ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 21 August 1915, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

EJIMRE HCi'O'iUiS. Laughter and fun dominate the new progiamiae which is to be screened at the Empire this afternoon and evening, where the head-liner is the newest Keystone farce, "Love, Speed and Thrills." As the title implies, the humor is of the strenuous order, and yet it is claim, cd that it is not lacking in cleverness. The more serious side of the programme is presented" in "The Derelict," an emotional drama by Kalem, in which a man falls in love with his business partner's wife, and, hjhg repulsed, develops in her husband a craving for drugs. The subsequent lappenings provide material for a •),,., "Till drama indeed, in which the plot .» cleverly directed towards a pleasing fina.'e. An interesting film just now is "Work in U.S.A. Arsenal," depicting Uncle Sam in the manufacture of war munitions. Other films are; "A Xight's Adventure" (Reliance drama), "An O'd-fashioned Girl" (Majestic drama), "Cntey's Vacation" (Vitagraph comedy) and the latest Kuropean Gazette. Seats may he reserved.

ROYAL PICTURES. A new programme will be presented at the Theatre Royal to-day at 2.30 and again at 8 to-night. The Reliance, Co. furnish a finely-acted and sensational melo-dramn, ''The Green God," which i abounds in strong dramatic pannes and exciting episodes. The "ride to destruction" made in a motor-car by the Hindu villain and his associates is genuinely thrilling. . A rcene where tile nntor-ear charges over a precipe ,-o at full speed is very realistic. Genu : ne fi.i; is ';<rnvided in the clever Ketone conu'ily, "Wilful Ambrosv." Ambrose pjsin-v as an expert pistol-shot porforms the "list trick" in n most ingenioti.v fashion, with laughter-producing results. "In the French Lines at Rheims - ' in a capital dim, and amongst its interesting sections oiv notices n, »ory fine view of the famous eathedrjl, battered !>;' German shells. "In Wilds" is a drama of love and adventure, produced bv the famous 101 flis.n Co. 'iVr. film is 2000 ft in length. "The Methods o? Margaret" is a sparkling VliigrKp'.!, comedy. The usual Australian Gazette is also included in the new bill. j

The theatre-going public and otlurs are reminded that Klaw and Erlangi.r's dramatic masterpiece, "The Wife,"-is tf be shown at the Theatre Royal on Monday and Tuesday next. Those who witness the screening of this big picturedrama will find it strong and fascinating in plot, and the most pleasing seen here for some time. An excellent programme supports the "star." Seats may be reserved at Ho/I'mann's.

"THE MAN WHO STAYED AT HOME." The J. C. Williamson Ltd. management went to no end of expense and trouble, it is stated, in order to obtain suitable artists for the various types of characters presented in the great patriotic spy drama, "The Man Who Stayed at Home," which is to be staged here for the first l and only time at the Theatre Royal on Monday night, August 30. The management had to offer big inducements to secure Miss Violet Paget for the part of Miriam Leigh, a secret service agent., In "The Man Who Stayed at Home" Miss Paget has greater opportunities than ever before to display her exceptional histrionic abilities. Mr. Frank Harvey, who last visited the dominion with thej Julius Knight Company, created great enthusiasm in Sydney and Melbourne by his magnificent portrayal of the part of Christopher Brent. The character resembles that of Sir Percy Blakcney in "The Scarlet Pimpernel," in its repeated contrasts of manner. Mr, Harvey, it is said, very fully emphasises the dual part of the character, and his acting of the "silly ass" is in marked contrast to the alert, businesslike nature of his manner as soon as the eyes of the German spies are taken off him. A good deal of comedy is provided by Mr. Arthur Cornell, as John Preston, J.P., and Mhs Temple Pigott as Miss Myrtle, a midd'eaged spinster. Mr. Austin Milroy, a noted English actor, will make his first appearance here in the important role of Carl Sanderson, a Gorman spy. That sterling actor, Mr. Leslie Victor, will make a welcome reappearance as Fritz, the German waiter. Mr. Kenneth Brampton will appear as Percival Pennieuil?, and Charles Morse as Corporal Atkins. Miss Florence Gleeson, who will doubtless bo best remembered for her fine portrayal of Nat-U-Rich in "The Squaw Man," will take the important part of Fraulein Schroeder, a German spy, and Miss Emma Temple will appear as Mrs. Sanderson. The dressing and staging will be a feature of the production. The box plans will bo opened at Collier's on Friday morning next at 8 o'clock, and a queue will be formed from 7 a.m. "The Man Who Stayed at Home" will be staged at Eltham on Thursday, August 26; at Hawera on Friday, August 27; at Stratford on August 28.'