ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 18 March 1921, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

EVERYBODY’S. “WILD PRIMROSE”—TO-NIGHT. It is a pity that every screen presentation is not as wholesome and entertaining as “Wild Primrose,” the Vitagraph feature which shows to-night and to-morrow at Everybody’s. The story is simple and homely, dealing with a mountain girl’s influence on a wealthy society family, and her bringing of the sunshine of warm love into a house whose natural atmosphere has always been that of a refrigerator. Gladys Leslie’s youthful beauty and charm pervade in a story that has a real human appeal. The programme also includes a “Sunshine” comedy and the usual topical budgets. THE PEOPLE’S. LAST NIGHT OF “THE CHEATERS” May Allison captivated a big audience at the People’s last night, where she was starred in the Metro Screen Classic “The Cheater.” This story is one of the photoplay sensations of recent times and presents the fascinating stir in an intensely dramatic role. There are several excellent supporting films, including the eighth episode of “Elmo the Fearless.” The final screening takes place to-night. The star attraction on the new bill for to-morrow is a Selznick comedy-feature “The Servant Question.” COOEE! “’POSSUM PADDOCK.” AT THE EMPIRE—TO-NIGHT. The great Australian drama, “ ’Possum Paddock” opened to a crowded house at the Empire Theatre last night. This absorbing screen version of the popular play depicts the troubles and trials of the man on the land in the great outback 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 laugh-makers, Bob and Anastasia. All the world loves a lover, and so will you when you meet these two. Then there is Nancy, who so nearly falls a victim to the wiles of the meriless spendthrift, Fred Deering. Then comes Hughie Bracken, laughing and lovable, who so nearly loses the girl of his heart, but who, like all true heroes, 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. The final screening takes place to-night and will surely draw another packed house. Seats may be reserved at Collier’s. “THE FAMOUS DIGGERS.” THE EMPIRE—TO-MORROW. After a wonderfully successful season “The 'Famous Diggers” are making a farewell visit to New Plymouth prior to going on a tour of the East. Under the direction of Mr. Victor Beck, who has introduced many high-eless companies to the Dominion, and under the management of Tano Fama, Frank Perkins, and Stan Lawson, this remarkable combination will appear at the Empire Theatre, coromenring to-morrow, and will present entirely new programmes, full of mirth, fun, and frivolity. “The Famous Diggers” return to New Plymouth bigger, brighter, and better than ever, and with a thorough knowledge of just what Dominion audiences require in the way of bright and breezy entertainment. Once again will patrons delight in the artistry of that inimitable “misleading lady,” Stan Lawson. The clever comedians, Tano IFama and Donald Stuart, Don Wallace, character vocalist, Colin Cameron, lyric tenor, are mirth provoking artists of excellence. Gus Dawson, ragtime exponent and dancer, and Len Walker, dancer and light comedian, are a tower of strength. Frank Perkins (baritone) and George Proctor (tenor) are vocalists who have already made their name. “The Famous Diggers” Company consists of no less than 20 members, the orchestra of 10 being a special feature of the entertainment. The box plans are now open at Colliers.