ENTERTAINMENTS.
EVERYBODY’S. MARY PICKFORD IN “POLLYANNA.” Last night’s programme at Everybody’s Theatre was of more than ordinary interest. It began with the story of the making of “movie” films. The portrayal of the various stages in film manufacture was most fascinating, and gave some idea of what organisation is entailed in the production of a modem picture film. Than came “Pollyanna.” The story is the simple one of a suuny natured orphan who plays the “glad game” until her optimism is infectious enough to permeate characters around her that are not very promising to start with. There is nothing mawkish about •Pollyanna. She is brimful of humor and human nature. Her story is a
wholesome study of child life with its pathos, comedy, and whimsical touches, making altogether an intensely effective storv. If ever there was a popular film actress it surely is Mary Pickford. With an adaptability all her own, she is perfectly at home’ in a. little girl’s part, and the winsome little sprite she makes of “Pollyanna” soon endeared herself to dhe large audience. The story is one that every child should «ee and would enjoy. It is one which older folk will think is just the type of charming picture they wanted to see Mary Pickford in. There will be a matinee of “Polly>anna” this afternoon at 2.30 p.m.. and it will be shown again to-night. There will be a matinee to-morrow also at 3 p.m. THE PEOPLE’S. ‘THE SON OF WALLINGFORD.” A striking tribute to the silent drama to-night is “The Son of Wallingford,” the Vitagraph special attraction at the People’s to-night. It -is a brilliant story by the author of previous Wallingford features. A simple love scene between Mary Curtis and Jimmy Wallingford demands as much attention as the magnificent pageant scene patterned after an old Indian durbar with its gaily-capariaoned elephants. In addition the story carries rich appeal through its expenditure of money which has been used to bring out the realistic touches. An inland lake of fire from blazing crude oil forms one of the big scenes, and there are many other thrilling incidents which punctuate the offering. The cast has been selected for its appropriateness. Watfrid North is a perfect type as J. Rufus, while the remainder of the cast is entirely acceptable. This mammoth screen attraction is showing for two nights only, and the prices are: Drees circle 1/6, stalls 1/-.
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Taranaki Daily News, 15 August 1922, Page 5
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