ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 August 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE EMPIRE. "THE MIRACLE MAN," MONDAY. George t Loane Tucker's great screen masterpiece "The Miracle Man," opens at the Empire on Monday next. 23rd iijst., for a # sfcason of three nights and one matinee on Tuesday, commencing at 3 p.m. "The Miracle Man," may well be described as the photoplay with an amazing soul. It shows the best of life and the worst in a story so great that :t could not be put into wards. It appears, like a tale of true love; it thrills Tika a burst of glorious music; it inspire;-, like a message from a master. It crowds into one picture more experiences, good and bad, than most people know or meet in a lifetime. It is a picture that is in every sense great, and one that goes straight to the heart of the crowd. It is a picture of crooked lives made straight, of sordid lives made bright, all by the wholesome sway of the country and an old man's faith and trust in men and in a power to heal. •'The Miracle Man" is no propaganda film, it has no creed save humanity—it is a simple hut vivid and vital story of human -hearts, told on th'e screen in scenes of marvellous variety. An inspiring masterpiece of screen entertainment, the'dregs and the wine of the worldall that is fine, all that is sorrowful, all that allures in the act of living is told in "The Miracle Man," and the man or woman who can see it unmovcl is not to be envied. The box plan is now open at Collier's.

EVERYBODY'S. PAULINE FREDERICK IN "THE PEACE OF ROARDING RIVER." In the new Goldwyn production "The Peace of Roaring River," Pauline Frederick portrays a poor working girl who i 3 inveigled out West bv a fraudulent advertisement in the "Matrimonial News." When she arrives she discovers: that both she and Hugo Ennis are the victims of the spite of a jealous woman. The man, a Western miner, has no intimation of the scheme when he fimk the shrinking girl in his cabin; and when he questions her, she believes his intentions are dishonorable, and shoots him. But the girls remains to nurse him back to health, and during the process, they bold discover that the postmistress, instead of harming them, brought them ■ the greatest happiness they had ever known. The final screening takes place to-night.

9 THE PEOPLE'S. "THE BRAMBLE BUSH." The very capable acting on the part of Corimie Griffiths and in support Frank Miles, Robert W Eraser and a strong cast, combined with the pleasing appeal of the story makes this one of the best productions. The performance of Miss Griffiths has been highly recommended by New York critics. She portrays the mental fright of a young girl who loves a man who is branded as a scoundrel—she will not believe the stories that are told about him—until after a bitter struggle she realises the truth. Her work is thoroughly convincing and artistic. There seems to be no end to appeal that she gives the character, and it is questionable if any other star could have scored so heavily. The part just suits Corinne Griffiths. Miss Griffiths wears some magnificent dresses in this realistic and appealing society drama. A fine comedy "Work and Win 'Em," and Gaeztte, are also on the bill, which commences at the matinee to-day at 2 p.m. MISS CONSTANCE EEILLY. A notice of more than usual interest to music lovers appears in thi# issue heralding the recital to be giVen by Miss 'Constance Reilly, which Ims been fixed for Wednesday, August 25, in the Workers' Social Hall. Miss Reilly has 'bees fo* aamS Tears well-known and

popular as a singer in Hawera, and recently, while away from Hawera had the great advantage of a course in voice

production under a well-known tutor from Xew York. Her appearance here will therefore be looked for wth keen interest. She will have the assistance of Mr. Eldon Moore, one of Wellington's best baritones, who created a very favorable impression when lie sang to a Hawera audience some time ago, and of ]Slr. Gordon Meßeth. a well-known Wangarnii piano soloist, whilst Miss D. Heilly will be the accompanist. It will thus be seen that a very interesting musical evening is promised.