ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 May 1923, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. LAST NIGHT OF Three generations fight the traditions and wishes of their elders only to find the positions reversed when they have children of their own wishing to marry, and so eternally runs the struggle be- j tween the young and the old. This is ; the theme of “Milestones” the new Goldwyn production of the famous play screening for the fast time at Every-, body’s to-night. It is a story of infinite tenderness and appeal and is beautifully produced. John Rhead, himself a rebel against convention in his youth, rules his household with a rod of iron for fifty years, until brought against the complete rebellion of the young folks of modern times. The infinite mischief wrought by the tyranny of age is shown with power and skill. The programme also includes a fine Larry Semon two reel comedy “The Show,” Prices of admission remain as usual. THE PEOPLE’S. LAST NIGHT OF “THE BONDED WOMAN.” Thrilling romance, washed by the deeper blues of the sea; the besetting sin of a man, and how a girl, unaided, redeemed him; moments of fear and terror as a striken vessel slowly succumbs to the awful fury of the tempest; the courageous resolve of the captain and its outcome is shown in Paramount’s new programme “The Bonded Woman” at the People’s Theatre. Miss Betty Compson the beautiful star is seen in this stirring story of love and adventure in the South Seas. As an actress she is well among the front rank, and in this Paramount production she has everything whereby to show herself t# the best advantage. The story simply teems With thrills. Events move swiftly among the business and the bustle of San Francisco, Sydney, Honolulu, and the South Sea Islands. The supporting films include comedy, travelogue and gazette. The final screening is announced for to-night. “THE GEISHA.” * The Hawera Amateur Operatic Society is busily engaged in full rehearsal of “The Geisha,” the Japanese musical play by Sidney Jones and Owen Hall. This live band of amateurs is very keen in its work, and it is anticipated to have the piece ready for production at an early date. Mr. T. Harvey, who is again the producer for the society, promises an even better performance than last year’s “Country Girl.” “The Geisha” has always been a most popular piece with theatregoers. The novel story of this quaint land o-f the chrysanthemum, combined with the catchy and tuneful music, have made it so. The society is endeavoring to make arrangements to‘ produce “The Geisha” in New Plymouth immediately following the Hawera season, also at Eltham, Stratford and Manaia. “BEAUTY COMPETITION.” Nearly a week has passed since wo first advertised the “beauty 'by biograph competition.” promoted by the combined picture theatres of Taranaki, and judging from the entries received great interest is being taken in the event. There are, however, a big number of beautiful girls in Taranaki whose names»have not yet been received. AVe ask all intending competitors to forward their names in to their theatre manager as early as possible, so that there will 'be little delay in making arrangements for the cinematographing of the competitors’ in the different districts. A substantial prize js being offered for the winner of the (ompetition, also for the second and third places. Don’t forget to send your name and address in now.