ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 December 1924, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE PEOPLE'S. ‘BEHIND THE CURTAIN.” ‘■‘Behind the Curtain,” a Universal Picture with all star cast to be screened at the People’s Theatre to-night and tomorrow, was adapted for tile screen from ■the story of the same name written by William J. Flynn, former head of the United States Secret Service Bureau. It is understood that he obtained the plot subject -from an actual happening that came to his personal attention. Chester Franklin directed the picture, the cast of which contains such well-known screen performers as Lucille Riekaon, Winifred Bryson, Johnny Harron, Charles Clary, Eric Mayne, George Cooper, Clarence Geldert and Pat Harmon. In addition to ‘'Behind the Curtain,” the People’s management 'have arranged a big variety of supporting films, particulars of which are advertised on page 1. The admission prices at the People’s Theatre are: Stalls 9d, dress circle Is 3d. EVERYBODY'S. “LOVE, LIFE AND LAUGHTER.” Three attractions were featured on the new programme, which opened last evening at Everyb<xly’.s Theatre. The first attraction is “Love, Life and Laughter,” a whirlwind picture of jazz, joy and sorrows. The story deals with a little dancer and a young author, both of whom have great ambitions, and little else. “Tip Toes,” the little dancer, wins success with comparative ease, but returns to claim the author, who is still living in his garret. Betty Balfour, who takes the part of the dancer, is supported by such stars as Harry Tonks, Frank ‘Stanmore and Annie Esmond. A screamingly funny comedy “Wide Open,” •produced by the Mermaid Company, is the second attraction, and “How to Dance the Fox Trot” is quite an interesting subject. A News film completes an unusually fine picture programme. The programme screens again to-night and finally to-morrow night. Seats may be reserved at Collier’s. -

EMPIRE THEATRIt

RETURN OF NELLIE BRAMLEY CO.

The wonderful reception accorded this popular actress and 'her -talented company in New Plymouth a few weeks back has persuaded the management to play a return season of three nights, •commencing this Friday. un this visit the company will open with the -powerful dramatic success “Paid in Full,” following on Saturday with the screaming comedy “Fair and Warmer,” and concluding on Monday with the ever popular ‘The Third Degree.” Since their previous visit the company have played a long season in Auckland, and the following is a tribute from one Auckland daily: Without a halt, the Nellie Bramley Company at His Majesty’s, is attracting big audiences (says the Auckland Star), for i-c public are thoroughly enjoying the delightful fare which is being I placed l>efore them by this talented band of actors, especially with such distinguished stars aniqngst them. “Paid in Full” is a play which has been well thought out and presented, and the story tells of a beautiful charming woman, married to Joe Brooke, a wretched specimen of humanity, who, having abused a position of trust as an employee in the great Latin-American steamship line, tries to save himself by inducing his wife to compromise herself with the millionaire head of the company. A most dramatic scene follows. Emma Brooks saves the husband she now despises ; and, in turn, is saved by Jimsie, The climax is marvellously well worked up, and the audience was roused to the greatest enthusiasm. Miss Nellie Bramley gives a splendid study in the role of Emma -Brooks, which gives full scope for her art. Splendid acting 'by Mr. George Bryant as Captain Williams, the stern old sailor, who lived before the audience in wonderfully realistic fashion. Box plans for the full season open this morning at Collier’s.