ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 September 1924, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE PEOPLE’S. “THE IDLE RICH? The programme at the People’s this evening will be the same as that screened on Saturday. Bert Lytell appears in the big attraction, “The Idle Rich.” Other films include the ninth chapter of “The Radio King,” a comedy, and two interesting Rathe Gazettes. To-morrow and Wednesday at the People’s Theatre, the greatest and most popular of all outdoor stars. Hoot Gibson, will appear in his latest six-reel special attraction, “Hook and Ladder.” The picture is a comedydrama, and much of the comedy takes place on the firemen’s training tower with Hoot as a raw recruit. Can you imagine Hoot, the smiling boyish cowboy, as a fireman? No, you cannot, but if’ you see “Hook and Ladder” you will see Hoot Gibson’s greatest comedyaetion romance. Another chapter of “The Oregon Trail” will also be shown. Admission prices are as usual. Stalls 9d, D.C. Is 3d. EVERYBODY’S “THE FIGHTING BLADE.” Never has Richard Barthelmess been seen in a role more replete with daring exploits, hair-breadth escapes, secret amours, plot and intrigue, dash and danger, than as Van Herstenbroock in “The Fighting Blade,” where reckless youth and impetuous maid are drawn by circumstances into the dramatic events leading to the overthrow of the reigning monarch, Charles 1., by Oliver Cromwell; and the establishment of the Protectorate. The pomp and ceremony, the glamour, the regal trappings of the eventful period, are faithfully depicted in the film. Barthelmess plays the part of a Flemish soldier of fortune, and the deadliest duellist in all Europe, who goes to England to avenge the death of his sister and remains to wreck his vengeance against all Royalists. The story of a great courage and a love sublime told in a drama of vigorous action and set in the background of regal magnificence. Richard Barthelmess is ably supported by a splendid cast., including Lee Baker, Morgan Wallace, Bradley Barker, Dorothy -Mackaill. “The Fighting Blade” screens at Everybody’s to-night, to-morrow and Wednesday. “The Fast Steppers will be an additional attraction. Box plans for the season are now open at Collier’sTHE CHERNIAVSKY TRIO. EMPIRE THEATRE TO-NIGHT’. To-night at the Empire Theatre th e New Plymouth public will have the opportunity of hearing the world-renowned Ohernlavsky trio. The Cherniavskys have just had a wonderful season in Australia—the best they have ever had. They are delighted Before the last four they rested a year and studied in Europe with Ysaye, Emil Sauer and Pablo Casals, three of the world’s greatest masters. Needless to say they have improved tremendously, and this was demonstrated by their ovations In Madrid. Paris, Vienna. Berlin, and Lon don. There is one remarkable lesson to be learned from the wonderful young geniuses Leo, .Tan and Mischel Cherninv sky, and that is that the work of the musicians, when presented with power, definitely stimulates the minds and emotions of the general public. A well-known artist, writing of the Cherniavskys, says: “They are three young priests from the Temple of the Muses, who have been pro jected into the world to bring comfort to the hearts of tens of thousands. Their music brings with it a message of hope and joy, hope and joy that will tend to develop expanding ideas in those privileged to hear it. One leaves the presence of the artists and the concert hall they play in, but one never entirely leaves the presence of their haunting music, for its essence [ seems to cling permanently to one, and makes for increased happiness and optimism. If I wanted to do a good turn to anyone, I would recommend them tn listen to the Cherniavskys’ music, and that :as often as possible. There has been such [ exceptional interest in these much-travel- ' led artists that it goes without saying that they* will receive an enthusiastic reception on their appearance at the Empire Theatre to-night. Hie box plans for to-night’s recital are at Collier’s. ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. A very strong musical body will make its first appearance at the Empire Theatre to-morrow (Tuesday) night. That the orchestra has part in hard and constant practice is evident by the splendid programme that is being undertaken. Of the several heavy overtures, a descriptive intermezzo scene, “In a Persian Market,’’ is perhaps one of the best. The synopsis of which is as follows: The camel drivers gradually approach, the cries of the beggars for backsheesh are heard: the beautiful princess enters, carried by her servants (she is represented by a theme given at first to clarionet and ’cello, then by full orchestra; she stays to watch the jugglers and snake charmers; the caliph now passes through the market and interrupts the entertainment; the beggars are heard again; the princess prepares to depart and the caravan resumes its journey; the themes of the princess and the camel drivers are heard in the distance and the market place becomes deserted. Works of lighter vein will also be introduced by the orchestra. Miss Lois Evans, the soprano soloist, has chosen for her programme numbers Sanderson’s “Be Still, Blackbird,” in which she displays to the full the flexibility of her voice, and in the aria “Mussolts Song,” by Puccini, work of heavier character has been selected. To prove her great versatility, Miss Evans will offer a further change in the air and valse from “The Chocolate Soldier,” by Strauss. Mr. Neil Roberts’s solos, which have already been commented on, should prove excellent concert numbers. The ever-popular Melody Four will also appear on the programme. Be sure and secure a comfortable seat. Box plan at Collier’s for both 3s and 4s tickets.