ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 December 1924, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EMPIRE THEATRE. NELLIE BRAMLEY CO. TO-MORROW To-morrow evening at the Empire Theatre the Nellie Bramley Company will open a return season of three nights with the fine character play, “Paid in Full.” There is a great scene between Miss Nellie Bramley (Emma Brooks) and Mr. George Bryant (Captain Williams) in “Paid in Full,” when the wife goes to plead for her husband. It has always been regarded as one of the strongest acts ever written in a play, and full justice, according to Australian notices, is done to it by these fine artists. The play itself is full of surprises, and its intensity calls on the emotional qualities of every perfoi mer. Miss Bramley’s finished acting is a delight, and there is something very appealing in her impersonation of the loving woman, who finds out the pitiful weakness of her husband and yet goes to the bluff captain’s bachelor apartment to try to save him. As Joe Brooks. Mr. George Hewlett is entrusted with the part of the defaulting husband, and the gradual unfolding of hit selfish nature is a splendid piece of acting. Mr. Guy Hastings’ representation as Jimsy Smith is good, as is all his work, and he makes this character real and likeable. The play moves along with absorbing interest, while in with the thrilling moments are touches of comedy that help to enliven the more dramatic episode. On Saturday night the company will stage “Fair and Warmer,” and on Monday “The Third Degree.” There are still a few seats available at Collier’s, where the box plans for the full season are on view.

EVERYBODY’S. “LILIES OF THE FIELD.” Beautiful women, gorgeous gowns, spectacular scenes, perfect acting—- , everything that makes a picture great will be found in the First National special attraction, “Lilies of the Field,” which opens a three night season this evening at Everybody’s Theatre. “Lilies of the Field” is a very fine production, telling a true story of domestic inconsistencies and made all the more convincing by the very fine people selected for its interpretation. The stars — Corinne Griffith and Conway Tearle—are particularly well placed, especially in the dramatic moments of this subject. Both rise to the occasion, and it may be said that much of the success of this really stirring picture is due to their wholesome efforts. The picture is strongly recommended by the theatre management. Box plans for the three night season are now open at Collier’s. There will be a matinee screening on Saturday afternoon. THE PEOPLE’S. BETTY BALFOUR IN “MORD EM’LY” For entertainment of a thrilling nature —and laughs that come straight from the heart—and a love story clean as a whistle—.for backgrounds new as to-morrow's sun—see “Mord Em’ly,” the fascinating story of a little Cockney girl, who butted her way from a slavey to fame. Betty Balfour, England’s Mary Pickford, plays the part of the Cockney servant, and her humour is indescribably delicious. She is so splendid as “Mord Em’ly” that this characterisation is worthy to rank with her impersonation of Squibs—which is saying a great deal. “Mord Em’ly” is a clean, healthy comery, and the producer is to be commended on his portrayal of a very definite and typical phase of English life. “Mord Em’ly” screens at the People’s Theatre to-night and tomorrow night. An attractive supporting programme is also advertised, Admission prices at the People’s are:

Stalls fkl, D.C. Is 3(1. Children will be admitted for 6d to-morrow night.