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ENTERTAINMENTS

THE KING'S THEATRE. The story of the eeven-reel Pathc feature "Today" being screened at the King's Theatre this week is one that needs little explanation, for the theme is the somewhat well-worn one of the hard-working, home-loving husband and tho extravagant, pleasure-seeking wife.. In the early stages of the story life is just tolerable for the ill-assorted couple. Despite the fact that the husband is head of a growing business concern, and is apparently rapidly accumulating wealth, and the wife is mistress of a beautiful home, and (as is ufrual in such circumstances) has a large circle of friends, it is soon evident that at best life for husband and wife is just an existence. Eelations are further strained by the fact that the wife insists on being surrounded by people who can only bs} designated as ultra-"smart." However, the sordid and constant bickering soon comes to an end wbnn the husband unexpectedly declares that financially ho is at the end of his resources, and is compelled to seek the protection of the bankruptcy court. As nipy -bo presumed, in the altered conditions the marital relations rapidly become worse. The husband at last realises that which he has been slow to even: suspect is true: his wife has no soul above expensive clothes, jewellery, and pleasure. In the new life, then, when tho luisbnnd lias to start all over apain, and his income will only run to a tiny flat, the wife reaches the summit of her discontent. Tn an evil moment she m=pts one of her friends of the old days. This lady, in a rathe.r obvious way, suggests that it is the easiest thing in the world for an nttractyvelooking young woman to rjossess all the finery the heart could desire, be her husband over so poor. The vrifs ponders this deeoly— and takes the plunge. She now leads a double life; one half of. which consists of deceiving her husbnnd, tho other' if frankly immoral. Eventually,her husband finds her ont, then comas tragedy, and—she wakes un. She hns just bad a "terrible dream!" The seriuel to all this is prettily told, and certainly makes some amends for tho sordid nature of the dream. In a different vein on the same programme is a rather striking number of Pathe's American Gazette. This illustrates more fully and frankly than is usual something of the war efforts of Uncle. Sam, both at home and in Prance; besides this, there is the latest Gaumont Graphic, and the two numbers make one of the most interesting screenings in the "Gazette" line seen for quite a time. A further instalment of "The Fatal Ring" and a Triangle comedy, together with a well-selected and skilfully-played selection of mueical items by the King's augmented orchestra complete a programme, that will be found to cater for most tastes.

A matinee with the full orchestra is announced for Wednesday.

"HEARTS OF THE WOULD." The great war photo-play, "Hearts of the World," was shown to large audieilces on Saturday. This vivid picture, with its scenes of actual warfare in Prance has aroused keen interest in Wellington, and people were turned awny on several occasions Mast week.' The management has. arranged, therefore, to extend the; season until Wednesday night, with one more matinee this afternoon. "Hearts of the World" is one of the films that should not be missed. It tells a story of vivid iterest, in settings that can never be reproduced now that the gr£at war is practically ended. From Wellington the picture is to go to Dunedin for a return season.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. : One of those interesting Goldwyn feature films that have enjoyed such popularity at the abovts theatre was the chief item of the new bill screened on Saturday. The sessions were very well attended, there being a full house in the evening. The title of the big pichiro ("The .Face in the Bark") gives some hint as to the nature of the story. It ia not a plain tale of love, but is fifty per cent, of love and fifty per cent, of .mystery; and the fact that it is wellcontrived and excellently presented explains the breathless attention that was paid to some of tho scenes ■ on Saturday. Charles Eidgeway, a Secret Service man, and tho most brilliant detective of his day, is patiently compassing the undoing of a desperate band, of criminals. He traces them to their headquarters, and then, in order to weavo the net Hint is finally tn enmesh , thpiii, lio joins the gang. The crooks do not suspect his business. The country bank in which Richard Grant, the sweetheart of Jane Ridgeway, is employed as'paying teller, is robbed, and matters so shape themselves that the young man is convicted and sent to prison. Jane, cannot believe that her lover • is guilty, and she • investigates. The result is startling. It seems that Ridgeway himself is the thief. ■ Jane denounces her father, and the later appears at tho next council of the thieves, and puts tho situation before their leader, "The Face in the Dark," who at nil conferences has his face shielded by a shadow. Ridgoway is being offered money \ to get out of the country when he suddenly throws the light on tho leader's face. He bus Hip crooks arrested, and the troubles of the two young peoplo are nt an end. Mae Marsh plays very cleverly the rolo of the young lady detective.' , . A bright comedy and a Pathe Gazette are the supporting.-items. , - ' empressTtheatre. Majory Wilson plays the leading part in the Triangle drama, "Old Loves for New," now screening at the ■ Empress Theatre, while Lee Hill plays opposite.to her., The story deals with the ups and downs of a millionaire and his wife, and is fascinating in the extreme. It commences in gay New York, in a gorgeous home where money is lavished on luxury. Majory Wilson acts the role of the spoiled daughter, who bolsters up her parents' fortunes by wedding a millionaire's son. The millionaire, however, objects to the encouragement of folly, and compels his son to take up residence on one of his ranches out in the free and easy Wild West. The young bride does not favour tho enforced period of exile, but nevertheless she goes. In the West , she is guilty of a misdemeanour with the ranch' foreman, and here ;thc trouble begins. The husband resents the foreman's acting the part of interloper, and waxes exceedingly furious.'and threatens him with divers pains and penalties. He even attacks the foreman and attempt's to inflict upon him a drastic punishment, but in this he is disappointed, for the foreman wins the .day. He then retires "to a mountain hut'with his wife and an ex-pugilist, from whom he takes lessons to be in readiness against the day when he next encounters the foreman. After a while .he seeks out the foreman at the ranch, and the result is that a most terrific ficht tnkps place. The coinbat is most realistically presented on tho screen, and ends in the victory of tho injured husband. By this means the happiness of the. wealthy couple is once more rnetored. for the wife is rcpnnrnnt nnd loving.- "Old T.ovps for New" is a play, of action, and retains Hiiv ■at full pitch from start to finish. The supporting itoms of thi , nrogramnip nrp. vnry attractive, particularly one entitlpd "Just for Joy." In mnny ways this is a remarkable picture, for it depicts Ih" "iiactment of some .exceedingly wild and desperate performances, such as thrilling bifi-iumpintr pvonls. siirfinp. cycling on water, etc. "Hotel Diesrnce" is a -vary humorous Trinnelp comedy, nnd "Hunting the Hippopotamus" is an intenselv inicrpFtimr siiWpp.t. There is also a budget of war films.

