ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 May 1921, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. VIOLET HOPSON IN “THE WOMAN WINS.” Plenty of highly arresting dramatic situations are revealed in the English production, “The Woman Wins,” at Everybody’s to-night. The plot has provided for a substituted baby, a will, a false accusation of an innocent man by a villain, and the subsequent exoneration by the girl he loves. The stellar role is in the capable hands of Violet Hopson, who is the most popular of all the English film stars, and no one will deny after seeing this production that there is good and sound reason for the fact that “The Woman Wins.” “Bride 13,” Gazette, and comedy are also on the bill. SPECIAL “FRIDAY MARKET DAY” BILL. A big special “Friday Market Day” programme is arranged for Everybody’s on Friday and Saturday. The big film, “Why Change Your Wife,” is the piece de resistance, and special supporting numbers have been procured.

THE PEOPLE’S. LAST NIGHT OF “KATHLEEN MAVOURNEEN.” “Kathleen Mavourneen,” picturised by William Fox ? concludes its local season to-night at the People’s. It is a refreshing screen play, acted 'by an allstar cast, and contains most beautiful dressings and settings. The big -Sunshine comedy, “His Noisy Still” provokes roars of laughter, and the bill includes latest Fox Gazettes. To-mor-row’s change presents May Allison in her big Metro feature, “Held in Trust,” as well as the concluding episode of “Elmo” an the opening of “King of the Circus.” THE EMPIRE. FASHION PLATE DANDIES. On Thursday the Fashion Plate Dandies will begin a season at the Empire Theatre. Speaking of this company a northern paper says: “Nothing more sparkling, with clean humpr and a pretty turn of wit, could be conceived than their quaint ensembles and light concerted numbers. In this class of work the Fashion Plates’ excel, and it is a distinct and added pleasure to find that a field of originality has been exploited, and there is a freshness in both material and presentation. In individual items each member displays talent of a high standard, and enters whole-heartedly into the number whether it be song, story, or dance. A spirit of lightsome gaiety permeates the show.” It is some time since a costume comedy company has appeared locally, and the advent of “Fashion Plate Dandies” should prove a welcome event to amusement-seekers. An exchange says: “The popularity of ‘The Dandies’ never wanes. Long before the advertised time for commencement people were being turned from the doors, as all seating accommodation was occupied. The performance given by the new company was bright, clean, and snappy. In solo or ensemble there was perfection. Artistry was the keynote throughout, and at the conclusion of the programme it was unanimously conceded that this new company of Fashion Plate Dandies well upheld the excellent reputation established by their many predecessors. The box* plan is at Collier’s.