ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 November 1919, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S. "SHOULDER AimS" THIS AFTERNOON AND TO-NIGHT. Thousands the world over'liave Saughed hysterically at the antics of Charle* Chaplin. In most of his pictures he has appeared in the burlesque garb of a tramp, but in: his latest release, "Shoulder Arms," he has a new role, that of a "ranker"; the big boots are still there, and the effect when marching is ludicrously funny. "Shoulder Arms" was screened for the first time in New Plymouth at Everybody's Theatre last night, before a crowded audience, and was an immediate success. The story is one in which all the humor of trench life is brought out. The story is well conceived, and in every inch of its screening there is humor of the most subtle kind. Also on the programme there is the Australian comedy drama 1 he Hayseeds." and the second episode of ""Wolves of Ivultur." There will he a special matinee of "The Hayseeds" and "Shoulder Arms" this afternoon at 3 p.m. and the final screening takes place this evening. v THE PKOPLE'S. FLORENCE REED TO-NIGHT. In the Metro production "Her Own Way,' one of Clyde Fitchfs stirring melodramas, has been chosen for Miss Reed. The famous playwright has given more successful plays to the stage than oerhaps, any other author, "Her Own Way" being a pronounced success on the stage. It has "pictured"well—there is plenty of good action, a strong, welldeveloped plot, some beautiful settings, and acting that is always of the highest standard. Although one situation is of a "strong" nature the picture will be pleasing to all The dramatic quality of this five-reel picture is well sustained throughout, reaching a strong climax in the fourth reel. The latest gazette, interest and two-reel L.1\.0. comedv are also on the bill Photo number 3 of the Paramount set is Charles Rav, Ince's wonder boy; next week's is Dorothy Dalton. * ■—— a EMPIRE THEATRE. HARRY DEARTH. » Harry Dearth, the eminent London baritone, who is touring the Dominion under the direction of the, well-known theatrical entertainers, Messrs. J. and N, Tait. will appear in the Empire Theatre on Friday and Saturday next. Mr. Dearth and his distinguished company" are having one of the most sucecsslul tours yet played by visiting artists, one reason being that Mr. Dearth comes to us at the height of his career. To-day in London he is recognised as the foremost singer in England and his name is sufficient to fill the largest hall in London Tlie programme to be presented here will include many of the songs that have been made popular through the efforts of Mr. Dearth. His style'is unique, for he makes every character in the songs appear to live on the stage. Whether pathetic or joyful, dramatic or sympathetic, this singer gets the full'expression into the story he tells. He creates a distinct atmosphere with each song and his hearers go away with a pleasant memory of having heard wmtrs sung with the fullest effect. Mr. Dearth's company includes artists who are of high ability. Madame Marie Power (contralto), Miss Carlien Jurs (pianist) and Harold Beck ('cellist) all immediately got in touch with the audience. As the, season here is such a short one intending patrons are advised to book their seats at Collier's.