ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 April 1927, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. “PERCH OF THE DEVIL.” Reality seemed to be the aim of Gertrude Atherton when she wrote “Perch of the Devil,” and realism is the keynote of the Universal Jewel production adapted from the Atherton novel and produced by King' Baggot. Mae Busch and Pat O’Malley are co-starred in this great drama, which is the current feature at Everybody’s Theatre. The scenes are laid in the mines and in the smart hotels of Continental Europe, where the woman of the story sojourns to get relief from the tedium of married life. Suddenly she finds herself without a husband. And just as suddenly she discovers that she loves her husband more than life. The woman has been gaining social polish and learning all the nice little rules of the polite world. But when it comes to a matter of getting back her man, all rules are off, the primitive soul of a ferocious female is bared, and she fights for her own. The drama is interesting and gripping in the extreme, and is notable for the superb acting of the principals. The excellent Supporting programme includes No. 5 of “The Adventures of Maisie,” which stars Alberta Vaughn. THE PEOPLE’S. “THE RIDIN’ COMET.” The “difference” of this thundering Western melodrama lies largely in the fact that to the regular and indispensable requirements of romance, thrills and action, is added a broad and understanding under-current of the love of two strong men for a horse, and the courage, loyalty and intelligence of this magnificent animal. Eventually she pays her debt to the man who is not her master, but who has saved her life, by in turn saving the life of the man. Yakima Canutt, the star, comes with an enviable record of successes from winning the riding championship in 1917 to champion cowboy of 1925. “The Ridin’ Comet,” which screens for two nights only, is well supported by a scenic and two comedies. OPERA HOUSE. “THREE BAD MEN” TO-NIGHT. In the wake of the sun, marching westward, went the trail of civilisation, seeking gold, happiness and liberty. Thousands of men, women and children flocked to the immense lands opened by the building of the first trans-Continen-tal railroad, and when it became known that the land was rich in gold deposits, the Government set a certain 'day and time for the commencement of the race for the best of the land. At a given signal, hundreds of horses and vehicles set out on w r hat was the most important race in history, and it is round this thrilling episode that the great epic film, “Three Bad Men,” was written. Fifty years ago the unconquered West was the roaming ground of desperate men, and three outstanding characters, known as “Bad Men,” give vivid interest to this picture. These parts are played by Tom Santschi, J. Farrell MacDonald and Frank Campeau. The cast of famous players includes George O’Brien, star of “The Iron Horse,” Olive Borden, J. Farrell MacDonald, the famous “Corporal Casey,” Alec. B. Francis, Jay Hunt, Priscilla Bonner, and George Harris. This big Fox production opens a three night season at the Opera House to-night and will, no doubt, show to a big audience. The plans are at Collier’s.