ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 September 1921, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S.

LAST NIGHT OF “BROTHERS

DIVIDED.”

There is an unmistakable punch about the Frank Keenan feature, “Brothers Divided,” concluding to-night at Everybody’s. In it the veteran actor, whose n&me has come to be synonymous with perfect characterisation, is seen in the arduous dual role of two brothers of opposite disposition. Mr. Keenan also directed the picture himself, the result being a composite of a real human story of life as it is and convincing direction and presentation, with probably the finest character actor on the screen to-day in two of his best and showiest representations. The bill includes gazettes, and two-reel comedy. The matinee today commences at 2 p.m.

’THE TEMPERAMENTAL WIFE.”

MONDAY AND TUESDAY.

From the first moments of the picture, when by judicious use of a pair of ‘eyes that can’t behave, she has a traffic i policeman literally at her feet, right Up to the last, when the matrimonial tangles have been smoothed out, and. she has promised To be good.’ Constance Talmadge doesn’t allow a minute to pass without uproarious chuckles of satisfaction from the audience who are witnessing her portrayal of “A Temperamental Wife.” Snappy and bright to the last degree, the story is a real Connie Talmadge one, dating in parts, but never beyond the confines of good taste, and always with a twist that runs off at another tangent just as one gets ready to gasp. Wyndham Standing is the luckless husband in this case, who is led a pretty dance by his temperamental wife, and all over a female stenographer, who in the end tarns out to have a perfectly good husband and a pair of twins of her own. Larry Semon, the de-luxe comedian in “The Sportsman,” promises a revelation in high speed comedies. The box plans are at Collier’s now. THE PEOPLE’S. “THE SIN THAT WAS HIS.” To-day’s new bill commencing at the matinee at 2 p.m. present Selznick’s greatest production, “The Sin that was His,” a stirring tale of the Alaskan gold camps, featuring William Faversham. Writing to his Sydney office in regard to his fourth Selznick De Luxe attraction, Lewis J. Selznick, President and Director-General of the Selznick Enterprises, states: “I have viewed and reviewed William Faversham’s picture: “The Sin that was His,” and I am convinced more than ever that it is the best picture I have ever seen. It should create a sensation in ’ your territory, even as it has here. It has so far broken all records for attendance at the Broadway houses. The bill includes gazette, comedy, and “The Moonriders.” THE EMPIRE. “BLAZING TRAILS” CONCLUDES TO-NIGHT. Frank Mayo has never had a more interesting or congenial role than that of the young physician. Dr. Bradley Yates, in “The Blazing Trail,” his latest Universal photodrama of the Blue Ridge mountains which concludes tonight at the Empire. The star goes to the mountains for a rest and steps into the most unexpected whirlpool of drama from which he extricates himself with thrilling vigor. Lillian Rich plays opposite the star. The bill includes two-reel comedy, and gazette.

MALE CHOIR. The various newspaper comments on the singing of Mr. Ernest Drake, who is now on a tour through New Zealand, more than justified expectations. Everywhere he has met with such pronounced success, such as can be fitly described as a brilliant conquest. In Dunedin he received reports in the following congenial strain: “A man who can sing ‘Your Tiny Hand is Frozen’ and ‘The Minstrel Boy’ with as nearly an equality of success as is possible in two such widely varying subjects has a great puli ov<r challengers who have not a comprehensive outfit. The audience at Burns Hall on Saturday night were delighted with his voice, his style, his knowledge, bis stage manners and his programme.”—Star. In Wanganui his reception was an equally brilliant success, and he entirely captivated his audiences. Mr. Drake’s reception in New Plymouth should be just as pronounced as in other New Zealand towns. The supporting artists, Mr. A. L. Moore and the Melody Four, whose reputations are already established, will add zest to an already good programme. The choir items promise very favorably. The box plan is now open at Collier’s, and tickets may also be obtained at the B.K. and from all choir members. SEQUAH. An opportunity will be given the people of Inglewood .and district on Monday evening, at 7.30, of hearing an interesting and instructive address by Sequah. Sequah is said to bo a fine speaker, having the happy knack of holding his audience, whilst his demonstrations are remarkable. Sequah lias travelled the world over, and for years his name has been a prominent one. He has just finished a successful tour in Hamilton Thames, and New Plymouth, where he has been addressing very large audiences each night. He will speak on the vacant section in front of the F.C.0.5., Rata Street, Inglewood.