ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 322, 16 May 1921, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PALVCE. ■ * ’ ■ •[ “THE TURN IX THE ’ROAD.” It is ?. rare circumstance that brings fi ) llio screen a production of such all- ) Jinxd good quality us “The Turn in (ho 1 ,oad.” _lt was written and directed by 2 dug W. Vidor, and the reason why the j ictnrcd story is so lumum, so convincing, I doubtless because (ho author was able S ) direct it, leaving no- chance for miscon- I ■ption of thome. Never was a cast more ] ircfully selected, each filling his or her i cart as though made (or him; and each aaractcr is sustained almost to a point of | mltlcssncss. No one who sees the picare will bo able to forget Helen Jerome ■ Tidy as the appears in the emotional role / Tiich she is called upon to carry; nor 10 talented child, Ben Alexander, as the lessengcr of truth to ihe ‘’Searcher.” The , reedy iron manufacturer, as played by 1 eorge Nichols, is one of the choice bits j f character work in the picture. The induction is based on a simple drama of j muesli - life with all of its characters j j iuging tine to human instinct. The final j pisode m 1 “The Dagger’* serial and the | rat, chapter of a new serial, “The Dragon’s vet,” will also be shown. : KOSY. “THE WHITE CIRCLE” AND “DEAI'TTFLLLY TRIMMED.” | Robert Louis Stevenson, creator of such Honorable stories as “Dr. Jekyll and _Mr lydo” and “Treasure Island,’’ has had mother of his narratives adapted to the croon. This is “The Whilo_ Circle,” a Inunatic account of a secret society’s acliviies in London, it is now being screened it the Kosy Theatre. In a Stevenson .lory one is accustomed to look for somehing of unusually dramatic interest, and n this ivspeci “J he White Circle” is in :u wise- lacking. Its central figure is a tanker who misappropriates dim society’s iimis, and when this is discovered is subjected to fiendish torture of fear of death •Stevenson wrote a iinunatic masterpiece tf this incident, but it remained for Maurice Tourneur lo bring it to life on Tie screen. This he has done in a superb manner, assisted by such capable artists us Janice Wilson, Henry Nerthnp and Wesley Barry. T lie production is a Para-mount-Artcrafl piclmv of the highest order. There is an atmosphere tint is totally “dill'erent,” about the eutiie production of “Beautifully Trimmed,” starring Carmel Myers, also in this programme A comedy, a, topical, and a travel film are also showing ( NEW CIRCUS SERIAL COMING. 1 Commencing from next Thursday at theRosy, the very latest serial to lie landed in New Zealand is lo commence its circuit in Palmerston North. Eddie Polo is the principal actor in “The King of the (, iivus,” which will be shown for eighteen weeks every week-end. As the city press have not. sent tills serial yet —its too new —wo have no data to work on, but the management, of the theatres and other picture men who saw it going through the censor s office are most enthusiastic about it. EVERYBODY’S. “THE WOMAN WINS.” A strong appeal of a popular nature is leveeled in the plot of "The 'Aonmii V, ins at Everybody 1 ,-. Violet Hopson is the featured star. Tense dramatic situations abound in n story that is so unusual that its film production has aroused intense_interest. A Billy We-t comedy, a topical and scenic will also be shown. IN DEPEND ENT PICTURES. KATHLEEN M.VYOURNEEN.” The cb'vei emolioinT actress, Therm P.ara, will appear ill- the Opera. House tonight in the Irish drama, “Kathleen Mavmirneni.” Miss Bara, in emotional, dramatic and pathetic interpretation, is unsurpassed among the players ol the, silent drama, and the lug feature gives lii-r something worthy of her art. She will be supporleJ by an all slar cast and tho production is ou a very lavish scale. During ihe sessions of the picture, James Schofield, a Ivnc tenor of note, will sing rooripriuti Irish songs. These include “The Last- Rose of bummer,” “Mother Madnee,” and “Tho Dear Little Shamrock,” Mr .Schofield has been especially engaged tor the occasion and ins appear ancc will give music lovers an unusual treat. | ENGLISH PIERROTS. Without a. doubt lh«> best-known company of its kind appearing in Australasia are the English Pierrots, who will visit Palmerston North ou Wednesday and Thursday next in the Opera House, During thoir recent season in Auckland, which is a record of seven weeks, most liberal praise was bestowed ou the combination by tho press. The Herald says: “With tho presentation of an excellent programme tho 'English Pierrots immediately established themselves as favourites, tho initial appearance being marked by a budget of items of music, mirth and melody that was highly entertaining,_ The hall was filled to its utmost capacity with an audience which expressed every satisfaction with the programme and constantly demanded ci,cores'. The feature of tho programme Was the male quartette. Tlierr singing was harmonious and their treatment of the '‘Soldiers’ Chorus” from Faust was particularly fine. Tho English Pierrots present a programme of unusual variety, including excerpts from opera, ruiarteUes, solos, latest London sketches, dramatic items, dances, etc,, in revue style under the title of “Bits and Pieces.” ilie box plans are at Oates’ music store.