ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 200, 19 May 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE,

"The Hoodlum,"'.it'he star item at the King's Theatre this week, is an except •, tionaily clever. and !'tamorous' picture " play, and features Mary Pickford, tliat wonderfully captivating little film ar- ■ t.ist. The supporting items are of the usual high standard.. -Mr. W. Goudie, baritone, sings his songs in a pleasing / manner, and a well-selected progrninme of music is played by'the King's Grand Orchestra, which plays selections • from "Going Up" as an-entr'acte." There will be a full orohestral matinee to-day. "THE MIRACLE, MAN." ; "The Miracle" Man," described as the greatest story ever told oil the, screen, will be shown at the King's Theatre on Friday night. "The Miracle Man" is adapted from the stage, success of the 6ame name, and deals with, the moral transformation of a gang l of crooks in : New York- under the influence of a deaf - and blind patriarch, who. is a healer, i Coming to him originally with the idea ■ of -making money out of his gift, theel four products of .the slums are.made to ■ realise their better, selves. Thomas Meaghan, Betty Gompsan, Elinor Fair, ■atkl other great screen artists interpret this fascinating story. It is claimed that "The Miracle Man" Will totally eclipse, any previous production screened at the King's. Mr. Maling, musical director of the New South Wales Olympic Theatres, - Ltd., litis been engaged to conduct the special music for this picture, and the King's Grand Orchestra has been increased to fifteen sob instrumentalists.- Madame Annette Haywayd, oper- ' atic contralto, late of the Carl Rosa Operatic Company, has been engaged. Thero will be matinees daily from Satitrday. Tlv& plan will open at the Bristol to-day. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "One Dollar Bid," which is , showing at Everybody's Tlwatre, is a.most unusual attraction, and is being enthu,sia-asticalS-received. Warren Kerrigan is 6een as a ne'er-do-well who is sold for - one dollar to work oii a farm. It is a y<)Hi]g girl, who, out. of pity, buys him. Later lie is able to prove his .manhood, and all.ends happily. There is a> delightful love story interwoven.An excellent supporting programme is being shown, including the latest "Gazette" and an educational travel study. . , EMPRESS. THEATRE. ' Only tw? more days remain in which : to see the'star picture "Poppy" at the Empress Theatre, in' which Norma'Talmadge plays the leading role of Poppy Destiu. That'this famous actress in her depiction of the heroine, Poppy , Destin, the child of nature, over whoso trials and tribulations'a whole world has wept' achieves the greatest triumph . of'her carcer, is'the judgment of nil who have seen' this remarkable picture. Miss Talmadge has grasped with almost uncanny appreciation the author's con- ; eeptiop, and imbued with; the spirit of' the, story and a sympathetic feeling-for its' principal figure, she haa. given, a great characterisation.' A strong supporting programme-is also shown, including the,serial, "The Man of Might/' in the twelfth chapter.' On Friday another bi„ r star attraction will be shown, and'will'be advertised later. ''• QUEEN'S THEATRE. This week's programme at the Queen'a Theatre is above the average, and includes a double 1 feature. :M& ' lino Traverse plays the lead in "The ■,' Love That Dares," and her portrayal of ■ thj part is a notable one. The story present-: some stirring dramatic niomf » ents.- v The costumes worn- by Miss ■ Traverse ure rich'and elaborate.' -The ■ ieconl feature is ' entitled "Help. Help. . Police," in which-' George Walsh pro/vid's the public with a score, of-thrills; This picture is highly i amiisng, The supports as usual are entertaining, and ' include Mutt and Jeff and an interest- . ing Fox Gazette. ' ; "THE RED LANTERN." ;. "The Red Lantern" was again vscreened ii the. Grand Opera House last.eventing before a, crowded audience. The picture is a'photo-play presenting many original features, and it has a air .of i Oriental-mysticism,; about..'it,. which , .is, ' quite'enthralling. , "The Red Lantern" is full-of - spectacular, Bcenes which are fascinating in the extreme. The star : role is filled by the celebrated ' screen actras Nazimova. 1, The-, picture is soreened to the accompaniment, of an orchestra, which makes the, most of its ' opportunities. .There will,be matinees to-day and' Saturday, to whicK 'children will be admitted. • : , . THE DANDIES. . ■The captivnting entertainment put oil by The Dandies 1 of 1920 again attracted <i big audience to the Concert Chamber of the Town' Hall last evening. This ' gailv, costubied company .has the happy' knack of appealing to the,tastes of local theatregoers in a manner' which always ensures them a, good reception. The, ' programme is very diversified and has a ■good leaven of comedy. The repertoire include), several delightful - concerted -items, and all of the members of the 1 ' company present: a . diversity of talent. The current programme will run nn- . .til Friday, when a complete change will t ,be given . .' '