ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 31 January 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S. MATINEE TO-DAY, AT 2 P.M. "GOOD-NIGHT, PAUL." Constance Talmadge is a dainty dish fit for any king, and she justifies her reputation as a born comedienne in her latest picture, "Good Night, Paul," which is now showing at Everybody's this afternoon and to-night. The atmosphere of the story is French-farcical, and the most delicate of situations crop up innocently, all as the result of one small fib, which moves mountains of complications along. A feature of the picture is a display of fascinating young ladies in the latest fashions of dainty lingerie, though these, of course, will only appeal to the feminine eye (?). Norman Kerry and Harrison Ford give clever impersonations of the roles of the two partners, the former figuring as the fortunate husband of the altogether delectable Constance. The picture goes with a bang from start to finish, and furnishes what is the most entertaining comedy that has been presented since "Up the Road with Sallie." "Good Night, Paul" shows for to-day only.

THE EMPIRE. "SPORTING LIFE." "Sporting Life," a. production of genuine heart interest and thrilling incidents, will show at the Empire next Tuesday night, and also on both race nights. The "big punch" of this picture is its sensational presentation of the famous classic of the English Turf, the Derby. This is a graphic reproduction of the worldfamous racing annual at Epsom, England. Another big scene is the reproduction of a big prize fight before the National Sporting Club in Lbndon. There are any number of other novel scenes, as Maurice Torneur's fascinating reproduction of London streets shrouded in dense fog. This fog plays a vital part in the story, since it aids a gang of thugs in their plans to steal the Derby favorite. "Sporting Life" is, in a sense, a .companion piece to "The Whip," despite an entirely different story, and that it is even more thrilling and novel. The box plan opens at Collier's this riorning, and intending patrons would be wise to reserve early.

MISS LOUISE MACK." At- the Empire, next 'Monday, for one night only, Louise .Alack, the wonderful woman linguist, traveller, novelist, leeturer, and war correspondent, whose public appearances have attracted such enormous interest wherever i)ie goes, will make her how to a New Plymouth audience. A a war correspondent, for the London Times and Daily Mail. Louise Mack had marvellous hairbreadth experiences, v.hieh c hs weaves into her recital. "Th.- 1 Old World and the New." Op-ito-date in an almost startling way, Miss Ma:-.k portrays the old world in the war and the new world after the war. She brings home things that the Colonies are only dimly aware of in the amazing- transformation of the world. Her own moving pictures will follow the recital. This is not a lecture. It is a series of little dramas snatched from life, often almost at the cost of Miss Mack's own life. Nobody should miss this uniniie opportunity of hearing a great (speaker illuminating great subjects with brilliancy, art. and sincerity that convinces from first, to last. THE COMING OF THE KIWI!"!. EMPIRE THEATRE—FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NEXT. The third and last group of returned soldier entertainers, popularly known as the Kiwis, Brigade entertainers, late N.Z.E.F., will appear in the Empire Theatre next Friday and Saturday, February 6th and 7th. Just recently returned from England, the party commenced a tour of the Dominion at Auckland on Boxing Night, and have had a series of instantaneous successes ever since. Their unique and clever entertainment, entitled "Bran Tie" will lie staged here during the two nights' season. No more diverting comedian than Mr. Ernest Graham (the New Zealand 'lad from Yorkshire") has been heard-in the Dominion for a long time past, his ever ready wit and his clean and wholesome humor being a delight to kiddies, young and old i'oik alike. Mr. Graham's work is a type entirely his own. An admirable assistant is found in Mr. Wilfrid Thompson, a. well-known Wanganui boy, who, possessing a charming contralto voice, is one of the "ladies" of the party, arid wears delightful gowns. Mr Thompson moves, sings, and acts with all the charm of lead in musical comedy. With the Kiwis is another wonder, a veritable Gaby Deslys in millinery, style, finish, and appearance. This entertaining young "lady," otherwise Mr. Wally Fulford, has been quite a mystery to alt audiences loiighout the tour, and not until the shedding of the beaut ill' l wig at the final curtain is the mystery cleared up and all doubt removed as to the identity of this artist. Rich in singers who sing, the Kiwis possess no less thaji three tenors, all of a very high standard. Mr. Harold Hill comes with a big reputation as a vocalist, having been, prior to leaving for the front, a wellknown platform mugcr. Mr. Will Cotterill, a well-known Auckland performer in pre-war days, and Mr. Ernie >Skam, formerly of the Lyric Four, are sure to please New Plymouth audiences. Mr. Alfred North is credited with a fine platform presence, and his baritone voice is of a quality that delights his hearers. Mr. Leighton Barr is also prominent in the caste, and is largely instrumental in the success of "Bran Pie." The Kiwis appear here under the direction of Captain A. J. C. Angus. The box plan opens on Tuesday morning next, at Messrs. Collier's.