ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 July 1922, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“THE SIN OF MARTHA QUEED.” A picture that comes with a lesson and a warning is “The Sin of Martha Queed,” with the beautiful Mary Thurman. It is the story of a clean-minded, care-free girl who becomes the victim of evil thoughts of others, and especially her suspicious domineering father. Mary Thurman is unaffected and convincing as Martha Queed, whose sin existed only in the corrupt mind of her suspicious and tyrannical, bigoted father. Not since “The Miracle Man” has Joseph J. Dowling had such a role as that of Martha’s father. The supporting cast includes Niles Welch and George Haokathorn. On the same programme there is a Mack Sen nett comedy that provides many good laughs. The final screening takes place to-night. COMING TO-MORROW. “BEAUTIFUL BRITAIN.” To-morrow and Thursday there will be a double programme at Everybody’s, including a five-reel Pa the feature, “Wits versus Wits.” starring Margaret Marsh, and the splendid English travel feature. “Beautiful Britain.” Speaking of this picture an exchange says: “On? sees clearly portrayed, for instance, the majestic Abbey of Westminster, with the high altar before which PrinMary and Viscount Lascelles were married a few days ago, arid all the other old buildings for which London is noted. Thence the picture moves, further afield, up the river to Windsor and Eton—and all who saw the river scenery and the quaint old villages along its banks, marvelled at its serene and old-age loveliness, and felt that they were indeed in the Old Country, with the “oak and the ash and the blooming willow tree.” Throughout the length and breadth of England the picture travels, every foot a vision of loveliness of historic interest, and the desire for a visit to the land from I which we sprang was the prevailing : sentiment of those who witnessed the production. Every youngster who has j I ideas outside his own local environment should see it. and those of older growth 1 who can manage it should pax- a visit i ; cither for “auld sake’s sake,” or for i the purpose of seeing many of the things they may never see. hut of , which everyone has read. There will be a special school matinee on Thursday at 3 p.m.. and parents and teachers should encourage school children to see this splendid educational picture. THE PEOPLE'S. DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAMME. [ “Strength of the Pines,” a William Fox production starring the athletic ! William Russell, will open, to-night at ’ the People’s Theatre. This photo- i drama, the latest made by Russell, deals with a timberland conspiracy and family feud in the Oregon forests. Russell, as the hero, enters the woodland in defiance of threats against his life. His resultant experiences and hairbreadth escapes are said to constitute a drama of unusual strength, marked by a photographic beauty that is most appealing. Eileen Percy, the vivacious , Fox star who has entertained millions of picture-goers throughout the country with her laughter-provoking comedies, appears in the second feature “Whatever She Wants.” her latest comedy , drama, which is described as a mix’-up ;of sweethearts and wives, and of a young man who hired his sweetheart, fired her, and then hired her again for life. The supporting pictures are Topical, and cartoon “Stolen Snooze.” The prices for this double feature programme are advertised as usual, i.e., dre=£ circle Is 6d, stalls Is. EMPIRE THEATRE. ‘•THE VICE-REGALS.” CLAUDE DAMPIER. Of the “Vice-Regals,” who are to open a three-night season here on Monday next, the Sydney Bulletin wrote: “They pin down Biljim’s incomparable humor with sure hands. It is the real thing that the “Vice-Regals” hand out at the Big Arcadia Theatre at St. Kilda. The proof of that statement is i that this happy combinat ion of musical artistry and rollicking humor is that | they played for no less than 326 nights at the theatre mentioned, changing the . programme over forty times, and that ■ without producing a dull evening. Mr. ; Claude Dampier, who describes himself ;as “The Professional Idiot,” the most i effective of “silly” comedians ever seen ■in this hemisphere, is now a member of the company, and his contributions produce roars of laughter unconfined nightly. He was recently reintroduced to the Australian public by Mr. Harry Musgrove, and proved’ the laughter generator of the Tivoli forces for several weeks on end. The “Vice-Regals” have also with them established favorites in the persons of G. P. Hanna, Johnny Marks, Hilda Attenboro. Hilda and Jessie Meadows, Chris Kilner, Charles Stewart. Johnny Marks, Bobby Pearce, and’ Conductor Southey, who has under his control a capable up-to-the-moment orchestra. In such company even the gloomiest person on earth must smile. New and novel stage settings will be presented, and the programme will consist of screamingly funny sketches, in which all the company take an active part. The box plan can be reserved at Collier's on Thursday morning. PIANOFORTE AND DANCE RECITAL. A unique entertainment, and one that should afford patrons a great deal of pleasure, will be given in the Workers’ So(4al Hall on Wednesday evening, when Miss Constance Leatham will combine with Miss Mavis Tuke in a pianoforte and solo classic dance recital. The programme will include some of Miss Leatham’s Christchurch recital items, and those who know the ability of Miss Leatham as a solo performer will be delighted at the opportunity of again hearing her. Miss Tuke will be seen in some classic solo dances which have never before been presented to the public of New Plymouth, including an Eastern dance and a Mexican dance, among other items. Mr. T. E. Gooder has consented to sing at the recitals, the second of which will be given on. Monday next, when an entirely new programme will be presented. The prices are 3s (reserved) and 2s, and the bo"X plans for both nights are now open at Collier’s. •