ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 April 1927, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. “DESERT GOLD.” This colourful and romantic story is one of the finest of Zane Grey’s, the acknowledged master of Western writers. Pictured on the identical locale by Paramount it was directed by George Seitz, director of “Wild Horse Mesa” and “The Vanishing Race,” who has presented it with absolute fidelity to the original. It has all the elements which go to make for popular appeal. Shirley Mason was never seen to better advantage than as Mercedes, the sweetheart of Neil Hamilton. William Powell makes an interesting bandit, and Robert Frazer as the man who wins the girl in the end, does his best with a role that fits him like the well-known glove. Another popular name is that of Josef Swichard, character player of countless parts. Supporting “Desert Gold” is a complete Paramount list of short films comprising a Weekly News, a Burton Holmes Travelogue, and a new Christie comedy “Hold Everything.” A new selection of orchestral accompaniments is submitted by Everybody’s orchestra under the direction of Mr. Chas. H. Fox. THE OPERA HOUSE. “THE VANISHING RACE.” Considerable interest was manifested on the part of picture-goers and the New Zealand public generally in regard to the visit of the Red Indians, which were brought to this country early in Hie year in connection with Zane Grey’s Paramount picture “The Vanishing Race.” One of the most important events in connection with their appearance in New Zealand was a meeting W’lth the Maori chiefs at Rotorua. These were the first Red Indians to come to this Dominion, and it is most regrettable that these copper-head warriors of North America could not remain for a longer period. “The Vanishing Race” and the Paramount Red Indians caused a sensation in Sydney where they have just completed a record run. The Press an'd public have been unanimous in their praise of the picture, and it is only with the urgency of the booking of the Indians in other cities that the picture has now been taken off at the Prince Edward, to keep dates in other centres within the time limit of the Red men in Australia. This remarkable Zane Grey story, “The Vanishing Race,” will open a three-night season at the New Plymouth Opera House to-morrow evenng, when local picture-goers will see what a wonderful and costly production the Paramount studios have given to the picture world. Seats for the season may be reserved at Collier’s from 9 a.m. to-day. There will be a special matinee screening at Everybody’s theatre on Friday at 3.36 p.m. (after school).

THE PEOPLE’S THEATRE. A DOUBLE WESTERN BILL. Fred Humes, Bob Custer and “Snookums” are the ringleaders-in a conspiracy of entertainment at The People’s tonight in a huge programme commencing at 7.30. As Sergeant of the Rangers, Bob Custer is the hero of “Flashing Spurs,” a thrilling and pulsating story of bandits, mine robberies and the pursuing hand of the law. Marguerite Clayton makes a welcome return to the screen in a fine dual role as twin sisters. “Prowlers of the Night” is a Blue Streak Western with a rather similar plot, but is distinguished in presenting » cowboy star who is going to be one of the prime' favourites of the screen. Fred Humes, besides his skill as a horseman, has the added attractiveness of pleasing and charming personality. Barbara Kent, who leapt from the winning of a beauty contest to a starring role for Universal, is the heroine. Finally the bill of attractions is completed by “Snookums,” the juvenile . lead in “Snookums Buggy Ride.” Screening commences to-night and to-morrow at 7.30 each evening.