ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 19 May 1928, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

AKEHETON- SCHWARTZ COMI’ANY. VISIT OF CELEBRATED ARTIST’S. These celebrated artists, who are oinking their second, world tour, have recently arrived in the Dominion after a phenomenally successful tour of Canada and the United States. They can only give one concert in New Plymouth, and music lovers will be given an opportunity of hearing them at the Opera House next Thursday.. Dawn Assheton is a coloratura soprano with sensational vocal power and a fascinating personality, who has been acclaimed by the critics of the entire world as the most gifted and versatile singer England has produced during the lust decade. In addition to a glorious voice with a unique range of three octaves (“G” to “G”). she has a stage presence that has inspired Sohie of the greatest portrait painters to paint the artist’s likeness. Dawn Assheton is not only a primadonna of Grand Opera, but, according to the musical critic of the London Press, is without a peer in the rendition of quaint character and folk songs, which she sings dressed in the picturesque costumes of the mulsicnl lands whose songs she interprets so brilliantly. New Zealanders are fortunate indeed to have the opportunity of hearing this extraordinary singer. Associated with Dawn Assheton is Laszlo Schwartz, the distinguished Hungarian violinist-composer and author, who is already well known to New Zealanders, not only on account of his brilliant compositions and his prolific contributions to musical journalism, but by his conception and interpretation of music on. the violin of which he is a master of world-wide renown. The opening concerts before crowded audi-' ences at the town hall, Wellington, created a furore. Tho concerts electrified music lovers, and, in response to insistent demands, these artists will return to Wellington at an early date to give further concerts. The. Evening Post reported that Dawn Assheton has a voice of rare beauty, uncanny interpretive powers, and an irresistible personality. Tho Box Plan opens at Collier’s on Tuesday next. THE PEOPLE'S. “NEVADA.” The Zane Grey name and the Paramount trademark are always good entertainment insurance, and the latest release, “Nevada,” showing to-day at the People’s, is declared to be one of the best Western tales so far translated to the screen. The cast names promise splendid performances. Gary Cooper is the star, a husky young daredevil, born in the West, and typical of Western heroism. Thelma Todd, lovely golden-haired actress, is the leading woman. William Powell, finest villain of all in this field of film drama, never fails to make an audience hate him as a scoundrel and respect him as an actor. Philip Strange, Ernie S. Adams, .Guy Oliver, Christian J. Frank- . nd Ivan Christy are other strong names. "Nevada,” a tale of romance and adventure, pictures the Old West in the days when outlawry was at its height, bad men were at their worst, heroes at their best, and heroines most adorable. It is a, picture of rapid-fire action, hard-riding, clashes between cattle rustlers and lawabiding men, and a warming story of .love in which there is great suspense. The supporting programme includes “Whispering Smith Rides” No. 10, comedies and the latest overseas news. The admission for children at the matinee this afternoon is sixpence. Seats for this evening’s performance may be reserved at Collier’s till noon, or by ’phone 548 this evening. EVERYBODY'S. MATINEE TO-DAY AT 2 P.M. Matinee patrons at Everybody’s this afternoon will find “Smile, Brother, Smile,” the (First National comedydrama, with .Jack Mulhall and Dorothy Maekaill starred, an ideal entertainment. Other films to be shown include a two-reel comedy entitled ‘‘My Hero,” and a Fox News reel. ‘‘Smile, Brother, Smile,” will show again to-night at Everybody’s on a double bill with the Fox production, “Dome To My House.” The latter picture has Olive Borden and Antonio Moreno featured in the cast. Plans for the screening will be on view at Collier’s until noon to-day, or seats may be reserved at the Big Orange Drink from noon until 6.30 p.m. “MAN POWER”—“THE COLLEGIANS.” “Alan Power,” the special Paramount picture coming to Everybody’s on Monday, is the story of a strong man’s fight against the odds massed against him by Fate, Big Business and a Woman; the very story that the public dotes on, plenty of heavy action, great things done and the conventional finale, in which the girl sees things in their true lights and makes a suitable amende honourable. All these things does “Man Power” feature during the course of Its running, but outstanding in the picture is the acting, then the “sets,” and finally the story? With Richard Dix are Mary Brian and Philip Strange. Strange has been seen here with Adolph© Menjou and Florence Vidor, is an Englishman, and gives that welcome touch of polish and suavity to the whole story. Tho. story is primarily dramatic, and in it Dix makes his only appearance in drama since his playing in the title role in Hall Caine's “The Christian.” Richard Dix was last seen here in the comedydrama. “Knock-out Reilly.” The first of the second series of “The Collegians” will open on Monday as an added attraction.