ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 128, 24 February 1919, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE KING'S THEATBE. The usual weekly change of programme was made at the- King's 'Theatre on Saturday, when at the evening. session the management were compelled to, turn away some hundreds of would-be patrons. The picture portion of thd entertainment was headed by "By llight of Purchase, a select production, starring Norma Talmadge. The picture details the matrimonial venture of an attractive young girl who was,-by reason ot her mother's debts, forced to marry not the man of her choice, but a millionaire. The marriage promises to turn out badly for all concerned, but eventually, after a series of well-depicted incidents, winch nearly alwavs held the attention, matters are straightened out to the satisfaction of all concerned. Supporting pictures comprise the Gaumont Graphic and Pathe Gazette, a delightful Pathe scenic subject, "The Bookworm-Turns (comedy), and an instalment of "The 'Fatal King.; Miss Eileen Driscoll was in excellent voice, and her number was greeted with spontaneous applause, so insistent that she had to respond to an encore. Ihe work of the orchestra, as -usual, was of-first-rato quality, and added much to the enjoyment of the evening's entertainment. empress" THEATEE. The society drama, "The Danger Game," whioh is the chief attraction m the. new programme at the Empress Theatre this week, is one of the best Goldwvn films to date. Madge Kennedy has the leading part, and is given more scope for emotional acting than m her precious plays. A beautiful love-story is enhanced by a profound mystery, the plot is original, and the story throughout is fascinating. The settings are excellent, and, being a society drama, the dresses are gorgeous, and form quite a striking feature of'the production. The supporting pictures, include an interesting film "The Toll of (ho Sea, a comedy, and the Topical Gazette.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The Trianglo feature "Her Decision," which is the chief attraction in the newset of films being screened at Everybody's Theatre this ; week, pictures many intensely dramatic incidents. Gloria . Swiinson sustains the principal role, and ■ the story tells of- sisterly sacrifice. To screen lier younger sister from disgrace, Gloria marries her employer, in order to obtain money. 'She frankly tells him the position, and,he consents, hoping.to win her love, after they are married. Many interesting situations and thrilling episodes follow, and are admirably handled.. The dancing of Darrell Foss is .one of the striking features of theplay. The supporting films have been well, selected, and include a comedy and a budget of topical incidents. "NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH." Of Mr. M. B. Figman, who will make his first appearance'in Wellington at the Grand'-Opera House on Saturday next in his original role in "Nothing but {he Truth," the Auckland "Star" says:— "When every concession has been made -to the cleverness of the author, thero seems no escape from the verdict that the peculiar talent of Mr. Figman to exude exaggerated emotion is what gives the comedy its distinction above others of itS kind. .Mr.-Figman exhibits a new style of comedy.noting, in which the ordinary accustomed small signs of mental stress aro artistically accentuated with a peculiar 'drollery that keeps the onlookers' convulsed with laughter.".'.Hi will be supported by, Miss Lolita Robertson, whose appearance in her original role- in Auckland also impressed her critics, and Mac. W. Barnes, Pirio Bush. Nellie. Wilson, Primrose: Caryll, Emma Temple,, Kenneth Brampton, Leslie Victor, Lucie Carter, and Bernice .Vert. The box plans, for the first nights of the local season will be opened at tho Bristol piano.- salon on Thursday-morn-ing next. V 'V- ■-. CHAUTAUQUA. ' ; ''•' :-Miss Lancelejv of'the Chautauqua party, arrived from Auckland, on Saturday, and will'open- her' toitrof the North Island in ten early next week. Miss Lftnceley has just closed ;i : long circuit in Australia,; where'she ] sang in over '.fifty, cities' for 4he' Australlan Chautauqua system. 'After-.leaving ; {Wellington, Miss Lanceley will- tour: tho 'provincial centres, and subsequently will tour England.' "