ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 November 1917, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE MANXMAN" AT THE ■.■ EMPIRE MONDAY.

Hall Ca'ihe's great novel, Manxman" ha.s a plot so strqng that its success as a picture drama', is and the film masterpiece to bo screened at tile Empire Theatre- next Monday and Tuesday can genuinely be claimed as the big picture of the year., The cast is an extraordinary one. Henry Ainley as Phillip acts with tremendous power a role calling for the portrayal of deep emotion. Elizabeth Risden as the Woman whose warm heart rules her head, is dainty and iewitehingly pretty and Fred' Groves a 9 the "fine character of Pete, the deceived husband,, is 'splendid. The scenes were taken in the Jsle of Man, and will prove a revelation to audiences accustomed to made-up studio imitations of scenery. The huge festival crowds, and fine old buildings and the lovely town and woodland scenes are almost beyond description; ; A word must, also be said of the "best baby ever put on the screen" to use ihe words of a keen American critic The story is too well lsnown to need explaining, but it can be safely said to bo one of the most profoui.d and powerful searchlights upon the problem of the "eternal' triangle;" and the author's resolute dealing with the depths of human love, passion and hate made the great book, the sensation of the literary world" upon its startling appearance. OLGA PETROVA AT THE EMPIRE MATINEE.

The programme! to be shown at the Empire matinee this afternoon will include the fine Metro play, "The Soul of a Magdalen" (starring Olga Petrova), the sixth episode of "The Secret, of the Submarine," another instalment of the "Rex Reach Travel Series," and a very funny comedy, "Those Wedding Bells," To-night will be the final screening of this programme and no picture goer should miss the beautiful Olga Petrova in her most popular screen attraction. "The Soul of a Magdalen."BESSIE BARRISCALE AY EVERYBODY'S TO-DAY . "THE SNARL. ..'.

" The word "snarl" in the title of the 'interesting Triangle play. "Tbe Snarl," to be screened at Everybody's this afternoon and evening, is used in its rath' er old-fashioned sense of "entanglement or knot." The plot is a unique one, full of interest and excitement. A young millionaire marries one of two twin sisters, but as is usual chooses the heartless and worthless one of tbe pair. Amazing adventures and complications arise a« the result of the villainyhand unscrupulous character of the wicked sister, but all comes right in the end. Bessie Barriscale plays the dual role, and the picture, is further remarkable for wonderful scenes of modern society, luxurious extravagance, particularly the doings on the millionaire's yacht. The programme also includes the second episode of the .gripplngly interesting serial "The Iron Claw." This picture will be shown each week on Saturday and Mori' day at Everybody's right through to the conclusion.

lOOK WHO'S HERE. Backed up by a wonderful reputation gained during twenty weeks' season in Sydney "Look Who's Here" will visit New Plymouth on Wednesday and Thursday next. No less thaii twenty-five artists will appear in tho production and the whole show teems with delightful music and comedy from the rise to the fall of tho curtain. Item follows item in almost startling rapidity, one moment the audience being convulsed with laughter and the next being charmed with delightful music. The magnificent.staging and dressing is carried out entirely in black and white and the chief scene has been.described as one of the most beautiful yet seen in this country. It ia one of those shows into which you can drop at any time with the confidence that there is not going to be one dull moment. The war is forgotten, the municipal rates, the submarines, and the Income Tax—in fact, all troubles seem to fade away. Included in tlie production here will be the famous "1812" itom which caused such a rage in London, Sydney and Wellington. In this number five pianos are used, and the item is described as being a magnificent spectacle. Comedy of the side-splitting order tiervades the Whole performance, and it is quite certain that the Empire Theatre will be crowded to witness this very fine performance.