ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 June 1921, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE PEOPLE’S. BUCK JONES AND EILEEN PERCY. To-night’s big double Fox bill presents popular Buck Jones in “Firebrand Trevison,” and dainty J'hieen Percy in “Why Trust Your Husuan<i-S" Every one who loves a. motion p:.-f .j.-e story of the Western ranch type, written in masterly, style, abundantly stocked with new and perilous stunts, developing a plot of ivnusual strength and detail, and enacted by a sensational star and a fine company, i,n the midst of superb scenic effects/.' should see Buck Jones, the Fox star, 'jin.. “Firebrand Trevison.” “Why Trust Your Husband?” is a rip-roaring farce comedy, and a most delightful entertainment. One can always count on Aliss Percy to give a capital performance—which she more than does in this unusual farce. George E. Marshall, coauthor of the story, and also the director, has given the film many clever twists in unfolding the exceedingly funny situations. Latest Fox gazettes are also on the bill. LAST NIGHT OF “HARRIET AND THE PIPER.” The remarkable story of a girl who is lured by the flame of a pernicious doctrine, said to be in vogue amongst deni-, zens of the Bohemian quarter of New York, is revealed in “Harriet and the Piper,” a First National production that reveals Anita Stewart in one of the finest roles she has accomplished. The story has much in it that is of universal appeal, while the theme is somewhat daring, but at no moment does it lose interest to the onlooker, and the moral to the story is pointed with a delicacy that cannot offend. The bill includes gazette, two-reel comedy, and “Dragon’s Net.” To-morrow’s change presents the big Paramount Western play, “Johnny Get Your Gun,” featuring popular Fred Stone, and a big Alack Sennett comedy. “Quack Doctors.” THE “VICE-REG ALS.” COMMENCING THURSDAY NIGHT. The “Viee-Regals,” a smart company of twenty performers, will open their season here on Thursday night, with a complete change of programme on Friday and Saturday. Judging by the tremendous reception this company is receiving everywhere, the Empire should be packed to the doors to welcome this brilliant combination of talent., The Wanganui Chronicle, writing of their opening night, says:—A more versatile and talented company of artists it would be difficult to get together. Nothing finer than the. melody (vocal and instrumental), the elocution, the comedy or the acting could be desired. There is quantity, quality, and variety in the entertainment. Their work throughout, individually and e. ulectively, left nothing to be desired, and proved them to be a combination ot artistic special ists well worthy of the high praise bestowed upon them by the Australian critics. Last night’s dc’ighted audience gave enthusiastic endorsement to the eulogies voiced by the Press of the Commonwealth and accorded the “ViceRegals ’ right royal show a right royal welcome. In referring to the artists of the company, ft goes on to say:—Mr. Hanna is a really wonderful impersonator, and presents a great variety of characters to the life. One of his impersonations last evening, for instance, that of a padre, fairly brought down the house, and in all his work, in fact, he achieves the same result. lie has also very high gifts as a lightning sketcher and caricaturist, and with paper and crayon can turn out a portrait not only while you wait, but even more quickly. This faculty of his evokes much applause. Equally versatile in his own field is Mr. Crawford. A magnificent elocutionist, a character comedian who fairly compels merriment, and a past master in the art of eccentric dancing. The three ladies of the “Vice-Regals,” for instance, are a trio whom any company might be glad to include in its membership. Misses Jessie* and Hilda Meadows, the former also a charming comedienne, are gifted musicians, whose piano playing is a pleasure and violin playing a delight, and whose vocal efforts are always acceptable also. Aliss Rosa D’Arcy has a fresh, sweet soprano voice of fine range and delightful quality, and she, like the other two ladies, had to return time and again to satisfy the audience’s clamorous demand for more.

The box plan is now open at Collier’s, and patrons are advised to book their seats.