ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 13 September 1928, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

EVERYBODY’S. Two feature attractions will be on the screen at Everybody’s Theatre tonight, to-morrow and on Saturday. “The Last Waltz,” a Continental production from the musical comedy by Oscar Strauss, is, according to advance reports, quite unusual to the average motion picture. The cast is composed of Continental players, at the head of which is Willy Fritsch, the noted German performer. Suzy Vernon, the feminine lead, is French, and first came into prominence by winning a beauty contest conducted by a Parisian newspaper. The locale of “The Last Waltz” is the snowclad St. Moritz, the most beautiful winter resort in all Europe. The production was supervised by Charles A. Whittaker, who is well known in American motion picture circles. “The Last Waltz” will follow immediately after the Gazette at Everybody's. In a review of the second attraction on the bill, the Cinema Review says: “The Wagon Show” is highly entertaining with its tense dramatic situations, its colourful circus atmosphere with the ever present background of the picturesque West. The scenery and photographic work are excellent, both from a pictorial standpoint and registering action. Ken Maynard’s pictures are always interesting. They present some new angles or situations that keeps one sitting on the edge of the seat from the opening flash to the last flicker, and “The Wagon Show” is no exception.” THE PEOPLE’S. JACK HOLT IN “THE TIGRESS.” Those who have visualised Jack Holt in 'Western type pictures have a treat and surprise in store for them in Master Pictures’ release, “The Tigress,” which heads the new programme screening to-night and to-morrow at the People’s Theatre. In this screen story Holt forsakes his Western garb, and portrays a British nobleman residing in the mountains of Spain. As the Earl of Eddington, Holt has ample opportunity to prove beyond the shadow of a doubt that he is not limited to type productions. Opposite Holt is Dorothy Revicr in a difficult and picturesque role, that of a Gypsy, who, because of her nature, has been termed “The Tigress.” The photography is excellent. The atmosphere of Gypsy life is brought to the screen vividly, naturally, and free from all civilised restraint. The picture is not a suitable one for children. The supporting programme as announced appears to be above the average in variety. 'CHCRIAL SOCIETY CONCERT. “THE PEASANT CANTATA,” At the next concert of the Chorial Society at the Workers’ Social Hall on Wednesday, September 19, a new work in the shape of J. S. Bach’s “Peasant Cantata” will be introduced to the New Plymouth public. This work is based on both music and dance tunes and was composed in 1742. The society will have the assistance of Madame Winnie Fraser as eolist, and this will be the last opportunity of hearing her for some time, as she proceeds to England next year. She will also sing several songs on the other half of the programme. Mr. R. P. Driver will be the other vocalist, and Miss Evelyn Dowling will play violin solos. Th® choir will also sing some part-songs and will introduce for the first time here Elgar’s arrangement of the National Anthem for soprano solo, choir and orchestra. The box plan is at Collier’s.