"THI3 BOAT-WAITERS." The Concert Ghnmber of the Town Hall was packed on Saturday evening, when , ' that bright company'of entertainers, "The Boat-waiters," presented n now programme. Mr. Albert Kussell captured the audience' with several parodies on lliß song "Good-bye." Ho kept tho house' in a most happy mood with his delightfully humorous items. An exhibition of particularly clever and graceful dancing was j,iven by Hiss Edna Bell, who made her first appearance. Her presentation of "The Dying Swan" won much applause, and in "Destiny" she also scored considerable success. II r. Borneo Gardiner, sifl'leur, delightod tho audience with such numbers as the "Intermezzo" from "Cavaliera Rusticnna," ,"Un pou du Armour,"-and "The Mocking Bird." Mies Nan Taylor, a very pleasing singer of Scotch songs, contributed "My Ain Folk" and "Robin'Adair," and won much applauee. Mies Lalla Ward soprano, sang- "Ave Maria," very

sweetly. Sho had to respond to a very persistent encore. The comedy numbers submitted by Jlr. Andrew Pace were very successful. "Hail Caledonia" was sung in fine st'vle by Mr. Hughic Ogilvie,. who, in amlition, recounted his "AVi Scotch Night," and also, recited a short poem entitled "The Engineer"—written by a marine engineer who served on t<, transport. The musical sketch entitled "Society Burglars," submitted by Stewart and Jloore, was quil-u a success, and the items Tendered by the burlesque comedian, Mr. Frank AVright, found favour with the very appreciative audience. The entertainment concluded with a comedietta entitled "Camouflaged!" acted by members of the "Peg o' My Heart" Company. Miss Miriam Kutner was 6plendid at the piano. Vb". programme will be repeated this evening, and the company will conclude their season towards the end of the week.

"GOING UP." inaugural production of the new English Musical Comedy Company, under the management of j; C. Williamson, Ltd., is announced for next Thursday night nt the Grand Opera House. Speaking of its first production in Australia Adelaide "Kegister" says:—" 'Going Up' was a wonderful 'first-nighter,' for there was none of that strain or uncertainty which sometimes attend such occasions. .The spontaneous spirit of mirth that produced the atmosphere surrounding the production never left success in doubt for a moment. In this production the company not only succeeds; it also wins fame, for it will certainly displace Canary Cottage' and its contemporaries in public popularity. The plot is happily Uimsy, but the play is right up to date in its action, seeing that aeroplanes are the \ central figure. The humour which permeates the three acts ia clean and clever, and there is enough of human nature in the story to give econe for dramatic effect. The music is delightful, and without being commonplace is of the catchy order-most popular. Of course, the frockiiig is beautiful and the danc ing is delightful; but> an additional charm'is added to the massed scenes by the youth and beauty of the girls. Thi performance concluded amidst a tumult ol applause, such as one does not remenu ber heaniiff in on Adelaide theatre. But the play, the players, and the production richly deserved this enthusiastic tribute tO , excellence. , ' Eos plans will.be opened at the Bristol to-morrow morning.

BURNS ANNIVERSARY CONCERT. The songs of Burns are universally «. teemed as the most perfect love lyrics ever written. He had the supreme gift °ff I*™} , u . tteranc(! ' Some of the finest efforts of his genius-his "love-prompted strains -are included in the programme arranged for the anniversary concert, to be given on Saturday next at the Town ttatl. Amongst the artists are Miss Clarice Buoknian, sister of Rosina BuckS ¥ artm , D » ff . <*e well-known Scots tenoi, formerly of Glasgow and Dunedinj Ln w , en £ e ' ba5S; Len - Barne3 > b a«K ne ' Noel Dempster, 'cellist; Mr. and w B, w nI S ,rd Bel1 ' e l°™«onist S . Mr w. n. Crawford, entertainer, will be Ki| 1 V lnsiC T 1 ? OM Jogue, and the \f'f- lh RaV -7 Lauder - Master Wins 'on «-ni i ml \ appear> A s P ecia l Mature mil h 6 (1(lI i cillg of the Highland S, * e 6WO /d dance, and other national dances by a troupe of 20 juvenile & S \ a 2 S ° , he Scotti ' ll Society'" Pine Band. A brochure containing tributes to tliß genius of Burns, with 'illustrations SSrJS s ? UTeni J , Proßramme, will be pre . ine box plan is at die Bristol.

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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 98, 20 January 1919, Page 3

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ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 98, 20 January 1919, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 98, 20 January 1919, Page 3

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