AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 December 1925, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

EVERYBODYS PICTURES.

ENTICEAI ENT”- -TO-XICUT.

“Enticement,” the First National attraction coming to the Princess Theatre to-night, is a story of to-day 7t is ultra-modern in tempo, settings, costumes and incidentals, and it is rich in its elaborate scenes and pictorial splendours. Produced by the Thomas 11. luce Corporation, it was directed by George Arehainbaud from the novel by C’livc Arden. This dramatic story of a girl’s love swings from Belgium to the Alps, from Paris to London, with the. latest fashions in a background of salons, palaces and chateaus. It is a liberal education to follow, through the camera’s lens, the sequence of the play. We see the famous resorts of Europe, with their gay lights and laughter; we visit the Alps with their eternal snows; we jilngo into the heart of Continental Europe's society, then London’s. There is a. constant panorama of Life at its gayest, with always the entrancing, vivid story of “.Enticement” to lend interest to the excursion. The players who perform against this elaborate and beautiful background are Alary Astor, Clive Brook, lan Keith, Louise Dresser. Vera Lewis. Edgar Norton. Lillian Langdon, Aileen .Manning. Mathilda Commit and Bussell Powell. The part of Leonora, the heroine, is portrayed by Alary Astor. who invests it. with startling fidelity and appeal. A’al, Leonora's friend of many year's standing, shows lan Keith in a. new and attractive light, while Clive Brook, always to he depended upon lot* a sincere and forceful characterisation, is admirably suited to the role ol Harry Wallis, nil English gentleman afflieted with a crowd of prejudiced and highly conservative relatives who are dismayed by his young wife’s modern and to them, frivolous outlook on liio. Anyone who has read “Enticement. ’ should make a point of seeing the film, while those who haven’t yet read it will certainly want to after seeing the picture. A good comedy and “The Steel Trail” (serial) complete the display to-night. I 'suit! prices will hr charged. DENIS KKIIOE COMPANY. “.MOTHER -MACH II EE.”

Commencing on Boxing Night, 2tith December at the Princess Theatre. Hokitika; for a season of two nights only Denis Kehoo. the romantic actorsinger. presents “Alother AFaeltree” a three-act Irish folk drama, from the poll of Alauriee Wehlen, tor the first time in Hokitika at the Princess Theatre. The play and Company wore received in Auckland with tile utmostetiithnsiasni, press tyid public being unanimous in their opinion, that the producer had “put over” something in.s(, a little Bit different. Denis Kchoe himself is what one might term

a product of the stock system. He served a hard apprenticeship in stock companies where one play a week was the rule, and co-operation for the plav's good was the order, (n “Mother Ala'chroe" he has a play that gives ample opportunities for every artist, itnd no attempt- is made to curtail them for (he purpose of providing an undue amount of “fat” lor the stellar role. lie has a hue supporting coalpuny. Prominent among them is Eranees Kayhcr, in the leading juvenile role ol Rose ft’Dare. a young actress whose vivacious personal it;, and keen sense of comedy admirahlx iit her for the position. Ronald llih'.v strikes a new note in light comedy, and the other principals. Helen Fergus, dwelt Dorise. Aline Dunn, lorn Buckley. LcMer Carey. Bernard Bceby. .Maurice Lynch and Charles Keegan are all well placed. Denis Kchoc’s contribution, l« Ihe musical side of I lie performance ini hide a couple o! Alonre’s classic melodies, accompanied by himself on Iho little hand harp. On Alouday cloning. I’Slh December. Hie second play “The dir! from County Clare” in which Denis Kchoe in the character of .■sergeant I’m!, i- aided in the execution of his duly by Ronald Riley as the I’.-vd. Frank ai d Bernard Iteehy as .lint, Frances Kuyher as Maureen. Helen Fergus and Maurice Lynch ill the comedy roles of Mrs O'Lmiglilnu and Tern Dooley, (i won Dorise, Aline Dunn. Lester Carey, .tollit White ami Charles Keegan. The scene is set in the livingroom of Mrs O’l.oughh-n's hoarding house and the. action is enlivened by several songs and a vocal trio a ’‘.Medley ot Irish Airs” by Miss Kayher. .Messrs Kchoe and Lester ( arcy. The plans are now open at Miss Me fill oslt’s.

WORLEY'S CIRRUS. HOKITIKA, SATURDAY XF.XT. Worley's Circus appears on Saturday next (IWing Night) in Slopl'orth’s paddock, corner ol' Prittan and Wold ■Streets, opposite Cass Square. A northern paper coiu.niontiug on a m-ent performance says the entertainment was varied and contained many clever and spectacular turns, hitherto not seen in this district. nil of which were much appreciated and heartily applauded. Among Lite many clever artists who appeared, wore .Morris and Rutchie, who pio\cd themselves clever cliapandermists; the Zion Sisters, artistic and agile acrobats; Aliss Rita Leopold, in daring trapeze work; stunts on stilts by Danny Voiding and tight rope walking and dancing by .Miss J'.thol Lnvann. and an intermezzo do acrobatics by the clever violinists, the Walhallas. A fine performance by Do Alma’s perlorming dogs brought a bright and clever entertainment to a finish, much to the regret of the audience. The whole show is, of course, interspersed with fun and row by the usual whitefaced artists. Worley's circus will give a artists. Popular prices ‘2s. 3s, and Is. children half price, will be charged.