ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 130, 26 February 1920, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"COMMON CLAY" TO-NIGHT. "Common Clay," a remarkable dramatic success, is to bo presented at the limnd Opera House this evening for the {"•sB time. The story concerns Ellon JNoal, a young woman to whom a life of Pleasure anneals. She. follows it, mid has to pay the penalty which is exacted, hlie resolves to abandon the life, and enter domestic service. In her new sphere she is confronted by conditions somewhat similar to those with which she had been familiar and had desired to avoid. She seeks redress for a wronjr Buffered in that home, and her demand that her child shall bo provided for leads the father of her betrayer to consult a lawyer. This interview results in tho discovery that she is the daughter of tho lawyer, who, like others, lias had a term of sowing wild oats. The lawyer takes her to his home, and she is placed on tho same level as tho family in which she has been employed. In this production Miss Starr will be n?en as the unfortunate girl, /nd it is said that she has many opportunities to display her exceptional talents as an emotional actress. The box plans for the whole season aTO now on view at tho Bristol. KING'S THEATRE. "Ohoosincr a Wife," the great English drama, will be screened for the last time at tho 'King's to-night. Tom Moore's new Goldwyn picture, "The City of Comrades," which will bo screened to-morrow evening at the King's, is the star's most ambitions undertaking. As a Goldwyn picture it is not usual m any seine, of the word. It i« described as an enic of youth and as such shows the struggles, problems and emotional crises occurring every day. The plot is not fiction as it is commonly known, but life it=elf. The music to be played by the King's Grand Orchestra will this week be a special feature of tho bill. An added attraction will be Mr. Lance Jones, a talented baritone-. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Hernia Talmadgo gives a wonderful characterisation of a young Russian girl in her latest photo-drama "The New Moon," which is being shown at Everybody's Theatre. ' The programme will be finally screened to-night. EMPRESS THEATRE. Kitty Gordon is tho star of tho New World film drama, "A Mandarin's Gold," supported by a talented company. Pearl White's thrilling adventures in the Pathe serial, "The Lightning Raider," are continued in episode fourteen. "THE LEE KIDDIES." The Lee Kiddies do Tcmarkably clever work in "We Should Worry." a comedy drama now being shown at. the Queen's Theatre. They appear in this picture as amateur matrimonial agents, whose work is,_ by good luek, successful, for by welllaid plans they hand a maiden aunt over to the right man, but not until they have brewed a deal of trouble for themselves and for most others concerned. A carofully-sclocted cast of adults supports these two mirth-makers. The 6econd big feature on tho programme is "A Modern Thelma," featuring Vivian Martin. The picture is set in Norway, and many of the scenes are magnificent. Some 'excellent support* are shown,

MISS DAISY KENNEDY. Tho farewell recitals to be given in the Town Hall Concert Chamber on Saturday and Tuesday next by -Miss Daisy Kennedy promise to provide this talent. Ed artist' with two crowded houses, judging by the big interest already taken in the booking. Seldom has a visiting artist received such flattering notices throughout a tour. Miss"Kennedy, who is due to appear in Melbourne on March 13, will leave New Zealnnd with the happiest of recollection?. On and off the 6tage her popularity has been fully proved by the crowded house? and the many social functions attended by her. Miss Kennedy's programmes have beon specially selected for these farewell concerts., and besides a few of the most popular numbers of her last visit, will play quite a large selection of new pieces. Miss Topsie Doennu, the accomplished accompanist with Miss Kennedy, has also received high praise for her brilliant work. The box plans are open at the Bristol for the .two recitals, and intending patrons a.'e advised to secure their seats in advance.