ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 12 March 1921, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

EVERYBODY’S. “DEADLINE AT 11.’’, MATINEE TO-DAY. ( “Deadline at 11” would lie uAusual if only for the fact that it is a nAvspaper story done to true life. Written by a newspaper woman, adapted by a newspaper man, and filmed in a big editorial office of a metropolitan daily, it has the throb of the press, the clicking of the typewriter, and the clinking of the linotype in every foot. Corinne Griffith is starred as the girl reporter, who in. one short half hour has to clear her lover of a murder charge, find the real criminal and get het story in before the paper goes to press. Its novelty alone would make it a fascinating'picture, while the added thrill of a sensational and gripping plot make it one that is really worth while. There are some fine supports including a “Sunshine” comedy “Merry Jailbirds.” The full programme screens this afternoon and finally to-night. EMPIRE THEATRE. “THE LONDON GAIETY CO.” An event of paramount importance to local theatre-goers will be the appearance of the renowned band of talented artists, The London Gaiety Players, who are billed to appear at the Empire Theatre next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The company is the largest of its kind ever brought to this town. Gorgeous ballets and wonderful acrobatic dances are a feature of the production, headed by the famous Gaiety Ballet Dancers, composed of eight accomplished dancers. M highly mirth provoking act is introduced by Harold Alright, billed as the world’s worst magician, in which several of the mysteries of magic are exposed. His unassisting assistant Alice is credited with being a comedienne with exceptionally humorous ability. Miss Doris Cooper, a fascinating soubrette, will charm her audience with her dainty rendering of several items, supported by the Gaiety Chorus. The music will be in the capable hands of the Robert Kirk. The company will be under the capable direction of Mr. William Lints. Box plans are now open at Collier’s. THE PEOPLE’S. EUGENE O®RIEN AND RUBY DE REMER. “A Fool and His Money” is one of

the most artistic pictures of the year, and it stands as a monument to the work 1 of Robert Ellis the director. Mi*. Ellis has cleverly utilised a great castle that stands on a river's bank, its lofty tower, its deep dark dungeon, its mysterious underground passages and a beautiful snow-clad countryside. This is Eugene O’Brien’s fifth Selznick picture and his acting is still at par. He shifts from the gay work of light comedy to the seriousness of drama with the ability which has made him a favorite. The bill includes gazette, comedy, interest and “Tih Minh” and the matinee to-day begins at 2 p.m.