ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 December 1920, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S.

LAST NIGHT OF "MR. WU"

The screen introduction of England's most distinguished stage stars, Matheson Lang and Lillah McCarthy, in the play they made famous in London, "Mr. Wu", brings into the view of the whole world one of the finest screen impersonations ever seen As the stoic Wu, Matheson Lang proves his right to be included in the front rank of famous actors, and nothing better has been seen upon the silent screen. Lilian McCarthy presents a brilliant and carefully conceived "Mrs. Gregory", while Little Meggie Albanesi must not be overlooked for her rendering of the role of Nang Ping, the unfortunate daughter of Wu. The settings and atmosphere are the last word in Oriental sumptuousness, and the keynote of the story throughout .is realism. Few pictures have been seen with the gripping intensity of "Mr. Wu", and it shSuld long be remembered as a worthy screen achievement. The final screening takes place to-night at Everybody's. ,

"UNDER CRIMSON SKIES"

TO-MORROW.

Splendidly acted by a great company in outdoor scenes of tempest and sunshine that have seldom been equalled for their magnificent photography. Starting with the last stand of the beach-combers, headed by that heroic figure, Vank Barstow, played by Elmo Lincoln, "Under Crimson Skies" is one of those great plays which could only be given to audiences by the cameraone of those huge outdoor dramas for which the screen was made. Here, surely, is something for everybody—love, adventure, thrills, wondrous settings in a tropic clime, the glorious sweep of the sea, the lure of lawless lives and lawless loves, the struggle of a n\an of might to beat down his enemies and win the woman he loves. There is just one term that describes "Under Crimson Skies"—"the picture _ that has everything". The screening nights are tonight and to-morrow at Everybody's. THE PEOPLE'S. SHIRLEY MASON AND GLADYS BROCKWELL. To-night's nevr bill at the People's presents a big, double bill headed by the popular and delightful Shirley Mason in "Love's Harvest", "Love's Harvest" is based upon. "His Harvest", the successful novel by Pearl Doles Bell, and is- a picture that should not be missed by anyone who loves great talent clothed in great beauty. Gladys Brockwell in "The Mother of His Children" is seen in an entirely new and captivating role. Screen critics who have viewed this production agree that it is one of the most thrilling as well as most carefully directed shown this season. The flavor is strongly Oriental; swiftly moving scenes depict the-life of a wonder woman of the East and her experiences in Paris. The fine direction by Edward J. Le Saint has done much to add to the charm of the picture ■