ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 289, 31 August 1920, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

. "TIGER ROSE." The drama. "Tiger Rose," which was played, for the second time in the Grand Opera' House last night by. the J. and, N. 'fait Company, is a triumph of stage* production. Its big scene ie a storm in North-west Canada, and the roaring, crashing tempest, sweeping from the mountains across the plains and around the rancher's hut, is the most realistic thing of its kind that hus been seen on the Wellington stage. ''Tiger Rose" would be successful if it depended entirely on that storm. But it has also a vigorous plot, moulded in the manner of the wild lands, with much stirring incident and a tense love interest. The company is a strong one. Miss Marie Ilka, who has the part of an unconvontion.il French-Canadian girl, is a talented actress with a gift for forceful characterisation. She is well supported by Mr. Ethan Allen, as a member of tho North-west Mounted Police, and by the other metiers of tho company. "Tiger Hose" was received with every mark of approval last night by a large audience. It is to be presented at tho Grand Opera House every night this week. '' KING'S THEATRE. "A Romany Lass," a delightful story Of gypsy life, ,was screened before a large audience c/f the scenes are laid in the Lowing. It is an all-British production, and meet of th scenes are laid in the Lowlands of Scotland. The supporting pictares include the arrival of Douglas Fairbanks and Mary I'icford in London on their honeymoon. Miss Rene Goyder, contralto, gave a delightful rendering at "In an Old Fashioned Town" and "Homo Along," and th incidental music l>y the KingVGrand Orchestra completed a most enjoyable evening. There, will he a full orchestral matinee to-morrow. "The End of the Road," which ccm nionces at the King's Theatre on Friday, stars Richard Bennett, known in this part of the world by his work in "Damaged Goods," and Clare Adams, a young woman, not so well known, but one whose work, coupled with unusual beauty, it is claimed entitles her to the front rank of screenojom. As this picture, which' deals with.the evils of sexual vico and disease, was passed by, the New Zealand Censor fox'adults only, no children will be admitted at the publio screenings. EMPRESS THEATRE. "A Broadway Saint," vow showing at the Empress Theatre, is an amusing satire on the small village belief that everyone who hails from a big city is a deepdyed villain, and affords Montague Lqvo many chances of proving his versatility in a role that is at once attractive and humorous. The story, which'was specially written for the star, is one continuous round of laughs. The eleventh episode of the "Liberty" feerial is also shown. EVERYBODY'S .THEATRE. "The Bandoos," the star feature at Everybody's Theatre, picturised from Louis Joseph Vance's novel of the same name, is a' rousing detective drama. Doris Kenyon is lovely, natural, and appealing as the heroine. The'picture combines a fascinating mystery, n pleasant romance, and a Sttrnng adventure, in the finished manner that has made Mr. Vance one of the world's greatest adventure story writers. Tho eighth episode of "The Mystery of 13" heads the supsporting list. ENGLISH PIERROTS. The English Pierrots will give their bright entertainment at the Concert Chamber of the Town Halh to-morrow evening, but the company will not appear this evening. Tho management announces that tickets for the last night and to-night are available any night during tho week.