AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 February 1926, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

denis kehoe company.

"AAVAY IX ATHLOXE." I o-morrow (Wednesday) evening at the Princess 'I heat-re Denis Keltoe, the romantic: actor-singer, will present his company in his successful Irish folk drama, “Away In Athlone.” The play is a simple and appealing story of homely people, from the pen of Maurice Uiitden. replete with sentiment and the pathos of life. Emlxdlished by the sweet melodies of Erin and the oldtime songs sung to the accompaniment ol tiie Irish hand-harp, the action is savoured by that brisk intriguing humour inseparable from the Irish. Denis Kehoe is described by the Auckland “Press” as an artist who lias an appealing rather than a compelling personality, lie is no believer in a “ono man show,” and at the same time a strong advocate of “telling it with music,” hence he has associated with him a very capable company of artists who have ample opportunities of showing their ability. His leading lady is Frances Kaylier, who has proved herself to the liking of the. Dominion audiences, for everywhere her grace and beauty have competed with the excellence of her acting as prime factors in the popularity that has rewarded her efforts. Helen Fergus, Ihven Dorise, Aileen Dunn, Donald Riley. Tom Buckley. Bernard Beehv, Lester Carey, Chas. Keegan. Maurice Lynch and the veteran conductor Percy Kehoe, are all artists of individual excellence who combine to give a niemmable performance. EVERYBODYS PICTURES.

BKU'MONT SMITH production THURSDAY. On Thursday next at the Princess Theatre. Beaumont Smith’s great Australian picture taken Tram Henry Lawson’s famous book “Joe A\ ilson and His Mates” entitled “.Toe” will lie the special attraction. Here is a picture of familiar laces and l amiliar sights! “.Toe” i.s the epic of Australasia. It is a story of colonials, of colonial cities, and thv glorious tree life of Australasia. Tt: was made by tho colonial producer. Beaumont Smith, famous for “The Man From Snowy River” “The Sentimental Bioko.” in Australia, and acted by colonial actors and actresses, “doe” is Beaumont •Smith’s latest Australian comedy drama. 11 is a story i f our own life that goes to the heart of tilings, with the typical Henry Lawson touch, “do:-” is just a colonial man who marries a colonial girl, and they take up a farm section, finally achieving comfort and success nftor many hard and hitter struggles. Interwoven with their romance is another love story which does not run so smoothly. Many of the incidents are laid in Sydney, and include the magnificent cabaret “The Ambassadors.” The hush and country scenes are excellent. while tense excitement is provided h.v a real hush lire, Australia’s deadliest menace. Arthur Tauehcrt makes a splendid .Too AS ilson and. Gordon Collingridgc. Marie 1.-orraire. Fern ado Butler, and Dunstan Webb give excellent support in this wholesome picture which breathes a genuine colonial atmosphere.

“WONDERFUL LONDON.” On Friday next a pictorial triumph “Wonderful London” will he presented at a .special matinee at. 3 pm. and also at 8 p.m. A Christchurch paper say- of the great picture: - The opening day of “Wonderful London” at Greater Crystal Palace and Everybody’s Theatres was a record. Capacity business was maintained throughout the season in both theatres. Eight thousand scholars of the primary and secondary schools of Christchurch nt•onded the day sessions. Headmasters. principals and teachers gave their unqualified approval of “Wonderful London