ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 December 1917, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"IT IS FOR ENGLAND." A FILM WITH SOME LESSONS. The makers of the film, "It Is For England," must iiave beoa imbued with the highest of patriotic sentiments, and the result is a. picture crammed full of lessons for those who have not donned khaki. It will be shown publicly for the iirst time at Everybody's to-night and again at a matinee.to-morrow afternoon and for the laßfc time to-morrow night. In camM-terms "It Is For England"' condemns the politicians who have failed to deafrdrastsa&Hy with the- many problems which have faced England since the outbreak of war, three years ago. But, apart from tins, and apart from the 'Sighly inelo-dramatic story, it will be test remembered for tine remarkable naval scenes wWoh have been included. Views of Britain's Might upon the seas—of her "'all in all"-—the great battleships, their attendant destroyers, graceful cruisers, and lurking submarines, are aloßC'snfficient to mafce "It Is ffor England" memorable. The huating of a submarine is not the least interesting feature. Then, again, it is not possible to watch, without the feelings 'being stirred, the spectacle of the manhood of the Empire answering the call. There are many actual scenes of the "rush" recruiting in London on the oufF>reak of the war, besides glimpses of soldiers from overseas. "It Is For England" is being shown under the auspices of the Navy League, whose funds are to benefit by the proceeds. It will :bc screened tonight andto-morrow afternoon and night only and is well worthy of patronage. It appeals to children as well as adults. CHARLIE HAY AT 'ItHE EMPIRE" IN "THE CLODHOPPER." "I close my eyes and you give me a shove." With these words Charlie Bay as "The Clodhopper'' makes his first stage appearance and of course is a sensational, epoch making success in an eccentric dance. Charlie Rav has delighted largo picture audiences m many of his previous portrayals, but has never before reached the sanje wave of popularity as in 'The Clodhopper," the fine Triangle drama screened to a good audience at the Empire last night. Charles Ray appears as Everett Nelson, born on a farm, and an only son. He does all the hard work on the place for his father, who keeps the country bank. Unable to stand the bondage any longer, Everety leaves for New York in .quest of work. While job hunting he sees a sign on the door requesting the services of a janitor. On entering to apply for the position lie finds himself on the stage of a theatre, where a rehearsal for a musical comedy is in progress. The astounded manager gazes at this apparition, and then an idea strikes him. He hires the "Clodhopper" for a rural number in his show. How the "rube" makes the hit of his life as weH as showing ho is not to be laughed at as a prodigal son is shown in the events that follow. There is a fine supporting programme which with the star picture will be screened again to-night and to-morrow. y