ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 January 1922, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE PEOPLE’S.

JACK PICKFORD IN “LITTLE SHEPHERD OF KINGDOM COME.”

When “The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come” is shown at. the People’s Theatre to-night, the millions of readers of John Fox, junr.’s. books will h*ave a chance to see Jack Pickford in the role of one of the best liked boy characters in American fiction. Chad, the hero of the photo-play version of Mr. Fox’s novel, is a perfect role for Jack Pickford. The book itself sold more than 1,000,000 copies, and is well known to two generations. The bil] includes a big two-reel Universal comedy “High Life,” and gazettes, as well as the opening of the Selznick wonder serial “The Fatal Sign.” VERA GORDON IN “THE GREATEST LOVE.”

Vera Gordon, whom Selznick presents as the star of the De Luxe attraction, “The Greatest Love,” at the People’s Theatre next Saturday and Monday, has probably had the most sensational rise of any star in photo-plays. From obscurity she has just become a star through her jnagnificent work as “Mamma Kantor, 5 ' the mother of “Humoresque,” and it is claimed that her role of Mrs. Latini in “The Greatest Love,” is an even more remarkable characterisation., Lewis J. Selznick secured a “beat” on all other competitors by getting Miss Gordon’s signature to a contract calling for her stellar appearance on the screen, the result of which will be seen in “The Greatest Love,” which will be open at the matinee on Saturday at 2 p.m. for a two-days season.

EVERYBODY’S. LAST NIGHT OF A BIG DOUBLE BILL. In “The Torreit,” a thrilling drama of the Southern Seas, starring Eva Novak, concluding to-night at Everybody’s, may be seen some of the most picturesque, photography shown on a screen for some time. The night scenes on the island, the yacht at sea, the seaplane in full flight, the storm at sea, and a score of other scenes, compel interest through the sheer beauty of the cinematography. The bill also presents the Vitagraph feature drama “Closed Doors,” with, beautiful and versatile Alice Calhoun. Tomorrow’s change presents the big allBritish production “A Dead Certainty,” Nat Gould’s sporting sensation, featuring Poppy Wyndham.

BEAUTIFYING” SOCIETY’S CONCERT.

What promises to be a rare treat for the music loving public of New Plymouth is the concert to be given in the Empire Theatre on Saturday next, the 28th inst. Mr. Hay, who is taking the leading part, is a new arrival to the town, and his first performance is being eagerly looked forward to. Before leaving Australia he appeared with marked success in Melbourne, Perth.. Adelaide and Sydney. Referring to Mr. Hay’s rendering of the tenor solos in “Judas Macabeus,” the Adelaide Register remarked: “The tenor fulfilled his task with entire credit to himself and to the great delight of his audience.” Mr. Hay’s repertoire is an extensive one, and the programme on Saturday evening will, contain some of its gems. The programme will also contain items by our leading local vocalists, including Mr. Leslie H. Webber, the leading baritone from Auckland, who is well worth hearing. Besides the exceptional merit of the programme offered, the cause is one which should meet with the earnest support of townspeople. The plan is now open at Collier’s, no extra charge being made for booking, and the prices for admission (3s, 2s and la, including tax) are very popular.

OLD MOTHER HUBBARD” PANTOMIME. A big show, with a big Auckland reputation, where it played a record season of 22 consecutive performances, is to appear at the 'Empire Theatre on Monday and Tuesday, January 30 and 31. in the fuunfest of all pantomimes, “Old Mother Hubbard.” The company was formed in Sydney from the best Australian talent, and judging from the flattering notices in the Auckland Press, the combination is one of the best that has ever visited the Dominon. The Auckland Star says: “The coterie of Australian artists who fill the leads and dominate the ballets has been well selected, with the result that the pantomime was produced in a style that ff*ts a new standard of excellence for the theatre. The choruses and ballets were excellent, and the singing of the wonderful lyric soprano. Miss Ethel Osborn, stamps her as one of the finest sopranos who has ever visited the Dominion.” Although the company is one of the most expensive thht has ever toured Mew Zealand, the management has decided to adhere to moderate prices. The box plan opens at Collier’s at I) o’clock this morning. Matinees for the little ones are to be given each day, at reduced prices for children.