ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 61, 6 December 1926, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. 'XUu sexlu preseutuliuii will Lw stagi-,. l,v me Hector bl. Clan Kevuu Uompuuy al Mis Majesty b Tueulre to-mgut. iln Lille ul LUIS pIOUUCIIUU IS “lUe MilstalU xol." neciur bl. Clair, oi course, □upplteo the lion s eiiare oi liumuu. ,u seieiul comeuy iuleLiuu.ro auu, 11 hlu agreed, U 1» apuiuuu lur piuviciu o uuw uuu Jauguame sinialioub uas tieeo mecliveiy proved in me nve preeeUiu o LUVUea hiageu al MIS lUajusiJ b. LirebpoUbiunliy auu slOw-iuuliuu coiueu., o irresistiuie auu he lias nib auuieuci jiuiuieiiug wilu uiuili uiiu uiicuuirui muie laughter Hum Um use ul iu< curtain mini its tall, when num the side oi which, tue Utile mau uith tlie mg voice LhUb luem all ’ Ciuuu night, ouieuuid song, uauce auu musical uuui uurs will be supplied uy roe excelled. □ uppuruug cast, who will be lespuu siuie aisu lor sumo able assistance lithe several sKelches that gu lu mate up what is expected lu be a deUghlluli.v iresn ami original melange. The vauae vine bill this week is oi an excepliou ally high standard. Macdonald auu L'ayiie, Grant and Bates, tud jmss Am\ Uoclieile all make their uebut beiun Wellington auuicuces uo-nigul. Flora Macdonald aud uallou i’ajue, “two irresponsible bcots,’’ are stated to be the cleverest entertainers Sir benjamin ami ALr. John Fuller have had the good lortune to secure iu leceut years ano come direct from Scotland. Old Country Press notices are highly complimentary in their praise of this act. Mr. Payne, in addition to being smart comedian, is a gifted musician, and his musical tit-bits are a feature of their sparkling turn. Miss - Macdonald has a melodious mezzo-soprano voice, besides being described as having "a way wid her.” Grant and Bates, two bright spots from "Darktown,” are a coloured importation from America, and it is expected will be received very favourably in this country. Comedy at the piano is the man’s particular forte. home very fine eccentric dancing tist. The lady members capably astist. The lady member capable assist with some lively song nnd dance numbers Miss Amy Rochelle, “the girl with the golden voice” and child impersonator, also makes her first appearance. Heralded as possessing a wonderful voice and a fund of wit and humour. Miss Rochelle will immediately find herself a firm favourite., Clyde /.nd Vyette, who remain over from last w<*k, are skilful soft-shoe and simultaneous dancers offering a very smart and neat turn. An imitation of a steel guitar, accomplished with his nasal organ, is a feature of Mr. Clyde’s act. I REGENT THEATRE. To-day at 10 o’clock the box plan for gala night at the Regent Theatre, and the “Beau Geste” season, opens at the theatre itself and the Bristol The management- states ‘ that owing to the excessive advance booking anticipated, they will not be able to accept any telephone bookings for either Friday or Saturday night. Friday indeed will be a red letter day for the theatregoers of Wellington. It will be a day to be written down in the theatre history of the citv because the Regent Theatre is said to be equal to any theitre in Australia or New Zealand in luxury. comfort, and service. The first picture selected to celebrate this occasion is P C. Wren s story "Beau Geste." featuring Ronald Colman. Alice Joyce, Noah Beery, and Mary Brian. In addition to the motion picture programme, two tf the greatest of J. C. Williamson’s vaudeville acts, that have, just finished a phenomenal season at the Tivoli Theatres. Melbourne and Sydney, will be presented Miss Hilda Nelson, the well mown English grand opera and comedy star will be heard in selections from her repertoire, and Zoe Delphine and Company, also partner, will be seen for the first time in New Zealand in their famous wire ard novelty act. The public are advised to avail themselves of the booking arrangements, so as to avoid and disappointments that may arise in not securing seats for this grand gala opeuing. KING’S THEATRE. A fast-moving, energetic comedy romance that keeps the audience in a state of constant hilarity from tho first scene until the last, is ,“Money Talks," tne Melro-Goldwyu-At-iyei-, feature now showing at the King’s Theatre. An aggiessive, though penniless, advertising agent, finds uiat his wife, tired of his eterual promises, has "gone home to mother” until her man gives her something more than promises. Exciting