ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 April 1923, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

LAURIE’S FAMOUS PANTOMIME. The above combination is described by the Masterton Times as an excellent show. The story of “The Old Woman that Lived in a Shoe,” which introduces the fairy characters Jack and Jill, Tom ,the Piper’s Son, the dame, the naughty baron, the demon king and the everwelcome fairy queen, lends itself to the introduction of all the latest songs, duets, chorus, etc. The settings are suporb and brilliantly lighted. The famous buster ballet, of eight charming and youthful, dainty girls, produces sui prise after surprise by their wonderful changes of costumes, and their dancing is described as wonderful. The solo dancer, Miss Muriel Brown, is a pastmistress in her exceedingly clover work, which is of the highest order. The dainty soubrette work of Miss Dorothy Bailey is very hard to beat and is sure to please young and old. The comedy and laughter side is well provided for by the inclusion of those two well-known English comedians, Mr. Tom Lincon and Mr. Will Evans, who, as the naughty baron and. the dame, create roars of laughter. THE PEOPLE’S. MARY PICKFORD TN ‘'LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY?’ The millions of readers of Frances Hodgson 'Burnett’s novel, “Little Lord Fauntleroy,” will be delighted to know that Mary Pickford in reproducing the story for tho United Artists’ Co., has preserved all its quaintness and charm, and has been es pceially faithful to the costumes and manners of tho period depicted so vividly by the author. As aJ vehicle for the lovely Mary, this story ig ideal, running as it does the entire gamut of emotional drama, pathos and riotous comedy. It gives her the greatest opportunity she ever has had for tho display of that brilliant genius which has so endeared her to the hearts of the world. In this plav —which screens to-night, tomorrow and Wednesday, at The People’s, she has a chance to let the public see her as a mature woman and alsc. as a boy of seven. In the world of dramatic art what could be more difficillt? Not only in the same play, but in tho same scenes, will this greatest of all screen artists be seen in these two difficult roles. Seats for cither night can be reserved at Collier’s. EVERYBODY’S. “THE MAN FROM HELL’S RIVER.” Commencing a two-night season at Everybody’s, to-night, the chief attraction will be “The Man from Hell’s River,” adapted from the story by Jame“ Oliver Curwood, and which presents Irving Cummings with a featured cast of players, among whom are Wallace Berry and (Eva Novak. This vital tale presents a romance of tho snow country, whore life is lived in the raw. It offers selfsacrifice. dog-like devotion on tho part of a faithful huskie, pathos, elemental conflict and a grandeur of scenery unexcelled. Mr. Cummings gives a vigorous portrayal as the Mountie, while Wallace Berry as the brutal renegade plays the part with his customary skill. Eva Novak lends a charming naturalness to the role of the heroine. The prices of admission remain as usual.