ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, 14 March 1919, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. To-night" will see the last screening of Charlie Chaplin in "A Dog's Life,"and Constance Talmadge in "Mrs, Loffingwell's Boots." An entirely now progrnrnmo will be submitted, commencing with a matinee at 2.15 to-morrow. Tho foaturo will be tho Select drama, "The Whirlpool," in which Alice Brady has a strong part. The story tells of a woman who unwittingly encounters tho judge who is to try a man who has been in love with her. Tho acquaintance ripens to love, aiul without revealing her past, sho marries the judge, who later discovers the compromising connection between her and the man he is to try. The position is tense, and. the ending is well worked out. A special feature are tho splendid dresses and settings. In addition a film of great local interest will lvi shown, entitled "Beautiful Eastbourne," in which fho popular resort at the other side of the harbour is extensively pictured, with tho largo crowds of week-enders and others ill evidence. Splendid supporting items will be provided, and music will be by the King's Grand Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. L. D. Austin. Reserved seats may be obtained at or telephone 3143.

EVERYBODY'S THEATKE. To-night will see the final screening at Everybody's Theatre of the great racing drama, "Desert Gold," also "Tho Hillcrest Mystery," starring Mrs. Vernon Casrle. At the change to-morrow Gloria Swauson will be seen in a Triangle feature drama, entitled "You Can't Bolievc Everything." She. is supported by an exceptionally strong cast.. The story tells how a beautiful and innocent girl's reputation was nearly ruined by scandal. A strong list of items will support this feature. An added attraction will be tho appearance of Miss Flo. Gow, a talented young entertainer, who will be seen in the c.harming character sketch,. "Yes, I'apa."

BirPEESS THEATRE. *

The present; programme at the Empress Theatre will 1» finally shown to-night. "Neighbours" is the chief item, in which the fascinating' actress Madge Evans is featured. The new attraction to-morrow is "The Girl in His House," >i powerful drama, with beautiful Grace Darmond and Earl .Williams in the leading parts. It would be hard to get a more striking paif of screen lovers than these two. The picture contains a delighful love story, in which there is a great deal of mystery, but everything rights itself in the ond. Another attraction is Charlie Chaplin in "The Rink."

GERMAN NAVAL SURRENDER. Last night the Wellington public had a final opportunity of seeing on the

screen the historic film record of the German naval surrender. The audience studied the long succession of views with the .keenest interest.

' "TAfiZAN OF THE APES." It is claimed that a distinct thrill awaits patrons at the Grand Opera Houso to-morrow, when the picturised version of Edgar liice Bin-rough's famous story of "Tarzan of the Apes" will be screened for the first time in New Zealand n.t the matinee . commencing at 2.30 under the direction of J. C. AVilliamson, Ltd. An Australian exchange says: "The daring plot was unfolded with such realistic effect that the audience, which overflowed the two theatres,' bust into enthusiastic acclaim at the many startling situations caught by the camera in the heart of a forest in wildest Bra7.il. Of course, the novel that set the world by the ears was built round a pl&t laid in Africa. But the moving picture artist who screened the production h-'ut all the settings necessary for the scenes, from the vigorous elephant, who pushed over a tree that stood in his path to the wildest of lions, tigers, jaguars, crocodiles, monkeys, apes, chimpanzees, gorillas, and what not. The wild animals figured all through the first act to the finish, and tho way they were introduced at times gave such a shock to the audience as to-cause an uncanny sense of fear." Interwoven is a delightful story of love and intrigue, contrasting tlio methods of life in aristocratic circles in England witli those of the primeval ' man, who know 110 other society than that of tho beasts of the forest. A complete orchestra will provide special incidental and entr'acte music. Tho box plan is now on view at the Bristol.