ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 June 1922, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. ‘■'CONFLICT,” A SCREEN SENSATION, TO-NIGHT. 1 Mental and physical punches cope for ! first place in “Conflict,” Priscilla Dean’s : big sensation of the screen which shows ! to-night and to-morrow at Everybody's. ’ The clashing of different emotions and temperaments furnishes subtle mental drama, while the big log-drive on the angry river furnishes enough excitement to satisfy the most aredent theatregoers. An interesting bit of realism in connection with the filming of this powerrul drama took place during the handling of the huge logs. Miss Dean was so wrapped up in getting her big scenes across that her life was endangered at; one time, and but for the hrtroic efforts of her leading man, Herbert Rawlinson, she would probably have been swept into the roaring river. There is no -doubt about the popularity of pictures like “Conflict,” the huge crowds this picture has been drawing all over the Dominion is sufficient evidence that theatre-goers have a warm regard for pictures that can combine a succession of sensational scenes with a, well-thought-out dramatic story. Box plans for to-night are at Collier’s. THE PEOPLE’S. “UNDER THE LASH.” Set in the weird atmosphere of the, bush-flecked African veldt, the new' Paramount picture, “Under the Lash,” featuring Gloria Swanson, showing at the- People’s to-night, is strong in dramatic moments. The relations between man and wife in Boer South Africa are 1 clearly and strongly depicted. The husband, a stern, puritanical Boer, ruling his wife with a sjambok and a Bible, deprives her of all pleasures, even her favourite pastime, literature. A stranger, an Englishman, is brought to the farm by the Boer, and immediately falls in love with the wife. The husband’s jealousy is inflamed when he finds his wife reading one of the Englishman’s hooks secretly. Events then move swiftly, through many thrilling scenes to a smashing climax. Gloria Swanson portrays the role of the Boer wife admirably, and is ably supported by Mahlon Hamilton as the Englishman, Russell Simpson as the Boer farmer and a strong cast. Included in the programme are scenic, travelogue and a two-reel Mack Sen nett comedy. The prices are D.C. Is 6d, stalls Is. THE WAIKIKI I-lAWAIIANS. Of this company, which is appearing at Waitara to-night, the Wanganui Herald writes:; —“The very large number of people who attended at the Opera i House last night were simply delighted ; with the soft, melodious music produced by the talented company of instrumentalists, vocalists, and dancers known as the Waikiki The entertainment is certainly unique and full oi pleasant surprises, being a contrast in effect to the performances of our own ; natives.” Every item was well received, and thoroughly deserved the hearty applause. They are playing to-night at Waitara, and all those interested in native music should not mis§ this opportunity.