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ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. "Slaves of Pride," the star attraction at the King's Theatre, is a story that will appeal to all picture-lovers, and the leading rolo is admirably played by .Miss Alice Joyce. Tho comedy, "Tho Grocery Clerk," is one of the finest humorous films presented' for some considerable tinio. Mr. Charles Moore gives a very fine rendering of his baritone songs, ana an enjoyable programme of music is played bv the King's Grand Orchestra There will he a full orchestral matinee to-day. EVERYBODY'S THEATIIftV " Earle Williams is always welcome on the screen, and in "When a Man Loves," the leading picture at Everybody's Theatre, he excels in the part'of the son of an English ■ peer, who, when visiting Japan, falls in love and marries a litt-.c shop girl. The picture contains a large element of romance. Tho scenic settings are very fine, and the picture an unusual one. The ninth episode of "Tho Mystery of'l3" and the latest "Path« Gazette" complete a very interesting programme. EMPRESS THEATRE. "The First Law," which features Irene Castlo and Antonio Moreno, is the special attraction at the Empress Theatre. The story centra round a girl who becomes entangled with a gang of blackmailers, _and is full of interest throughout. "The Clerk," a particularly good comedy, a topical film, and another episode of the "Liberty" serial completo the programme. QU-EEN'S THEATRE. An intensely dramatic play produced by. William Fox and starring William Russell is "Shod With Fire," showing at the Queen's Theatre. Tho story is based upc'ii the love 0/ a strong man for a woman who 16 in need of protection. Big moments, thrilling situations, beautiful scenery, and wonderful expressions of dramatic art make this production a notable one. A go<;d supporting programme, including . the latest Sunshine comedy, "Dangerous Eyes," is also shown. ENGLISH ( PIERROTS. . The bright, programme presented by tfie English Pierrots at the Concert Chamber last evening was much enjoyed. season of tlie company is rapidly drawing to a close, the last nights being announced. ' "OUR REVEILLE." Keen interest is ( being taken, in tlit production of "Our Reveille," to be staged at the Grand Opera House for a wason of six . nights, commencing tonight. There are numbers to please all "tastes, from the turn of. Little Jean Fuller to tlie brilliant stage spectacle. "The Grand Liberty March," by 130 performers. Amongst the soloists will ho Mrs. Williams (Wanganui) 4 who scored much success in the south in her Dutch numbers; Mrs. Clarke (Gisborue), who established herself a universal favourite; also Miss Dorothy White (Christchurch), who in her Aerial fox-trot numbers, in conjunction with tlie producer, was reported in Dunedin, Whnganui, and ChTistchurch as having been the best they had seen. In acrobatic dancing Miss White is a star performer, The box plan is at the Bristol.

"ON OUR SELECTION." Raymond Imgford, who made "The Sentimental Bloke/' has just completed a seven-reel picture from the book that made Steele Rudd famous, "On Our Selection," and it will he screened for the first time in Wellington at the King's Theatre, commencing on Friday, under' the direction of E. J. Carroll. Evervone who has read or heard of Steele RudJ's "On Our Selection" will await with interest the advent of this film. ■" which is said to be as true to type and "nature as the original version of the book. "On Our Selection" is full of merriment, ranging from quiet humour 'to boisterous fun; but- it is all natural fun, derived from natural characters under natural conditions. That is the great charm of the film. The scenes of everyday life cn a back-block selection, contain a mysterious pull on tho lioart6trings of' Australasians, whether they ba city or country bred. Mr. Longford, the producer, lias lent a master, touch to the many poignantly pathetic scenes of the story, while his handling cf the comedy situations is said to rival the laugh-producing proclivities of Mack Scnuett. The box plan is at. tho Bristol. During her season in Melbourne now in progress Miss Marie. Tempest will ' appear in "Outcast," "Tho Duko of Killicrankie," - "Penelope," "The Truth," "The Marriage of Kitty."

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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 296, 8 September 1920, Page 5

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ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 296, 8 September 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 296, 8 September 1920, Page 5

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