ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 August 1920, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S. LAST NIGHT OF "THE MORAL DEADLINE." There ife always a universal' appeal about a story of true lore crossed by interfering parents or circumstances beyond the control of those most affected,, and the stoiy loses nothing in the picturesque telling of "The Moral Deadline," in which June Elvidge and Frank Mayo play stellar roles. The picture contains some Beautiful settings of Central Park, New York, and the scenes of stage and society life are well coiiceived and executed. To-night is the final screening occasion.

..THE PEOPLE'S. A BIG ALL-BBITISH FILM. Another fine six-reel all-British production, from Hepworth's, London, is the leading theme on to-night's new bill at the People's. It is entitled "The Grand Babylon Hotel," stars beautiful Alma Taylor, and is the picturisation of Arnold Beitoettfs famous novel of th» same name. Some great scenes of the London, emjbankment, the famous Thames and her bridges, are shown in this production, and the settings of the whole action of the play are excellent throughout. The bill includes 'gazettes, and Mary Page No. 10. THE EMPIRE. "THE MIRACLE MAN." The Dominion, commenting on the "The Miracle Man," states;—* Perhaps nevpr, since the King's Thca- ' tr?' w.iii-nrst openca. Has a picture weetr* shown there that could rival in grandeur and sublimity, the drama that was fceraotiM Bight. Arty attempt to outline the. storv-wou'.d do the picture j nil injustice, for it is the innumerable delicate touches with which tlia outlines are filled in that the genius of the author is revealed. ''The Miracle Man" is simple, affectionate and unsuspecting. Destitute of all ordinary means of communication with his fellows, he still feels instinctively the moral conflicts of the darkening world about him, and exerts an influence so deep, eo irresistible, that before it even the iron will of a hardened sinner has eventually to bow. Staged in surroundings of great natural beauty, no detail that could add , conviction to a wonderful story has been > ; omitted in the mounting. The local 1 season of three nights commences on ; Monday next, and a special matinee on 1 Tuesday commences at 3 p.m. Plan at 1 Collier?.

. PIANOFORTE RECITAL. The programme for Miss Leatham'fl recital at the Empire Theatre to-morrow night offers to music lovers of this district one of those rare musical treats which are all too infrequent here, and should attract a large audience. Those Who have not booked seats would be well advised to do so immediately, as there are not many good seats now remaining. Miss Lcatham has a wonderful memory, and does not use the score for any of her items, this alone being a great accomplishment. She plays with vigor and abandon, and has very keen appreciation of the subtleties of the works selected. She is able to vividly portray all the human emotions with compelling reality, and added to her intense musical temperament there is also a clear and brilliant technique, all of which go in make up a very finished and artistic- performance. Owing to an indisposition, Mr. Macdonald regrets his inability to appear at the concert. His place on the programme will be taken by Mrs. Basham, of Waipuknrau, who is at present visiting New Plymouth, and who is very well known to local concert-goers. The full programme appears in to-day's issue. The prices are 3s and 2s, plus tax, and the plan is at Hoffmann's.