ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 49, 22 November 1920, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. A picture with much originality and novelty, the e.uperb natural settings and atmosphere of whicli v lift it hiirh above the ordinary run of photo-plays, is attracting lares audiences at the King's Theatre. Under the title of "A Daughter of Tivo Worlds," the. leading part is portrayed by Norma Tnlmadge, and euch 19 her dramatic appeal by brilliant acting that she completely eclipses any of her previous efforts. Emotional interest is well sustained, and there is a hnppv combination of love and coinage to make the basis of a satisfactory plot. A charming versatility is shown by little Meg. Cimino, who presents a pleasing ton minutes of vocal items and dancing. Her babyish ways add much to the success cf her turn. Appropriate musical selections, are rendered by the King's orchestra, . EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Harry Morey plays the lead i.n "Tho Flaming Clue" at Everybody's Theatre. The story of the rounding up of a band of counterfeiters has many ■unusual situations. Nearly every scene genuine thrill. There is a real life .-tmosphere about the 6tory and its presentation.' In conjunction with this feature, a comedy, "Seaside Romance," the latest Gazette, and a "Post-Nature" ecenic are screened. EMPRESS THEATRE., The special attraction at. the Empress Theatre this week is "love in a Hurry," a. romantic drama, starring Evelyn Greely and Carlyle Blackwell. The third episode of the serial, "Smashing Barriers," in which William, Dnncan is featured, has a thrilling train smash, which -is well worth seeing. Tho other supporting pic-, tures are excellent. "THE BING BOYS ON BROADWAY." A big crowd attended Saturday night's performance of "The Bing Boys on Broadway." The production is nothing if not. ■up to date. The butterHy spirit in which it has been conceived acknowledges no 'motive, but the desire to dazzle and amuse; and the dramatic conventions \lo which a few years ago even the author of musical comedies would make pretence of bowing are here brushed aside with a fine magnificence. The jewelled garter of a duchess nnd the attempts of an American gang of "crooks" to get poi session of the bauble form the mriigro foundation of a regular Temple of Nonsense.' Miss Jennie Hartley is Emma, tho duchess, and Mr. Phil. Smith is Lucifer Bing, who, when the lady was elevated from her lowly rank to a ducal palace, lost her to a man "weaker than .him physically, but stronger financially."; Between them, Miss Hartley and Mr.;.' Smith make thfe most of the- fun.

The kitchenmaid is too much for tlio duchess, and Emma continually drops into a manner of speech and deportment that is spicy to a degree. Lucifer Bins' Js just Mr., Smith at his brat, rattling ... off in the easiest fashion dozens of amusing sallies, and gagging- heroically whenever the opportunity offers. The staging of the comedy is splendid. No detail that could delight the eye has been overlooked, the ballets are charming, and the pcencry and lighting effects extremely fine. In Miss Maggie Dickenson and ' Miss Phyllis Amery the company possesses .tiro dancers of exceptional quality, ■who are responsible for some of the prettiest work in the piece.- .The comedy will . 'be staged at the Opera House again tonight. "THE PASSING SHOW." On Friday next the second and final / revue attraction of the present season will be presented by J.. C. "Williamson, Ltd. This ia "The Passing Show," said to consist of an extraordinary scenic success, heightened by gorgeous ballets, costly and fantastic dresses, and sparkling melodies. Besides Mi6s Jennie Hartley, there is Mr. Phil Smith with manifold comedy opportunities, Mr. Reginald

Roberts, and Miss Edith Drnyson. There hre two acts and 22 scenes. Notable amongst an extaordinary scenic 'display are The Big Curiard Liner, The Lamp ,_ of Love, The Golden Hills, The Garden of. Breams, The Dazzling Dress Pa- / rade. The box plans for "The Passing I Show of 1920" will be opened at the I Bristol on Wednesday morning next. I CHRISTMAS THEATRICAL ATTRAC- I TIONS. Owing to circumstances over which no one has any control.- the arrangements of Messrs. J. C/Williamson, Ltd., and J. and N. Tart for Christmas in. New Zealand have undergone a change. It is now possible that "The Man From Toronto" moy be seen here before Christ mas, and that the brilliant English come.dienne, Miss Marie Tompest, supported by .that admirable character actor, Mr. Graham Browne, may reappear in Welling,ton during the festive season, whilst J. and N. Taifs Musical Comedy Company, playing "Irene" (which has been, running for sixteen weeks in Sydney), will come to Auckland at Christmas. The Royal Comic Opera was to have.been the Auckland attraction, but "The Boy" has "caught on" to such an extent nt the Theatre Eoyal, Melbourne, that it i 6 likely to run right through the holiday season to big business. HORACE HUNT'S RECITAL. To-morrow evening, at the Concert Chamber, Town Hall, Mr. Horace Hunt, the talented young Wellington pianist, is to give his first pianoforte recital since his return from his internment ai a prisoner of war in Germany. The programme will be featured by Schumann's "Ornaval" and excerpts from Scriabin,. Debussy, Alfred Hill, Chopin.' and other composers. Tho box plan and day sales are at tho Bristol. ST. LEON'S CIRCUS.

The Wellington season of St. Leon's Circus closed, on Saturday. The circus will play at Petone to-night, and will then work up through tho North Islond to Auckland.