ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 121, 15 February 1919, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE KING'S THEATRE.. An exceptionally attractive programme will commence this afternoon 'with a matinee at 2.15 at the King's Theatre. The feature drama will bo the Select production "Tho Reason Why," from the well-known novel of the same liamo by Elinor„Glyn,'the dresses for which havo been Specially.'designed by the author's sister, who is none other than tho celebrated Lucille, of Paris. Clora Kimball Young plays the star part; and has a role which suits her to jierfection. A subsidiary film of local interest shows tho Rarotongan soldiers, who are at present in Wellington, holding 6ports at Day's Bay.. Tho famous Cadzow Musical Trio, consisting of Mr. W: B. Cadzow (eminent Scots tenor), Miss Effie Cadzow (a delightful soprano), and Madame Cadzow (accompanist), will also appear.'

"BUSINESS BEFORE PLEASURE." "Business Before Pleasure" continues to make large audiences laugh at the Grand Opera House. The exploits and adventures of Potash andt Perlmutter in what they call the "fillum" business are quite, as extraordinary as they are comical, and those who would take a peep behind the screen in what some American papers havo called tho third largest industry in the States could not do better than follow the jagged career of Potash and Perlmutter. The final performance of thd season will 'be .given 4 - this *'■!

1 "THE CRISIS," AT EVERYBODY'S.

■ The latest novel to be filmed is Winston Churchill's "The Crisis," produced by the Selig Co., with Thomas Sontichi as the star. This production will be shown for the first time- to-day at Everybody's; Thomas Santichi plays the role of Stephen Brice, and. Bessie Eyton that of Virginia Carvel. The story of the novel has been closely followed, and is said to be one of the great pictures of the year. Also to bo shown "The Champion," featuring Charlie Chaplin.

EMPRESS THEATRE. A dance-hall girl of unconventional habits, a man of bad reputation, and an unassuming s'O'ung minister, form the unusual trio in the Triangle drama "The Devil Dodger" to be shown at the Empress Theatre to-day. The story is a particularly good one, and includes plenty of thrills and excitement. Roy Stewart has the leading part, and is supported by a splendid cast of Triangle players. • There are two exceptionally funny comedies in tho supporting programfe as well as the latest Gazette.

ANTONIA DOLORES NEXT SATURDAY. : On the concert platform Mdlle. Antonia Dolores, the celebrated French soprano, stands as the world's greatest concert artist; as a song recitalist she is supreme. The announcement that this distinguished artist would visit this town has therefore causedwidespread interest, and when she appears (for tour nights only) in the Grand Upern House, Wellington, on Saturday evening next, and again on February 21, 26, and 28, in the Grand Opera House, she will deservedly receive a great welcome. Mdlle. Dolores lias had many tempting offers to appear In grand opera, but these she has always declined, and kept to the concprt platform, hence it is not surprising to find that her position in this sphere of • music is unassailable. Mdlle Dolores, at her concerts here, will sing entirely new programmes at each recital. No such varied nor artistic programmes have ever been presented outside big centres before, fcontaining as they do the best in popular and classical music—programmes that will appeal to all sections of the community. ' The pianist, Mi - . Harold Smith, is also a' brilliant artist, and will lje heard in solos in Paderewski's Polonais'e and linbenstein's "Barcarolle" and "Waltz Caprice" at' the first concert. Seats may be booked at the Bristol Piano Company from Wednesday next. Country patrons may reserve by post by enclosing- the necessary 1 amount, Concessions are also announced for students and schools, and particulars are obtainable at the box office.

The members of the Figmnn Comedy Company, who are innugurjting a tour of "Nothing but the Truth" at Auckland to-night left Wellington by yesterday's express. Tho company includes Mr. E. Pirrie Bush, son of Mr. Thomas Bush, of Wellington, who has been in America for the last four years, and had joined up. with the Canadian Air Forces; when the armistice was signed.