ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 223, 15 June 1921, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"HUMPTY DUMPTY” Williamson's pantomime, "Humpty Dumpty." is a big attraction at the Grand Opera House. Ths pantomime is one of the best that has yet been produced in Wellington. The scenic effects are elaborate, tho music is excellent, ■nd the solos and choruses of a very high order. Miss Beatrice Allen gives a splendid characterisation of Prince Florizel, and the same applies to Miss Marie Fanchonetti in tho part of tho Princess Estrella. Mr. A. Le Fre, as the dame, keeps his audience in peals of laughter. "Humpty Dumpty" is portrayed by Mr. H. St. Clair, who is at all times most amusing. The Lecardo Brothers give a remarkable acrobatic performance. There will be a matinee this afternoon. KING’S THEATRE. "The Scoffer," now showing at the ■King’s Theatre, is said to be Allan Dawn’s masterpiece. When a man’s, sublime faith in Providence is shaken by Fate and he becomes bitter in his disbelief, it is certain he is heading for extraordinary experiences, because no man ever fought Fate without startling results. The production hicks nothing in the way of excitement and thrills, •nd is a picture none should miss. "Cornin’ Thru the Rye," a Christie comedy as a mirth-maker, keeps the house laughing (from start to finish. The King’s orchestra plays up to its usual high standard. , EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The Prey," with Alien Joyce as tho ■tar, is the main attraction nt Everybody’s Theatre. It gives the popular star many excellent opportunities for tho display of her talent, her charm, and her power to portray emotion. Miss Joyce first appears ip; a joyous maid, and then her marriage and the death of her father lead to more bitter experiences. Tho supporting programme is good. "DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES." ( Unlike most films, the big thrill of "Dead Men Tel] No Tales," which will bo shown at Everybody’s Theatre on Friday, comes at the beginning. It is the blowing up of a ship nt sea. Hundreds of extra players were used to make the spectacle realistic. Many of them clung to the boat almost to the minute of explosion. The effect is said to be enthralling. Tho story that follows tho explosion is exciting, baffling, and mystifying. EMPRESS THEATRE. Billie Rhodes is seen in an excellent picture, "The Lamb and the Lion," her latest production, at the Empress Theatre. Miss Rhodes plays tho part of Boots, a waif who has been adopted by the leader of a gang of crooks. In an attempted robbery, she is captured by the society woman, whose house waa being burgled, and imposed on her friends as a girl of good family. Boots is an ingratiating little vagabond, who ■hocks society by her daring unconventional capers. Episode 4of "The Silent Avenger," and the latest Topicals and scenic pictures are included in an excellent programme. QUEEN’S THEATRE. A big attraction is to be presented to the public at the Queen’s Theatre on Friday night, when "La Tosca,” featuring Francisca Bertini, will be produced. Tho management announce that there will be no increase in prices. Seats may bo reserved by' ringing telephone 22—334. 50,000 MILES WITH. THE PRINCE. "The Prince of Wales is glad to hear that the official film record of his re-! cent tour is shortly to be shown in New! Zealand, and hopes that tho pictures i ifill recall to many the happy times he spent during his first visit." Such was the cablegram that Mr. E. 0. Gurney, of Universal Films, received yesterday from the private secretary to Hi s 'Royal Highness. The cablegram is on view at the Bristol. "Fifty Thousand Milee With the Prince,” to be screened at the Town Hall on Saturday, is a picture different to the ordinary run. ft should appeal to every loyal New Zealander, for the photographs, taken by one of the finest kinematographers in the Empire, under tho auspices of the Government, and produced by Royal command, in addition to transporting those who will see them to the farthest corners of the Empire, are unfailing testimony to the greatness of the welcome extender! Hi’ Royal Highness here. ", . . 1 hope pictures will recall to many the very' happy times . . . during my first visit." That portion of the cablegram aptly sums up the Prince. He is proud of the great task he so nobly did: proud of the tributes of a great nation; proud to be remembered in little New Zealand. Leading critics pronounce the film' the best of the year. Universal Films, the company which is releasing the big travelogue on behalf of London Film Booking Offices, announce that five per cent, of the proceeds in Wellington will go to the Prince’s fund for Bov Scouts; fifty per sent, to the Navy Fund, and five per cent, to, the Dominion Boy j Scouts. It will be screened at tho Town Hall. Box plans open at the Bristol to-morrow morning.