ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 September 1921, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBOY’S. LEWIS STONE IN “MAN’S . DESIRE.” Those lovers of the drama who like action, excitement and suspense, in their film food, will find a dish to their taste in “Man’s Desire,” starring Lewis S. Stone. There is much stimulation in this seasoned production with its virile and primitive settings. Tom Denton the “straight-shooter” literally and figuratively; “Bull” Larkin, an abysmal beast.and evil genius of the woods; and gentle Mary Larkin, an exquisite flower in a primitive wilderness, are characters in this story who are woven into drama that vibrates with suspense and thrilling situations. Lewis S. Stone wrote the play himself, and has succeeded in creating a new type of out-in-the-open hero, which is a relief from the ordinary screen gun-man. Jane Novak as Mary Larkin has a part that fits her admirably. The bill includes besides Gazette, interest and comedy, the opening episode of the vitagraph Special Serial of the Secret Service “The Invisible Hand,” starring as the master detective, Antonio Moreno.

THE PEOPLE’S. LAST NIGHT OF BUCK JONES AND EILEEN PERCY. Buck Jones in his big Western romance of the hills “The Big Punch,” and Eileen Percy in her fascinating drama “The Tomboy,” screen finally tonight at the People’s. Both artists are seen at their best in their respective roles and patrons will find much enjoyment in this programme. To-morrow’s change presents fascinating Viola Dana in Luther Reed’s famous dramatic fantasy “Cinderella’s Twin.” It has been described by a critic who saw it as “a wonderful picture having the Cinderella motive with a satisfying seasoning of lambent humor, whimsicality, charm, and thriPmg romance.” STRATFORD SCOTTISH SOCIETY. Of Miss Marie Nilsson, the Scotch singer, who is appearing at the Scottish night at Stratfobd to-morrow, the Manawatu Times writes:—“Miss Marie Nilsson is a young Scotch artiste who is making her first provincial tour, and has been received with great favor wherever she has sung Having all the natural qualities for a fine soprano vocalist, and with the fine training she has had, Miss Nilsson has blossomed into a fine artiste, showing great intelligence and ability in the interpretation cf the songs she sang.”