ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 1 November 1920, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

EVERYBODY'S. "THE COMMON 7 CAUSE" TO-NIGHT. A notable array of serpen talent appears in ''The Common Cause." Major fan Hay's great story of the world-war. chief among whom are Sylvia Brcamer and Herbert Rawlinson. Trene Castle and Lawrence Grossmith, the hitter being ihe famous English comedian, who makes his screen debut as Tommy Atkins in this production. Here is a 6ereen achievement which may truly be called a triumph: its splendid theme—ihe cause of civilisation upheld by tlje lighting forces of the Allies—is presented jn a splendidly convincing manner; its di'iiina, rich in virility and pathos, is presented'by ;\ cast unrivalled in screen history, no fewci' than fourteen great .artists being featured; its war scenes are. powerful and authentic, and its comedy touches are unctuous and artistically handled. "The Common Cause" comes as near to being n perfect dramatic entertainment as any picture produced. The supports include a laughable Sunshine comedy, "Son of a Hun," and Pa the Gazette. THE PEOPLE'S. : LAST XIGHT OF OLIVE THOMAS. Olive Thomas, much loved screen star, who sii lately has journeyed towards the Valley of the Shadow, is seen to very great advantage in "Footlights and Shadows,' her lirst Selznick masterpiece, which opened at the Peoples on Saturday. "Footlights and Shadows" was written and made to order specially for Olive Thomas. In addition to being the ''Harrison Fisher Girl" she first met fame as a ZiegfeTd "Follies" beauty, and the role of Gloria Dawn takes her back to her former part in the "Midnight Revue." Jt is an original plot, new and novel, a strong emotional story with the most elaborate of settings, gorgeous gowns and artistic lighting effects, all to further enhance the compelling magnetism and charm of the most beautiful girl on the screen. The bill includes gazette, interest, comedy, and Great GailiTile No. G.

810 iXH'BW; BILL TO-MORROW. CoorL'? Wiil-ili in "'riii' Dead Lino," and Pi»rjry Hylaml in "Black Shadows" provide a l)i«f doulili" star l'\ix ontiM-tainment lor tu-momiw and Wednesday.