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ENTERTAINMENTS

PARAMOUNT THEATRE “THE KEEPER OF THE BEES” BY GENE STRATTON-PORTER. “The Keeper of the Bees,” the delightful new novel by Gene StrattonPorter, which appeared recently in McCall’s, and which is now sweeping the country in book form, was shown for the first time to crowded houses at the Paramount Theatre yesterday. J. Leo Meehan, who made a tremendous reputation with “The Girl of the Timber lost,” directed the new production, which threatens to hang up new records of popularity, even for a story from the pen of such a famous writer as the late Mrs Porter. Mr Meehan was assisted on the picture by his wife, Jeannette Porter Meehan, daughter of the celebrated author; so it is but natural that the charm and colour of the original story has been adhered to with fidelity throughout the screen version. The Southern California backgrounds against which the action and romance are projected prove lovely, and the work of little Gene Stratton Monroe, granddaughter of Mrs Porter, is of jiarticular interest in that she is the actual “Little Scout”- of the story. The cast has been selected with fine discrimination, and the direction stamps Air Ateehan once more as one of those rare motion picture mentors who can take a good story and tell it on the screen exactly as it was in the book, without recourse to the conventional methods so often applied. Supporting subjects . include English Gazette, Patlie Review, comedy, and the fourth series of the “Amundsen Polar Flight.” Air R. R. Caulton’s Paramount Orchestra renders a beautiful musical programme. The box plan is at the Utility stationery shop, next to the theatre. . A FINE PRODUCTION ** “THE GIRL BEHIND THE COUNTER.” From the London stage, where it scored an immense success some years ago, “The Girl Behind the Counter” lias oome to Wellington. Produced in aid of a deserving cause by capable Air Devitt, “The Girl” ha® shown itself already to be an amateur production of high standard, and a show of most amusing kind. Singing and dancing are the strength of this latest feature to fill the Grand -Opera House. The dancing is of very high order, and for it there are responsible Alisses Florence Hoyworth, Muriel Wilton, Joan Carter, Gladys Smyth, and Air Phillip Low. Two of the biggest principal parts are played by Aliss Alice Harris and Norman Byrne, whose duets and whose singing generally are exquisite. “Packing every minute with mirth, the show reveals a glorious bouquet of shapely girls, and chorus and ballet alike enter into the spirit of the thing with enthusiasm and ability. There were some very pretty frocks, and the scenery and lighting effects were decidedly good. The cabaret scene in the second act was splendid, all the danoers doing hard ana intricate steps with grace and ease. Great praise is due to Air Devitt, who supervised the entire production (including specialty dances, ballets, groupings, etc.). Other principal parts are filled by Misses Alabel Robertson and Lillian Grey, Alessrs Harold Abbott, Leslie Anderson, Robert Charlton, Walter Norwood, and James Mcßride, all of whom acquit themselves with credit. The latter as the waiter, played his part well, and by his acting sustained the spirit of the theme. Particular attention was paid to the musical programme, and in this connection Air Len. Barnes,, the director, is deserving of a special mead of praise. A special matinee will be held today at two o’clock, at which the prices of ■ 3s, 2s and Is will be charged. Children will be admitted at halfprice to all parts with the exception of the gallery. THE QUEEN’S “THE MAN IN THE SADDLE.” The story of an intensely ambitious young cowpuncher with a tremendous urge to play the hero, who bungles, blunders, and stumbles his way to a great success, characterises Hoot Gibson’s latest starring vehicle, “The Man in the Saddle,” which commenced its Wellington season last evening at the Queen’s Theatre. . The story which is crammed with incident and humour, reveals a big ranch that is engaged principally in the entertainment of tourists,, who desire to see the great West as it really is, A number of fake hold-ups are staged .to add effect and give thrills to the city folk. Lawrence, the rascally guide, however, turns the stunt .to his own account, and puts on some real holdups. To save his patronage, the ranch-owner reimburses the campers for their money losses, and continues to let them believe that the bandits were merely entertaining them. Joff Alorgan, who is engaged to run down the bandits on the strength of his father’s two-gun reputation, gets too ambitious and arrests the sheriff by mistake. He is the laughing-stock oil the ranch, and is considered a clumsy and brainless lout, but on the plea of his daughter the ranch-owner sends Jeff at the head of a camping party in place of Lawrence. The latter, in league with a city vamp who sends up a signal rocket when all the camp is asleep, directs his gang ot thugs to raid the camp. . How they frisk the campers of their valuables in the dead of night, and how Jeff, single-handed, sets out to retrieve the loot and bring the whole gang to justice is a thrilling chapter full of surprises. An excellent supporting programme is shown, including a news reel a screamingly funny comedy. Tils musical programme is very appropriate, the most pleasing features being the overture, “Alornmg, Noon, and Night,” and the entr’acte, “Petrus HKA.” THE REGENT THEATRE

GRAND OPENING FRIDAY. Tho management of tho new Regent Theatre regret that owing to abnormally heavy advance hookings for the first two nights they will be unable to accept any telephono bookings for next Friday and Saturday nights. No seats net actunlly paid for can be retained on those two nights, but subsequently telephone reservations at the theatre (’phone 44-144) will receive courteous attention. Tho Regent opens next Friday with a grand gala night, which will indoed be a Joy Night tn Wellington. In addition to Paramount’s masterpiece. “Beau Geste,” which will he screened, a strong vaude- \ illo programme wil] include 5.0© Delphino and partners in a novel and sensational wire act that has been creating a furore in Sydney for tlie past lour weeks. Miss Nelson, the brilliant English soprano, will bo heard in selections from her repertoire. Tho box plans open at llto theatre box office and at tho Bristol on Monday at 10 a.m.

ARTCRAFT THEATRE Gerald Beaumont, famous magazine Writer of racing stories, is responsible for the theme of the Reginald Barker Metro-Goldwyn production, “The Dixie Handicap,” which will be shown at the matinee to-day, and again to-night, and finally on Monday evening. It has snap, verve, and a pleasing love interest. The big cost is headed ky a trio of well-known players—Frank Keenan, Claire Windsor, and Lloyd Hughes. They combine well and keep the plot moving in a highly satisfactory manner. A notable feature of the picture lies in its climax, the blood-stirring scenes in which Dixie wins the Dixie Handicap. The race depicted is none other than the classic event in which Epinard, the French champion racer, was defeated by an American flyer at Latonia, Kentucky. The scenes were specially filmed for the picture, and their realism adds “punch” to tho production. No less than four other varied and interesting pictures are included iu the bill making a delightful entertainment that should not be missed. A special feature is the excellent and appropriate music by tho talented James Haydock, which greatly enhances the entire screening. It is advisable to book seats, thus saving any disappointment. ORGAN RECITAL Mr Bernard Page (city organist.) will give his usual weekly organ .-coital at the Town Hall to-morrow (Sunday! evening, and the programme lias boon arranged ns under:—Toccata and Fuguo in D Minor (Dorian), by Bach; Borceusc, hv Faulkes: Fantaisio in A, by Cesar Franck; Andante and Variations. by Mozart; Xoces do Diamaut, by Roques; Tristan and Isolde Prelude (to Act I.), by Waguc*.

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New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12621, 4 December 1926, Page 2

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ENTERTAINMENTS New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12621, 4 December 1926, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12621, 4 December 1926, Page 2

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