ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 April 1927, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

the PEOPLE'S. TOM MIX AND “TONY.” “The Great K. and A. Train Robbery,” the Tom Mix picture which has been looked forward to by all admirers of Tom and his superb horse “Tony.” Right up to the Mix standard, crowded with excitement and with a splendid plot and yet quite different in style from his earlier pictures this splendid picture tops the high water mark of clean and bright entertainment. The rest of this big programme is too lengthy to enumerate, but there is also the ninth chapter (and a good one) of “Fighting With Buffalo Bill,” and another of the celebrated animal comedies, called “The Lyin’ Tamer.” The chief fun-makers are a real lion and a nigger, and the glee is fast and furious. The adventures are supposed to happen in Central Africa," where it was so hot that the guides spoke only in the naked tongue. This monster programme is to be screened three times only, viz., at the matinee this afternoon, again tonight, and finally on Monday. EVERYBODY’S. JACKIE CLARKE’S (FAREWELL. This afternoon at the matinee and positively for the last time to-night, Australia’s Jackie Coogan, the most accomplished juvenile who has ever toured ( the Dominion will make his farewell appearance on the stage of Everybody’s Theatre. Jackie Clarke, apart from his wonderful talents as a singer, dancer and impersonator, has a most charming personality and has made a host of friends of all ages during his season in New Plymouth. His numbers this afternoon and will be a new selection and Jackie will include special items by request. The picture programme is a First National selection, headed by the recent release, “Mismates,” a lavish and convincing domestic romance portrayed by Doris Kenyon and Warner Baxter. This is an unusual picture in many ways. The story is a gripping one, and has a wide appeal. It is beautifully photographed, well directed, and the acting is beyond criticism. A beautiful sequence displays a parade of most gorgeous jewels, and in lighter moments many pearls of pure comedy fall from the beaming countenance of Charlie Murray. The plan for reserved seats is at Collier’s this morning, and for reserves this evening the theatre ’phone is 365. OPERA HOUSE. “MORG ANSON’S FINISH.” If you want to see a real Woodstirring picture, one that will hold .you in suspense and keep you entertame-. from start to finish, attend the screening of “Morganson’s Finish” at the Opera House this evening. Taken from the novel of the same name by Jack London, this picture takes you away from civilisation and unfolds a stirring drama of life in the frozen wilds oi Alaska. You will be particularly pleased by the picturesque backgrounds in the picture and in addition the leading players are all well-known through their appearance in other films. Anita Stewart will be seen in the role of Barbara Wesley, Johnnie Walker as Dick Gilbert, and the title part, “Morganson,” is played by Mahlon Hamilton. A full pro-

gramme will be shown in support of the feature, and the musical accompaniments will be supplied by the Opera House orchestra. Seats may be reserved at Collier’s, or by ’phone at the Opera House this evening. “THREE BAD MEN”—TUESDAY. “The big Fox attraction, “Three Bad Men,” opened at the De Luxe Theatre on IFriday, March 18, and has since been playing to capacity audiences. So popular has the picture proved that arrangements have now been made to screen it for a further season at the Queen’s Theatre.” . . . The above paragraph appeared in the Dominion recently, and the words contained therein give positive proof that “Three Bad Men” is an outstanding production in motion picture art. The article continues: “The William Fox studios offer motion picture levers a film which will go down in cinty i history as one of the greatest Picture* ever made; to take its place wltn such productions as “The Ten Commandments,” “Birth of a Nation,” “Jn< tolerance” and “The Iron Horse.” Directed by John Ford, who made the lastnamed picture, “Three Bad Men” stand* alone as the greatest production that 1927 has yet seen.” According to announcement elsewhere in this issue, thd William Fox production, "Three Bad Men,” opens a three-night season at the Opera House on Tuesday iiext. O’Brien, Olive Borden, J. Farrell MaoDonald, and 25.000 other players taka part in this gigantic production. Plan* for the season open at Collier’s on Monday at o -