ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 56, 3 September 1926, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

4 PARAMOUNT THEATRE. The distinguished author and dramatist, W. Somerset Maugham, comes to the screen of the Paramount Theatre this week in "Infatuation," starring Corinue Griffith. The film is based on "Caesar's Wife," which enjoyed a tremendously successful run on Broadway. It was written as a play. First National saw that the story of the wife who is forced into a flirtation in order to counteract. the neglect of her husband, and who returns to him when she realises that her love for him is greater than her love for her sweetheart, was super-excellent film material and purchased the rights. In addition to Covinne Griffith the wist comprises Percy Marmont, • Malcolm MacGregor, and Warner Oland. A wellvaried supporting bill includes a Gaumont Graphic, scenic, Pathe Review, and a "Felix the Cat" cartoon. The Paramount orchestra, under Mr. R. R. Caulton, will present an enjoyable musical programme. The box plan is at the Utility stationery shop, next to the theatre. DE LUXE THEATRE. An unusual and welcome surprise awaits the patrons of the De Luxe Theatre tonight, with a matinee to-morrow at 2.30 The picture is "Old Clothes," a Metro-Goldwyn special attraction. The fact that Jackie Coogan plays the leading part, and that he gives the finest portrayal of his wonderful career, will assure patrons of entertainment far above the ordinary. The picture is seasoned with merry moments of a quaint Irish-Jewish business partnership. . The amusing and human story of the two friends, the little Irish orphan and the old Jew junk dealer is carried on in a most delightful fashion li'oin riches to rags, from a limousine to a clothes wagon. The cast is excellent,' and includes-Max Davidson, who has been associated with Jackie Coogan in his former successes. Dynamite is again in evidence and other important parts are played by Joan Crawford, Allan Forrest, and James Mason. Patrons are going to see a picture that will send them home smiling An excellent supporting programme has been arranged, while the musical programme will also be of a high standard. The box plans are open at _ The Bristol, Aitkcn's Book Arcade, or ring the theatre. BRITANNIA THEATRE. The latest change of programme to be screened this evening at the Britannia Theatre stars ' "Manhattan Madness," featuring Jack Dempsey (heavyweight boxing champion) and Estelle Taylor (Mrs. Dempsey). .Dempsey has the role of a young Westerner, bent on adventure, who goes to the big city expecting a lot of thrills, but is disappointed until he becomes entangled in a conspiracy that leads him to a mysterious house where Miss Taylor, the heroine of the story, is held prisoner. The second feature is Revelation," featuring Viola Dana, Monte Blue, and Lew Cody The story concerns a girl, Joline Hofer, who is a dancer m a Parisian cabaret. She falls in love with a penniless artist, but they cannot marry until a miracle paves the way tor love. Gazette, cartoon, and scenic complete an excellent programme. EMPRESS THEATRE. The programme which commenced to-day at the Empress sees Adolphe Menjou and „i?. rell£ c V. d°r back on the screen in Ihe Grand Duchess and the Waiter," a Paramount production. It is a sparkling, .farcical tale with scintillating action superlative acting, smooth direction, and magnificent mounting. It has been adapted tram the sensational French Btage success. Florence Vidor, gloriously beautiful in a variety of Paris gowns and the latest 1.-eneh bob, fits the role of the grand duchess beautifully, and is the personifical jV_ fe™m. ne c"arm and regal hauteur. Adolphe Menjou is woll cast as the sophisticated man about town who eventually falls deeply m love. "Baree, Son of .*«?'.<. "_ _ filing tale of tho great North-West by James Oliver Curwood. lne ■ scenery is wonderful and tho acting superb.. "Wolf," the war dog who won the French Croix do buerre during the war, is a remarkably hne dog, and is a worthy addition to the famous dogs already acting in pictures. Ihe latest Pathe Gazette shows Hobbs and {.utchfie batting during the second Test at Lord s, some of the action being taken in slow motion Tho Empress Distinctive Urchestra will be heard in a well-chosen programme of music under the direction oi Mr. M. T. Dixon. NEW PRINCESS THEATRE. A strong programme is screening at the Sew Princess Theatre to-day. In "Irish tm T°omas Meighan portrays .the role oi lorn Donahue, a New York policeman, who wins a trip to Europe. On a visit to relatives m Ireland, he is mistaken for Lord Pitzhugh. Later he becomes Eitzhugh s guest and meets his sister. Saving Fitzhugh from a gang of plotters brings the realisation of love to the girl and Tom. The second feature is "The Gilded Butterfly," starring Alma Reubens and Bert Lytell, and is a subtle sermon to overindulgent parents. During the day sessions, a further episode of the new chapter play, "Swiss Family Robinson," or "Perils of the Wild," will be screened. From 7.30 nightly, the Princess Trio will render suitable music. STRAND THEATRE. The- star attraction commencing tomorrow at the Strand Theatre is "Chip of the Flying U," starring Hoot Gibson. It is a Western-romance of the invent open spaces where there is always action and daredevil horsemanship. The second feature, "East of Broadway," starring Owen