ENTERTAINMENTS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 664, 2 September 1921, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ENGLISH PIERROTS, TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY).' Without doubt the best known company of its kind appearing' in Australia- are the English Pierrots, who will visit Pukekohe to-night for one night only. During their recent season in Auckland, which is a record of seven weeks, most liberal praise was bestowed on the combination by the press. The Herald says:—“With the presentation of an excellent programme the Engish Pierrots immediately established themselves as favourites. The initial appearance was marked by 'a budget of items of music, mirth and melody that was highly entertaining. The hall was filled'to its umost capacity with an audience which expressed every satisfaction with the programme and constantly demanded encores. The feature of the programme was the male quartet. Their singing was harmonious and itheir treatment of the “Soldiers’ Chorus” 'from “ Faust” was particularly fine. The English Pierrots present a programme of unusual variety, including excerpts from opera, quartets and solos, latest London sketches, dramatic items, dances, etc., in revue style under the title of “ Bits and Pieces.” The revue class of music si popular throughout the world and this company are exceedingly fortunate in securing a London producer in Lieut. Edmund Warrington, who is giving a variety of dramatic and humorous items assisted by members of the company. “A Dud Dream,” which is included in the opening bill is an original sketch still being shown on the London stage, and is described by press and' public as being funnier than “Alf’s Button” or “The Better ’Ole.” Theatregoers can feel assured of a good night’s amusement at the Pierrot s entertainment. The box plan is at tthe Bookery. *

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TO-MORROW (SATURDAY)

“ The Valley of Doubt ” is a story as untrammelled and free as the wide generous Northland, where its action takes place. It is rapid in plot development and vigorous in pause and its scenery is unrivalled by any picture taken in the snow. The story, written by Willard Mack, contains many stirring dramatic situations and a strong cast is headed by Thurston Hall ■ id Arline Prettj. ( The glamour that, hovers over tne life idyllic of the inhabitants of America’s- Latin quarter, Greenwich Village, is brought out with startling clearness in '"The Girl from bohemia, in which Mrs Vernon Castle achieves another screen triumph. As the heroine who demands her woman s right to live out her career untrammelled by conventions, she proves her right to the title of “the most striking personality on the screen.” Mrs Castle has long been considered one of the foremost exponents ox the sartorial art. and wonderful costuming in this picture, bears out her reputation in fulsome manner.