ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 March 1919, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S. THE GREAT XAZIMOVA TO-NIGHT. "Toys of Fate" is Nazimova's second great screen classic production, a magnificent successor to "Revelation." It shows at to-night at the matinee to-morrow and again finally tomorrow night. In this vital human document the celebrated Russian actress plays the part of Azath, a gipsy princess, of whom fate demands tliat she avenge the wrong done her mother. The cup of love is placed at Azatli's lips onl/ to be snatched roughly away, and life seems to play at cross purposes with this true-hearted daughter of the Romany race. Idyllic surroundings of great beauty form the background for dynamic events of dramatic power. Reward and recompense come to the gypsy girl when she lias offered her life to save another, and destiny at last gives her the full measure of happiness so long withheld. There' is an unforgettable quality in "Toys of Fate,"'and in the superb work of the great Navimova as Azath,

THE PEOPLE'S. LAST NIGHT OF TOM MIX IN "CUPID'S ROUND-UP." The big Western thrill, "Cupid's Round-up," starring the famous athletic actor Tom Mix, screens finally tonight at the People's. A particularly fine "Sunshine" comedy, "The Neighbour's Keyhole," is also on the programme. »

Mary McAllister to-morrow in "PANTS." To-morrow's new programme presents pretty little Mary McAlister in the fine "Essanay" tomboy drama "Pants." It is a beautiful story of childhood and the power of joyous,, innocence. The latest gazette, travelog and comedy are also on the bill. The matinee to-morrow commences at 2 p.m.