ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 201, 20 May 1920, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. ■ Mary Pickford, in "The Hoodlum," attracted large audiences at both afternoon and evening sessions yesterday. The picture was greeted With screams of laughter, and the audiences were quick in showing their appreciation, of tho clever little star's acting. The supporting items were also well received. Mr. \Y. Goudie, baritone, sang his songs in a ■very capable manner, and an exceptionally good programme of music was played by the-King's grand orchestra, with selections from "Going Up" as an entr'acte. There will be a special matinee to-day. and the picture will bo screened for tho last time this evening.

"THE MIRACLE MAN.-" "The Miracle Man," to be screened at the King's Theatre to-morrow night, is adapted from the stago success of the same name, and is- described as one of tho greatest screen dramas of modern times.' The plot deals with the moral transformation of a gang of New York crooks. _ under the influence of a deaf and blind, patriarch, who is a healer. Coming to him originally with the idea of making money out of his gift these four products of tho slums are made to realise their better selves. _ Such well known and accomplished artists as Thomas Meaghun, Betty Compson. and Elinor Pair interpret the story. The directors of the King's Theatre are convinced that "The Miracle Man" will eclip.se any previous presentation. Mr. Maling, musical director of New South' Wales Olympic Theatres, Ltd., has been engaged to conduct the special orchestra through the New Zealand tour, • and the King's Brand orchestra has been enlarged to fifteen solo, instrumentalists to play the specially-arranged' music. Madame Annette Havward, operatic contralto, late of Carl I?osa\ Opera Company, has also been engaged: There will be matinees daily from Fntnrdny. The plan is now open at the Bristol. r EMPRESS THEATRE. Patrons of the Empress Theatre are reminded that to-night will lie the last night of "Poppy," with Miss Norma Talmadge in the role of "Poppy Destin." Commencing to-morrow, another special attraction will be screened, with the usual supporting programme, which will also include tho thirteenth chapter of "The Man of Might." ,: EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. WaTren Kerrigan has the leading part in "One Dollar Bid," which will be finally screened at Everybody's Theatre tonight. Commencipg to-morrow, "The Gray Horizon" will be screened, featuring the celebrated actor, Sessue Hayakawa. The story is the vindication of a woman's honour, and the love element is not prominent, but it isnot missed, as the star and the ,two ladies who support him are more than sufficient to v maintain the interest throughout. Enchanting backgrounds are a, feature _of the production, as most of the action takes place in California among magnificent mountain and woodland- 6cenery. "THE RED LANTERN." ~ The fame of Nazimbva's playing in "The Red Lantern" has nightly attracted big attendances to tho Grand OperaHouse. The ■ great actress appears in the role of Mahlee, the Eurasian girl who is regarded as an outcast by two nations. She Haß many opportunities for the display 6f her remarkable powers, and 6he carries through with brilliancy one or two very exacting scenes. Every effort has apparently been made by the producers to render the picture a success on the spectacular side. As a result some striking sights are to be witnessed as the plot develops. The screening is accompanied by music from an orchestra of eight instruments. When Mahlee comes into view in the guise of Goddess of the Red Lantern, Miss Eileen Driscolli 6ings a 6ong that has been specially written'for the play. There will be three more screenings of "The Red Lantern." "THE DANDIES" OP 1920. Capacity houses continue* to greet the nightly performances of : "The Dandies?' of 1920 in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall. The company is small, but very talented, and their repertoire is of the best order. The current programme, which is very diversified and bright, includes several new "hits." A complete change of programme will be submitted to-morrow - evening.