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UMPIRE THEATRE. “THE 'r/AIKIKI HAW All ANS” TO-NIGHT. r 1 All the romance of warm tropical moonlight in the South Seas will be introduced to local theatre-goers at the Empire Theatre to-night and to-morrow, when Mr. Keike Greig will introduce his gifted'company of Hawaiian entertain* ers in their famous spectacular revue, “A Night in Honolulu,” introducing all the gems of Hawaiian melody. Mr. Greig is himself a past master on the steel guitar, and is supported by a band of musicians far above the average. The company also includes Miss T. Lilliokalani, who is captivating audiences with her weird and beautiful “Luau Hula” dance in native costume. In addition to their delightful instrumental work the company appear in songs, duets, trios, quartettes and full chorus work, and their harmony holds the audience entranced. Altogether it is the most novel and pleasing entertainment that has yet been presented to Dominion playgoers, and the performance is enhanced by the special electrical effects and pretty stage scenery of the Hawaiian village. Record business has been the order right through the North Island tour of this unique combination. Patrons who desire good seats for the opening performance would be wise to reserve at Collier’s. EVERYBODY’S. “THE CUP OF LIFE.” “The Cup o*f Life,” starring Hobart Bosworth, is Thomas H. Ince’s latest special production, and is showing at Everybody’s for the last time to-night. It is both a colourful romance of Singapore and the East Indies and a tense stirring drama which evolves around the racial dividing line between Oriental and Occidental. From both an artistic and a dramatic standpoint, “The Cup of Life” satisfies the most critical demands. The supporting cast includes Madge Bellamy, Niles Welch, and Tully Marshall; the Oriental splendour and beauty of the settings and costumes, and the powerful and gripping dramatic situations are seqiiences which command the interest of the spectator. The original story by Cary Wilson is one of the finest of its kind, and as a picture offering, it is little short of magnificent. Louise Glaum stars to-morrow in a “World” feature, “A Law Unto Herself.” This programme will be shown on Wednesday night only owing to the season of “'Conflict” starting on Thursday. “CONFLICT” THIS THURSDAY. A rushing, roaring sweep of resistless waters released from bondage- —a mighty torrent of timber crushing, grinding all before it—logs bumping, splintering in the snarling waters—sweeping all before their relentless path. Such is one of the big thrills in “Conflict.” The most gripping, soul-searing moment ever filmed. Terrific in its intensity, the mighty log 'jan\, the blowing up of the dam, and the ewashing torrent of felled forest is the mightiest spectacle of the camera’s art. In all its splendour, in all its ruthless calory, “Conflict,” Priscilla Dean’s wondefrul new Universal-Jewel, coming to Everybody’s this Thursday and Friday, vividly records the actual dynamiting of a huge dam, and the breaking loose of hundreds of thousands of the prisoned l^g 6 - -o “Conflict,” the sensational Red Bookserial by Clarence Budington Kelland, is a mystery-drama, the rugged mountain country ot the Canadian North Woods as its locale. “Conflict” is the story of a fight —the battle of two indomitable wills —the struggle for the mastery of the logging industry. The beauty of the photography and i the magnificent scenery of the Canadian North Woods country is unsurpassed. Box plans are at Collier’s. THE PEOPLE’S—TO-NIGHT. “SHAME,” A NINE-REEL SPECIAL. The wonderfully spectacular story of human passions and strivings, “Shame,” will open its two night season at the People’s to-night. “Shame” must be ranked with the best in screen offerings. It is a fascinating and enthralling tale, and scenically the picture io beautiful. It is one of those impressive photodramas that stand out from the general run and help establish new standards of excellence in the foremost field of entertainment. In addition to a story of exceptional human interest the picture introduces some of the most remarkable natural settings. More snow than falls on the entire State of Nevy York —for example—in the heaviest winter is shown in this special production. There are wildernesses of snow in the Alaska scenes which bring the thrilling melodrama to a close with a series of stupendous events. There are mountains of snow, and deep valleys filled with vast drifts. Men and dogs look exceedingly small in the white wilderness, though the passions and struggles of those in “Shame” loom large even- in the great white northland. “Shame” created a sensational record run at one of New York’s Broadway theatres, and its great success has been repeated in the cities of Australia and New Zealand. It is a nine-reel subject and the interest never flags from the opening reel to the breath-catching climax. Box plans for to-night are at Collier s. KAPONGA PICTURES. A full picture programme of particular excellence, supported by Cecil Verne in his versatile comedy Pot 'Ponrri Act will be presented to-morrow ' night. “The Cup of Life,” featuring Hobart Bosworth, is a gripping drama jof the sea splendidly staged and acted, I while the excellent' supports include Snooky in a fine comedy, Pathe Gazette and Magazine, and Cecil Verne’s great comedy act. No extra prices.
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