ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 146, 15 March 1919, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

"TAIWAN OF THE APES." Encouraged by tile hucccss of the "liii'ih of a Nation," "Daughter of the Gu.ls," Intolerance," ontl "lietirls of tho World." J. V. Williamson Ltd. propose from time to time to introduce other great kineiiia masterpieces to their paIron- - . The enormous fees commanded bv these costiy productions make, it impossible to charge ordinary picture prices. But' ia spite of the cost tho management sti.e that they have dccided to adhere to li oderni;-; priccs, confident that the pul>lic appreciation and support will justify tlie:r policy. Jn "The .Daughter -of tlio Gods'' was the physically perfect woman, appealing to every artistic-sense and-joy" in Nature's beauty. In "Tarzan of tho Ados," (o be presented at tlio Grand Opera House for a. season, commencing nt- the matinee to-day, is said to be the ideal and pfrfection of physical manhood. There is also great psychic interest, it is claimed, in this- wonderful creatio:. for it shows, how the human mind, untaught except by the animals of. the jungle, still show's the image- of its Maker, and by that inspiration alono rises above the beast creation to thoughts and deeds of beauty, chivalry, and purity of soul. • A- masterpiece of.'stage craft, prodigal in costly production, and tho very last word in photography, "Tarzan of the Apes" is, the management state, . a great sermon . of Nature, a wonderful ' Ifs'-on in evolution, and an inspiration, to -foster -all I hit, is best and noblest in manhood, crushing the less""worthy- impulses—the one ideal to be real men. A full dramatic orchestra will lender the exclusive incidental and entr'acte music under the baton of .1. F. Woodward. The bos plan h at tho Bristol till noon, thereafter ■at Ned -Ferry's. — KING'S THEATRE'. • - A specially, attractive programme is promised during the coming week at the -King's- Theatre. This will commence •with a matinee at 2.15. .'this .afternoon, aiid the- star picture will be the Select drama of society life, entitled "The Whirlpool,", in which Alice Brady plays the lend This is described as.nn intensely emotional story which gives full senna for the brilliant acting of the star. The dresses are said to be examples of the most expensive and lip-to-date styles, whilo the settings are in keeping.-. The storv deals with the question as to wliother a woman is justified in marrying a man without revealing to hinr a secret which she fears might anise him to reject In::' if known. As lie eventually discovers the.truth of her past.life the situations become very tense, but a happy cndini! is achieved. An additional film of creat interest locally is entitled "Beau-tif-il Eastbourne," showing views recently taken of Wellington's most popular seaside suburb, including Day's Buy, Rona I'av, and Muritai. Miss Ivio Rodda.an Australian contralto, will contribute songs, while incidental accompaniments will bo played through the piqtorial items In- the King's Grand Orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. L. D. Austin. Seats may be reserved at the Bristol, or after 1.30 at telephone 3143. CHAPLIN AT EVERYBODY'S. Tho picture-going public are promised an unusually strong programme oommeh'HiiK to-day at Everybody's Theatre. The principal "item will be the Charles Ch'aplh feature "A Dog's Life," whicli lws been transferred from the King's The,lire owing to tho large number of people who found it impossible to gain admission during the week. The record attraction will bo a Triangle masterpiece "You Can't Believe Everything, featuring Gloria Swnnson. Tho photograp'iv and settings are said be on ail orsate scale. In keeping with the ricnness of-the costumes and the "Neptune dinner scene, in which all the company wear bathing dresses, is said to be something which has certainly not .been seen on tho screen before. An item of special interest, will be the appearance of Miss Flo Gow. a talented young entertainer, who will be seen in the charming character sketch "Yes, Papa." Owing to tho greit cost of Ibis programme it has been found necessary to make a slight increase in prices. Every session after 5: Circli. Ist. 7d.; reserves, 2s. Id.; stalls, Is. Id.; children half-price. Day priccs as usual,' EMPKESS THEATRE. Grace Darniond is one of the. most beautiful .screen stars, and Earlc Williams o,i" of the, most handsome men. Ilieso two plnv together in the Vitagraph feature, "The Girl in His House,-' which will 1m screened at the Empress Theatre todav It is a powerful drama, with a my-'tery element. The story centres round a girl who has mysteriously occupied a house while the owner, a young man, is away on a holiday. Ini add 1tio.i to (his feature there is Charlie Chaplin in "Tho liink," one of this poMliiV artist's most amusing comedies. The latest Gazette and a Vitagraph comcdy complete tho programme. ANTONtA DOLOFES RETCTN CONCERT. To the large number of people who were disappointed when Mdlle. Antonift Dolores could not, owing to a cold, appear at her final recital here last month, as well as to her numerous admirers, it will lie welcome news to know that the famous French soprano will give return concerts here at the Grand Opera House on March 05 07 „ m l 28. For the three farewell concerts to be given here entirely new programmes have been arranged and these should prove an education to all students, especially follow!^L r t. cent competitions, while to others the recitals should prove of special Seal", for these three farewell conceits can be booked at. the Bristol Piano Co from March 20, whi'e concessions a)re aso announced for students and schools, rllll advantage will i>° tloubt be taken of the "iter bv all schools and parenU and academies. Mdlle. Dolores will be assisted it these concerts by Mr. John Prouse, baritone, and Mr. Harold Smith, pianist. To-night Dolores anpears at Danpcvirke. Wednesdav at- Nanier, Thursdav at Ha-Hugs, and next S'.lurday at Tailupe, ■whither she i? going by special request.