ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 July 1921, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. THE SILENT BARRIER”. “The Silent Barrier”, a picturisation of Louis Tracy’s novel of the same name, is a tense drama with a fine flavor of romance running through it. It has a cast of all-star proportions, including Sheldon Lewis, Corinne Barker ami Gladys Hulette. The picture tells a tale of adventure, suspense, intrigue and romance in the Swiss Alps, and though the story carries conviction in its development, the striking feature of the production is its scenic investiture, realistic to a marked degree. One is indeed transported to the actual locale through the marvellous scenes. The plot revolves round a young mining engineer and a millionaire speculator who threatens the former’s love affair during their sojourn in the Alps. The action presents rich conflict and adventure, and is most capably interpreted by the whole cast. The supports include the fourth episode of “The Silent Avenger”, a two-reel Christie comedy, “Wedding Blues”, and the Pathe Gazette. THE PEOPLE’S. LAST NIGHT OF OLIVE THOMAS. . There is no doubt that the popular elements of entertainment are present in large quantities in the latest Olive Thomas picture, “Darling Mine", at the People’s. The Harrison Fisher girl is seen in a rolp that brings out her beauty and talents, that of a little Irish colleen who journeys to America, taking with her the atmosphere of her homeland and its whimsical humor. The dainty little star is at her best, and splendid photography and direction enhance a noteworthy production. The final screening takes place to-night. To-morrow’s new bill will be headed by the Fox special feature, “Dynamite Allen”, in which the popular George Walsb takes the leading role.

< THE EMPIRE. “THE MARVELLOUS HOWARDS” TO-NIGHT. William Russell, the creator of big, strong men parts in the “movies”, will be the star of the Fox special feature, “Sacred Silence”, which heads the special programme at the Empire on Monday and Tuesday. In addition to the picture programme the management announce the special engagement of “The Marvellous Howards”. “Marvellous and mysterious” truly describes this remarkably clever duo, who arc making their final appearance in the Dominion. Many so-called theories have been advanced as to the manner, method or means by which these folk demonstrate their powers. “The Human Wireless” seems an apt application. The ' members of t|ie audience are invited to bring any test/ the more apparently difficult the better, and “The Howards” undertake to explain its nature. They claim to be the ohly two mental telepathists to receive two Royal Commands in one week. H.M. the King of England, after witnessing their performance, said, “I assure you both it is the most- marvellous psychical exhibition I. have ever witnessed. An added attraction will be the appearance *of Captain Winter and his four educated dogs. Box plans are now open at Collier’s.

EMPIRE THEATRE. ‘ ENGLISH PIERROTS. “The popular coterie of entertainers known as ‘The English Pierrots’ to have an inexhaustible repertoire of music, song and humor,” says the Auckland Herald during the recent season of seven weeks played in the northern city. This wellknpwn combination will appear in New Plymouth at the Empire Theatre, commencing a three-night season next Thursday, and will present, all new programmes, which include excerpts from opera, dances, solos, quartettes, and novelties. The new programmes are run on revue lines, under the title of “Bits and Pieces". It is the latest amusement idea from England, America and Australia. The company have secured Edmund Warrington, a London producer, to stage their new revues. • This J player will appear in many of his original sketches, including “A Dud Dream”, a military play that is still .showing throughout England, and which was shown before the Prince of Wales in London, with Edmund Warrington in his original role. “A Dud Dream” was played for two weeks in Auckland and seven nights in Dunedin, and was unanimously declared by the Press and the public as being the limit of laughter. Many of the old favorites—-Chas. E. Lawrence, David J. Lyle, Leslie Austin, Roy Cooke, Ena Gordon, Joy Rolls and Lillian Colenzo, are jstill with the Pierrots, whilst, the newcomers include Moya Crossley, Is?. Crossley, and Harry Schofield. The Pierrots are this tour presenting an entirely now type of entertainment which haa become extremely popular. The box plans open to-morrow morning at Collier’s. The Pierrots are sure to receive a hearty welcome from local theatre-goers.