ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 23, 21 October 1921, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE KING'S THEATRE. ’ 'A novel feature of the screen version ef James Oliver Curwood’s story of the North-West, “Isohel,” or “The Trail's End,” to head tho new bill at the King’s Theatre to-night, is the introduction of the new prismatic colouring proftftss as applied to films. Many of the scenes, and no better scenic effects are obtainable than in the snow and forestclad North-West, are said to bo masses of living colour, and the effect (Wonderfully fascinating. Curwood’s stories make ideal screen subjects, as i"The Riveris End" and "Back to God’s Country” amply proved. It is said that the screen version of "Isohel” is no ex,ception to the rule. Thrill, surprise, unci romance are so skilfully blended as to make the really ideal screen subject. The denouement, too, is said to be as delightful as it is amazing. Tn the principal roles. House Peters (as Sergeant. Billy M'Neagh) and Jane Novak as Isohel Doan are said to give of their bent. Mr. Herbert F. Wood, who is well known to Wellington audiences, will appear in en finely new numbers. As usual, the King’s orchestra will render first-class music. QUEEN’S THEATRE. <erome K. Jerome's "Miss Hobbs” will bo the attraction commencing at the Queen's Theatre to-day. "Miss Hobbs” proves one of Mr. Jerome’s greatest successes. It has a lilting comedy touch that intrigues the laughter walls of the most incurable grouch. Nothing of thia has been lost by the Realart Corporation, who have starred Wanda Hawley in tho title role. Harrison Ford is seen as Wolff Kingsearl, a romantic part fully united to hia abilities. Four of tho Bcreen'a prettiest girls support. Frank Mayo, the handsome young Universal star, in "Tho Fighting Lover,” which Is ths second feature on tho programme. There is Jacqueline Logan, of the Ziegfeld Follies; Gertrude Olmstead, tho prize beauty of Illinois; Jean Calhoun, a. North Carolina beauty; and Ruth Ashby, a Californian debutante. The story is a fast and interesting mystery drama, part comedy, part romance. "The Fighting Lover" was produced by Universal City under the direction of Fred. Lo Roy Granville. It contains sensational scenes where the young millionaire has the three girls in an isolated castle; his Unexpected tumble into love with one ,of them; a fascinating crime mystery and its strange result. Included on the programme is the latest lifternational Nows and a popular Universal comedy. During the matinees only a further episode of the popular serial, "King of the Circus,” starring Eddie Polo', will be screened. Tho box plan is at the theatre. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. To-day’s change of programme at Everybody’s Theatre is a J. Stuart Blackton production, from the famouss stage success by C. Haddon Chambers, entitled “Passers-by,” a picture full of melodrama. Go to your window, and watch the pasaers-by. What db you see? Just men and women dressed more or less to the common plan? Or do you see the joy and sorrow, the happiness, and pain, the greed or generosity which are concealed within? C. Haddon Chambers saw beneath when he wrote his great human play "Passers-by.” Supporting the star is a comedy, "Why Be Jealous?" a Gaumont Graphic, and scenic. • EMPRESS THEATRE. With its typically Australian settings and atmosphere, and its convincing studies of human nature, the Beaumont Smith production, "While the Billy Boils,” should give pleasant entertainment to patrons of the Empress Theatre to-day. Henry Lawson wrote the original story round the adventures of a wandering son, not exactly a prodigal, but one who had fallen: out with .his father over a divergence in tastes, and had gone away. Years later the boy comes back, after the father had vainly searched for him; but he comes to the old homestead much altered, and with another name. He is at the head of the shearing board when a robbery is committed, and he shoulders the blame, which really belongs to his weakling brother, because he thinks tho girl he loves is in'love with this brother. Accordingly he makes his way into the back lands once more, and an audience may follow him in his adventurous wanderings. Eventually he is taken to prison, but is soon shown to be innocent of the robbery which he is thought to have committed. A charming romance that is typically Australian runs through this fascinating story, .and the rich humour so reminiscent of the comradely men of the Commonwealth leavens the vivid incidents that are thrown upon the.screen. ST. LEON’S CIRCUS TO-NIGHT. With twenty new acts, St. Leon's Circus will commence a four nights’ season in Wellington to-night. There will be special matinees on Saturday and Monday. According to the Press of the South Island, St. Leona offer a &ne circus programme in all lines, and the acrobats, aero artists, clowns, and trained animals have a host of good, new items. St. Leons have been conducting a circus for eighty years, and maintain that the programme this season is the best they have ever offered. COLOSSEUM RINK. The Colosseum Skating Rink will be -- open all day on Monday (Labour Day), when a game of hockey on skates will be played. Another fancy, poster, and plain dress carnival is to be held on Wednesday and Thursday. Next wee If will see the close of the season. I "THE GEISHA.” "Up to professional standard” is always. the aim of the Wellington Amateur Operatic Society, and very rarely lias it failed to realise its aim. “The Geisha,” the opera in which the society n ado its debut some nine years ago, was one of its very best performances, and the revival of the opera to-morrow evening is being looked forward to with pleasure by theatre-lovers. The society has arranged an excellent cast, and the rehearsals, under Mr. Tom Pollard, have already indicated a performance of even merit. It will be pleasurable to hear Miss Helen Gard’ner sing "The Amorous Goldfish” and "The Jewel of Asia” once more, whilst her dainty acting ns 0 Mimosa San is one of the finest amateur performances ever given in New Zealand. Mr. Tom Pollard says that he has seen many in the part, but since the days of Florence Perry, none could equal Miss Gard’ner in this particular part. Miss Eileen Clifford, Miss V. Newman, Miss Leah Wilson. Messrs. J. Elliott, Allan Fuller, Ken Luke, W. GeeTaylor. Gilbert Tinney, and H. P. Poole liave also been entrusted with responsible parts. Air. Bernard Page is the musical director. The plan may be seen at tho Bristol.