ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 15, 12 October 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE KAISER-THE BEAST OF BERLIN. Many of the Kaiser'.s idioßyncracies aro known to all tho world, but there aro some which aro not bo fainoiiß. Sonic of these aro shown in tho Jewel war-picturo entitled, "The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin," the screening of wliich commences to-day at the King's.Theatre at 2 o'clock. Intimate-details of his life aro revealed, whilo tho settings showing the interior of his palace and the pomp and ceremony attaching' to it are reproduced with the utmost regard for correctness of detail. is a conneotcd story, running through tho picture, and the historic basis of the film is varied only to a sufficient degreo to. meet ,tho needß of a melodramatic presentation. This makes it a film of-absorbing interest, and gives a human touch which bring homo to the mind more clearly the terrible behaviour of the German soldiery in Belgium. Special music accompanies tho picture. Tho box plan will be at tho Bristol till noon, and thereafter at the theatre. • "SCANDAL," AT EVERYBODY'S. In tho soleot photo-play, "Scandal," to bo screened to-uay ai. i<veryoauy's, OonBtance I'aliuiuJgc uiakea her uebut in it as a star. By nor hue worn it is considered' mat she will Ktiio her .place in tho ttrst rank of screen actresses, the play gives excellent opportunities ior good acting. Tile story ia aistinotly unconventional, ana toils of tho folly of a rather spoilt but innocent girl. To get hersclt out of one fix sho pretends to have been secretly married, and. thus gets further into trouble. The situations' carry a strong tenor, and make up u, great drama of lite. 1 EMPRESS THEATRE. "Ethel Clayton has the.principal role in the World leature, "Journey's mid," now showing at trio Empress Theatre, waile charming little llunei Ustwcne aiso Jias a prominent, part. Tue three chief male parts are taken by tno6o tried iavourltes, n'rauk, jiioyo, John Bowers, and Jack Drunnor. Tuore is a, double love story, and tue plot is distinctly unusual. -It tells of a husband whose lovo nas cooled owing to tlie maoninations of a vampire. His wife successfully adopts a dwmg expedient to win him back to her. The climax is finely contrived, and the situations thriilingly aepicted. The second love theme concerns .the wife's sister, whose lover, in trying to reunite tho estranged couple, nearly sacrifices his own happiness.' The settings aro sumptuous in the extreme, and those showing Palm Beach are particularly beautiful. . ' ABTORAIT THEATRE. "Madame Jealousy" and "The Hired Man" were screened for the last time at .the Aftoraft Theatre,.Sydney Street, last evening. In continuation ot its policy ofpreßonting a double star programme, the' Aftcraft will screen to-day "Headin' tiouth," featuring that clever and dar'ng Eoreen favourite, Douglas Fairbanks. The other star Mm is entitled "The Sales Lady," in which Hazel Dawn playß the leading role. In Bupport of these two. excellent pictures, there is a good, dean comedy, "Two Tough Tenderfcet," in which Mark Bennett makes the fun. There are three sessions daily. ~

. SPECIAL SUNDAY CONCERT. What promises to be a successful event is tlie complimentary concert to be tendered to Miss Ruby M'Donald, the popular violinist, by the leading members of tho musical profession of Wellington at the Town Hall to-morrow night. The eritertainmom, will take the form of a cycle of Bong successes, interspersed with musical items, end solos by Mr. Bernard Page on the Town Hall organ. For;this occasion Mr. * Page will play some of the- most popular of the beEt musicians' ,works. Tho leading artists are Misß Teresa M'Enroe, Miss Ruby' M'Donald, Mr. Len Barnes, and Mr. Harold Whittle. Although the programme is a lengthy ono, the concert will not begin till 8.30. And it is hoped by eliminating the encores to have the performance over by 10 o'clock. . s

"THE THIRTEENTH OHAIR" TOUR. The following towns in the North Island will be visited-by J. 0., Williamsons "Thirteenth Chair" company:-! eliding, Wednesday, October 16; Wanganui, Thursday, October It; Hawera, Friday, October 18' Palinerston North, Saturday, October 19; Hastings, Monday, Ootober 21; Napier, Tuesday, October 22; Dannevirke, Wednesday, October 24. The box plan will open at the usual box.office three .days prior to the Advertised;date, ■ .-

D'MAHANAH OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY. ' Miss Gladys Campbell's; production this year ia the Malayan, musical .play, jnthree acts, "D'Mahanah of the Golden Yalley, presented for the first- time ■ in • Isew Zealand; The scenes, which are laid in the Malay States, are gorgeous and.fascinating The musical score ia in keeping wit-n tho Eastern theme, and tho dressing alone is unique. Mrs. J. Hannah having ■ kindly assisted in this direction. The ballets include the glorious "Jewel ballet and Knsendle" ballet. A picturesque march by beautiful girls will be another, feature. The Governor-General and the Countess of Liverpool will bo present. The_ box plan will open, next Thursday morning.