ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 June 1921, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE PEOPLE’S. LAST NIGHT OF “THE DAUGHTER PAYS.” Many pictures have’ dealt with the story of a girl who married to save her mother, but “The Daughter Pays,” concluding to-night at the People’s, from the novel by Mrs. Baillie Reynolds, deals with the subject from an entirely new viewpoint. The mother in this case practically sells the girl and the daughter pays the price. She is tempted to break away from the bond which binds her to the man much older than herself, but she remains true and pays in full. The picture is a powerful dramatic story of domestic life and gives an opportunity to the clever star, Elaine Hammerstein, to do the best work of her career. “Smashing Barriers,” Gazette and Travelog are also on the bill. To-morrow’s change presents a big Fox double bill with Buck Jones in “Firebrand Trevison” and Eileen Percy in “Why Trust Your Husband.” EVERYBODY’S. ANITA STEWART FEATURE. Anita Stewart’s latest screen vehicle, commencing to-night at Everybody’s, has been adapted from the novel by Kathleen Norris, “Harriet and the Piper.” The young girl, tired of a quite life, who seeks adventure in Bohemian circles and is inveigled info a free love ceremony with a wealthy dilettante, realises its emptiness, and escapes in time, finding real hapipness in a different environment. She realises how false are the ideals of the set she has left, and though still innocent, has to face the grim spectre of the past, which reappears in her new life. She had yet to “pay the piper,” which is the moral of the story, that he who dances must pay. The story is magnificently presented, and shows the star in a difficult role, which she handles exquisitely. The bill includes a big 2-reel Vitagraph comedy, “His Jonah Day,” Gazette and “Dragon's Net.” Reserves at Collier’s. THE “VICE’ REGALS.” EMPIRE THEATRE THURSDAY. One remedy for that depressed feeling prevalent fn these days of low prices one way and high prices the other is to forget about it all, under the persuasive influence of the “Vice Regals,” who will dispense the influence at the Empire Theatre on Thursday next. The “Vice Regals,” under the direction of Victor Beck and management of G. P. Hanna, comprise several members of the famous Diggers combination and others of the same high calibre. The “ViceRegal s” have just left Melbourne (28 W’eeks’ consecutive run) and Hobart after a 12 weeks’ brilliant season, and are assured of a welcome which will be all the warmer through the pleasant memories of earlier acquaintance. Their programmes arc refreshingly original; they are crowded with new and novel items, performed with a skill which has earned nothing but praise. Mr. G. P. Hanna has a sound reputation in New Zealand for his skill as a comedy actor and as a black-and-white artist. Mr. Will Crawford, as a comedian, is described by Australian critics in terms not only of praise, but of enthusiasm, and is as warmly commended for the serious work with which he varies his performances. Mr. Johnny Marks is a clever conjurer as well as a comedian. Among the musical specialists, the New Zealand tenor, Mr. Laslett Exton, is certain to be a favorite, and he and his partners, Mr. Robert Pearce, Mr. Roy Simpson, and Mr. Chris. Kilner, are not only line performers When they sing alone, but are most pleasing in quartettes. Miss Rosa D’Arcy, Miss Jessie Meadows, and Miss Hilda Meadows, who are most attractive and accomplished musicians, strengthen the company notably. There is an excellent orchestra under Mr. A. O. Southey, and the piano is thoroughly commanded by Mr. M. Denne. The box plan for the season will be opened at Collier’s this morning.