ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 309, 18 September 1918, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

ALLEN DOONE SEASON. Despite the wild weather the Grand Opera House was well patronised Inst night, when the Allen Doone Un:npany lireseutcd "The Pariah Priest" for Pe last time. Mr. Doone was again eminently successful as Father Whalon, and the other members of the company nil did full justice to their respective parts/ ity-night '•The Bold Sojcr Hoy" will be stafeild, and it will be repeated , to-morrow- evening. "The Hold Sojer Boy" is from tho pen of tho well-known author. Tlieo Burt •Sayre, who also, wrote "Lucky O'Shea. To-night Mr. Doone will appear as Lieutenant Adair. The story is laid in America, and deals with the regimental life of a garrison town. On Friday and hatiirdftj- next 11 r. Doone will stago the old favourite, ".Molly llnwn." ENGLISH PIERROTS. The large audience which -,va3 pruent at the Town Hall Concert Ohainler last night'thoroughly enjoyed vho 'orient and varied entertainment provided oy 'he English Pierrots. Mr.- W. P. Turn<;r i.as specially popular with his comedy work, including the humorous ditty, "When Sister Went to Gay Paree." .Miss Lisa LangIcy was also a strong-favourite, and was wiirmlv applauded. Keen delight was evinced with Mr.. Leslie. Austin's sii'sing. and the .remaining members of the company were all seen and hear* vo d.ct'.r.ct advantage. Tho English Pierrots are a very ilnint-y and highly-talented combination, and the entertainment is enjoyed to the. full. The programme will bo repeated to-night. KING'S THEATItH. A stirring story of the Mexican frontier is involved in the Triangle feature.- "The Patriot," now being screened at the King's Theatre. Additional zest is lent to the production by the fact that. W. S. Hart,-who is above all a portrayer of tho dare-devil Westerner, plays the leading part. From being an ardent patriot, a passionate lover of the Stars and Stripes, he became a wanderer, nn outcast, a member of an insurgent force fighting hia own country,, and at last-a traitor. The subject is capably developed and enacted, and it is of a completely popular type. In addition is shown the first episode of tho Pathc serial, "The Fatal King," featuring Pearl White. ■ , . EVERYBODY'S THEATRE.. v Tho stirring Uoldwyn film "Fields of Honour," now screening at Everybody's Theatre, is taken from the cclobraled story by Irvln S. Cobb, the well-known novelist. She central character is played by Jtae Marsh, with oil her rare charm, while tho talo, is one of the utmost beauty and consistency, without at any point overstepping the bounds of possibility. The story works up to an exicitiug finish and Is produced in first-class style. Supporting this feature is a fine scenic of local interest, entitled "Cape Kidnappers." EMPRESS THEATRE. It is seldom that a picture has such a strong cast as the latest World drama entitled" "The Way Out," now screoning at the Empress Theatre. The star part is ta,ken by the ever-popular June Elviclge, and Uarlylc Blackwell plays opposite to her. In addition there are Muriel OsIridic, John Bowers, and Jack Drumier. Tho production moves rapidly to a thrilling and tense-finish. June Elvidge displays that lavish variety of dress for which she is so noted. AItTORAFT THEATiIE The leading film in the current programme at the Artcraft Theatre is entitled "Keys of the Righteous," which is a. very pleasing story of tho devotion of a daughter who is entrusted with the earn -j[ her father. Miss Enid Bennett takes the part of tho daughter, and she acts in a most delightful and winsome manner. Another excellent item of the programme, is "Huck and Tom," which describes the adventures Of two of Mark Twain's characters. "The Country Hero" is a very laughable comedy, in which the old ff.yourito, "Fatty" Arbucklc, is -pictured. "TEE THIRTEENTH CHAIR." Bayard Yciller's detective drama, "The Thirteenth Chair," which is to be produced at tho Grand Opera House for six nightß, by J. C. Williamson's powerful dramatic company, headed by the two American stars, Miss Margaret Wychcrly and Mr. Brin'sley Shaw, both of whom will bo seen in their original roles,, is said to contain all the elements essential to this class of production. The author, who is in the forefront of playwrights, has not made this a "one-man play.". His characters are numerous and powerful, special opportunities being given the artists to exploit their different talents, and it is said that this excellent organisation rises to the occasion. Prominent in a noteworthy group of characterisations is said to be the Hoscoe Crosby of Mr. Gaston Mervnle. It is Kaid Hint there arc liiomentß when lie rises to great heights. It is stated.that Miss Lizette Parkes. as Helen O'Neill, displays exceptional talent. Lan MacLarcn is said to be admirably suited to tho part of Edward Wales. Miss Margaret Wychcrly will be seen in her original role oi Rosalio la Grange. Mr. Brinsloy Shaw, it is stated, is resnonsible for an admirable portrayal of the alert police inspector. Detective Donohue. Other .leading personalities in this production are: Sydney Stirling, Leslie Victor, Frank Allanby, Thomas Sidney, Harry Paulton. Carleton Stuart, Rawdon Blaudford, Ethel Morrison, Nancye Stewart. Masic Oartc, Teiu Hogue, and Eileen Robinson. The box plans will he on view at tho Bristol on Friday morning at 9 o'clock.