ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 April 1921, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. LAST NIGHT OF “MACISTE IN LOVE” The famous strong man of the films, Maciste, proves in his latest production from the Italian studio that he is as susceptible to feminine charms as any ordinary-sized male person. “Maciste in Love” throws many interesting sidelights on the motion picture industry, as the story is actually written round the operations of a film producing company of which the hero, Maciste, is the star. As in his previous world-successes, “Maciste” and “Cabiria,” Maciste is seen in a succession of marvellous feats of strength, which only accentuate his physical beauty and almost superhuman powers. The bill inclhdes gazette and the two-reel Vita, comedy, “The Rent Dodgers.” “LADY GLARE,” TO-MORROW. For the first time Lord Tennyson has come to the screen. His famous poem “Lady Clare,” adapted by the British Actors’ Company, with Mary Odette in the title role, and an exceptionally strong cast in support, is a screen epic that is a triumph in British production. Something exceptional is provided in both settings and photo-play, and this popular poem has unusual appeal to all English-speaking people; their expectations will be fully realised by the picture. One of the principal roles is taken by Arthur Cleave, better known, perhaps, as Bert, of “The Better ’Ole.”

THE PEOPLE’S. “THE BEST OF LUCK” TO-NIGHT. “The Best of Luck” is a picturisation of the great Drury Lane melodrama by Cecil-Raleigh and Henry Hamilton, as produced at that famous playhouse by Arthur Collins. It is packed with thrills, surprises, startling effects, mystery, and a compelling love interest. Screen Classics, Inc., has made it into a lavish production enacted by an all-star cast of screen players. These notable artists are headed by Kathryn Adams as Leslie Macleod. the intrepid heroine; Jack Holt,

the handsome and talented leading man; Lilie Leslie as the adventuress, Lady Westamere, and Fred Malatesta as Generaal Lanzana, the villain. A wonderful photographic representation of a hand-to-hand battle on the ocean’s bed; the thrilling pursuit of a woman on a motorcycle, and the treasure-hunt in a submarine, are some of the startling dramatic scenes embodied in the action of this wonderful drama. The bill includes “Elmo the Fearless” No. 12, gazette, and Christie comedy. In Mr. De Spong’s entertainment tonight, at the Empire Theatre, the public will have the opportunity of comparing Mr. De Spong with Melb. B. Spurr as a versatile entertainer. Requests having been made, “The Bella,” “Not Understood,” “The Walnuts and the Wine,” and “Watermill,” etc., will be included. Mr. C. Firkin. New Zealand’s baritone, will aasiit.