ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 209, 29 May 1919, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. "The Death Dance," which is being shown to largo houses at the King's Theatre, is one of the latest Solect pictures, and features Alice Brady. In this picture Miss Brady is as charming as ever, and has atnplo opportunity of displaying her undoubted ability. The picturo is a highly interesting one ot modern society, and concerns a wealthy young man that fallsjn love with a. gin in a cabaret. The mountings and dresses worn in the picture are magnificent. Special incidental music is played by the King's orchestra, and after the entr'acte they were heartily applauded. Mr. H. P.' Woods is very popular with his two songs, "Destiny" and "Love You in Velvet." The final episode of "The Scarlet Runner" is included amongst tl>& supports. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Big crowds continue to throng to Everybody's Theatre, where "Tho Bettei 'Ole" ia being ehpwn. During.the screening of this feature great enthusiasm is shown. It is Old Bill, . Alf, and Bert that oarry on and make the audienco laugh aad again 'raise a lump in the throat. Their spirit has been the spu-u of every loyal soldier who fought for the great, right, and their ideals the selfsame ideals that carried the flag of freedom to the consummation of all our hopes. Aβ an artistic, faithful representation of the romance of Old; Bill, "The Better 'Ole" stands alone. Tho eingin* of "Up From Somerset" by Mr. K. Meates introduces the picture.. A etrong supporting programme is shown, including an episode of "The House of Hate." EMPKESS THEATEE. The business at 'the Empress Theatre ; is consistently good, due no doubt to the excellence of tho programme which is being offered. Tho chief «ttraction is "The Sorrows of Satan," a dramatisation of the novel % Marie Corelli, and the principal role is taken by Gladys Cooper. The settings are very effective, and the portography is perfect. The supporting subjects are a comedy, Pathe Gazette, and a Pathe coloured scenic The Town Hall authorities have been advised thai the three months' season at the Concert Chamber of the English Pierrots has been abandoned owing to the restrictions imposed on account of the prevalence of influenza in Australia.