adventures on an ocean-going yacht, which is captured by desperate rum-runners, follow in quick succession, and are relieved by hilarious comedy and broad humour. Owen Moore is cast us the husband, and beautiful Claire Windsor is his wife. Moore is a comedy iu him self, his impersonation of a lady doctor being an incident loaded with infectious niirth. Bert Roach, Ned Sparks, and Phillips Smalley are included in the supporting cast. The picture is a screen version of one of Rupert Hughes’s best stories. A gazette, screen snapshots, comedy, and New Zealand scenic are in support, with a capital -core of iuciderflal music by the orchestra. STRAND THEATRE. Now showing at the Strand Theatre is "The Sea Beast," the great Warner Brothers screen version of Herman Melville’s classic of the old whaling days, "Jieby Dick." John Barrymore, the fatvous star of both screen and stage, has the role of Captain Ahab. Crcely, which calls for truly great acting. Starting as a s'oung man full of love and hope for the future, then crippled through the treachery of his brother, the fear of pity ages him. and when seemingly the girl he loves has been won by another, then hate scorches his soul, and the desire for vengeance writes its hideous lines upon the face once lighted by love. Showing during the day sessions only is Lionel Barrymore in Str Henry Irving's famous masterpiece, "The Bells.” a sjiectacular and thrilling dramaDE LUXE THEATRE. "A Trip to Chinatown." a Fox Films' version of Charles A. Hoyt’s lighthearted comedy, is the feature now showing at the De Luxe Theatre. Margaret, Livingston, Earle Foxe, and J. Farrell MacDonald are tho featured players, and they are supported by a powerful cast, which includes Anna May Wong, George Kuwa, Harry Woods, William Benge, and Karie Astaire. The lotion begins as "Welland Sttong," the gentleman with an explosive lung, starts for San Francisco. What happens to him in the ensuing six weeks causes the audience to leave the theatre sore from laughter. A Fox news and a review are the supports, while music is provided by the orchestra. PARAMOUNT THEATRI.. Interpreted with fine understanding by Director Lee Meehan and a sterling cast, "The Keeper of the Bees," which is now showing at the . Paramount Theatre, proves that a great novel can be taken from its original form aud put into pictures without losing <ne iota of its charm, humanity, sympathy, aud sentiment. Gene Stratton-Porter's most recent- work takes Is place as one of the most delightful entertainments of the year. "The Kee; er of the Bees" is the storv of a boy wl o is striving to recover from the wound te received in the world war. and it is fil ed with unusual situations as well ill fine < hararterisation. Gene Stratton Monroe, the little granddaughter of the late novelist plays the nart in the picture which inspired Mrs. Porter. Robert Frazer. Clara How, and Alyce Mills are the stars. The supports include a gazette, scenic. Pathe review, and comedy, with capital orchestral music. QUEEN’S THEATRE. Another highly amusing an.l wholly entertaining picture with that popular screen star, Hoot Gibson, in the featured role, is being presente-d now at the Queen’s Theatre. Gibson again is cast in the type of role that fits him so well —that of the comedy cowboy--and "The Man in the Saddle’’ makes a thoroughly diverting picture, without a. dull moment from the opening scene to tho last. It is almost entirely comedy of the lightest and most whimsical nature, with Gibson moving from adventure to adventure with a breer.y and engaging manner. Fay Wray and Sally Long are included in the cast. ■ A gazette scenic, and comedy are also shown, with excellent music. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. For thrills, comedy and beauty, "The Dixie Handicap." Reginald Barker's Metro-Goidwyn-Ma.ycr proiu :tion, which will be finally screened this coning at the irtcraft Theatre, is one of the most satisfactory pictures of the year. Rarely has been seen any picture as exciting, or at the same time as pleasing to the eye. There are several reasons for both For excitement there are a number of horse races and the climax is on international contest between the horse of the film and the English champion. Four other good pictures are also shown and James H-ivdork’s music is delightful The animal picture "The Silent Accuser.” with th' 1 famous dog. Peter the Great, will commence A three-nights’ season to- . morrow.