ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 May 1922, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE FAMOUS DIGGERS. EMPIRE THEATRE—COMMENCING TO-MORROW NIGHT. The present time, foregone conclusion of all, is a potent of gloom; depression is in the air; optimism is a dead word, and the world and his wife plod along, leaden-heeled, sad-eyed, heavy-hearted. But there is a remedy for that depression, an antidote of lightheartedness which alone wil; carry us through, the dark ways. Fully alive to the. urgent need of merrinient, the creation of laughter, the famous New Zealand Diggers have fortified.. their . company with a coterie of four comedians—four wizards of merriment—whose very appearance dispels the gloom and shoves life’s troubles into the hip pocket of the past. Joe Valli, Scotch comedian and eccentric dancer, has been brought from the Palladium, London. The fupny little Scotchman will be seen at his best in his own sketch “Tickets Please.” Frank Perryn is a clever cbmedian with an excellent baritone voice, whose fprte is Italian impersonations in spng and. monologue. Frank Moran is one long laugh from top to toe. He has just returned to b/e,native land after nearly three years \Bfibessful touring of the music halls in England. Tino Fama —■, our own captain of comedy—has been busy, but “miff said.” He will be there with the goods again. Stan Lawson is as chic as ever with a wonderful wardrobe and a delightful repertoire of new songs. And there are others, light comedians, ragtime singers, dancers, vocalists, etc. All artists of exceptional ability, supported by their ever famous orchestra of ten picked musicians. Box plans are now open at Collier’s. EVERYBODY’S. CHARLES RAY IN “THE OLD SWIMMIN’ HOLE.” Charles Ray, the popular screen star, will be seen at Everybody’s to-night and to-morrow night in “The Old Swimmin’ Hole.” It as said to be one of the most appealing pictures in which he has yet appeared, and to call forth more laughs and tears to the reel than any other of his past successes. The play is a First National attraction, and the cast includes such well-known players as James Gordon. Blanche Rose, Laura La Plante, Marjorie Prevost, and Lincoln Stedman. Riley’s verse is interpreted with such artistry as to, charm the thousands of the Hoosier poet. From the opening scene to the close the story is brimful of heart interest. Charles Ray as Ezra, is “just plain boy,” wholesome but mischievous. He would rather fish and spend his time at the “old swimmin’ hole” than study. There will be the usual matinee tomorrow at 2 p.m.

THE PEOPLE’S. “THREE WORD BRAND.” The attraction at the People’s tonight is William S. Hart’s new Paramount picture, “Three Word Brand.” The picture abounds in thrill, in spontaneous comedy, in love interest and beauty. The photography is fine, and all through there is a sincerity of touch, a sureness and a mounting interest that holds and convinces. It is a triumph of artstic direction, acting and writing, as well as technique. Youth, charm, beauty, ability—all these attributes render Jane Novak an exceptional figure in the screen world and in the leading feminine role opposite the star, she is admirable in every scene wherein she appears. Miss Novak has had wide experience on the screen and is wellknown to Paramount patrons, and what is more, she is going to be the bride of Wm. S. Hart in the very near future. Sennett comedy and Scenic are included oq the programme, which shows for the last time to-night. KAPONGA PICTURES. “LIVING LONDON.” “Living London,” showing to-morroy afternoon and evening, is a picture of wonderful interest to all New Zealand- , ers. It shows London from every point of contrast—east end and west end, palace and slum, the London of yesterday and of to-day; a treat both to those who know London and those who some day hope to. Excellent supports include Wallace Reid in a fine dramatic feature, “Too Much Speed,” and a Mack Sennett comedy.