ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 3 April 1922, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

EVERYBODY’S. “BLACK BEAUTY” TO-NIGHT AND TO-MORROW. “Black Beauty,” opening at Everybody’s to-night, the famous classic known to readers in every language all over the world, is a film production of a calibre that will make it occupy an outstanding position among screen features. Such a picture is rarely seen. “Black Beauty” has been filmed in the simple narrative style that made it so human in type. The simple drama of its homely characters gives it all the big movements its requires, because of the immense world appeal of the story by Anna Sewell, which, has been transformed into nearly every language and is known everywhere. It will please all. The family appeal of “Black Beauty” is one of its strongest features; as sweet and clean a story as was ever written or filmed, fattier, mother and children will extract a thoroughly enjoyable evening’s entertainment from the picture without the slightest offence, and will understand and feel the story as it unfolds. The film is unique in many respects* and ie filled with spectacular scenes. The fox hunt, the fire in the stables, the storm that washed the bridge away, the grand ballroom scene and the race between horse and locomotive, are some of the big moments in the picture. THE PEOPLE’S. LAST NIGHT OF EUGENE O’BRIEN. The popular Selznick star, Eugene O’Brien, appears finally to-night at the People’s in his enjoyable comedy-drama, “Clay Dollars,” claimed by many of his admirers as his best yet. “The Adventures of Tarzan,” gazettes and comedy are also on the bill. To-morrow’s change presents a big double star Fox bill, headed by Eileen Percy in “Little Miss Hawkshaw,” in which Miss Percy is seen at her best as a waif of the sea, later to become an heiress. William Russell, appearing on the same bill, will be seen in another of his famous he-man roles in powerful screen drama of adventure and love. ANNETTE KELLERMAN HERSELF. MONDAY, APRIL 10. Commencing Monday next at the Empire Theatre, New Plymouth, for three nights only, James R. Sullivan presents Miss Annette Kellerman. Miss Kellerman, however, is not famous merely for her figure or her swimming powers; she was the star in the picture classics, ‘“Neptune’s Daughter” and “A Daughter of the Gods.” She is said to be an entertainer with a versatility second to few. The star will be surrounded by a strong company, specially selected to accompany her on the New Zealand tour. Miss Kellerman and her company have just concluded a season throughout New Zealand and Australia —thirteen weeks in Sydney and Melbourne, fifteen nights Wellington. thirteen nights Christchurch, fifteen nights Auckland, and eleven nights Dunedin. The company are travelling with six tons of scenery, also a huge crystal tank holding 700 gallons of water. The box plan opens to-morrow morning at Collier’s, and patrons would be well advised to book early. GRAND CONCERT. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. An occasion when the public will be called upon to support a deserving cause arises week. On Thursday and Friday a grand concert entertainment is being held in the Empire Theatre to raise funds on behalf of the scout movement and an energetic committee have had arrangements in hand for some time. The concert programme provides ample variety and the twenty-two items listed should make up an enjoyable night’s entertainment. Among the vocalists who will render items is Mrs. F. C. Ferry, who always receives a cordial reception from New Plymouth audiences. Miss Jennie Rae, well known for her exhibitions of Highland dancing, is to present the Highland Fling and Sword dance, and songs are to be given by Miss K. Ix>veridge and Messrs. A. tE. Brooker and P. Tunbridge. Instrumental and elocutionary items also figure on t'he programme. Mr. J. Hoskin, organiser of the concert, has had under tuition a number of juvenile performers, whose items promise to 'be very interesting. During the interval a special number will be given, when two tiny tots, Patty Durdle and Joyce Erickson, will appear in a song and dance respectively. Proceeds from the concert will be handed over to the North Taranaki District Association Boy -Scouts, who will allocate the money for various needs in regard to equipment and general management of the troops in “the district. A number of boys have already started on a canvass of the borough with tickets and have met with a good sale. The box plan is open at Collier’s.