ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 May 1921, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. BIG DOUBLE MARKET DAY BILL. The big special Paramount Royalty masterpiece, “Why Change Your Wife?” a Cecil De Mille production, heads tonight’s big double bill at Everybody’s. “Why Change Your Wife?” is the biggest feature from the Paramount studios for a very considerable period. It is a powerfully dramatic play, treating with the husband’s eternal problem—the strange difference between his wife and the girl he married. The featured artists are Thomas Meighan and Gloria Swanson, who are ably supported by a specially selected caste of players. The second “The Garter Girl,” features beautiful Corinne Griffith. A breath of pure country air in snowy winter time, and touches of theatrical color blended into a human story from the magic pen of O. Henry, characterises “The Garter Girl.” Entirely different from hackneyed plots, it is a fine character study, supported by splendid production, the charm and exquisite dressing of the dainty star, Corinne Griffith, and the fact that it is easily her best effort in portrayal up to the present. As the “Garter Girl” she is everything that is sweet and lovable, and her work is grace and charm typified. The box plan is at Collier’s. The matinee to-day commences at 2 p.m.

LEVANTE-KEECH COMPANY. The master magicians and wonderworkers will appear in a series of startling illusions, defying nature s laws.. It would be hard to find a more comprehensive exhibition of the magician’s art and psychic wonders than that of Levante and Keech, who commence a two nights’ season in conjunction with the pictures at Everybody’s on Monday. The entertainment divides itself into three parts, namely, a demonstration of how many of the manifestations common to seances may be obtained Without super-human aid, an entertaining exhibition of tricks and illusions, and pictures. The Christchurch Press, in commenting on the show, says: “It is no exaggeration to say that the two stars, Levante and Keech, sustained the reputations they have gained throughout the world. Coming direct from Maskelyne and Cook, of the famed Egyptian Hall, London, they have more than fulfilled expectations. They rank among the very best magicians and illusionists seen in New Zealand. Levante’s manipulation of innumerable articles is the last word in illusions. Cecil Keech’s feats of memorising, and his fraudulent mediums, requires to be Seen to be appreciated. The box plan is Jw open at Collier’s.

THE PEOPLE’S. EUGENE O’BRIEN IN “THE WONDERFUL CHANCE.” “The Wonderful Chance,” Selznick’s latest* production, is from story of IT. Van Loan, and gives Eugene O’Brien a splendid opportunity to display his talents in this production, and the result is an excellent one. The story creates interest from the start, and develops to a strong climax, with suspense playing a prominent part. The plot is entirely different from the usual run in which O’Brien has appeared. Instead of unfolding a story in which love interest is strongest, Van Loan lias, switched about to a different angle and allowed romance to take second part. The bill includes gazettes, comedy, and “Smashing Barriers,” the daddy of all the serials.

FASHION PLATE DANDIES. NEW PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT. “Some Show,” is the motto of the opening chorus with which the “Fashion Plate Dandies” herald their performance. and the programme, presented at the Empire Theatre last night indicated that: the company uphold this claim by the items presented. There was a large audience, and the great variety of items was much appreciated. Miss Christina Andrews’ Scottish songs, and the dainty items bv Miss Rosa Walton, were striking features of the bill, while Miss Ignore Graham again proved her remarkable versatility in the several numbers which witnessed her appearance. The son"s of Miss AVyn Faulkqer, and Messrs. Syd KingsleyTind Wilfred'Scott, were all well received, and Misses George Titchener and Will B. Keany as chief funmakers were “in the boom” with the audience. This evening the company will make their final appearance, when a complete change of programme will be presented.

MALE CHOIR CONCERT

EMPIRE THEATRE, JUNE 2 AND 3.

Rosa Alba’s tour under agreement with the male choirs of New Zealand is being marked with extraordinary success. From north and south reports are coming in referring to her remarkably fine voice, and to the musicianly Mc she makes of it. From Auckland Mr. Fred. Asher writes: “I have never in my life heard anything like her, and nur choir has been extremely fortunate in securing her engagement for another concert.” A Dunedin correspondent says- “People stood on their seats m their excited demand for encores.” The Australian Press has acclaimed her virtues unanimously. “Verbrugghen is so interested in the voice, sweet, pure >n tone, as the silvery notes of our bush bell bird, that lie won’t countenance the usual student appearance.”—Bulletin. Sydney “A soprano of remarkably beautiful quality.”—Age, Melbourne “The sweet, pure voice of Rosa Alba.’

Argus, Melbourne. The items forwarded by Miss Gladys Gamman and Miss Leila Denby are such as can only be rendered by artists of the highest merit, and patrons can rest assured of a musical treat rarely surpassed by any previous performance in this town. ,Tlie choir items are of good quality anct great variety, and cannot fail to be appreciated by lovers of good music. The box plan is now open at Collier’s, and intending patrons will be well advised to book without, delay.