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TUE SCARLET TROUBADOUIiS. The Scarlet Troubadours, now appearing at tnc Town ltall Concert Chamber, will closo their Wellington season to-night. The company is a talented one in every reaped, aud their present programme is varied and attractive. The work ol' each member iB highly artiatic, and that the Troubadours are popular is evidenced by the fact that their stay ill Wellington has been very successful. "THE DEEMSTER." . In "The Deemster," an eight-reel picturisation ui which is. to be screened for tho first time in New Zealand at the King's Tlieatro this afternoon at 2 o'clock, under the direction of JLr. E. J. Carroll, it is generally conceded that llall Cainc wrote a linor aud a truer book than in "The Manxman," "The. Woman Tiiou Gavest Jle," or "The Eternal Oily." The very greatness of the lirst-mentioned, so rich in feeling, so sensitively expressive of the, lives and loves of tho Manx people, and so strongly surcharged with incident, colour and romance, made it stand out as one of the fluent dramatic works in the English, language. Absorbing from first to last, the Arrow Film Company has made an eight-reel picture of this splendid novel, in which tha author's son. ] Derwent JJall Gaine, is said to have striven | for aud Rained the exquisite in characterisation as the lovable Dan Jlylrea- In reviewing this film in Melbourne recently, the "Argus" said:—"ln Hall Cable's picture, 'Tho Deemster,' we have a dramatisation of atmospheric beauty, peculiar charm, and striking dramatic effectiveness. The makers have succeeded in compressing into tho eight reels most of tho fine fragrance and most of the • deep pathos, most of the dramatic thrills and most of the bountiful'romance of his Lruly ittio book." Special music accompanies tho picture, and the orchestra has been enlarged.' The box plan is (it the Bristol. "The Deemster" will be Screened at four sessions daily, viz.:—?,, 4. 6. and 8 o'clock, and in anticipation of crowds at-night, tho management ask intending patrons to attend the day sessions wherever possible. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A .food, detective Btory is always sure ol a welcome, and the I'athe people, it is stated, have provided suoli in their latest feature, "The Mark of Cain," to be screened at Everybody's Theatre, to-day. It is said to contain-all the elements of. romance and mystery,- and has the added attraction of two of the most popular screen stars.' Irene Vernon Castle- plays the part of Alice, the adopted daughter oi one Trowbridge. Antonio Moreno takes the rolo of Trowbridge's nephew, Kane. When Trowbridge is found 'murdered suspicion falls on. the nephew, and he is arrested. He escapes, with ,'thc assistance oi Alice, and works to track down tho rait criminal. The denouement is a complete surprise and comes .only ot the conclusion j of live reols of rapid action. The tliir- 1 teeuth chapter of "The ilystery of the Double Cross," entitled "The' Face - of the Stranger,'' will, also bo 6crccncd. EMPKESS THEATKE. In "The Witch Woman," to be screened at the Empress Theatre to-day,' Willard Mack is said to provide an . unusual plot with line dramatic situations. Tho -lay is a World production, and Ethel Clayton takes' tho part of Marie, a French peasnut girl, who is wronged by an artist, and, driven from home in disgrace, loses her l-cnson. Miss Clayton does some excellent acting in ihc mad scenes. The story reaches a high pitch of interest _ when Marie eventually encounters the twin brother of tho artist and believes him -to be the man who had betrayed her; In the end she recovers her reason, and eventually wins to happiness. Some of tho scenes of Bohemian life in Paris arc said to be remarkably 'good. LEE TOY CHUNG. ' Considerable interest'.is being displayed in the approaching visit of Lee Toy Chung, the Eastern magician; who wdl open a short season at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday evening next. Lee Toy Chung's performance is stated to bciiuite different from that of other magicians.- He is just completing a tour of tho world, aud after finishing liiß New Zealand tour will sail . for America, where he will 'commence an extensive tour. - Lee Toy Chung is describ- , ed as a past master of the luystio art. and promises a host of new novelties, embracing the very latest in mysterious and wonderful card manipulations, together with his unique and original spectacular natriot.ic masterpiece "The Birth of Flags." J The audience, it is stated, is kept ill a i state of wonderment and amusement from , tho time the masician comes on the stage , .until lie leaves it. Lee Toy Chung is supported by a-, company of- specially selected .artist including Professor D'almaino, ' hypnotist, who introduces a thought trans- < foronce act. The professor's act is stated ' to bo quite different from that of all other, i hypnotists. Ho invites local subjects on ; to the stage, and has tliein do exactly ns * ho asks thorn while under his influence, much to the amusement of tho audience. On Wednesday evening professor D'al-' j mn-ine's feature scene will bo "The Hypnotic Blacksmith's Shop," described as. < "a scream." The box plan for the four s nights will open at the Bristol on Mon- 1 ( day at 10 a.m. , ========== c i

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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 288, 24 August 1918, Page 2

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870

ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 288, 24 August 1918, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 288, 24 August 1918, Page 2

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