ENTERTAINMENTS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10615, 14 June 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. The customary change of programme will be made at the popular home of vaudeville this evenin.tr, when Messrs Fuller will present what promises to bo a diversified and highly-entertain-ing bill. The Harry Burgess Comedy Company will be seen in an entirely new production, entitled “Too Many Wives,” which is said tp abound in capital songs, beautiful ballets and dances, and clean, wholesome humour. The piece is reported also as being splendidly staged and produced, and the dressing and spectacular effects are such as to delight the local theatregoer. Harry Burgess has a part which gives him further opportunities of demonstrating his undoubted versatility. Gus Franks, Ernie Lashbropke and Lola Hunt will also be seen In congenial roles, whilst Ernest Crawford. Linda Dale and Ivy Moore null be heard in several new and tuneful melodies; and, as usual, Los "Warton will have his full share of the funmaking. In the vaudeville section the chief attraction will no doubt be the Falvey Sisters, those charming girls who, on their previous visit, completely captivated the hearts of thousands of Wellington patrons. They come back here after a most successful season in the south with what is stated to be a budget of new and delightful songs and specialities, and can he safely assured of a most hearty welcome. Complete changes will be given by Pollard and Jackson, the popular vocalists, Pagdon and. Stanley, hilarious comedians, and Kate Gourlay, dancer, will make a first appearance. “THE DANDIES OF 1320.” The concert chamber of the Town Hall was packed on Saturday evening, when “The Dandies,’’ now firmly established favourites, submitted another thoroughly enjoyable programme. Both in quality and quantity this week’s programme exceeds its predecessors, while some measure of the further success is attributable to the inclusion of two new artists. Elsie Orange (contralto) and Will Cottrell (tenor), each of whom were in good voice. Hie former’s first song, “One Fleeting Hour," was favouarbly received, and in response to an enthusiastic demand ‘for an encore, she sang, “The Sweetest Flower that Blows. 5 ' Will Cottrell's first number, “I Called For You,” earned an insistent demand for more, ■ and he was again heard to advantage in “Castle Bar.” The comedian of the company, Mr George Sharratt, caused so much merriment in his version of “A Policeman’s Honeymoon,’.’ that! he received several recalls. Rosa Walton’s songs at the piano, “Jane" and “Skinny Picanniny,’’ were delightful numbers. Miss Hazel Fuller again found much favour, and Miss Annojto Lang’s dancing was quite up to her high-class standard. This evening the fine programme will be repeated. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. The personality of “Ginger Mick,” the film now showing at Everybody’s Theatre to largo audiences, is inseparably associated, with that of his “cobber'’ the “Sentimental Bloke.” This fact has been appreciated by Mr E. J. Carroll, who is following up his initial masterpiece, “The Bloac,'' in another equally fine production entitled “The Story of Ginger Mick,” as told by his cobber *‘lho Sentimental Bloke.” The bond of friendship which united these two characters is further emphasised by the skilful manner in which tho story is woven around these two “cobbers.' 1 The home life of the “Bioko” features ■largely in tho picture. He received letters from “Ginger Mick,” who has gone to the “Hauling war,” and the deeds, gallant and otherwise, of the latter arc reproduced with an amount of realism that has never boon surpassed. Laughter chases tears throughout the tale, the brief clash of arms towards the close of tho picture makes striking • contrast to simple scenes ot home life which are alternated with engrossing effect; but whether the scenes bo enacted at homo or abroad the characteristic atmospheric human note is always present. “Ginger ivuck” and the supporting films will be screened again to-day at all sessions. Tile last four days’ screening of “Ginger Mick” arc announced, and the timetable appears in our advertising ( columns. Splendid supports and a full orchestra are added., to place the presentation on the best standard. Seats may be reserved at J. Loot’s, or by 'phone. “A FORTUNE” AT THE KING’S. A packed house greeted the Nat Gould racing feature on Saturday night, and if “A Fortnn© at Stake” is to be taken as an example of what did England can produce, then nothing is to bo learned from America. Gerald Amos, as Martindalo, the gentleman rider, is tho personification of British love of sport and fair play. An unusual thrill is provided in tho great ratio scone, when tho hero strives neck and neck with a phantom rider beside him. The racing scenes are the true atmosphere, and in production, direction and acting the picture is a credit to England’s producers. The King’s orchestra rendered Suppe’s “Pique Dame/” in a manner that called forth much applause, and Mr Fraser Thomson also received a warm reception for his character sketches. THE EMPRESS. The programme to-day at this .popular picture theatre has for its star attraction a particularly good 'dramatic picture, picturised from tho famous novel, “The Illustrious Prince.” Ono of tho most absorbing and thrilling stories ever written, “Tho Illustrious Prince,” from the pen of tho brilliant B. Phillips Oppenheim, is utilised by Sessile Hayakawa, tho Japanese star, as a screen drama. The story moves fast, interest never logs, while the sumptuous settings and striking light effects set a. now standard for excellence and artistry. As Prince Maiyo, Hayakawa docs some of the best acting of his brilliant screen career. In fact, his work emphasises tho universally accepted opinion that ho is, without doubt, one of the most finished actors. _ He has mastered an individual technique all his own, while his productions always evidence an attention to detail that places them beyond criticism. Ho has surrounded himself with an excellent cast in this picture—Mabel Bnllin, Harry Lonsdale, Bertram Grasshy, Beverly Traverse. Edward Peil, Robert Laolor, and Toyo Fujitn. The supporting pictures include a clever, rollicking comedy, entitled “How Dry 1 Aim,” and tho usual weekly “Gazettes.” WATF.RSIDERS' BAND. The usual fortnightly recital of tho Waterside Workers’ Band was held at the Grand Opera House last evening. Tho band was assisted by a number of performers from tho 1920 Dandies. who are now appearing in Wellington. The band items included “Lust-spiel” overture, and a selection from “H Trovatore.”