, who was in good form, played the popular "Hajre Kali Scherzo" delightfully, and Mr. P. Bennett made liiß impression in the attractive first movement of the Greig pianoforte concerto. With Mr. Watson i'celio), theso gifted musicians frivolled cleverly with popular airs of tho minute. The Hawaiian scene, with its irridisccnt butterfly backing, waß quite effective, hut in his mock sermon on "Sister Susie," Mr. Waller's humour could scarcely be desoribed as refined. The trench sceno was characteristic, and genuinely funny, and Miss I'atsie Hill, the brightest girl in the show, sang "April Morn" very prettily. The programmo concluded with a highly theatrical representation of Tschaikovsky's "1612" symphony, played by the full strength of the company. Such a latisfyitig programme should command ample patronage.

"MY FOUR YEARS IN GERMANY." Tho publication 6ome little time since of the United States Ambassador's (Mr. J. W. Gerard) book, "My Four Years in Germany," created even in the6o eventful days something of a sensation. This was so bocause, in tho iirst place, mf.ro than half tho four years of Mr. Gerard's residence in Berlin as the official representative. of tho United States Government was during tho period of tho war, and therefore lie had many interesting and astounding tilings to relate regarding the relations of his own oonntry and Germany during that period. In tho second place, and of much moro moment to British people, up to the time of his departure from Germany, Mr. Gerard had charge of British interests in that country, und his efforts on behalf of the unfortunate British prisoners of war aud interned eiviliaus, as well as on behalf of Allied prisoners generally, will long he remembered with gratitude by British people. Tiiis being so, it naturally follows that :.n adequate screen representation of Mr. Gerard's eventful "Four l'ear? in Germany'' is fln event, and this representation .screened by tho First National Exhibitorsoof_ f America) commenced a seacon at the King's Theatre on Saturday beforo a numerous attendance, whicu included many military and civil ofliciah. A fore-\ word by tho producers announce! that every word and every scene in the illm is fact, and not Action. The pictuie is not merely a ri'cord of diplomatic trickery only, suoh as would bo expected to como within tho sphere of activities of such an ofiicial as Mr. Gerard: it, is something very much wider in scope. It is a damning exposure of the real Hun and of iJunnisli methods: a record of wanton brutality and inhuman outrage, in wwcli the victims for tho most part were innocent and defenceless, tho like of which the wild's h-intory does not afford a, parallel. The outstanding Happenings in Germany during Mr. Gerard's residence in Berlin aro screened with a wonderful wealth of detail, commencing with the notorious 7,a----bern affair (beforo the war), aud the subsequent scones in the Reichstag which this truly .Hun-like outrage provoked, terminating in a united Socialist protest against militarism. Then comes the war. Tile efforts of Mi'. Gerard to preserve peace, scenes on the evo of war, visits to the various internment enmps and those of prisoners of war. the slave raids in North France and Belgium, and scene." of the war itself are only a few of the incidents depicted, and thicaded all through these aro examples of Hun chicanery which, if related by less weighty authority, would bo difficult to believe. This catalogue of barbarism is rounded off in a striking fashion by a scries of skilfully-chosen and swift-moving Bcenes of the forces that must inevitably defeat German militarism and all that it stands for. The presentation of all this is a marvel of tho producing art—such vividness and realism seldom being attained in a moving picture. The cast of characters, too, was excollenl, marred ouiy, perhaps, by an <vertlieatrical Kaiser and a somewhat melodramatic von Tirpitz. "My Four Years in Germany" is a pic'.uro that, it is everybody's duly to see, for it is a revelation. EMPRESS THEATRE. At the Empress Theatre this week a very attractive programme is presented, tho chief item being a piiiurisation of Wilkie Collins's famous novel, "Tho Woman in White," one of I'athe's latest achievements, with Florence la Badie as tho heroine. The ipieture doe.? full justice to tho book, and produces in a surprising manner the weird atmosphere of suspenso which is such a striking feature of the story. Florence la Badie plnys the dual roles of Laura, and Ann with wonderful effect, and the supporting east, has been iinely chosen. In addition to this picture the Topical Budget and a comedy entitled "His Parlour Foe," aro being screened at this theatre.

EVERYBODY'S TH BATHE. Tlio principal attraction at. Everybody's Theatre for the present week is a highly dramatic photo-play entitled "The Law of Compc illation." featuring Norma Talmadge, as Until, who becomes involved with one Wells. The latter promises to make her a, musical comedy star, 'provided Khe will furnish the money. When the plot, thickens to a critical stage for tlio htdy, her father tells the tragic story of her mother's past, how she deserted him for one Trevor, who in turn deserted the woman he had ruined, leaving her to a life of poverty, brightened in the last mo'nents by a death-bed reconciliation with Iter outraged husband. Tie, imbitr tered, necks-out Trevor and kills him. The fntlier's etory convinces Ruth of the l'oolishuesß of her intended course, and she remains a wife solaced by the le*s glittering career of domestic felicity. The picture abounds in dramatic situations. CATI'ELLI. It is rarely that New Zealand has the opportunity of hearing: such a, great artist as Sailor Capp?lli. who is announced to appear at the Grand Opera House for a short, season, commencing on Saturday evening. When the Gonsalez Opera, Company toured the Dominion little more than a- year ago. it was unanimously agreed that Cappelli stood out as tlio bright particular star amongst a gifted body of artists, llifl singing was a revelation of artistry, while the interpretation of Ihe various roles euaetfd l:y him will be recalled an masterly ill the extreme. Cappelli's glorious voice makes a. wonderful appeal not only to those musically inclined, but Also to that great, section of the peoplo who appreciate an arlis! for his merit alone. All who attend ' to hear Cappelli sing should receivo a rare treat, for it will ,be seldom that artists of his calibre come this way. Cappelli will be supported by John A tiki tlio, flautist; ?,flss Vera Bedford, soprano; Signor Cesaroni, basso; and Mr. HaroldWhittle, accompanist. The box plan for the three concerts will bo opened at the Bristol on' Thursday morning.

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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 260, 22 July 1918, Page 8

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ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 260, 22 July 1918, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 260, 22 July 1918, Page 8

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