ENTERTAINMENTS.
THE PEOPLE’S. •‘THE ROOF TREE.” William Russell, one of the prime favorites of motion-picture lovers in this com- , munity, was seen last night at the People’s Theatre in “The Roof Tree,” produced by William Fox. “The Roof Tree,” in our opinion, is a picture that has not been surpassed in a long time for sheer entertainment value, and Russell, as the star, lives up to everything that his many admirers have come to expect from him. The programme also includes a second feature, “Cinderella of the Hills”, a charming woodland mystery, with- Barbara Bedford in the leading role. The final screening takes place to-night. “EXPERIENCE” TO MORROW. No fashionable cabaret in New York, the city of lights, can surpass in brilliance or color or extravagance of finish that which is used in George Fitzmaurice’s Paramount production of “Experience”, which is to be shown at The People’s to-morrow and Friday. The scenario of this well-known 1 play by George V. Hobart called for a typical New York restaurant, after the manner of such institutions of pleasure before the days of prohibition. No expense was spared to make this scene realistic and beautiful. The color scheme is black and gold, with a background of gold metal cloth. Huge ornate pillars, capped with metal domes, are set at intervals on the dining-room floor. A striking effect was obtained in this scene by the use of four little girls, who soared above the dancers in swings and dropped rose leaves on the crowd below. Five hundred pounds of artificial rose leaves and two bushels of confetti were let loose from snow banks above the settings. Although only one quarter of the cabaret was built, it accommodated five hundred people. For richness of color and novelty this has seldom
been surpassed in any picture. Richard Barthehness, a popular young screen player, has the role of “Youth”. Scats for this big super-picture can now be reserved at Collier's. EVERYBODY’S. EARLE WILLIAMS IN ‘THE ROMANCE PROMOTERS.” Earle Wtilliams, in “The Romance Promoters”, at Everybody’s Ij-night, is seen in one of the best roles of his screen career. In this picture the star plays the role of Todfield King, “city engineer”, who is appointed by a millionaire to keep guard Over his daughter, on whom certain trustees have designs. Earle Williams plays the part of the engineer so kindly dealt with by fate, and gets out of the part all the whimsical humor and charm which are its features. He makes the character a vigorous, wholesome type, ready for any adventure, and not put out for more than a short time at the wonderful bounty—a girl and millions—which is thrust upon him. There are some excellent supporting pictures. Katherine Macdonald will appear on Friday and Saturday in “The Beauty Market”. THE DIGGERS. The Diggers concluded their New Plymouth season last night, when another large audience was highly delighted with the excellent programme. The Diggers commence their country tour to-night at Waitara. After that they do Inglewood, Eltham and Stratford in rapid succession. The success of this theatrical combination has been phenomenal artistically and financially, and country patrons are assured of a good night’s amusement.
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Taranaki Daily News, 17 May 1922, Page 6
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