ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 September 1921, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE PEOPLE’S. GEO. WALSH AND PEGGY HYLAND. “A Manhattan Knight,” the William Fox photo-play dramatised from Gelett Burgess’ novel, “Find the Woman,” is the lead in to-night’s double star bill at the People’s. George Walsh, the athletic Fox etar, surpasses himself 'in the force of his splendid acting in this mystery play —which tells of a young man who went out in search of adventure and found more than he bargained for. Mr. Walsh has a strong supporting company. “The Web of Chance,” a clever comedy-drama featuring Peggy Hyland, is also on the bill. Mies Hyland, always delightful as a screen heroine, is credited with much delightful work in the? role of the impetuous heroine of “The Web of Chance.” The story calls fqr rapid fire action, and depicts the amusing adventures a girl encounters when she sets out, as an amateur sleuth, to bring a criminal to justice, and discovers that she man she is pursuing is the man she loves. With a star of Miss Hyland’s popularity and an exceptional story such as this, much may be expected of the new feature. EVERYBODY’S. LAST NIGHT OF “PEACEFUL VALLEY.” Charles Ray, in the screen version of “Peaceful Valley,” concluding to-night at Everybody’s, reverts to the role which made him one of the screen’s greatest favorites —that of a country yokel. The story was adapted to the screen from Edward E. Kidder’s memorable stage play, which ranks as one of the most popular spoken comedy-dramas ever produced. As Hosiah Howe, a struggling sunny-hearted farmer lad with a widowed mother and a young sister to support, Charles Ray is declared to have delineated a screen character that will live as one of the outstanding artistic accomplishments of the silent drama. The bill includes gazette, “Silent Avenger,” and the big “Snooky” monkey comedy, “A Trayfull of Trouble.” Tomorrow’s change presents Peggy May in the Robertson-Cole production, *‘Tihe House of Intrigue,” a fine dramatisation of Arthur Stringer's famous novel of mystery and romance. EMPIRE THEATRE. CARTER AND. DE LYALL’S ENTERTAINERS TO-NIGHT. Instantaneous success has everywhere greeted the very versatile performers of the Carter and De Lyall’s refined entertainers, who commence a two-night season at the Empire Theatre to-night. This company, whose appearance in New Zealand is proving a succession of triumphs, is a unique combination of star artists /who have played in nearly •all the leading music halls of the world. Levante, the wonderful conju A ror, who is making his second visit to New Plymouth, with a quickness of hand and a constant ripple of witty remarks, keeps his auditors in fits of laughter, and at other times holds them spellbound with amazement during some of his sensational illusions. Sam Stanley has a very deep bass voice of exceptional power, and his rendering of his principal numbers is everywhere spoken of in the most glowing terms. The other members of the combination are hH first-class artists in their particular line, and provide a very enjoyable evening’s entertainment. Seats can be re-

served aX Collier’s up to 5.30 this evening. The company are showing at popular prices, which should ensure a full house each evening.