ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 18845, 10 June 1920, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

ALBION THEATRE. CYNTHIA STOCKLKY’S “POPPY” ON SATURDAY. J urging by the roars of laughter that greeted the stage comedy “A Pair of Sixes,” the production has made a pronounced hit i upon the taste of patrons of the Albion j theatre. By the way, one of the best comI edies seen this way for many a long day is i "A Pair of Sixes,” in which Taylor Holmes is j the unfortunate victim of a game of poker j that decides a contract. The winner is to : have control of the business, in which Holmes is a partner, incidentally a success- | ful pill business, and the loser is become j the winner’s butler and valet for a year. Of ; course when fne hands arc dealt |Kior old j Holmes loses to a pair of sixes, and any j poker player would guess how much that hurt. Anyone who has a drop of humour in his composition is sure to enjoy this farcical comedy; it has many situations where the humour rises ;u a crescendo till the house fairly rocks with laughter. A select superprouuct.ion. Cynthia Stockiey’s latest dramatisation ’‘Poppy," will be shown tin Saturday. I his is the picture that caused a tremendous sensation in England ami America, and is a lavish production that affords gorgeous setting for the Hashing beauty and magnetic appeal of Norma Talmadgc. CIVIC PICTURE.-', ALL-PARAMOUNT DOUBLE BILL. There is no doubt last night’s gathering left the Municipal Theatre more than satisfied wi;h the excellent, all Paramount doub-le-feature hill provided for their delectation, which will be repealed again in night. The programme was a most varied one, and the music by the Civic orchestra was a treat in itselt. Ethel Clap-ton displays unusual versatility in aer latest Paramount picture "\ nky \ an." There is mystery in this tm- ■ usual story and it is full of thrills throughj out. Wallace Reid, I lie favourite actor, appears in the second feature "You’re Fired,” the comedy all through this breezy romance being of the highest order, and the acting is particularly line. The I’OlKlft. Mack Sennett comedy ' Salome V. Shenandoah” is a two-reel tornado of fun guaranteed to make anyone sit up and yell, it being the very essence of mirth. To those who enjoy a really good laugh this comedy is strongly recommended. Tin- Bray Pic.lograph is a very instructive and l !;ev,-:se amusing production. wild.-: tin' Au.-I.ralian Gazette contains some p- rtii-idarly interesting news. A more enjoyable entertainment ceuld not be ties! red. and another 1 ood bouse should eventuate again this evening, its the programme is one ili-.it is far too good to lui.-s. POPULAR PICTURE PALACE, ( ORPHANS’ ORCHESTRA AND PICTURES. J The programme of music and pictures i presented l -i>; mglit will long remain as a | pleasant memory to every fortunate attendant of tie- large audience, who were i lavish iti their applause at the conclusion of j each musical select •■m. Particular mention j must, he made of tin' cornet solo "Sing Me j To Sleep" by Mr We-t and full orchestral accompaniment, also the drum and bell : effects, which were keenly appreciated. The I orchestra reaches a eery high standard of I efficiency and reflects I lie greatest possible | credit upon the conductor, Mr Horace j Gieesnn, who has been mainly responsible 1 for this now powerful musical organis-iliun. 1 The picture programme was well on a par [with the music ami unite one of the most attractive semi a.I lies house of big sllc- ! ce-sas. Th" star picture "One Dollar Hid” I presents Warren Kerrigan in the finest r<de j of hr, career, and tie- story is l erise and full lot action ami human appeal. The supports . are all iu i.e.c with the star. The theatre j is installed throng' out with a heating sys- | tern ami is now rx'reumlv warm and cosy, : putting the err whit: touch upon a perfect ! evening's enjoyment. Seats may be booked j m ihe Bristol for m-night and tomorrow j night. ••THE ROTTERS.” At- the Municipal Theatre next Monthly evening (1. I’, Malthy's comedy "The Roti ter>" will be presented by the Allan Vv ilkie i Company. There is an adroitness of plot I and a continuous flow of humour that eu- ■ suns the popularity of the [day. (Tug.-lon i is eager to impress the world with the ultra- ! respectability of ins family; laughable situ- ! ation-.- :iri-e as each member of 1 ’ 11 • house- ; hold in turn K shown in an adverse light : until finally the v, mil.y c ouiiciiior. himself, lis proved to be an utter hypocrite. Mr I Allan Wilkie is admirable in the role of ■ t dugslmi’s chauffeur who forms an attach i incur wiih ilia elder 'll."' (diigston, pleasing! V imper.o nail'd by Miss I- rediswyde Hunter W-it ts. \ tine portrayal is given by 1 Mr Edward I .atidor, -who appears a,- V mmedinr ( lug'fon Mi's Ib-E-u E-rgus as Mrs Ehmsjon, Ml'., V.-r,. St. John Bit- younger daughter, and Mr lehx Blaie.l as the s-ui. merit special praise also, | ■ Tin: LUCK OF THE NAVY.” I This piece scored a phenomenal run of !nt s.riy lwii yi ars in E.union, am! -s now enjoying an’ extraordinary sued -w a! EmM od;-,f eu Ooera H-'iise. NV.v York. “The 1..a- 1 ; of the' Navy," povoscs all the attributes of a popuiar play, the action being lively, ’.a- plot engrossing, the dialogue crisp, and there E an aimmsince o: mainour of a easily amu-’ing character. There are many exciting incidents in Em' ulay, and in the final m-t the enthusiasm of tie- audience is usually arouseu to a pitch seldom associated with a stage production. Mr Wilkie will appear as Lieutenant Stanton, Miss Eri diswyde Hunter Watts as his fiancee, Miss Helen F-rgus a, Mrs Gordon Peel, Mr J. Ea-tic Morris, late of the J. C. Williamson (’oiupa.uy. as the enief male spy aml Mr Augustine Neville as Louis Peel. Tiis plav will be s, :l g.-d on an elaborate sea!,.; the scenery will 1-' an exact replica | [ u . t of the or’gimd I .omion product ion. The box plan o; ens to-niorrow at the Bris’oi Piano Company.