ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 October 1921, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERY®ODY’S. LAST NIGHT OF “HER SON.” Violet Hopson and Stewart Rome appear finally to-night at Everybody’s m the all-British production, “Her Son.” The story is impressively told on the screen, and Violet Hopson gives one of her unusually attractive renderings of a difficult role. Production is up to standard, and all through the picture is one that has all the elements of good entertainment well developed. The bill includes “The Invisible Hand,” gazettes and travel films. To-morrow’s change presents Alice Joyce in “The Prey,” a special Vitagraph production, which gives the popular star many excellent opportunities for the display <of her talent, her charm and her power to portray emotion. THE PEOPLE'S. VIOLA DANA IN “THE OFF-SHORE PIRATE.” Delightful Viola Dana, the effervescent little actress, will soon be seen by local theatre-goers in the stellar role of “The Off-Shore Pirate,” the Metro production which commences ro-nignt at the People’s. Critics who have seen the picture, hail it as a powerful romance, standing far out of the ordipary run of pictures. It radiates life from the very outset until the last satisfying touches, and moves as rapidly as the trim little yacht on which most of the action transpires. The theme has novelty and freshness, distinct tributes both to its original author and to Metro. “The Diamond Queen,” gazettes and comedy are also on the bill.

THE PEOPLE’S. NAZIMOVA IN “WAR BRIDES.” SATURDAY AND MONDAY NEXT. “If ever I am called upon to enact another role such as Joan in “War Brides,’* says Nazimova, the Russian actress, “I will turn that offer down, no matter what the cost. I had a nervous breakdown after that role that affected by work for months. The role was so emotional that it was necessary for me to rehearse almost every single scene half a dozen times. Herbert Brenon, my director, may rightly be called the Solomon of the present, for the astute manner in which lie contrived to get me working at all hours against my will, showed him to be possessed of a wisdom much superior to that of the average man. However, despite the terrible strain this part put upon my nerves, 'it was a strain as all who see the film will at once realise —1 have no hesitation in saying that I have never made —nor ever hope to make —another film of the calibre of “War Brides!” “War Brides” commences its season on Saturday next. It will not be shown at the matinee, but instead a special kiddies’ programme will be shown. The picture, which is in eight reels, is the biggest Selznick production yet turned out. The box plans are now ■ at Collier’s. WEST END SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT. ' The pupils of the West End School held a very successful rehearsal last nMit for the entertainment which is to held on Wednesday and Thursday next in the Empire Theatre in aid of the school funds* The children have entered with zest into the items that ao to make up the bright and varied programme, and under capable tuition

have made splendid progress. As a result there is every promise qf one of the best entertainments of the kind ever seen in New Plymouth. The costume dances by the girls are pretty and spectacular, whilst the Christy Munsters, with their typical choruses, songs and breezy side talk, should delight the audience. Popular songs and duets, recitations. character songs, musical items, not forgetting a bright little comediette, make up an entertainment that should not be missed. As the admission has been fixed at the moderate sum of 2s and Is, with children half-price and 'reserves <>d extra, there should be ‘packed houses on each night.