ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 April 1921, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. I LAST NIGHT OF TENNYSON’S “LADY CLARE.” To-day and to-night provide the last opportunities of seeing the famous allBritish screen masterpiece presenting Lord Tennyson’s “The Lady Clare.” The showing of Lord Tennyson’s famous poem, “Lady Clare” in its screen adaption evoked marked enthusiasm last night. Among the most popular of the poet laureate’s poems “Lady Clare” is a story that naturally adapts itself to the screen, and as produced by the British Actors’ Company, it is indeed a worthy presentation. The title role is played charmingly by little Mary Odette, whose work brings forth unstinting admiration, and a cast that is notable for its uniform excellence is seen in support of the dainty little star. Beautiful scenery and photography are only two of the prominent features of this splendid production, which is a triumph of British screen achievement. The bill includes gazette, comedy, and travel film. Intending patrons should reserve for to-night’s performance or take advantage of the matinee at 2 p.m. to-day. THE PEOPLE’S. EUGENE O’BRIEN IN “THE FIGUREHEAD.” There is something in the picture audiences that never fails to respond to stories of politics and “The Figurehead” affords an unusual chance for this sort of response—in that it is in tile first rank of pictures of its type. Eugene O’Brien appears as a popular young society idler who is generally considered as short of brains as he is long on money and manners. When the two political bosses of the town get together to decide on their plans for framing up the forthcoming election, they hit upon this young idler. Sheridan Dows by name, as a candidate certain of defeat. That is just what they looking for to run against James Durfee, one of the bosses himself. Eugene O’Brien plays Dows with his accustomed grace and finish and his supporting cast is beyond criticism. Anna Q. Nilsson is the girl in the case and Ora Carew, the rather unpleasant little person who throws herself at Dow’s head unsuccessfully. The bill include Smashing Barriers” No. 3, gazette end comedy, and the matinee to-day commences at 2 p.m.