ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 March 1919, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MATINEE TO-DAY OF "THE BRASS CHECK." The last sessions of Francis X. Bushman and Beverley Bayne, in their latest comedy drama film entitled "The Brass Cheek," take 3 place at'. Everybody's thisafternoon and to-night. It is' a fastmoving, entertaining photo-play, and with the attractive supporting comedy has found special flavor during the week with lovers of moving pictures. Tomorrow the first place in the new programme will be taken by "To-day," on its first release in New Plymouth. "Today" is said to be one of the most pronounced successes of the year, and deals with the foibles and frivolity of a fashionable woman of society. It is in seven parts, and it is stated that the plot and its unfolding tells a very pow- | erful story of great human, interest, containing many thrililng. scenes, which lead up to a dramatic climax of great power. It is interpreted by a specially selected cast, and features ttjat, fine emotional ■actresis of the screen and stage, Miss. Florence 1 Reed.'' '.' THE PEOPLE'.,. : "SCANDAL" TO-NIGHT. To-jiigM's npw bill presents beautiful ''ohstarice'Talmadge.in the greatly talk■rd about picture, "Scandal." "You have told, everybody you are my wife. Very well you are my wife." Such was the amazing attitude he took up in response to what she deemed merely a joke. The scene occurs in ''Scandal." Thrilling situation and gorgeous dresses and settings mnlcc "Scandal" n picture of outstanding interest. The story h a distinctly powerful one and Constance Talmadgc plays a difficult, role in yt«rfection. A big two-reel "Sunshine" comedy, "A Self-made Lady," and gazette are also on the bill. The matinee to-day commences at 2 p.m.