ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 128, 23 February 1921, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING’S THEATRE. A memorable production, of 1920 is the Clara Kimball Young feature, “Eyes of .Youth,” now screening at the King's Theatre. Last night’s performance was again shown to a packed house, many being turned away disappointed. Madame Hayward was accorded a hearty welcome by the delighted audience, giving those old favourites, "Caller Herrin’,” "Scenes That Are Brightest,” and in response to a vociferous encore, "Sweet Spirit, Hear My Prayer.” A full orchestral matinee will be held this after-noon.' EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Mitchell Lewis has been given a role that fits him well in "King Spruce," the Holman Day story, screened at Everybody’s Theatre. The picture at times borders closely on melodrama, and gives the spectator a real thrill quite often. A Bolin comedy, "Drink Hearty,” starring “Snub” Pollard, produces many laughs, and the latest Pathe News shows glimpses of world happenings. LEVANTE AND KEECH. In view of the great interest at .pre- ! sent evinced in the subject of spiritism, : the arrival of Levants and Keech fyom Maskelyne and Cook’s Hall of Mysteries, London, will no doubt be welcomed. The company, which opens a season in ■ conjunction with a full picture pro gramme, at Everybody's Theatre next Friday, is claimed to be the finest show of its kind that has ever toured New Zealand. ' The entertainment, while it is said to sparkle with wit and humour, also covers interesting subjects most intelligently presented. An exposition is given of the bona fidee of psychic phenomena. A weird portion of the performance is a cabinet seance, in 'which chairs are made to dance, astral lights appear and ghost-like hands hover 1 in the atmosphere. Mr. Keech is said to reveal marvellous memory powers. He is described as “the man with the wonder mind.” Levante is said to be an illusionist of great ability. EMPRESS THEATRE. "One Hour,” showing nt the Empress Theatre, is the story of a princess who faces sacrifice of a great love on the altar of international politics, and is one of the most moving dramas released for a long time. The Canadian winter woodland scenes are a feature of the film. Good supports include an interesting travelogue. A GRIFFITH ATTRACTION. What is a beachcomber ? New Zea- ’ land'does not have them;'but the South 6ca is their favourite resort. Running away from something, oftimes just monotony, they trickle along the waterfronts of the world, boarding ships here and there until they finally get into the land where food is easy and morals are not considered.- There they live, walk- 1 ing miles along the shores to. pick up a i living from the ships that get into i trouble' in those erratic watery. Some s of them prosper greatly off their salvage, g but most get just enough to keep them g easy. There is a beachcomber, a hand'- E some, determined one, in. “The Idol Dancer.” the D. W. Griffiths production 'commencing at the Empress Theatre i next'Friday. Seats may be booked by | telephone 3442. I

THE NEW ZEALAND "DIGGERS.” After a triumphal tour through Australia, under the J- C. Williamson banner, the New Zealand “Diggers,” under the direction of Mr. Victor Beck, will appear at the Grand Opera House on Saturday next, in an entirely new programme, comprising comedy sketches, musical numbers,- burlesques, eccentric dances, and potted revues. The "Diggers” will doubtles receive an enthusiastic welcome. The brightness and versatility of the “Diggers’ ” entertainments linve aroused enthusiasm and appreciation everywhere they have appeared. Tho Melbourne 'Age” says: "The ‘Diggers’ ’ reputation has preceded them, and last night many people had to be turned away. They presented a clever and original performance, and the music and comedy which go to make up most of the programme, Loth reach a very high standard. The 'Diggers’ have an exceptionally fine orchestra, and several very fine voices amongst them. Not one of the varied items presented failed to win hearty and honest approval, and many of the pieces aroused genuine enthusiasm.” On this occasion patrons will have an opportunity of testing the versatility of the "Diggers,” and enjoy the gems and rare itemft, sentimental and otherwise —particularly the latter—as comedy largely predominates. The orchestra of ten members, under the leadership of Bernard V. Cottier, is a special feature of. the entertainment. The box plans are now open at the Bristol, where seats may be reserved without extra charge.