ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 May 1924, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EMPIRE THEATRE. “the Done star ranger.” Tom Mix, hero of a hundred western films, came to the Empire Theatre last night in “The Lone Star Ranger,” which William Fox ]>s adapted for the screen from the well-known Zane Grey novel of that name. And Tom Mix scored the same suc'ce'ss as he has with his past performances in New Plymouth. There is not a dull moment in the unravelling of the romantic story of love, adventure and the life of the Texas Rangers who kept the peace of the Lone Star State. Assisted by “Tony,” the brightest horse this reviewer has ever seen in motion pictares, Mix ambles through a series of thrilling sequences. Billie Dove, the feminine lead, formerly was with Florenz Ziegfeld’s Follies at the Amsterdam Roof in New York, and her sterling screening qualities speak well of Mr. Fox’s selection. Her support is flawless. The supporting films include an entirely laughable Sunshine comedj 7 and Fox World’s News. The programme screens again to-night and finaily to-morrow night. Admission prices are advertised- The plans are at Collier's.

THE PEOPLE’S. “WHERE THE NORTH BEGINS.” A picture of the frozen Hudson Bay territory, of life at the solitary trading posts, and of a man and woman whose destinies are settled by a dog. This is the story of “Where the North Begins,” the picture which opened at the People’s Theatre last night. The acting of the Belgian police dog Rin-tin-tin is uncanny to a degree, in fact he plays the leading part, and is practically the whole show. Walter MoGrail is cast as the young trapper. Claire Adams is leading woman. Pat Hartigan is the villain. The story ia remarkable as well for its splendid photography, beautiful scenery, and real acting, and is a picture that should not on any account be missed. There is a big variety of supporting films, including a good comedy. The programme screens again tonight. To-night’s prices are 9d and Is 3d, children Gd- To-morrow’s change of programme is also advertised.

EVERYBODY’S. “BLUEBEARD’S EIGHTH WIFE.” Gloria Swanson proved a big attraction at Everybody’s Theatre last night, when her latest Paramount special feature, “Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife,” was shown for the first lime. The scenes are laid in France, and the story is of a girl, Mona de Briar, who marries an American man of wealth to save her family’s fortunes and who subsequently is the central figure of •many thrilling incidents. The picture is filled with rapid-fire action, and is wholly engrossing. Huntley Gordon appears as leading man. heading an excellent supporting cast. “Bluebeard” brings Miss Swanson to the screen in the finest part of her career—a role especially suited to her talents. It is a Sam Wood production of the finest grade, the costumes and settings being on a lavish soale. The supporting films have much to recommend them, and the musical by Everybody’s Orchestra are of a high -standard. The programme screens again to-night, and finally tomorrow night. The plans are at Collier’s.

SPECIAL MATINEE TO-DAY. TOM MIX IN “THE LONE STAIR RANGER.” Parents and children alike will no doulbt *be pleased to know that Everybody’s management have made arrangements for a special matinee screening this afternoon at 2 p.m. for the William Fox super film, “The Lone Star Ranger,” with Tom Mix, the world’s greatest horseman. The picture is taken from Zane Grey’s widely-read novel of the same name, and deals with the stirring adventures o<f the daring Texas Rangers in the days when Texas was infested with cattie thieveO Apart from the remarkable feats and horsemanship by the star, an unusual love story is unfolded, and of course “Tony,” Tom’s wonderful horse, is “out on his own.” ■The Lone Star Ranger will be screened at Everybody's for to-day’s matinee .-•nlv: the evening screenings will be held at the Empire Theatre. Matinee admission prices are: Adults Is and Is Gd, children Gd.