ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 April 1922, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. “THE WAKEFIELD CASE.” Crime, as a rule, moves in the same manner as do epidemics of dread diseases. Never completely wiped out, but dormant for a time, and then bursting forth in waves all over the country. Students of criminology are generally agreed that behind each crime wave is .Dine “Master Mind.” who from his se■■l !:'>r inspires and directs the smaller fry of the vast underworld. It was inis idea that inspired the writing of “The Wakefield Case,” in which Herbert Rawlinson is starred, and which is the feature attraction at Everybody’s today and to-night. Here is a story which not only has one Master Mind, but three others as well as the entire police forces of two continents. Against these sinister forces of the underworld, Herbert Rawlinson, in the character of Neil Hartley, modern investigator, matches his nimble wit. The outcome of this battle of the minds give the “Wakefield Case” one continuation of thrills from beginning to end. The bill includes “Lure of the Circus,” two-reel comedy, and gazettes. The matinee to-day commences at 2 p.m.

“808 TAMPTON OF PLACER.” MONDAY AND TUESDAY NEXT. The finest motion picture of the year and one of the most artistic and fascinating contributions ever made to the screen is “Bob Hampton of Placer,” pro duced and directed by Marshall Neilan. which, will be the bill at Everybody’s next Monday and Tuesday. The production is adapted from the Randall Parrish story of the same name. It not onlj’ tells a. delightful story of love and adventure, but also immortalises on the screen one of the most picturesque chapters of American history. The undying fame which General Custer won in his last stand against the Sioux tribes under Sitting Bull, is given a new lustre in this screen version, which reproduced the battle of the Little Big Horn. And through it all runs an absorbing plot, interpreted by an exceptional east. James Kirkwood plays the title role, and Marjorie Daw has the feminine lead. Pat O'Maliy has the part of a gallant and love-lorn officer of Custer’s staff. And the smiling and befreckled countenance of Master Wesley Barry shines throughout this exceptional attraction. The scenes of this picture were photographed on the actual ground where General Custer made his last gallant stand against the Sioux. The box plans are now open at Collier’s.

THE PEOPLE’S. ELAINE KAMMERSTEIN. Elaine Kammerstein comes to the People’s to-day in “Remorseless Love,” the Selznick photoplay version of Mary Lanier Magruder’s story of mountain life and love. Hitherto Miss Hammerstein has largely devoted herself to society pVys where beautiful gowns and gorgeous “sets” have lent fashionable backgrounds to her acting. To see her in new surroundings will, in consequence, lend an added charm to the prospect cf a few hours before the screen where Miss Kammerstein leads her company through an unusual story. The bill includes gazettes, comedy; and “Adventures of Tarzan.” The matinee to -day, commences at 2 p.m.

ANNETTE KELLERMAN HERSELF. NEXT MONDAY. Annette Kellerman and her company of Tivoli Follies will appear under the direction of James R. Sullivan, of New York, at the Empire Theatre, New Plymouth, for two nights, commencing next Monday. This company has just finished a season throughout the centres of New Zealand. Two weeks Wellington, fourteen nights in Auckland, thirteen nights in Christchurch, and nine nights in Dunedin. The company is travelling a huge crystal tank holding 700 gallons of water and special arrangements are being made at the Empire Theatre. They are also carrying three tons of effects, and 20 beautiful scenes. The possessor of what has been termed the most perfect feminine figure of the age, she is bound to be seen by every woman who realises . that beauty is perhaps her greatest asset. The star will be surrounded by a strong company, specially selected to accompany her on the New Zealand tour* Mr. Sullivan is sparing no expense “to present the gem in the finest, setting.” Miss Kellerman will be supported by the Tivoli Follies International Vaudeville Company, and Mr. Stuart Barnes is an entertainer from the Palace Theatre, New York. Box plan now open at Collier’s.