Moore, Marguerite De La Motte, Mary Carr, and Ralph Lewis, is a romance of a policeman. The supports include a comedy, gazette, and scenic. ARTCRAFT THEATRE. . Couiuienciug to-night, for a three nights' season, with a special matinee to-morrow, is the comedy, "The Man on the.Box," starring that world-famed comedian, Syd. Chaplin. Ab a novel it was one of the gayest, deftest, and smartest stories of a generation. Specially appropriate music will be played by _James Haydoek, whilst the supporting pictures- are excellent. EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. Pete Morrison and his wonder horse, Lightnin', in "Blue Blazes," is screening at the Empire Theatre to-night. It is a gripping mystery and there is a breathtaking fight between a cowboy and two desperados. A news reel and two comedies complete the bill. OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN. Wolf, who plays the title role in "Baree, Son of Kazan," the latest Master Picture to be screened at Our Theatre to-night, is the most remarkable dog alive. He is a world war hero and a wearer of the Croix de Guorro. Anita Stewart is tho feminine star. The supporting and muscial programmes are excellent. A GREAT SINGER. Chaliapin, the world's, greatest living singer, who is to give three concerts at the Grand Opera House, commencing 16th September, travels in almost regal state. In addition to his wife and four daughters, Chaliapin is accompanied by a manager, an accompanist, a valet, a chef, a governess, and a companion (an Englishwoman) for his wife. When he left Melbourne for Sydney, a special van had to be reserved for the luggage, which comprised 68 pieces. Chaliapin will be supported by Hilda Sutton, a young violinist for whom he predicts a great future, and M. Max Rabinowitsh, his famous accompanist and solo pianist, who has created a furoro in Melbourne and Sydney. BACKHAUS. Wilhelm Backhaus's recitals were the most enthusiastic that tho Sydney Town Hall has known for many years. At the conclusion of each programme, the great pianist was recalled time after time, and he alwayß had to give- at least six encores. The enthusiasm reached its height at his last recital at Sydney, hundreds surged round the platform and bade Baekhaus play encore after encore. Baekhaus has- been described as the Kriesjer of the piano. Baekhaus will give one more recital in Wellington at the Grand Opera House on Tuesday next. QUALITY THEATRE, ISLAND BAY. The big week-end programmo at the Quality Theatre is headed by Thomas Meighan in his very latest screen triumph, "The_New Klondike," a great story that will please • any patron. Also Laurette Taylor in the groat Irish comedy-drama, "Peg o' My Heart," from the famous stage play.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. A continuous round of thrills and romance is reported to be an excellent. | description of Buck Jones's latest Western production, "The Fighting Buckaroo," which is to be seen at the Queen's Theatre this evening. It pictures Jones in a battling race all the way from a liner's dock to a gold mine in Arizona. At the finish be wins the mine and a girl. Sally Long;" one of the "Miss America" stars of 1926, is the girl who owns the ranch on which the mine is located. Frank Butler is Porcy Wellington, TSnglish friend of the Buckaroo, and Lloyd Whitlock has the role of Glen Bradshaw, a lawyer crook who is trying to get the mine by unlawful means. A special attraction on the evening's programme is the splendid film record of the world's premier batsmen, entitled "The Life of Jack Hobbs," an intensely interesting chronicle. The supporting bill and the music by the Queen's Select Orchestra will be most entertaining. KING'S THEATRE. "Pretty Ladies," a memorable Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture, is to be screened at the King's Theatre to-night. Zasu iitts and Tom Moore head the stupendous cast of this film, of stage life, a phase of human existence that proves so glamorous and fascinating to those in other walks of life. In many ways the lilm is a distinct novelty, deftly touched with the deep human interest, the comedy and romance of life that add so much to the work of any production. Zasu Pitts gives a truly remarkable portrayal of a love-hungry _ woman to whom wealth means nothing without someone to share it. 1 layers so famous as Norma Shearer, Tom Moore, and Conrad Nagel are featured in special roles. The supports are a gazette, comedy, N.Z. scenic, and a S,"*' 8' ,The Ki"g'« Select Orchestra will be well to the fore in a delightful programme of incidental music. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "Get a Move On" is the stimulating title ot the iast-moving farce now being presented at His Majesty's Theatre by the Elton Black Town Topics Revue Co. Jtlumour and bright dialogue abound, and the dancing is above the ordinary. On the vaudeville bill are Harry North, "the Concertina Swaggie," Keith and Witt, entertainers on the piano and ukelele, Drew and Komame, clever and original pianists, and the Lorna Lance Company of talented juveniles. VIOLIN AND PIANO RECITAL. A violin and piano recital will be given in the Concert Chamber on Monday, 13th September, by Mr. and Mrs. Erie Meier (violin) and Miss Elsa Walter (piano). A feature of the recital will be a Bach Ino Sonata presented in Wellington for the first time; The box plan will open at -he Bristol on Monday.