AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 March 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

everybodys pictures.

“THE. ETERNAL CITY”

TO-NIGHT

IM-night at tlio Princess Theatre Sir Pall Caine's world-famous storv “The eternal City’’ will he jirc.sented. It is a George Fitzinniirice production for T irst National which is enacted hy a iintaMe east headed by Barbara Bn Alarr. 1,. Barrymore, Bert Lvtcll. Richard Bennett and .Montagu Love. 'I his wonderful production headed the list of the six best pictures of the month, which appeared recently in the Photoplay .Magazine. The pictures thus honored are selected by photoplay critics who judge the productions from the fans’ viewpoint. Not only is ‘'The Eternal City” rated highest as a picture, hut in addition the pertorinnnces of two members of the oust are classified its belonging mining the six best performances of the period. On Wednesday next Tom Mix in “X’orth of the Yukon” and also special engagement of Maggie Foster, violinist. direct from .1. C. Williamson's enter] rises in Australia. THE NEW FOLLIES. oxk xkiiit <>xr.v—tiiup.sday .MARCH 20th. Id'll*: SMITH’S NEW FORI, I PIS. Says the Nelson paper:—Bee Smith's Xew Follies were welcomed at the Theatre Royal last night hy a large audience that spent a merry couple of hours and made no secret of enjoying the varied entertainment set before it hy the members of the talented little company. Jolly John DarkinS has visited Nelson before and again carried all before him in the comedy line. .Many clever coloured artists have appeared at the Theatre Royal, notably Charles, Pope, Irving Sayles, Horace Copeland, ami Ernest Hogan, to mention a few, and John Larkins may he ranked with these stars. Ho is versatitility itself and proves the assertion that comedians are horn, not made. "11 inky. Dinky, Parley Volts” was one of his big hits, but in the ragtime stuff, he is par excellence, and his powerful tenor lends itself admirable to the catchy music, and in the Indian ensemble, “ lly the Waters—• Miime Tonka—Oh, That Indian Rag,” in ciNnpany with Lee Smith, a rousing recall was. tlio sequel ; .Miss Lee Smith’s vocal numlier.s were amongst the best items of the evening, and included “f Wonder if They Ever Think of Me,” and “ The Silver Lining,” which were loudly encored. Miss Jean Jeanette, besides being an accomplished pianiste, possesses a very acceptable soprano voice, with high notes of wonderful power and tone. Her duet with Miss Lee Smith was insistently recalled. “The Merry Green Fields of Ireland” hy John Larkins and company, and again the audience emulated Oliver Twist and wanted "more. ’ An I*.astern sccna. " Arabia." gave Doreen Adela a chance to show her skill as a dancer, and it is seldom that an F.gyptiau dunce bus been so artistically performed tliey are either lirst-elass m approach tiie burlesque, ami Miss Adda's performance was in the former category. Her operatic dances wore also a pleasure to see. Mr Jackie Warner’s violin solo. “Pod and Peasant.” wus greatly enjoyed, and bis encore iiumbcrs vne Ibe Sami and tlie I nlenuozzii I rum “ ( avalleria Riisticaua.” Tin; foregoing are only a few of the many line items on a most attractive bill, all of which were loudly applauded. The entertainment was cone luded with a hilarious comedy, entitled “Mrs Gallagher,” ami John barkins in the title role gave a characterisation of the cute old dame that repeatedly convulsed bis audience, lie was capably assisted in Ids merry ta.sk |,y Lee Smith as “Daily Shean,” Frank Meade as “Sir llorsan Feffer.” Doreen Adela and Jean Jeanette. The Xew Follies will appear at tlu* Princess Theatre for one night only. Thursday March 20th, and there should he a bumper house to greet this clever company which is headed hy players of the' calibre of Miss Lee Smith ami John Larkins. Prices: Circle Us 3(1, stalls 2s. Reserve at Mclntosh’s.