ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 272, 11 August 1921, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

KING’S' THEATRE. To-day will afford patrons of the King’s Theatre the last opportunity of seeing "Mid-Channel/’ the screen adaptation of Pinero’s play. To-morrow will be screened “The Last of the Mohicans,” a historical presentation of Fenimore Cooper’s novel. A critic says of the play: "Albert Roscoe, who plays TJncasv is part Indian, being one-eighth Osago. His characterisation of the famous redskin in Cooper's story, is n great achievement. Barbara Bedford, the charming miss who plays Cora Munro, is a new light on the silver sheet, having been “discovered” by accident. There is m the picture everything for everybody, and not a member ot the family can mitts it; it pleases the old folks by happy remembrances of other clays; for the middle-asred—the fathers and mothers of to-day—the appeal is strong because of ■its value as a>u amusement. It has an I educative value for children (for Cooper’s famous book is used in • school work, and by seeing tho film, the youngsters are doubly impressed, and thoir Interest in literature is stimulated). The stage settings and photography all create a veritable screen epic of wondrous beauty.” EVERYBODY’S ’THEATRE. The final screening of Blanche Sweet in "Fighting Ciessy” will take place to-night. A Hampton-Pathe production written for the screen, by Upton Sinclair will be the star item on the new programme, which is to commence tomorrow. EMPRESS THEATREZa Su Pitts in "The Other Half” will be screened for the last time to-day. To-morrow's bill offers Sessue Hayakawa in "An Arabian Knight.” It is from the pen of Goni Wright, and for sheer beauty of settings and acting is said to be one of the most remarkable pictures of the year. It is a story that breathes the very atmosphere of Egypt, the pyramids and the harems. Hayakawa will be seen, in the extremes of light comedy and heavy drama. He is an adventurer, a scamp of the Levant, and a fun-loving daredevil. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Mary Miles Minter is the "star" in “Ann of Green Gables.” The ~ story, from the four famous ".Anne” books by L. M. Montgomery, has been described as one that “counts the seconds by heart throbs, and heeds not tho hours at all.” It is stated that no more beautiful story could have been procured ns a starring vehicle for the winoomo little actress than this intensely human—sometimes pathetic, sometimes humorous—romance. Bill _ Russell, tho strong man of the films, is tho ' star in "The Midnight Trail.” a highlyamusing comedy-drama of the type that has made Russell popular. "Kwg of the Circus” is . tho title of the serial, starring Eddie Polo, commencing tomorrow at tho Queen’s. Tho serial will ba screened during the afternoons only. JASCHA HEIFETZ. Great interest is bring taken in the visit to Wellington of the famous violinist, Jascha Heifetz, who will commence his brief season here on Wednesday next, at the Town Hall. One critic, commenting on the appearance of Heifetz in Australia, wrote as follows:— “Give this young ’ man four strings stretched on a shallow, varnished wooden box of curious shape, set in vibration fiy a wisp of hair on a thin, stick, and you then know what tho violin is, unaltered during tho past 300 years. Tho box plans are now open at the Bristol. Intending patrons are adviced to book early. COLOSSEUM RINK. Skating is one of the finest pastimes of tho ago. At the Colosseum Rink, in Vivian Street, one is taught by trained Instructors how to "roller." The floor is excellent, and tho skates provided are of the best. At evening sessions an orchestra adds to the pleasure, and a balcony cafe is always open. A twostep competition was held at the rink last night, about a dozen couples entering. Tho manager acted as judge, nndl declared Miss R. Jacka and Mr. E. H. M’Uonald the winners, and Mrs. Peters and Mr. W. Preston runners-up. The winners each received a cheque. MAR CELLE. On Saturday next Marcello and his 'American vaudeville company will commence a brief season, in tho Grand Opera House. Arriving direct from America by the Makura. Marcello is confident of showing Wellington audiences something new in vaudeville acta, in which stagecraft plays a very important part, lighting and scenic effects being a strong feature of the entertainment, while the stage furnishings throughout are said to be decidedly original in vaudeville Marcello wiL present his spectacular illusion, "The Palaeo of Pekin," which is elaborately staged and costumed. Included in tho company are Robert Marshall, in "contortions extraordinary," The Marclaws, cartoonists; Margaret Clarence, in tho latest New York song hits; George.E. Barnes Broadway’s singing and dancing comedian; William M'Dougall, tho "Scotch Highland piper,” and instrumentalist, introducing an original satire, “A Weo Bit of Scotch”; Chief Spotted Horse, character Indian impersonator; Madame Morne, Mlles. Yvetto and Violette, in "The Mysteries of the Great Beyond." The box plan opens at the Bristol today. LAST GF "CHU CHIN CHOW." The final performances of that enchanting musical play, "Chu Chin Chow” drew very large audiences to the Grand Opera Hourn yesterday afternoon and evening. This realty beautiful production, with its amazing pictures of Eastern life, its haunting music, artistic scenery, and lovely dresses,. has created much admiration n,nd enthusiasm among local playgoers, and the memory of the production, and the performance will be difficult to erase from the theatrical memory. The company will leave for the south this evening.