ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 144458, 20 August 1914, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EMPIRE PICTURES. Last evening a largo audience witnessed the new programme presented at the Empire Picture Palace. “Heartsease” nroved to be a film of genuine merit, the lire scene being very realistic, flaumont also was represented by ‘Mho Terrible Alternative, ’ a feature drama concerning ono Tias.-an Roy. who has incurred the enmity el the “Banner of Allah” society. Tho heroine goes through many exciting ami sensational experiences. Of the comedies. “Andy Goes on the Stage” and “Tho Itinerant Wedding” were easily the best, and produced much hearty This programme will ho screened, finally tonight. To-morrow a special change takes place, featuring the star drama “Officer John Donovan.” Scats reserved by ’phono 365. FRED NIBLO SEASON. Mr. Fred Niblo, Miss Josephine Cohan, and the J. C. 'A illiamson Comedy Company open at_the Theatre Royal to-morrow night with the performance of “The Fortune Hunter,” a comedy in which Mr. Niblo, Miss Cohan, and tho company have won unstinted praise from Australian critics. An Australian critic writes: “This delightful comedy is a clay somewhat akin to ‘Got-Rieh-Quick Wallingford,’ typically American in its idea, and it carries a sustained interest throughout. One feature of the performance is the splendid stage-setting, particularly in tho last acL showing the prihcipal characters in the moonlight oui.-ido tho old druggist's pretty home, whore Mat Duncan and his true love arrive at an understanding.'’ “The Fortune Hunter” will he presented for one night only. The season will conchtdo on Saturday with another of Air. Niblo’s trump cards, entitled “Olllccr OGG.“ This piece is said In be brimming over with funny situations, clever dialogue, and pretty love scenes. Air. Xiblo. as the young millionaire, has a most, congenial part, ami Miss Josephine Colniu. as Helen, and the other members of the company are all harpily placed. The box plans tor both plays arc now on '.new at Collier's.