ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 57, 1 December 1926, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

DE LUXE THEATRE. Romantic castles iu Europe, devious intrigues in a. European court, the romance of royal loves and bartering for kingdoms are shown in the film eased on George Barr McCutcheon s famous novel, "Beverly of Graustark." presented by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, i nd starring Marion Davies. It is now. showing at the De Laze Theatre. The cast includes many screen notables. Antonio Moreno plays the leading male role o | Dan tan, and Roy D'Arcy is seen as the sinister Marlanax. A screen comedy and screen snapshots are the supports, with music by the orchestra. "A TRIP TO CHINATOWN." "A Trip to Chinatown” will commence screening at the De Luxe Theatre on Friday night, with a matinee on Saturday at 2.30. This screen version of the world famous comedy, from the pen. of Charles Hoyt, is said to be among the most laughable farces ever screened The story is of a frisky grandpa, a merry widow, and ;i millionaire, getting mixed up in a Chinese affair. The east includes J. Farrell MacDonald, Margaret Livingston, Earl Foxe. Anna May Wong, Marie Astaire, and hundreds of Chinese and American beauties. The picture was produced in a very elaborate fashion, and was screened under the persona) supervision of George E Marshall "The interiors are gorgeous in the extreme, and the Chinatown exteriors are the best photograohic reproductions ever attempted. ‘A Trip to Chinatown’ should not be missed by anyone." said one critic. The supporting programme will include a

Fox news, aud review. The box plans are now at the Bristol, Aitken’s Book Arcade, or seats may be reserved at the tucatrc, telephone 23-080. KEG ENT THEATRE. The olliciat announcement is made today of the opening of Wellington s newest theatre, The Regent, on Friday, December 10. at a quarter lo eight. The directors of J. C. Williaiuscu claims this to be the most beautiful and comfortable theatre in New Zealand or Australia, the furnishings being of a most luxurious standard, whilst the lighting eUects in three colours are said to be without equal, and will be a revelation to the public. The opening programme will consist of Paramount's masterpiece "Beau Geste,” from I’. 0. Wren’s famous book, and featuring Ronald Colman and Noah Beery together with a strong vaudeville programme. The policy of the management will be to present twice daily at 2.15 and 7.45, a complete progiamtue of pictures aud J. C. Williamson s celebrity vaudeville, -with intermediate screenings commencing al H a.in. daily I opular prices will prevail. Seats may be booked throughout the day at the theatre (telephone 44 -144), aud at the Bristol. The box plans for the opening nights will open at the theatre on Monday at 10 a.m. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. . Hector St. Clair is seen n a wide variety of roles, which serve to display his versatility as a comedian m 'HallMarked." the revue now being presented at His Majesty's Theatre. In The Goods." a humorous absurdity, Hector St. Clair demonstrates, with ''ttle success, how to engage -a competent domestic. Maylin Maguill Lillian Grey Netta Rodney and Victor Roberts all do good work in this sketch. 'J be Three Rodney Girls sing and dance with their usual vivacity, while Ray McLean a.nd Dot Creeswell bring down the house with their spirited version of the sailor s hornpipe. In the first half Clyde aud Yvette delight the audience with their finished dancing. The Carthy Brothers keep the house in high good humour with their racy songs and eccentric -dancing. Lorna, Lance and Company are very popular with their clever singing and instrumental work, while an interesting news film is ‘■hown also. KING'S THEATRE. A story of love and hatred, war and peace, adventure 'and thrills, is told in "The Sky Raider," the star picture now showing at the King’s Theatre. The production brings to the screen the great ace, one of the war’s greatest heroes and France’s idol, Captain Charles Nungesser, whose war record is < ne hundred and five enemy 'planes brought to earth, who was wounded seventeen times and honourably discharged three times, and who has been decorated with the highest honours. The opening arenes show an air battle in which Nungesser experiences trouble with his 'plane, but keeps it from crashing to earth, while bullets rain about him. Then <-n explosive bullet that he is holding in his teeth explodes prematurely, shattering his jaw. Jacqueline Logan is featured opposite Captain Nungesser. The romantic ad; ventures of a modern flapper who rebelled against the conventions of society in a small. old-fashioned country town, are the substance of "Don't ’ Sally O'Neil has the leading feminine role. A cross-word puzzle cartoon, as original as it is entertaining, completes the programme. which is enhanced by the orchestral music. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Thrills, from the moment the first scene opens until the last man is whipped. in the final fade-out. are seen in the gripping story of "The Gentle Cyclone." Fox Films western drama, starring Buck Jones, which heads the current programme at the Queen’s Theatre. Jones has the part of Absolom Wales, a harmless-looking person.;' who goes West to act as a peacemaker between two rival ranch owners. Peace is finally achieved, but only after some most thrilling fights in which Jones ha« figured. Tbo production was directed by W. 8. Van Dyke, and includes such well known actors as Will Walling. Reed Howes. Stanton Heck. Grant Withers. Oliver Hardy, and Jay Hunt. Tiny Rose Blossom and beautiful Marion Harlan are among the feminine characters. A gazette, scenic, and comedy are in support with capital music by the orchestra. PARAMOUNT THEATRE. "Tho Greater Glory," a First National drama, is the feature now showing at the Paramount Theatre. Tho picture is

