ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 April 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EMPIRE THEATRE. ' "WITH SCOTT TO THE POLE." ' The overwhelming catastrophe which : befel Captain Scott and his comrades after they had reached their goal and were almost in sight of relief on their ' return journey, is brought home to all ' by Mr. H. C. Ponting's remarkable moving picture of the Antarctic ex'pedition, which was screened at the Empire last night. From a scientific standpoint these pictures are in a class by themselves, for thcrcason that they have taught scientists things previously unsuspected. They depict one of the greatest feats of endurance ever recorded. The pictures arc beautifully clear and arc further enhanced by the lecturing by Mr. Walter Searle. The picture will bo shown again this afternoon at 2 p.m., and for -the last time this evening at 8 p.m. There are still a few scats loft for the evening session, and intending patrons are advised to reserve at Colliers' without delay. EVERYBODY'S. A MONSTER ■DOUBLE PROGRAMME. Patrons at Everybody's last evening were treated to one of the most brilliant and entertaining picture programmes that has been screened at this popular house. The first part of the programme is taken up by the Fox feature "Six Shooter Andy," with Tom Moore in the lead. This is a typical Western picture and filled with thrilling and sensational incidents from start to finish. The second half introduced Geraldine Farrnr in a Goldwyn feature "The Stronger Vow," which gives this famous emotional actress the greatest opportunity of her career. The full double programme *ill be repeated to-night for the last time- At the matinee to-day the feature will be "Six Shooter Andy." COMING ON MONDAY. "CITY OF COMRADES." Popular Tom Moore stars again on Monday and Tuesday in his latest success "The City of Comrades," and the 14th episode of "Stingaree" will also be shown. THE PEOPLE'S. "THE THIRD DEGREE." To-day's big new bill, commencing at the matinee at 2 p.m., presents Alice Joyce, the charming and talented Vitagraph actress. Miss Joyce achieved a triumph.in her latest picture, "The Third Degree." This is an adaptation of the play of the same name by Charles Klein, and is considered one of the most absorbing, and, therefore, entertaining pictures in which the star has appeared. Under the direction of .Tom Tcrriss/' the ■ feature has been given an elaborate production, and one calculated to rouse the highest praise. All the faithful points of the original play have been carefully preserved and brought forward, so that it retains its dramatic high-lights. Miss Joyce contributes a noteworthy performance that is marked by its sincerity and charm. An excellent cast supports her, that includes such capable artists as Gladden James, Anders Randolf, Mrs. de Wolf Hopper, George Backus, and L. Rogers Lytton. The play lends itself remarkably to picturisation, as it embodies a wealth of action, suspense, human ini terest, and romance. These elements arc ; admirably woven together, and through them the star shines radiantly. The picture is in seven reels, and shows at the usual prices.