ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 August 1920, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE EMPIRE. LAST NIGHT OF "THE MIRACLE . MAN." The deep human appeal of "The Miracle Man" is evident in its striking series of varied scenes —from darkness to dawn, from the depths to the height* —startling scenes of the underworld; blood-stirring physical conflict; the thrills of crime and gun-play; love that is good and love that is evil; the lure of the sea, of the gambler's luck, of the fields and ilov/ers in summer; all the sweetness and bitterness of human fiouls —knit so naturally into this great, gripping drama, that the result is an inspiring masterpiece of screen entertainment. The dregs and the wine of the world—all 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 unmoved is not to be envied. The final screening takes place to-night. EVERYBODY'S. LOUISE HUFF IN "HEART OF GOLD," From time immemorial men have counted jealousy as an essential ingredient of that complex woman, and there would seem to be an element of truth in the supposition. It was the inordinate jealousy and greed of. a woman that caused all the trouble in "Heart of Gold," a Tollicking comedy of young love, mannequins, and injured innocence. The star is the dainty green and gold girl, Louise Huff; the Boy, Johnny Hines, a genuinely funny comedian, of whom lots more will be heard in the near future. Together they are jggponsible for a delicious romantic comedy, and it is one of those comedies that leaves pleasant memories for wseks after. The screening nights are to-night and to-morrow at everybody's.

•last night of a splendid double bill. A most excellent programme is that concluding at tho People's tonight, comprising some glorious views of Niagara in winter and two fine feature dramas, "The Iron Heart," starring Madlaine Traverse, and "The Lincoln Highwayman," featuring William Russell. Both features are among the best screen plays that Win. Fox has yet turned out. EDITH STOREY TO-MORROW. To-morrow, Edith Storey, popular artiste and beauty, makes her bow at the People's in what is said to be a splendid western play of the gold digging days, entitled "As the Sun Went "Down." Edith, as "Colonel Billy," plays a fine role and she is ably supported by a strong cast. ."Mary Page," No. 11, and Gazette and comedy are also on the bill. '

MISS REILLY'S SONG RECITAL. WORKERS' SOCIAL HALL TO-NIGHT. An extremely interesting and varied programme has been arranged for the conceit to be given this evening at the Workers' Social Hall. The artistes are Miss Constance Rcilly (soprano), Mr. Eklon Moore, of Wellington (baritone), and Mr. Gordon Mcßeth, of Wanganni (pianist), who are all experienced in their special lines. There wa9 very heavy booking for the ceucert given at Hawera last night, and a large number of seats are already booked here. Mr, Gordon .Mcßeth has studied at Leipzig, one of the great musical centres of the world in pre-war (lays, and in England, and is possessed of exceptional temperament and forceful execution. Mr. Eldon Moore is very popular in Hawera, and New Plymouth is likely to appreciate him as much. A really good accompanist is born and not produced, and Miss Daisy Rcilly, herself an exceptionally gifted musician, excels in what is an art in itself. The box plan is at Collier's and prices are 3s and 2s.