ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 December 1924, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE PEOPLE'S. MATINEE TO-DAY AT 2 P.M. Lester 'Cuneo itakes another big stride toward demonstrating his versatility before the camera in his latest .photoplay drama ‘‘The Vengeance of Pierre,” which screens at both sessions to-day and on Monday at .the People’s Theatre. In “The Vengeance of Pierre” he plays the part of a French-Canadian woodsman. The story is one filled wilth drama of virile men of the great out-doors. It starts with a big wrestling match and keeps up a fight tempo through the five reels of rapid fire drama. Henry McCarthy has woven into this unusual story some fine character Itypes that are portrayed by a very capable supporting cast. The supports will include "Beasts of Paradise,” a Sunshine comedy in two reels and a Fox Gazette. Admission prices at the People’s Theatre are: Stalls tkl, dress circle Is 3d. Children will be admitted for fid at the matinee session only. Intending patrons are advised to be early this evening as a full house is assured.

EMPIRE THEATRI

“THE RIP TIDE.” “The Rip Tide,” the new Arrow film release which opened last night at the Empire Theatre presents one of the strongest casts ever assembled for this class of picture. The leading players are Rosemary Theby and Stuar't Holmes. The story itself is intensely interesting depicting as it does,, the passions and desires of strong men and women. Well conceived, the story moves speedily but smoothly from the introduction of the characters to the startling and unusual climax. “The Rip Tide” screens again this evening at the Empire. "Wet Weather” is the title of the comedy on the programme. Two interesting gazettes are also shown. Admission prices at the Empire Theatre are Is and Is fid for adults, half price for children.

EVERYBODY'S,

MATINEE TO-DAY AT 2 P.M.

Another large audience witnessed the second presentation of ‘‘The Perfect Flapper” at Everybody’s Theatre last evening. “The Perfect Flapper” has certainly won a great many newkadmirers for the famous little “Flaming Youth” star Colleen Moore. This afternoon and to-night the final screenings take place and large audiences should attend each screening. The supporting films are of a high standard and a special musical programme will be given this evening 'by the orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. Chas. H. Fox. Reserved seats auay, as usual, be booked either at Collier’s this morning or by 'phone at the theatre this evening. In “Love, Life and Laughter,” the British special production which opens a threenight season at Everybody’s on Monday next, Betty Balfour just carries everybody along with her. She is irresistible in such scenes as those in which she sings and dances “Sweet Hortens” and pretends to be a music hall star of the low comedienne type. At other times she is simply- adorable and a picture of dainty loveliness in beautiful gowns, and whimsical airs and graces. “Queen of Happiness” is the proper way to describe Betty. It is impossible not to feel happy when in her company. Seats for this film are now being reserved by Messrs Collier and Co.

EMPIRE THEATRI

RETURN SEASON OF NELLIE BRAMLEY COMPANY. Local theatre-goers will welcome the announcement in this issue that the popular Nellie Bramley Company are > returning to New Plymouth for a threenight season, commencing next Friday, December 19, at the Empire Theatre. The company will open on Friday with “Paid in Full.” Said an Australian critic, reviewing the production: "Miss Bramley has seldom been seen to better advantage than in the role of Emma Brooks, the wife of Brooks, a clerk whose liking for pleasure leads him to steal his employer's money. As the hopeful partner, who shared in her husband’s optimism and attributed his typically socialistic speeches to genuine compassion for the poor, she was lovably natural. Later she rose to great heights in playing the part of the disillusioned woman, who, with the disgrace of her husband’s perfidy, accedes to his pleadings and approaches his employer with the object of staying his hand. The happenings at the interview between Captain Williams, the rough-and-ready president of the steamship company that Brookes robbed, ami the young wife makes the third act the finest of the piece, revealing as it did the inherent high qualities of the man in his appreciation of a good woman. The part of the captain was right in the hands of Mr. George Bryant, ami as Joe Brooks Mr. George Hewlett gave a fine interpretation of by no means easy roles.” A powerful dramatic play, it- flashes of comedy stand out with irresistible brightness, and it should make a big appeal to theatre-goers. On Saturday the company will play, by special “Fair and Warmer,” and on Monday the season will conclude with "The Third Degree.” Box plans will open at Collier’s on Tuesday morning, December I'd, at 9 a.m.