ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 47, 19 November 1920, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. Th« brilliant and vexiatile dramatic actress. Norma Taluwdge, is cast in the lending imrt of a "Daughter ■of Two Worlds, - the principal picture in the new programme to be presented at the King's Theatre this evening. It isstated that in Miss Talinadge'a soreen career no photo-play. has afforded her 6uch_ an opportunity for her powerful emotional acting, and her dramatic ability to interpret every human thought and feeling, as this gripping story of u girl, whose; passing from poverty to exclusive society is fraught.-with moral snares .and pitfalls. "A Daughter of Two Worlds" will, it is claimed, lw found a picture of this better class, bo£h in respect to heart appeal and presentation. An added attraction is the special engagement for a week of the popular baby soubrette, little Meg Cimino. Thl/J child artist is possessed of marked entertaining ability, and presents a most attractive and refined performance. The musical selections by the King's Orchestra can bo relied upon to find favour with patrons, l'atrons are advised to avail themselves of the facilities of the King's booking system and assure seating accommodation. The box plan is at the Bristol until 5 p.m. After that hour seats may be secured by telephoning lung's, 22-212. EMPRESS THEATRE.' Evelyn Greeley and Carlylc Blacjcwell are starred in "Love in a Hurry,' the special attraction in the new Drogramm* to be shown at the Empress Theatre today. 'The story, it ,is stated, has much in the way of rapid action and romantio ■ internet, and is laid iu charming scenes of rural England, with a background ol spies and plotting, which is said to be handled without cheap melodramatio tricks so often employed,, so as to make it seem a succession of actual events. 'EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The Flaming Clue," to be presented at Everybody's Theatre' to-day, is described as an ultra-modern detective story that tells of a secret service man (played by Harry Morey), who, single handed, captures a band of counterfeiters. New methods of crime detection, are employed in'the picture and lend further interest to an already interesting story. Harry Morey is an. ideal star for. the leading vole of Cornell, the detective, being forced to fisrht his way every inch of the story. Written by an expert, played by a virile star, who served an apprenticeship ' with a detective to St himself for the role, "The Flaming, Clue, as a thrilling detective story, is said to stand on a pinnacle. QUEEN'S THEATRE. • ffladys Brockwell, .in "The Mother of His Children," the William Fox producr Won at the Queen's Theatre, appears in a novel lole. She portrays the character of an Arabian princess, and it is said that never has sho played a part more admirably. William Scott, leading man for Miss Brockwell, is seen in the. character of a famous sculptor whose masterpiece wins the. Grand Prix. This

gives Frank Leigh, as a rival sculptor, cause for jealousy and revenge. One of the strongest characters in the play, ia that of Hadji, the princcjss's slave, played by Nigel de Brullier. Shirley Mnson is to be seen in "Lore's Harvest," a dramatio comedy of the etage in New York and Paris, produced by "William Fox. Although' she has been an actress since the age of four (this is about 15 years), Miss Mason is regarded as one of tie "finds" of the present season. ST. LEON'S CIRCUS. " St. Leon's Circus is nearing the end of Its Wellington season, the final performances ' being .announced for. to-morrow. On Monday the circus will visit Petono, Tuesday . Lower Hntt, on Wednesday Upper Hutt, on Thursday Featherston, on Friday Grey town, and on 'Saturday Carterton. HORACE HUNT'S RECITAL. For his programme at the pianoforte recital in the Concert Chamber on Tues- ' day evening next, Mr. Horace Hunt has selected a most interesting series from ' Scriabin (Nocturne 'for the Ceft hand only), Schumann (the celebrated "Carnaval"), ACfred Hill (two compositions new to New Zealand). Debussy, Brahms, John Ireland, and Bach-Saint-Sacns. The box plan opens at the Bristol this morning.