ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 July 1924, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. “THE COVERED WAGON.” Perhaps one of the greatest moving pictures presented to the world within recent times, ‘‘The Covered Wagon,” Paramount’s super-masterpiece, opens a three-night season at Everybody’s tonight. Wherever this subject 'has been offered—in New York, London, Chicago, the Continent and Sydney—it lias -been accorded a reception unequalled in the history of motion pictures. “The Covered Wagon” has been dedicated to the pioneer lands of the world, and tells the story in a wonderful way of the march of the forefathers of the West into the great unknown lands of America. It will therefore have a particular interest to all New Zealanders, who ar® in a large measure the descendants of a pioneer race. The picture is presented with pride by the management, and it is hoped that every man, woman and cliild will take the opportunity of seeing this great human document. The box plans for the season are now open at Collier’s, or seats may be reserved by telephoning the theatre this evening. Special matinee screenings are advertised for to-morrow and Saturday at 2 p.m. Admission prices for both matinee and night performances are advertised. THE PEOPLE’S. “’BRASS” TO-NIGHT. Warner Bros.’ eight-reel screen classic, “Brass,” is the feature attraction to-night and to-morrow at the People’s. “Brass,” adapted, from Charles G. Norris’ popular novel, deals with Philip and Marjorie Baldwin, married but unhappy- Philip likes to stay at home with the ba:by while Marjorie goes gallivanting about cafes and cabarets with a crew who believe in a gay life. When he remonstrates, she retaliates by suing for divorce. After the divorce, Philip finds himself entangled in other love affairs, from which he emerges a wiser—if not better —man. “Brass” is < picture that grips from first to last and then leaves something to ponder over. The cast includes Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, Frank Keenan. Miss Du Pont, Harry Myers and other well-known players. The supporting films are advertised. Admission prices are 9d and Is 3d. Children will be admitted for sixpence to-morrow night. EMPIRE THEATRE. “THE PRISONER OF ZENDA.” Picture-goers in New Plymouth no doubt remember the wonderful Rex Ingram production. “The Prisoner of Zenda,” the film version of Sir Anthony Hope’s royal romance, which was shown about eighteen months ago at Everybody’s Theatre. In this issue the management of the Empire Theatre announce a return three-night season of “The Prisoner of Zenda.” commencing to-night. It is a wonderfill story teeming with dramatic action, gorgeous sets, romance and excitement. The cast includes many notable screen players, including Lewis Stone, Alice Terry, Robert Edeson, Stuart Holmes and Barbara F.a Marr. “The Prisoner of Zenda” is a Metro production and is recognised as being one of the finest films yet released in New Zealand. Admission I rices will be as follow: Adults Is and Is 6d, children Gd and 9d, The box plans arc now at Collier’s.