ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 September 1921, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EMPIRE THEATRE. “LEVANTE” NEXT TUESDAY. ‘‘Messrs. Carter and De Lyall are to be congratulated on the very fine show they brought to Whangarei. The entertainment laat evening was everything that 'had been claimed for it.” So says the Northern Advocate, in commenting on a recent performance given by the Carter and De Lyall’s refined entertainers. This unique combination of artists will present their highly diverting entertainment next Tuesday and Wednesday, at the Empire Theatre. Among the many artists appearing in the show is Levante, the world-famous illusionist, Who is paying a return visit here. Those who were fortunate enough to eee this brilliant artist on his last visit will be glad of the opportunity of witnessing some of his sensational illusions again. The Wanganui Chronicle, in referring to this show, says: “Never before in the •history of entertainments, as far as Wanganui is concerned, has such a talented band of artists been seen, and their performance, which is not only clever, sensational, entertaining and artistic, but also clean and free from all vulgarity, received an enthusiastic ovation from the big house.” The box plan is at Collier’s, and intending patrons are advised to book early, as very popular prices are announced, and a big crowd is sure to be in attendance. The price of reserved, seats is 3s (plus tax). EVERYBODY’S. “THE STORY OF THE ROSARY. A romantic drama, dressed in the picturesque garb of a little European principality, with a theme that is worldknown —the words of “The Rosary” formed the inspiration for Howard’s great play. “The Story of the Rosary,” to be screened at Everybody’s to-night and to-morrow, is a production of great merit. English throughout as to star and cast and author, no expense has been spared in presenting a colorful and masterly interpretation of the story which achieved such instantaneous success on the speaking stage. Malvina Longfellow is a true type of English beauty whose talents are remarkably prominent in this feature. The bill includes gazette, interest, and a Christie two-reel special comedy, “Her Rube.” The matinee tomorrow commences at 2 p.m.

THE EMPIRE. “OUTSIDE THE LAW.” There afre countless thrills in the Priscilla Dean feature, “Outside the Law,” which now is on view at the Empire Theatre. The thrills are all plausible, arising from natural situations in the story, by Tom Browning, and handled in that diector’s best manner. The scenes" are laid in the San Francisco underworld, on the water front, in the Chinese quarters, on Knob Ilin, and in the most palatial mansion of the Californian metropolis. For tenseness of situation, for tremendous climax, for powerful characterisation and for painstaking production there have been few pictures presented before a local audience which compare with “Outside the Law.” The bill includes two-reel comedy and gazette, and the season terminates with Saturday night’s screening. The box plans are at Collier’s. THE PEOPLE’S. “PASSION FRUIT” CONCLUDES TO-NIGHT. Doraldina, known far and wide for her daring interpretations of unfamiliar Hawaiian dances, is the star in “Passion Fruit,” the Metro production, which concludes to-night at the People’s. This wonderful creature, who was so idoiised and popular on the stage with her hula dances, brings to the screen both a superb gift for acting and a marvellous dancing ability. Not only that, but she introduces into the picture many strange dances of the South Seas Islands never hitherto seen. One is a religious dance, called “Dance of the White God,” a weird original movement used by the superstitious natives as part of their ritual. How she does a wild hula dance to save the man she loves is a moment in a story grippingly tense and absorbingly fascinating, where brute force and women’s will clash for supremacy. The bill includes “Diamond Queen,” “King of the Circus,” comedy and gazette. To-morrow’s change presents “Blind Youth,” Selznick’s big society play, “Moonriders,” comedy, and gazettes. The matinee tomorrow commences at 2 p.m.