ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 July 1918, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S, THE BEAUTY ACTRESS, IRENE CASTLE AS ''CONVICT 993." The story of "Convict {>93," which is the headliner at Everybody's Theatre tonight and to-morrow, is rather thrilling, and added to this is the fact that tha film itself is well produced and mounted admirably. The scenes of high life are well done and not overdrawn. The plot itself borders upon melodrama, but it is thrilling all the way. Irene Castla is tiie star, and her part ia that of a convict woman who escapes. She takes advantage of all 'her opportunities, and enters society, where she is courted' by a rich business man. But right at the zenith of her fortune a prison mats meets her, and 'blackmail's her into joining a criminal gang. Prom this incident the action very swift and mora than usually interesting. The conclusion to this swift story is strongly-ap-pealing. "Convict 093." has a variety of interesting picture -topics as its supports, and the selections of Everybody's orchestra are of a high class. COMING SATURDAY.. LITTLE MADGE EVAS®. The delightful little Madga EvamsrwilT again star at Everybody's cm SafetrdsjM in the World film success, "The Wrfnateer." This i s probably ibis | lady's most attractive picture. THE EM2TM VIOLA BECOMES THE IBOS> OE"Kffl ■SCREEN IN "BLUET. JEMR*' In "Blue Jeans"—Metro's, special pro-! duction de luxe—which commences a. three night season at the [Empire tonight, winsome Viol* Dana crownai all her previous efforts and reaches tha! zenith of her career- The generally e» pressed opinion after viewing tins picture i 9 that Viola Dan*, who has grown in favor with the motion picture pablie, becomes in this picture the greatest motion picture actress on the screen. She reaches the heights and the depths of the emotional art. She wiS, in picture, draw tears to the hferdCfA eye 4 1 in the world from the sheer fence of he? tremendous and appealing draiißttU power. Nothing finer in motion pietdf®* has been seen than '"Blue Jeans," has pToved one of the most popular spe* \ cial features ever released in America. Local patrons will enthuse wer tha pro I duction. 'THE SCARLET TROUBADOORS." 1 ■ Mr. Edward Branscombe'a "Soarlei Troubadours" are announced as a reorganised and up-to-date body of enters tainers. It ;s claimed for them thai they possess all the essentials and qualifications necessary for any combination to appear for the edification and amusement of the people. In song, jest and dance they hold an extensive repertoire; Natural talent brought to proficiency acquired by lengthy experience, is said to be the heritage of each artist forming the company. Miss Lalla Ward is the gifted soprano of the "Scarlet Troubadours," and Miss Madeline' Knight is described as the possessor of a rich and mellow contralto voice. Mr. Remr Miller is a basso of merit and one of the most popular members of the company. The comedians include Messrs George Livingstone, Reg. Hawthorne, Andrew Pace, and Courtney Ford, ably assisted by Miss Ivy Davis and Miss Hilda McMurtry. The latter is said to also be a very pleasing dancer, her dancing duet s with Mr. Hawthorne being favorite numbers with an audience- In concerted mnS>c the "Scarlet Troubadours" present selections from "Faust", ''Samson and Delilah," "Trovatore," "Carmen," "Maritana," and other well-known operas. Their portfolio of burlesques and humorous ensembles is well stocked, and a liberal portion of these is served out at each performance- The "Scarlet Troubadours" will appear at the Empire Theatre Monday evening next. The bos plan will open at Collier's Friday isoraing.