an adaptation of tho celebrated novel, "Viennese Medley.” by Edith O’Shaughnessy. wife of the American Ambassador at Vicuna, famous for ber adaptation of "The Four Horsemen," which brought Rex Ingram and Rudolph Valentino to the tore, and many consider 'The Greater Glory” an even finer accomplishment. II brings to light a sjde of the war hitherto unknown The fortunes of Vienna before and after the war are poignantly traced in the fortunes of a fine old Austrian family The cast of principals includes Anna Q. Nilsson, Conway Tearle. May Allison. lan Keith Joan Hersholt and Lucy Beaumont The supports are good, and an appropriate score of music is played by the orchestra. "THE GIRL BEHIND THE COUNTER." To-morrow night will be given the first production in New Zealand of the musical comedy ’The Girl Behind the Counter.' * which Mr. David Devitt is producing at the Grand Opera House in aid of St. Mary's Homes Karori. The name part will be played by Alice Harris, as Winifred Willoughby who falls n love with Charlie Chetwynd just returned from West Africa. Norman Byrnt- is Chetwynd. The comedv is iu the capable bands of Lillian Grey Mollie Plimmer Kathlyn Murie Mabel Robertson, Robert Charlton. Jack Cameron. Joseph Hunt Harold Abbot. James McHryde. and Leslie Anderson. In addition to Florence Heyworth and Phillip Low the speciality dancers include Joan Carter Muriel Wilton. Gladys Smyth, frene Wilson. Iris tow. Zeena Flolden. and Dot Wheeler Mr. Len Barnes has charge of the music. The box plan is at the Bristol. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. "The Bandit’s Baby.” starring Fred Thomson and his famous horse Silver King, which is being shown again at the Artcraft Theatre to-night, has a rodeo, a fine horse race, tho rescue of a little tot playing on a railway, and at least thirty hearty laughs. The audience at the Artcraft Theatre yesterday gave uproarious evidence of their appreciation and enjoyment. Four excellent. varied, and entertaining pictures are also included, all to first-class and hiehlv appropriate music by James Haydock. ■ STUDENTS' RECITAL. The students of Miss Mildred Kenny will give a recital thia evening' at St. John's Hall, Dixon Street, at 8 o'clock. Invitations may be obtained at the music dealers. DRAMATIC RECITAL. On Saturday evening, in the Concert Chamber. Mr. Culford Bell will present some of his pupils in a programme of plays, scenes, and sketches. The items are well varied brightness and humour prevailing. Children's plays are always interesting, and this year two will be presented, both beinr» of the delightful make-believe that always appeals. A one-act play. "The Joke.” has dramatic thrill and witty lines. The rest of the programme consists of prose and poetic selections of modem and classic authors The concert will begin at 8 o’clock. ARTILLERY QUEEN CONCERT. Miss Helen Gard’ner’s first public performance since returning from England will take place in the Concert Chamber on Friday next, in the interests of /lie artillery queen campaign. Miss 'Gard ner will give items of modern comedy, also English and Greek tragedy. Assisting artists will be Misses Bessie Thomson (Dunedin). Eileen Norwood (the artillery queen). May McDonald. Thvra Baldwin, Edna Purdie, Effie Brice. Mr. J. Elliott, and others. ROWE-BENNETT PIANO RECITAL. An interesting groun cf new music by modern composers will be played at a dual pianoforte recital to bo given this evening in ’he Art Gallery at 8 o’clock by Misses Phyllis Rowe and Eileen Bennett. Both young artists are trained in Wellington by Miss -Valerie Corliss. PIPE BAND CONCERT At Oriental Bay to-nigbt, commencing at 8 p.m.. items will be playe l in tbo open air by the pine band of the Wellington Caledonian Society.