ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 June 1922, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. “THE CUP OF LIFE” TO-NIGHT. All the colourful allure and adventure associated with the East Indian Islands have been embodied by Thomas H. Ince in “The Cup of Life,” starring Hobart Bosworth at Everybody’s Theatre tonight. The plcft evolves around a magnificent pearl, smuggled from the Dutch fisheries by Bully Brand a daring and i notorious sea-captain. Brand makes 4. ' a gift to his son who in turn presents it to Pain, the adopted white daughter of a powerful Chinese merchant. The Oriental, under the impression that Brand has corrupted his daughter with I the gem, evolves a dreadful revenge I which is prevented only by the couraI geous action of the smuggler, comprising a climax both unexpected and sensational. Hobart Bosworth, who has for many years been associated with virile manly roles, and roles that call for that masculine strength which is a characteristic of him, is seen at his best in this thrilling tale of South Sea adventure. The programme also includes another “Snookey” comedy, “You’ll be Surprised.” THE PEOPLE’S. LAST NIGHT OF “THE MAN. OF THE FOREST.” There was a crowded house at The People’s on Saturday night to see the splendid picture production of Zane Grey’s popular novel “The Man, of the Forest.” It is a truly wonderful story of the wild, wild west, written as only Zane Grey can write, and holds the interest right up to the closing scene. The book has been so widely read that it is not necessary to outline the story, except „.tQ that it has be.en adapted

to motion pictures in a remarkable manner. The final screening takes place tonight and no regular movie patron should miss “Man of the Forest.” COMING TO-MORROW. “SHAME,” A MASTERPIECE. The People’s management follow on to-morrow and Wednesday with a William Fox special that is creating records rivalling the great ‘Way Down East.” It unfolds the astounding tale of a man's haunting dread and a woman’s unfaltering loyalty in a drama of dramatic force and captivating beauty. The story swings from San Francisco to the frozen waste of Alaska, introducing some wonderful scenes of the frozen north, not the least of which is a realistic battle with wolves. Seats for either night can now be reserved at Collier’s. EMPIRE THEATRE. WAIKIKI HAWAIIANS TO-MORROW. This talented company appears at the Empire Theatre to-morrow and Wednesday in their pleasing and spectacular revue “A Night in Honolulu.” Writing of this fine company, a critic reports them as being a particularly good combination. He adds: The entertainment is a unique one, and full of pleasant surprises. Mr. Keoke Greig, producer, is a most accomplished artist. Altogether, Mr. Keoke Greig is amongst the first rank of musical artists. Miss Lilliokalani’s performance was p revelation, kind she was given an ovation. Every member of the talented company appeared to be perfectlv at home either with the guitar, mandolin, or ukelele, and thus throughout the whole perform ance there was a feast of concerted music. The Hilo Quartette made the theatre ring to the applause of a delighted audience. A fipe insight is given to the evening customs of the Hawaiians, and the stage settings,, with electric effects, were quite clever. The latter was carried out by Mf. Phillips, the company’s own electrician. The novel nature of this enterta>fiment is sure to draw packed houses and intending patrons are advised to reserve seats at Collier’s without delay.