AMUSEMENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17689, 29 July 1919, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

The leading picture at the Octagon is a very lavishly-produced version or* the successful melodrama "Sealed Orders." No i.-wor than lour popular stars in the picture wond— June Eivklge, Montagu Love, Madge Evans, ■ iind Kitty Gordon—take part jn it, and jn tho complete cast there are s»id to be no fewer than 10,000 persons engaged, 'ihe story deals with the intrigues oi spies before the outbreak of the war, and is naturally Adl of thrilling incident. The programme includes, several <rood supports, 'ihe Bravest Way," which, wall be shown at tiie Empire Theatre to-day, is said to bo an exceptional photo-play, and ono oi tho best in which Scssue Jlayakawa lias been seen. The story concerns an ambitious Japanese gardener, who sacrifices his love on the altar of loyalty. In memory of a murdered lriond. he marries the latter's widow, in order to protect her and her children, although he loves another girl, ills sweetheart becomes a noted singer, and he saves tier from the advances ol an unscrupulous scoundrel, and takes her to the bedside of his dying wite, who pays her husband a tribute oi great respect lor the sacrifice ho made in her behalf. The lovers are reunited at this woman's death, and made happy in their mutual love. Good supports will also bo shown. J.ne management of the new picture enterprise at St. Kilda has secured a first-class programme for screening in the Coronation Halt this \;eek. "The Beauty and tho Rogue," which is the title of the leading attraction, is a very prettily-produced drama, siurnng Mary Miles Miuter in an attrac live and interesting story. In addition, the first chapter of a new and exciting serial picture, "Trie Purple Domino," is afso being shown. i

A capital programme of, pictures has been attracting very satisfactory business to Everybody's Theatre. The hoadhner on the bill is a fine drama of modern city life, "Society for Sale," featuring Miss Gloria Swanson, and the supporting films include" the latest Keystone comedy, "The Iceman's Bride." In 'The Mad Lover," which commences to-day at the Queen's and King Edward Theatres, Robert Warwick appears as an admirable husband, although inclined to be jealous. The story is real, human, refined, and wholesome, and is presented in a most attractive manner amongst beautiful and luxurious surroundings. There is just sufficient melodrama to add to the charm ol tho story, and a good old-fashioned rough-and-tumble, finishing with the depositing ol tho "villain" in a good deep mud puddle, to the evident enjoyment of the onlookers. Altogether, it is a finished production, showing consummate artistry, on the part of producer and cast, and one that should tuniish. vital power of entertainment. The final instalment of "The House of Hate" will also be shown to-day at both these houses. A William Fox war drama entitled "A Daughter of France" heads the current bill of fare at the Plaza Theatre. The plot is very cleverly worked out among scenery that helps Antipodeans to realise the scenic beauties of sunny France. A Sunshine comedy entitled "Roaring Lions in tho Midnight Express" and clover cartoon pictures complete a most interesting programme. To the attraction of a good programme of pictures at the King's Theatre this week there is added the exceptional inducement of a remarkably clever and highly diverting exhibition of legerdemain and sleight-of-hand tricks by Le Roy, a noted performer, who combines exceeding dexterity at his work with a good stage presence and a never-failing fund of witty and amusing talk. His many varied feats are sure to mystify and please. A fine drama featuring Miss June Caprice and a Fox comedy form the picture portion of the entertainment. TRAINING COLLEGE BALL. A dance, which was given in the Art Gallery last evening by the lXmedin Training College, was well attended by students and ex-students. When the dance was in full swing about SO couples were on the floor. The gathering was of a most sociable charactor, and was carried on past midnight. Messrs S"ates and Beath supplied tho music, an-d the catering was in the capable hands of Mr Kroon