ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 December 1924, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. SPECIAL MATIXEE TO-DAY. There will be a special matinee screening of the eleven-reel Mary Pickford classic, ‘"Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall" at Everybody’s this afternoon commencing at 2 p.m. Matinee prices are: Adults Is and Is fid, Children Cd. Alany people were attracted to Everybody’s Theatre last night, to witness ‘"Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall/’ a picturisation of one of the most famous of Charles Major novels. A capable cast supports Mary Pickford, who occupies the chief role. Allan Forrest is the lover, Sir John Manners, and Marc MacDermott is the villainous cousin, Malcolm Vernon. Anders Randolf makes an ideal father for Dorothy Vernon, and Wilfred Lucas is the Earl of Rutland. J Clare Eames, famous for her portrayal of queenly roles and the speaking stage, brings to the screen a characterisation of Queen Elizabeth that is a revelation of histrionic art. The production is lavish, no expense having been spared in erecting stately mansions and medieval castles. Scenes of pageantry and revelry are presented with picturesque magnificence. On the screen one sees the iin■piessive castles of early England set in landscapes that transport the watcher to that picturesque country. The part of Dorothy Vernon calls for the utmost in dramatic acting, and Mary Pickford appears more beautiful than ever. A special musical score is played by the orchestra. The picture screens this afternoon, to-night, and again to-morrow night. A special matinee will also be held to-morrow afternoon. Seats may be reserved at Collier’s. X THE PEOPLE’S. “YOUNG IDEAS.” I.aua la Plante stars in the Universal comedy-drama, “Young Ideas” at th a People’s to-night and to-morrow. The story concerns a young girl with old ideas, the mainstay of h6r family, who is so good-natured she continues to support her relatives even after it is apparent they are simply “sponging” off her salary. She even does the work around the house. But a young man in ■ Jove with her did wonders by the simple , expedient of getting her into another house and then having the house quarantined. thus leaving the poor relatives [to shift for themselves in the cold, hard I world. Buddy Messinger and Brownie, I the wonder dog, .support the htar. The supporting films include “The Fast Express,” two comedies, and the latest 'lnternational News reel. Admission {prices at the People’s are: Stalls 9d, _D.C. Is 3d.