ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 February 1922, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. “JIM THE PENMAN” TO-NIGHT. Lionel Barrymore has never given such proof of his wide versatility as an actor as he has since he 'began starring in his ■latest series of productions for the First National. “Jim the Penman.” which will open at Everybody’s to-night, reveals him in a character entirely different from any he has ever portrayed before, and one that will be a revelation to those who have seen him only in roles where repression has been the keynote. Gazette, comedy, travel and “Lure of the Circus” No. 3 are also on the bill. The matinee to-morrow commences to-morrow, at 2 p.m. THE PFOPLE’S. LAST NIGHT OF MONTAGUE DOVE. “Through the Toils,” a Goldwyn feature drama, featuring popular Montague Love, concludes to-night at the People’s. The bill includes latest gazettes, a big two-reel Century comedy, and “The Fatal Sign.” Elaine Kammerstein, who ' portrays the leading role in “Handcuffs and Kisses” to-morrow fdr Selznick, is a member of one of the most prominent families in the history of American theatricals. After a season in “The Trap,” she successfully essayed a leading role in the popular musical comedy “High Jinks.” Her striking beauty, com-' bined with her innate air of refinement, attracted the ai' ”tion of various mo-

tion picture pro<. ts, and it was not long before Miss Kammerstein was playing principal roles. Following her excellent work in these successes, Miss Hammerstein was signed up as a Selznick star, and has appeared in many excellent productions, including “Pleasure Seekers,” "Poor Dear Margaret Kirby,” “The Girl from Nowhere,” and now “Handcuff’s and Kisses.” The matinee to-morrow commences at 2 p.m., the bill including gazette, comedy and “The Branded. Four.”

EMPIRE TO-NIGHT. “THE GIRL FOR THE BOY.” This well-known Tivoli Theatre success will be staged by Mr. D. B. O’Connor at the Empire Theatre to-night for a specially arranged farewell performance, on account of the great success of the short musical comedy season. “The Girl for the Boy” is considered one of the finest musical comedies of its type ever written. The music is bright and breezy, and the plot is quite unusual. The Napier Herald says: “Mr. D. B. O’Connor’s production of “The Girl for the Boy” at the Municipal Theatre last evening was from every point of view a great success. Miss Ida Leggatt. was very, popular in the role of Jacqueline Cirolas, her best numbers being “Where There’s a Girl There’s a Boy,” “He’s Coming Home” and “Dardanella.” H-er rendering of the latter with an Eastern ballet and chorus was a particularly fine effort. Mr. O’f'onnor himself was undoubtedly the spirit of the play, and infused a humor into his work that left nothing to be desired. Mr. O’Connor appears as Harry Kilmartln, and his influence finally unfolds the entanglements, much to the satisfaction of all. The scenery and settings were splendid, and the dressings were most appropriate.” The company appear for one farewell performance, and box plans are available at Collier’s, where seats may be reserved without extra charge.