ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 173, 17 April 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

« -- ' KING'S THEATRE.- , T'lio new bill that was presented at the King's Theatre last evening was very favourably received by a crowded house. The main attraction was n superb production, entitled "The Hetter Wife," Marring Clara Kimball Young. The picture, which is of an unusually high order, is noteworthy on account of its play upon the liner .susceptibilities of life. "The Hetler Wife" is a clever adaptation of Lcnore Coffee's novel "The I.ove Quest," and is full of absorbing situations splendidly interpreted by Miss I'ounp; and a- talented cast, including such front-rankers ay Jvinel Barrie, Kathlyn Williams, •Lilian Walker and lion Alexander. The story has to do with some of the, many problems, with which i modern marriage in "high-life" circles !' is fraught, mid last night it went light home to the of those who wit- ! iir-ssed the production. "The Better. i- Wife" is supported by a well-selected ■■ series'of-'films, including a fascinating ; West. Const scenic study and a compreJunsive Gni'.ette. An added attraction was the singing of Mr. Martin Duff, who repealed his success of the previous weak in three choice numbers, "Como into the Garden, Maud," "Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes," and <f I Hear You -Calling Mo." The King's Orchestra put on iv iine pfogi'irmme of music—an enttrtftir.inont in itself. As an entr'acte the combination played the overture from "Maritaua," which was loudly applauded. • '•

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The Pcice of. Roaring River," a Goldiryii production, which was screened for the first time at Everybody's Theatre yesterday,, is a drama of Western Wo and as such is brimful of thrills and exciting situations. Pauline Frederick is allotted the part of a iioor working girl, who becomes the victim of a bogus advertisement in the "Matrimonial News." She is induced by the advertisement to go A Vest, and arrives at tlio shack of Hugo Eim's. a Western miner. The- girl is alone in the hut for a uifht, but the next morning Hugo turns up and finds a shrinking girl in his cabin. He is astonished and asks her if it is blackma'l she is after. The girl, believing his intentions to be dishonourable, shoots and wounds hini. She is stricken with terror, but manages to summon aid. Ennis and the girl discover that' they have been- the victims of':a■■ jealous woman. Madge remains to r.uise Hugo, and the two find that jealousy has done them a very good tarn in bringing them together. The jiko is therefore on the schemer, for Hugo and Jlndge find happiness in each other. A smart comedy and the l'athc Gazette make up a very attractive programme.

EMPRESS THEATRE. ■ For a pleasing variety •in the way of pictures tho programme, which «■».} pre-sented-last night at the Einpress : Theatre would' be difficult to surpass. The star feature of the .evening ivns a seven reel sociely comedy-drama, Bringing up Betty." featuring <laintv ; Evelyn Greeley. Tho story opens with Betty being pestered with four lovers, a duke, n lord, and a smooth-tongued villain, all nf whom are after the dollars and not Hetty. Betty's uncle, a shrewd old man, Rt-es which way the wind is blowing, and circulates a rumour that lie has lost all his money, and is n bankrupt.. That little move, disposes- of two of the lovers, but the villain is, not so easily got rid ,of. and finds out that it is all a hoax to clear Betty.- He tries-all sorts of plans, but is finally beaten by an old lover of. his turning up, and she upspts every tiling. Betty while'out boating falls into the water, and ,is rescued by a fine manly young fellow, who also enters in the competition for Betty's hand,' It is only in'the last few. feet of the picture that the question of who is to marry the heroine is settled. The story ■is clove, and well mounted, and some.very excellent boatin? and bathing scenes are shown,. particularly the big yachting raije, when about one hundred yachts' fn'ke part. The weekly serial is continued j iji tho eighth episode of "Tho. Man 'of Might," and' other good, pictures make hip an excellent,programme.

'"POSSUM" PADDOCK. Tij'o final performance of " 'Pcssum" Paddock, is to bo given at the Grand Opera House this evening..,,. There was another.- -enthusiastic- audienee--flt the (!MiUU--Opera:- House last evening. ;

' "DADDIES." A) visit by one of J. and N. Tail's companies is always welcome, and the appearance of their comedy-drama company a'!?,the. Grand Opera Bouse on Monday evening in a famous comedy "Daddies" is being looked forward to with much interest, as we aro to witness the debut of an artist who is well and favourably known in England and America. Mies Ernita.Lascelles. Another fine artist in Mr. Herbert Ranson will also make his' ■first appearance hero with J., and N. Tait. Mr. George Bryant, the wellknown actor, also lies an important part in "Daddies," and several children will he participating in the play. The Wellington seiuon has to' : bo strictly limited to six nights only. The box plans are now on view for the whole season at the Bristol Piano Company, and the booking is said to indicate a successful season.

TO-NIGHT'S ORGAN KECIT;VL. > Mr. Bernard F. Page will.give a recital on the Town Hall.organ to-night, and the following items' constitute the programme: Beethoven's/The First Movement from Symphony, No. fi .("Pastoral'), Op. G8; Glazounov's Prelude in F Flat Major Op. 49 (No. 1); A. Prelude from "La Dnmoiselle Blue," (b) Prelude from "L'enfant Prodigue," by Debussy; Choral I'No. 2 in B Minor) (Cesar'Franck) (182290) ami Wagner's Prelude.(Act 1) "Tristan and. Isolde." ' ' . ,