ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 June 1927, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE PEOPLE’S THEATRE. “STEELE OF THE ROYAL MOUNTED” “Steele of the Royal Mounted,” the Vitagraph picture showing to-night and to-morrow night at The People’s, is from the popular series of stories dealing with that character written by James Oliver Curwood. As a writer of the great outdoors, Mr. Curwood stands alone, and especially is his place secure with his stories of the romantie Northwest Mounted Police. The adaptation of this group of stories into one perfectly balanced unit was made by Jay Pilcher, who also wrote the scenario for “Captain Blood.” Director David Smith has created a fast moving tale of the north and its policing problems. Action is the keynote. Suspense is adroitly handled and thrills pop out from the most unexpected places. The outdoor photography has not been equalled. The shots of the canoes riding the rapids are, without doubt, the best of that nature ever . taken. The cast includes Bert Lytell, Stuart Holmes and Charlotte Merriam. The supporting programme includes a comedy, cartoons, nature study and Paths news items. To-morro'w is children’s night at The People’s. Prices are as usual.

EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. “THE WALTZ DREAM.” “The Waltz Dream,” the U.F.A. picturisation of Strauss’ famous operetta commencing a three-night season tonight at Everybody’s theatre offers something new to picture-goers. As is generally known, several attempts have been made to visualise certain operas that possess a lightness in their character, but almost invariably a touch of heaviness creeps in, either on the part of the producer or the players, with the result that the attempt is not as successful as critics and the public would like it to be. But the producer of “The Waltz Dream” in this latest endeavour to transfer the gaiety and humour of an operetta to the screen, has achieved success. “The Waltz Dream” has a peculiar appeal partly because it is delightfully original and refreshing, and partly because it is sobering and sentimental. Reason for its appeal to music lovers is found in the fact that, throughout the film, classical music plays an important part. Viennese waltzes, “The Blue Danube” and others are sympathetically played by the orchestra, while the artists acting in the production have their characters and destinies swayed by the same fascinating music —music which plays upon their emotions to such an extent that they willingly go to extremes to satisfy their cravings. Like .previous .U.F.A. productions, “The Waltz Dream” is photographically superb, and the technical side is a revelation in the art of cinematography. . Box plans for the season are now open at Collier’s.