ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 February 1919, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"THE DANDIES." Mr. Edward Branscombe's most recent company of "The Dandies" will open a three-night session in the Empire Theatre next Saturday. "The Dandies" Are at present conducting one of the most successful tours on record, and anpxchange says: The return of Mr Edward Branscombe's clever company "The Dandies," was responsible for an overflowing attendance at the theatre last evening. "The Dandies" need no recommendation. They are okl and tried friends. The company which appeared last evening are well up to standard, and worthily upheld the fine reputation established by their predecessors. In song, jest, and dance they held the stage to the great enjoyment of the large audience for just over two hours, and the genera! verdict at the conclusion of the bright show was that these clever entertainers excel in the art of entertaining. There were no dull moments. All was bright and gay, and the brilliance of the performers proved a delightful tonic to all, not forgetting those who, in these days of stress are afflicted with jaded nerves." While comedy is a prominent feature in the programme of "The Dandies," room is found for several excellent musical numbers, among these being selections from well known operas. It is a condition that every "Dandy" must be a singer of more than average merit, and by the enforcement of this rule the company are enabled to present many striking numbers not within the range or scope of similar organisations. Box plans for the season are now open at Collier's. EVERYBODY'S. CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN "THE IMMIGRANT." That Charlie Chaplin has lost none of his dash is clearly shown in "The Immigrant," the principal picture on the bill at Everybody's Theatre to-niaht and to-morrow. When a /ComediKuu reaches the height of popularity that the inimitable Chaplin has, it would seem a very difficult matter to maintain the high level of fun-making for any length of time. But this is not the fuse with Chaplin; with every one of his pictures he seems to improve, and "The Immigrant," the latest of his comedies, is, if anything, better than its predecessors. The best part of the film is devoted to Charlie's journey across the Atlantic on an ocean greyhound, and the many ludicrous scrapes that he gets into en route go to make one of the surest of laughter-makers. On the same programme there is a fine Metro feature "The Speaker," with wonderful Emily Stevens in the leading part. THE PEOPLES'. LAST NIGHT OF "THE CONQUEROR" William Farnum in the Fox eightreel play, "The Conqueror," screens finally to-night. CHARLIE CHAPLIN TO-MORROW. The inimitable comedian, Charles Chaplin, will appear at the matinee to-morrow in his big super corned}', "The Immigrant." On the same programme is the Triangle six-reel feature of exceptional merit and powerful appeal entitled "A Soul in Trust" and featuring Belle Bennett. The matinee prices are children Cd, adults 9d and Is 3d; evening prices 9d and Is 3d.