ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 December 1920, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

TOM MJX IN "WESTERN BLOOD"^ *m The last showing of the William Vox M photoplay "Western Blood", with Tom 1 Alix as the star, will be given at Everybody's this afternoon and to-night. One point about this picture that makes it interesting is the manner in which it shows the real cowboys and their Jife [on the plains and in the big towns. Especially amusing are the antics of the cowboys in full dress suits. They are carefre* in flannel shirts, but oh, 'those boiled shirts do bother them. I The love interest in this play is well carried out. .-•'.' As usual, Tom performs some thrjlling stunts, and he is well backed up by his intelligent horse. Supnorfjfcng "Western Blood" there is 4 ure-teel feature set amidst tlie African junfle, entitled "Man and Beast". The fcll programme shows at the matineo *Jnii afternoon, ' THE PEOPLE'S. \ ALMA TAYLOR AND GERALD MeS IN "BOUNDARY HOUSE." W \ ft To-day's new bill, commencing at the matinee at 2 p.m., presents a delighfnl All-British screen play, "Boundary House," starring the famous English artists Alma Taylor and Gerald A%es. The chief characterisation in the picture, however, and one that attracts immediate attention, is that of Old Fob, an eccentric, disgruntled individual, yet with an extraordinary personality,. a character needing for portrayal talent in a marked degree, and in the hands of William Feltham "Old Fob" becomes a vivid, real person, his features expressing hate, suspicion, and craftiness aslhe story demands. It is a powerful interpretation of which any actor might well be proud. There are a few intricacies of plot, and the story runs smoothly on, holding the interest to the end. The picture is an excellent example of the forward movement made by British proqueers and will be appreciated by all picture patrons. The bill includes latest gazette, comedy, travelog, and "Great Gamble" No. 11. "HTNEMOA." A Maori revue company organised by Tom Te Pnni will give a two nights season in the Workers' Social Hall ,on Thursday and Friday, December 9 and 10. Thia revue (not the opera of the same name) and special,music was written and produced in America by Mr. Tom Te Puni, and had a run c/ 54 weeks. Rehearsals been held steadily for the past few months, and everything point's to'a good performance. Miss Nellie Waldcn will take the part of Hinemoa. a role for which her piquancy and charming singing qiialitk* delightfully fit her. The remaining principal characters have been carefully allotted as follows:—Susan, Miss Iyy Skipper; Toban, Mr. H. Courtney; Cohan, Mr. Tom Te Puni; Levinskr, Mr. Waka Walden; Little Willie, Mr. Walter Iti; fiussie, Mr. H. Bartlett; Widow, Mr. Kipa Sharland, Box plans are now open at Collier's.