ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 January 1922, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE EMPIRE. “THE JAOKEROO OF OOOLABONG.” The standard of Australian photoplay achieved by the Carroll firm has been more than maintained in Wilfred Lucas’ latest production dealing with the life of a new chum, “The Jackeroo of Coolabong,” which is to be screened at the 'Empire Theatre for a two nights season, commencing to-night. “Snowy” Baker plays the name part, in which character it is claimed he excels anything previously attempted by him. The nature of the story suggests unlimited scope, and full advantage has -been taken of it. Before commencing actual “shooting” the producer and all concerned studied the story from every angle of its possible appeal to the public. those who like romance served to them in picture play, the “Jackeroo” will more than satisfy. The lovers of thf sensational will have their fill in the five reels of closely packed action, and to those who want something hew in pictures the eaborately staged kangaroo hunt and the aboriginal camp scene will assuredly appeal. The settings are beautiful, the gum trees, ferns, and the dense scrub of the Australian bush-land 'lend refreshing enchantment. In conjunction with “The Jackeroo” will be screened another Australian comedy entitled “Cows and Cuddles,” in which Tai Orbell is seen as a comedy cow-spanker.

EVERYBODY’S. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT. The intense and foreeful action of H. B. Warner, in his latest starring vehicle “Felix O’Day,” at Everybody’s Theatre, alone makes this a worth while drama. As the young husband, whose wife has deserted him for a faithless friend, and who consequently swears a vow that he shall know no peace until he has visited revenge on his home’s despoiler, Warner’s work carries him to great dramatic heights. There is tremendous power in the scenes between the three, and in the climax where O’Day is preparing to administer punishment with his bar<> hands, only to have his victim taken out of his hands by a stroke of Providence, Warner shows his superiority in his handling of the heavy drama. There is an interesting selection of supporting pictures, including a Goldwyn-Bray pictograph.

THE PEOPLE’S. LAST NIGHT OF “SINGING RIVER.” Wm. Russell in his Fox feature “Singing River” concludes at the People’s tonight. He has a couple of big fights t.o clean up gangs such as infested the west in the old days—gangs that stopped at nothing to advance their financial interests or gratify a thirst for revenge. Vola Vale, a well-known and popular screen player, is Russell’s leading woman in “Singing River.” She is an excellent foil for the star. The bill includes gazettes and a big “Sunshine” comedy. To-morow’s change presents Alice Lake in ehr bte Metro feature “Unclutfid Sas-”