ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 305, 18 September 1920, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. Piquant and daring, yot a clevor comedy, without a blemish from start to finish, is "Sanco for tho Goose," tho latest Select feature, which was screened for the first time in Wellington at the King's Theatre last evening, beforo a very large attendance. Interest is kept cleverly maintained until tho last sccno fades out. The charm of dainty Constance- Talmadge, whb characterises tho lending role of the neglected wife, adds much to the beauty of tho production. Miss Talmadge has gained real fame as a portrayer of particularly human roles. "Sauco for tho Goose" gives her tho op-' portunity to excel her previous portrayals—and this she does. As the wife of John Constable the author, 6ho is a charming, girlish little person, captivating tho audience with her nnivete. Briefly, tho story tells of John Constable, the author. The villainess in the piece is a person popular in fiction—an oldish coquette, whose 6010 aim in life is to win tho affections of an unsophisticated young Benedict, Constable in this case being an easy prey. Mrs. Alloway, the coquette, tells the gullible young nuthor that he is a genius: that Ins works will one <lay ninko the welkin Ting with the praises of the world'. Listening eagerly to her praises, and believing that she is his inspiration. John very foolishly neglects his young wife to seek counsel at tho feet of his oracle, Mrs.. Alloway. But tho voung wife tires of this state ot atfairs, and decides to put her foot down firmly. The unravelling of the plot is most interesting. The supporting, films we of a high order, a nature scenic depicting a river and waterfall in winter garb, being a particularly fine, example of kinematographic art. Topical and Gaumont Garottes complete an exceptionally good bill. At last evening's performance Mr. James SchofieU gained loud apDlausf in his rendering of Maciishla." Possessed of an excellent tenor voice, Mr. Schofield is perfectly framed, and took the highest note of the song, an exacting one, with the greatest of ewe. He gave as encore numbers Dear UM Pal 0' Mine" and "A Laughing Song the latter being vociferously applauded. The orchestra played as an ««J*»™f numbers from the "Sylvia Ballet* (Delibes), and incidental music was selected from "Valse Suite" (Brahms). Nightbirds" (Strauss). "The Orchid" (Mon<*taf'C nan Cothge" (Carroll) /Going Up" (Hirsch), "Elysian Drums'' (Rev; land). ''On the Spur of the Moment' (Woods).

EMPRESS THEATRE. The popularity cf Steele Rudd is amazing, and n greater compliment to bib versatility could not have been paid than bv the picturisation of his most typicnll) Australian and humorous work Oui Selection." Steele Rudd has done much for "Young Australia," and the success of his works is a reward well merited. This excellent film has enjoyed an eminently successful season at the Jung e Theatre, crowds' being turned away from the doors. YesteTday it was screened at the Empress Theatre to large and apprecintive attendances, and will be shown at this theatre throughout to-day and the coming week. The Australian atmosphere is lent to the theatre; by picturesque decorations of Australian trees and shrubs.. The tale told is brim full of. the humour >of Rudd; tho journey in the bush; the first night on the selection; and the terrors of darkness on the ousnknds being convincingly depicted on tne screen. The courtships of the old selector's daughters and the lovable ldiosyncracies of the splendid family of settlers make up the cheery comedy of the production. In a word, "On Our Selection is one of the finest comedies that has yet Hen presented to the Wellington public. The supporting films are nll well up to standard, and include the latest episode of the thrilling serial, "Liberty, and topical subjects. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A tale of the underworld of a big American city, fraught with striking y realistic phases cf criminal life, is told in a powerful photo, play, "The lower of Jewels," which received the approbation of lnr=e attendances at its initial screenin" at Everybody's Theatre yesterday. In the main this engrossing story centres round the vicissitudes of a.girl who, by the mischances-of fate becomes entangled in a gang of most notorious crooks. Tense situations are numerous througliout the photo-plny, the attempts ot a daring master criminal to steal a famous collar of diamonds being depicted with striking realism. The beauty and talents of Corinne Griffith do much to enhance the merit of the drama. Miss Gnihth .rives of her best talent in her most human characterisation of the girl who went by the pseudonym of Princess, ever seeking a chance to break away from her sordid environment A good programme of supporting films is. presented, iiichiduing the eleventh episode of'"The Mystery of 13," besides comedy and topical subjects. STRAND "THEATRE. "The Man from Kangaroo" is the feature of tho programme now showing at the Strand Theatre.' It stars the wellknown Australian actor-athlete, Snowy Baker, and is a tense and thrilling drama of Australian out-back life, and gives ample opportunities for Baker to show his prowess at boxing, driving, breaking wild horses, etc. In addition a strong supporting programme is screened. SKATING. The excellent conditions offering for skating enthusiasts at the Olympia Rink nt Island Bav have attracted large numbers of patrons during the week. The rink will be open this morning from 10 to 12 for 6chool children. The afternoon session commences at 2.80. and the night session nt 7.30.