ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 July 1921, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. Aside from its scenic investiture, the Swiss Alps, “The Silent Barrier” al Everybody’s, has much appeal in ita dramatic moments. Adapted from Louis Tracy’s well-known novel of the same name and produced with a east of all star proportions, to which are added the vast reaches of snow, the perilous ascent of the mountain, the back-grounds of firs, shelter huts, and the carnival at St. Moritz—all these attributes give the picture value from an entertainment point of view. Sheldon Lewis is seen as a thoroughly convincing and de testable millionaire villain, and the role of heroine is admirably carried out by Corinne Barker, assisted by two coheroines in Gladys Hulette and Florence Dixon—<ll charming girls. Intrigue, romance and adventure vie with each other in this fascinating story of the Alps. “The Silent Avenger,” episode 4, shows on the program me which screens finally to-night. TO-MORROW. “BILL HART IN “THE TOLL-GATE.” To-morrow and Thursday the attraction at Everybody’s will be the appearance of William (Bill) S. Hart in the Artcraft special, “The Toll-gate.” The programme will also include the Mack Sennett comedy, “My Goodness.” THE PEOPLE’S. GEORGE WALSH IN “DYNAMITE ALLEN.” The new bill at the People’s to-night and to-morrow will feature George Walsh in “Dynamite Allen” and Eileen Percy in “The Blushing Bride.” George makes his previous thrilling stunts look mild in his character of “Dynamite Allen”; he shows ijill the force and suddenness of the explosive, and in addition, provides a mpst entertaining portrayal in the quieter side of his life. Eileen Percy is just as charming as ever in the chief character of “The Blushing Bride.” The supports include a cartoon and two topical pictures.

THE EMPIRE. THE MARVELLOUS HOWARDS. The old adage, “if it’s worth booming it’s worth seeing,” was clearly exemplified at the Empire last night, when the Marvellous Howards opened their season. The Howards lived up to their great reputation in every respect, and from the commencement of their turn , had the audience completely mystified ■ and bewildered. The' speed and accur- ' acy of their transmissions were amazing,; and little interludes of spontaneous wit | made their wonderful act all the more enjoyable. Many and various were the i tests made, from quoting the number on a bank note, to describing the most unusual, the most unthought of articles, giving in some cases an accurate resume of their history. An attraction is ‘ the clever turn of Captain Winter and his performing dogs. They are a show in themselves and a monument to the patience and perseverance of their trainer. The first part of the programme is filled with a five-reel picture and gazette. The full programme will be shown again this evening for the last time. ENGLISH PIERPvOTS. Those clever and versatile people, the ! English Pierrots, who occupy a unique place in the affections of the pla<y-goers of New Zealand, make their appearance in New Plymouth for a season of three nights, commencing on Thursday. The Pierrots come to New Zealand each year, and have gained an enviable reputation for presenting the best in costume comedy fare—a reputation which -is more than confirmed by the excellent reports to hand from towns already visited by the Pierrots. On this year’s tour it may be truthfully said that the Pierrots are indeed “better than ever.” Besides the old favorites who have entertained us so well in past seasons, they have brought several new players, who worthily uphold Pierrot traditions. The programme, as now . presented, more; nearly approaches true revue than in previous years, with “panels” effectively contrasted. Of course, humor predominates, but there is a leavening of more solid fare. The company recently played a record visit of seven weeks in Auckland, and have just concluded in Dunedin a season that the local Press say will never be forgotten for the excellent programme presented and for the crowded audiences, hundreds being turned away nightly. One big feature of the Pierrot programme is the infinite variety of same, which includes quartettes, excerpts from opera, sketches, < dances, pantomime and drama in tabloid and delightful music. Included in the opening bill is “A Dud Dream,” a military sketch, and it has caused a riot everywhere. The box plans for the season open at Collier’s this morning. Intending patrons should lose no time in reserving seats for the opening night.