ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 17, 14 October 1921, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

"TILE MOLLUSC." Tho Rosomary Rees English comedy Company uro staging "The Mollusc," an amusing comedy by H» 11. Davies, at tho Grand Opera House. The comedy is A particularly bright one, and as Mrs. Baxter, Miss Rosemary Rees gives a capital characterisation of the languid woman who believes she is a most useful member of society. To-night Miss Rees will produce, in addition to "The Mollusc," a one act. play of her own, entitled "Will You Walk Into My Parlour." This little play, which has proved a success in London and New York, will only be staged to-night. The Wellington season of "The Mollusc” will close to-morrow night. KING'S THEATRE. Those picture patrons who periodically tire of the strictly modern in moving picture plays find a welcome relief in a ptory of the “Old World"—particularly if it is a good story. During the coming week such patrons will find their taste imply catered for in Jacints Benavent’s srama of sunny Spain, "The Passion Elower.” This is claimed to be a foremost example of the art of the Spanish iramatist, and is a story not of the trandeur class, but is one of the lives of [he simple peasants. "Passion Flower" kns been produced by Herbert Brennan, bf the First National Studios, and the jiicturcsquenese of the lives and customs bf the Spaniards is stated to be very faithfully reflected. Thp role Acacia is fiortrayed by Norma Talmadge, and her nterpretation of the character of the beautiful Spanish girl is stated to be a quite exceptional one. In addition, Barry Semon’e latest mirth-maker "Solid Concrete" will also be screened. A talented young soprano. Miss Irene Fairtlough, will bo heard at every performance during the week, and the King’s orchestra has a specially selected repertoire for "The Passion Flower." QUEEN’S THEATRE. • Persons who have ever had to smile while their hearts were breaking, will never forget the performance of Lilian Gish in "True Heart Susie,” the D. W. Griffith Paramount-Artcraft masterpiece, which' will commence at the Queen’s Theatre to-day. That there is the strain of the wolf in every man is implied in "Wolves of the North,” Eva Novak’s Screen, story of the Alaskan wilds. Also on the programme is the latest International News, rnd a clever Universal comedy. During the matinees only a further episode or the popular Eddie, Polo serial, “King of the Circus,” will be screened. The box plan is at the theatre. EMPRESS THEATRE. ' Pretty clothes and backgrounds, a dashing young widow with a bulldog, and atmosphere that proves "there’s something in ths seaside air,” all are said to help in the fast-moving comedy "Help Wanted—Male," to be screened to-day at the Empress Theatre. The film is- said to bo bright and snappy, with lots of really humorous incidents, and quite a lot of originality. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. A remarkable photo-play is promised In the change of programme at Everybody’s Theatre to-day. It is entitled “Jim, the Penman,” and Lionel Barrymore is in the title role. The etory tells of a man who gambled with other people’s money, and asked his cashier, "Jim, the Penman," to raise 4110,000 for him. It meant prison for the gambler should Jim fail to secure the money, and disgrace for hie only daughter, whom Jim loved. '"lt is an astonishing story,” writes one critic, "with remarkable acting by Lionel Barrymore, and a cast of noted actors and actresses, that null hold one enthralled.” Other attractions will also be screened on the new programme. COLOSSEUM RINK. There is great fun to bo had at the Colosseum Roller Skating Rink in Vivian Street. The floor is excellent, and there are trained instructors present at all sessions. The rink also has a fine orchestra and a balcony cafe. STRAND THEATRE. What promises to be a most attractive programme will be screened at the Strand Theatre commencing to-dav. The successful Thomas H. Ince production. "Lying Lips,” with Florence Vidor and House Peters in the leading roles, is a striking picture with an unusual theme. A woman with the soul of a butterfly is loved by a Canadian woodsman, but rejects him for wealth and society. A shinwreck brings tho two together again and the woman vows to love him to the end—but with rescue the vows are forgotten until a crisis comes to awaken the best in her. The second picture is a clever comedv-drama, "A Virtuous Vamp,” with the popular star, Constance Talmadgo, in a part that suits her admirably. A horn flirt, daring but innocent, Nellie Jones, as ployed by Miss Talmatigs. is responsible for a great deal of matrimonial trouble, which is. only solved by her subjugation by one of her "victims.” A "Rolin" comedy and tho latest Gazette will also be screened.