ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 March 1921, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. LAST NIGHT OF “THE WOMAN GIVES”\ . In “The Woman Gives” Norma Talmadge exemplifies the difference between the woman who shoulders the problems of married life, and the one Who shirks her natural responsibilities. That y>me women give, while others just naturally take, is the theme of this fascinating story, which proved one of Owen Johnson’s most successful novels. As produced by First National, it proves a splendid vehicle for this popular and talented young star, and no expense has been spared in making it a worthy presentation. In addition is shown the latest Larry Semon comedy, “Schooldays”, in which the inimitable comedian presents a series of laughter impelling incidents. The final screening takes place at Everybody’s to-night. COOEE! “’POSSUM PADDOCK” AT THE EMPIRE. The great Australian drama. “’Possum Paddock” is to be screened at the Empire Theatre for two nights commencing next This absorbing screen version of the popular play depicts the troubles and trials of the man on the land in the great out-back of Australia. The *heart story of these dwellers of the bush will interest you and hold you. Honest old Andy McQuade, with his strong convictions, his deep love of home and country, and- his determination to succeed must appeal to you right away. Then there are those wonderful laughmakers, Bob and Anastasia. AR the world loves a lover, and so will you when you meet these iwo. Then there is Nancy, who so nearly falls a victim to the wiles of the merciless spendthrift, Fred Deering. Then comes Hughie Bracken, laughing and lovable, who so nearly loses the girl of his heart, but who/like all true {teroes, puts up the fight of his life and wins in the end. No expense has been spared in the production of this great Australian picture. To get the real out-back atmosphere many hundreds of miles had to be traversed by the actors and actresses for the production of certain out-back scenes of the drama. Unlike some Australian pictures, “ ’Possum Paddock” has a human and gripping love story to commend it. It has been described as a real sunshine drama—laughter and smiles, with a tear or two. It will undoubtedly repeat its Australian success here. Box plans open at Collier’s tomorrow morning. THE PEOPLE’S. “DESERT LOVE’’ IS LATEST MIX PICTURE. An intense conflict between law and a gang of rustlers—a conflict that persists for two generations—is said to be the main strand of the story in “Desert Love,” featuring the intrepid Tom Mix. The picture is a Fox production and will be shown at the People’s Theatre beginning to-night. Tom Mix stands at the head of the screen’s thrillers. In a series of pictures of which “Desert Love” is the latest, he has demonstrated to motion picture fans and lovers of r|d-blooded adventure a dauntlessness that has made his name synonymous with “daredevil.” Stunts are his daily portion and he accepts them with a relish that is genuine. The bill includes latest gazettes and the big “Sunshine” comedy “Slipping Feet”