ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 June 1919, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

: EVERYBODY'S. ROY STEWART IN "THE MEDICINE MAN." An elaborate plot is not always necessary for a good screen drama, This is proved by the Triangle feature, "The Medicine Man," which grips the interest i from the start and holds it unflaggingly to the end, yet which is not characterised by any absurdly complicated story. a. . * 8 the straight-forwardness and sincere naturalness of it which constitutes it one of the most likeable pictures for many a day. Roy Stewart plays the central part, and the scenes are laid in beautiful and wild western landscapes.- The story centres round the attempt of two questionable characters to rob a young girl of the ownership of a mine which is found to be very valuable- They are; foiled by a great-hearted son of the west, who is perfectly portrayed by Roy, Stewart..He makes the part very convincing and proves himself one of the best fighting.stars on the screen. Those: who like a natural storycharmingjy told and with a genuine heart interest will, agree that Oiis picture ig one of these -which are. taqre than , worth while. Another episode of "The House of Hate" also show* on- this ■ programme. The screening nighty are to-night and to-morrow at Everybody's.

THE PEOPLE'S. LAST'NIGHT OF "FEDORA." ! Victareia Sardou's great play, "Fedora," starring Pauline Frederick and produced by Pcffamoimt, screens finally to-night at the People's. "Fedora" is a powerful play, running the whole gamut of the passions. It is an Ideal vehicle icy? Paulinei Frederick, who has proven her ability to interpret emotional roles, and has won lier greatest screen successes, in such characters, "Tlie/Kailroad fodders," No. 2, Travelog, i gazette and Comedy are also shown. new bill presents Viola *®&na in her ; latest success, (l Oppo.vi;«-