ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 November 1919, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S. "SOCIETY FOR SALE" TO-NIGHT. William Desmond is seen at his best in "Society for Sale," a bright and hu.hian story of a shogi'rl suddenly rich, I' sighing for society, and an aristocrat whose sole possession is an ancient name. The girl. Gloria Swanson, borrows the impoverished gentleman to work her way into society, and paya well for the privilege of using him as a ■fjancee. As the representative of the ancient name, Bill Desmond gives a portrayal which will be particularly attractive to New Zealanders who have seen him in similar parts on the stage. Gloria Swanson does some of her best work as - the shopgirl, and has plenty of scope to prove her ability. The story is well sustained and has much entertaining power. Society customs and frocks re : ceive plenty of attention. This programme shows to-night and at both sessions to-morrow, and includes a sidesplitting Sunshine comedy, "Whoso your Father," and an equally funny Keystone comedy, "The Iceman's Bride," with a fine Topical Budget. THE PEOPLE'S. FLORJSNOIS REED. The beautiful and accomplished Florence Reed gives a ~ne performance in "Her Own ,Way," Clyde Fitch's stirring drama screening finally to-night at the People's. The bill includes a rollicking two-reel L.K.O. comedy, gazette and interest films. DOUG. FAIRBANKS TO-MORROW. . "He Comes up Smiling" is the name of Douglas Fairbanks' latest Artcraft production, commencing at the People's to-morrow at 2 p.m. In this picture Fairbanks is said to excel all his previous acrobatic stunts, while the story is one of the, best yet. The bill includes a Billy West comedy and .gazettes. EMPIRE THEATRE. | HARRY DEARTH CONCERT TO-NIGHT. To-night in the Empire Theatre, Messrs. .T. and N. Tait will present to. Ncw Plymouth music lovers Harry Dearth, who comes to the Dominion at ■the height of his career, and who, with his distinguished company, will appear for two nights only. Mr. Dearth is recognised as one of the leading baritones in England to-day, and from his first appearance on the concert platform has been a big favorite with audiences. Probably no singer of recent years who has visited this colony has so many songs on the market, and there are very few homes that do not contain at least one song "Sung by Harry Dcartlr' in it. The Wellington session, which concluded last week, stands out as one of the biggest triumphs accorded a visiting artist, it having "had to be extended to an extra three concerts. Mr Dearth's programme to-night contains many songs that have made his name a .household word, and he lends wonderful life to the most ordinary ballads. He has the gift of putting out from a song the type of person represented in that sons, and he makes the character line. He has a wonderful voice of excellent quality, and he uses it with great effect, his expression and enunciation being remarkable. Mr. Dearth's company includes Madame Marie Power, contralto; Miss Carlien .Tnrs, ninnist; and Harold Beck, 'cellist. The box •plans at Collier's indicate a hearty welcome to this singer to-night.