ENTERTAINMENT

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9794, 18 October 1917, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENT

HIS MAJESTY’S. The Paul Stanhope revue, Pokey ” is proving a strong tt }*j? ac l? on this week at His Majesty a Theatre. Mr Stanhope’s drolleries as a pianomovor anti imitation aristocrat move the audience to uproarious mirth. ana the musical numbers are melodious ana pleasing, the Grafters QuarteHe scoring a toll share of appreciation. James and Selma are seen in song, patter, and dance, and always score a hit. ■‘narfayno gives popular selections on the xylophone, and Mr Malcolm McLachern has apparently an inexhaustible re'pertoire which delights his hearers every night. Mr McEachern is singing a series of Scots and Irish songs during the week, and other, new songs by request. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. Envious desires and their humiliating results aro dramatically depicted in the McClure drama "Elavy," the first. ot 'The Seven Deadly Sins," now becng screened at Everybody's. It is a powerful story, and shows how Eve Leslie gains her desire for wealth, but. having done so she discovers that the rich are not always the happiest. -Ann Murdoch appears in the principal role and other performers are Shirley Mason, Lumsden Hare, and Robert Cam. . One of the chief features, of fhe picture is the luxurious settings aud tug dresses worn by the beautiful aotress are said to have cost a large sum. The picture is the first of a series, but. is a complete story in itself. In addition to this brilliant feature ie a fast and furious. Keystone comedy entitled "Maggie’s First False Step." KING’S THEATRE. A ■ drama of rapid action, entitled "Blood Will Tell." forms the star feature of the programme now being screened at the King’s. William Desmond and Enid Markley are cast in the principal roles. The. story concerns themarriage of a millionaire’s son to a chorus gild contrary to his parents’ wishes. He is cut off from his people and passes his time among the midnight revellers of New York. Then the vigorous old blood of Iris ancestors asserts itself. He becomes a machinist and finally, through his mechanical skill, is able to retrive his father’s fortune much to the discomfiture of the conspirators, who had. planned to wreck the family interests. Some good scenes of the American game of football are also included in the picture, EMPRESS THEATRE, Juno Elviclge. Muriel Ostricbe and Carlvlo Blackwell, throe immensely popular screen star, are featured in a novel world film production "Youth," the star feature now being screened at tho Empress. Carlyle Blackwell acta the part of a prodigal son, who lead', such a reckless life that Ins. father sends him awav to work for his living. The reforming of his character offers a number of unusual suggestions for a photo-play. It is a brilliant society story, feaxle-Ste in its denunciation of evil. An interesting, character in the play is that of a Japanese servant who is quaint and amusing In addition to the remarkable production chapter fourteen of the "Iron Claw," entitled r< Plun£TO for life,” is also shown. THE PIERROTS. The grip of the Pierrots on the public shows no sign of relaxation. Full houses -oet the talented combination each night at the Opera House. Miss Elsa Langley was seen and heard to advantage as usual, and the mimetic work of Miss Billie Wilson pleased the audience. The male members of the company maintained their high standard, and the mirthprovoking comedians. Messrs Lawrence ■Austin and Turner, kept the house in a roar. Tho entertainment lasts till Monday. CROWN THEATRE. "The Page Mystery," the World Film drama, with a trio of star artists in the leading roles, Carlyle Blackwell, Arthur Ashley, and June Elvidge, drew large houses to the Grown Theatre last night. Arthur Ashley plays an important part, that of a dissolute wastrel, which he plays so well. The mystery element develops quickly. Alan Winthrop happens upon a beautiful young girl who is just about to end her life. He saves her, and she refuses to divulge her identity. Then he discovers in the lodge where the party is staying a. geo

rot bedroom. The fin hi problem is the cause of the strange death of Colonel Page. The last scene is one of the most powerful in all film dramas, and fcho climax is reached when three persons confess the murder. The film throughout is renlete with thrilling incidents. The supporting items include the Patlie Gazette" and Chanter 1 of the great serial film "The iron Claw. * This is a truly remarkable picture, and is one big thrill from beginning to end. "IT IS POU ENGLAND." The official Navy League photo-play, “It is for England," which was produced for and issued by the Navy League of Groat Britain and is being exhibited throughout the Dominion under the auspices of the Naw League, will bo presented for the first time here on Saturday afternoon a-t the Queen s Theatre, Cuba street, in aid of Navy League funds, “If is for England is a thrilling and romantic dramatic play in which the heart interest is an outstanding feature. There are over fifty big spectacular scenes in the play. Some of these are scenes in the British House of Commons and of the Grand Fleet in ■action. The box plan is open at the Bristol. OXJIiFORD BELL EECITAL. The Town Hall concert chamber was crowded last evening on the occasion of the repetition of the annual dramatic recital by the pupils of Mr and Mrs Oulford Bell. The audience included the Governor-General and Lady Liverpool, the Mayor and Mrs J. P. Luke., The programme of fairy plays, character sketches, musical monologues, and Shakespearean scenes was much enjoyed. The entertainments have been given in aid of the Bed Cross Blinded Sailors and Soldiers' Fund.