ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 December 1921, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. “LYING LIPS” SUPER SPECIAL TONIGHT AND TO-MORROW NIGHT. Spectacular and thrilling, possessing the most powerful human appeal, and based upon the most mysterious elements of human life is an example description of “Lying Lips,” commencing at Everybody’s to-night. The picture teaches a powerful moral, that of the beauty and unselfish love and the crime of love which is selfish, and the popular stars, Florence Vidor and House Peters, teach a lesson and point out a moral that is playing an important part in the destinies of human beings of to-day. No expense has been spared in making this feature a gigantic production, neither have any pains been spared in making the feature one of the most spectacular ever screened. The wreck scene surpassses auf,'thing yet witnessed on the screen. Hundreds of panic-stricken passengers fighting frenziedly for places in the life-boats, while the ship’s officers with loaded revolvers guaranteed the unwritten law of the sea, “women and children first,” comprise some of the spectacular scenes which mark this picture as a master production. The box plans are now rapidly filling at Collier’s. Intending patrons should certainly reserve. THE PEOPLE’S. LAST NIGHT OF “THE LAST DOOR.” “The Last Door,” Selzick’s latest production featuring Eugene O’Brien and Martha Mansfield, concludes at the People’s with to-night’s screening. The bill includes gazette, two-reel comedy, and “The Branded Four.”

To-morrow's change presents Wm. Farnum in his big seven reel Fox attraction, “His Greatest Sacrifice.” The dramatic art as exemplified on the screen by Mr. Farnum has been a joy to all motion picture followers, and, according* to advance reports, “His Greatest Sacrifice” is a picture that gives the star an opportunity to lay all of his great screen powers at the feet of the photodramatic public. Alice Fleming plays the wife and Evelyn Greely the daughter, in this William Fox production. A big Sunshine comedy is also on this bill. MAORI ENTERTAINERS. The Tainui Maori Entertainers presented their programme before a good audience at the Empire Theatre, New Plymouth, on Saturday night. The programme was of a varied character, consisting of vocal and instrumental items (Hawaiian melodies) and sketches. The company possesses some pleasing singers, and a quartette found particular favor with patrons. Mr. N. Tola’s songs were items which deservedly earned encores, the singer pleasing his hearers very much. Other soloists, including Messrs. S. Baker (basso) and D. Nicholls (tenor) were also responsible for good items. The lighter side of the programme was in capable hands and various dialogues and burlesques were well received. The company will present tS’.eir programme at Waitara tonight. STUDENTS’ RECITAL. The programme arranged by Mr. Arnold O. Sturroek for his students song and pianoforte recital this Monday evening. and which appears in this issue, is a particularly fine one, which should commend itself to all those who appreciate classics of old and modern composers. There will also be numerous items of well-known and popular songs. Mr. Sturroek is to be congratulated upon his choice of items, which will certainly appeal to any audience. Patrons are requested to book their seats at Collier’s, as the bookings, judging from present indications, will be exceptionally heavy. ROBINSON CRUSOE PANTOMIME. Good booking was recorded at Collier’s box office on the opening of the plan last Saturday morning for the “Robinson Crusoe” pantomime to Le staged at the Empire Theatre to-morrow and Wednesday’s evenings. The visiting company offer a seasonable attraction, ’for pantomime and Christmas festivities are closely associated. From reports to hand, a good production seems assured, an exchange stating: “For nearly three hours Mr. Brandon Holt’s company of artists, associated with a coterie of clever young ladies constituting the ballet and chorus, held the interest of a very large audience with the pantomime version of ’Robinson Crusoe.’ While it is essentially a splendid comedy show, yet there are* pleasant interludes when catchy songs and fascinating dances are presented to the delight of the audience. The adventure of “Robinson Crusoe” and the story of a lost chart form the plot, but it is more on the humorous side than anything of a serious nature. A number of very diverting situations occur, in which the “dame” and a pair of piratical sailors are always prominent and directly responsible for great hilarity. The staging and mounting were on a'high scale, while the costuming and dressing were also meritoriously noted. The performance proved all that was claimed for it and “Robinson Crusoe” goes on his. way well recommended. Altogether, "an excellent show.” A matinee will be given on Wednesday afternoon. when all school children will be admitted at reduced prices. The plan is at Collier’s.