ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 May 1922, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S.. “SALVATION NELL” TO-DAY AND TG-NIGHT. An absorbing and faithfully drawn picture of life is the Whitman Bennett production, “Salvation Nell, ’ which opened an engagement at Everybody’s Theatre last night. Taken from the Edward S. Sheldon play of the same name, this picture version of “Salvation Nell” is a screen triumph. The locale is New York’s side, where, amidst the tenements, the saloons and dives the Salvation Army works its wonders for humanity. It is the very human story of a homeless young woman in a. most unhappy environment. Discharged from her sweatshop job, she -obtain# employment in the establishment of “Hash House Sal.” She loses this position through her devotion to drunken Jim Platt. Then from the scrubwoman in a saloon she goes to the Salvation Army. How she effects the salvation of her Jim, after he is released from prison constitutes the dramatic denouement of this extraordinary photoplay. Pauline Starke gives a magnificent characterisation of “Salvation Nell” in the title role, and Joseph King is seen as Jim Platt. “The Lure of the Circus 1 ’ also shows with this programme this afternoon and to-nigbt. - THE PEOPLE’S. “"WHEN BEARCAT WENT DRY.’’ MATINEE AT 2 P.M. The management of the People’s Theatre announces that this afternoon and to-night they will present the latest big super-feature “When Bearcat Went Ury." This fs the picturisation of the much-read and talked-albout novel of Charles Neville Buck. The scenes of this photoplay are laid in the Cumberland mountains on the border of Virginia and Kentucky. The thrilling scenes of life in this wild country are pictured with absolute fidelity. Illicit stills, fights, feuds, and love romance are pictured in a msot interesting manner. Supports include topical, scenic, comedy, and “Adventures of Tarzan,” episode 10. The prices are the usual—l/O and Children Od to matinee. THE DANDY 'DIXIE MINSTRELS. The above company make their first appearance in New Plymouth on Tuesday next. They are playing at the Empire Theatre, for a short season of two nights only; and, judging from press reports, the music-lovers of New Plymouth are in for a real treat. This talented company has played all over the North and South Islands, to packed houses, despite the hard times that prevail; which only goes to prove their merit as a first-elass entertainment. The secret of their success is cleanliness and low prices. Adults, 3s and 2; children Is; all plus tax.

WAITARA PICTURES. “THE KID” AGAIN TO-DAY. In this issue the management of the Theatre Royal, Waitara, announce that owing to the great success of “The Kid” two extra Screenings have been arranged for to-day—this afternon at 2 pm., and on to-night’s programme commencing at 7.40. Coupled with “The I,<id” at night will be another big special feature feature “Wedding Bells,” starring Connie Talmadge. Children will be admitted to the matinee for sixpence. The evening prices are 2/- and 1/6, reserves 2/6. and there will be no reduction for children at the night sessions.