ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 June 1921, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. i “ON WITH THE DANCE.” MATINEE AT 2 P.M. TO-DAY. “On With the Dance,” a ParamcuntArtcraft Royalty masterpiece, wi’J be screened again this afternoon, at 2, and finally to-night, commencing at 7.45. This sterling picture feels the pulse of New York, and finds it not alone the hive of temptation that it is often called, but also the haven of vaulting ambition, where the gold in human nature endures, and the dross is burned away. Mae Murray and David Powell interpret the principal roles. Miss Murray shows that she has not lost one whit of her skill in the dance which first brought her into prominence in the “Follies,” and exhibits also qualities as an emotijnal actress of surpassing ability. The story concerns the adventures of a pretty Russian girl, suddenly left an orphan amid the luxury of New York’s smart set. Her encounters with men, good and bad. er temporary yielding to the lure of a riotous gaiety, and her final redemption in the big crisis, provide a plot that ho 1 ds the interest every moment. Patrons intending to view to-night’s screening can reserve seats at Collier’s until 12 to-day, and again from 1 to 5 at Everybody’s Theatre. Owing to the heavy booking it will not be possible Jto reserve seats after 5 o’clock.

THE PEOPLE’S. OLIVE THOMAS TO-DAY. 10-day’s new programme at the People’s presents the beloved Olive Thomas in her Selznick de luxe production “Everybody’s Sweetheart.” This -characterisation Olive Thomas interprets with such fidelity that it seems to be a true self-expression, and because of its intrinsic merit and its association, “Everybody’s Sweetheart” is bound to prove Olive’s best loved picture. “Smashing Barriers,” that of the serial world,” gazettes and comedy, complete this excellent bill.

“THE SKYWAY-MAN," TUESDAY NIfXT. ' A monument to the heroism of an American “scientist of the air” is “The Skywayman,” Lieut. Ormer Locklear’s greatest picture, which is to be presented by William Fox at the People’s Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday next for a run of two nights. Ten per cent, of all the profits from the exhibition of this picture throughout the country is to be given to the families of Locklear and his pilot, Lieut. Milton Elliott, by Fox Film Corporation. “The Skywayman” is said to prove what Locklear always held—namely, that his daring exploits above the clouds were not performed in bravado, but for the good of mankind When he stepped from one plane to another thousands of feet above the earth it was to show that it could be done in emergency. Until he did it nobody believed the balance and stability of an airplane could be maintained while a man stood out on the wings. He performs this feat and others as startling in “The Skywayman,” which is a romantic drama of love and adventure. It is the story of a young American pilot, who, with his memory gone after crashing to earth in France, returns to America and finds himself injected into adventures as thrilling as any he had in France. No other airman, even among the great war aces, ever captured the world’s admiration as Locklear did. His name will live, and “The Skywayman" will help perpetuate it. Patrons may reserve seats at Hoffmann’s.

THE EMPIRE. “DON’T EVER MARRY” TO-NIGHT. In “Don’t Ever Marry,” Marshall Neilan has created a master-work of live, sizzling entertainment. The description of “mirthquake” aptly suits this king of comedies with a newly made hubby and three wives who are falling over each other to claim him as their own. For some reason the matrimonial state is always a source of humor to those whose sense of the ridiculous is welldefined, and surely no one ever got as much fun out of wedded bliss as Neilan has managed to crowd into the six wonderful reels of “Don’t Ever Marry.” In addition to masterly direction, the picture is remarkable for its cast, truly an all-star aggregation of film talent. Mate Moore and- Marjorie Daw, and that delightful imp of freckled satanity, Wes, Barry, who has memorised all the “things a boy should know,” are responsible for a more than fair share of the fastest hour and a half’s entertainment we have been privileged to see. “Don’t Ever Marry” shows at the Empire tonight and Monday night, and also at a special matinee on Monday afternoon, at 3.30, when children will be admitted for 6d and adults at Is 6d and Is (plus tax).

SCARLET AND WHITE DANCE. Mr. J. Hoskin, the organiser of the above dance, the whole of the proceeds of which is to be handed over to the Clarke Memorial Hostel, is very pleased with the way everything in connection with the dance is progressing. He has already received numerous offers of assistance from the public towards the success of the function, and, judging by the amount of interest that is being taken in the affair, the Bungalow promises to be packed to its utmost capacity. The decorations of the large room are in the sole charge of Mr. Tom Petty. Prizes are to be awarded to the best dresses in scarlet and wh-ite to girls under IS, and to ladies over that age, and also to the best dressed gentlemen in scarlet and white. First-class music will be supplied by Miss Rita Sole. Mrs. E. A. Walker and Mrs. C. H. Weston have very kindly consented to act as judges of the fancy dresses.