ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 August 1922, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. The feature attraction, at Everybody’s this afternoon and to-night is “The Teh Dollar Raise,” an adaption of the story irom Peter B. K.yne. Tne offering, filled with such underlying pathos, is balanced with such exceptionally fine, touches that it appears nice a slice of every day life. The hero, William V. Mong, as '‘Wilkins,” has slaved away his life as: a book-keeper at a miserable salary. Pfe lives-in constant fear of his. employer. . Although he has been promised a rise every year for fourteen yeara the advance never came. He has a romance that has nearly burnt itself out through the patience.of years. be. plods his way through life~a life utterly drab and colorless. Then one day he. asserts himself. • The worm turns ana Wilkins is the recipient of a snug-fortuiie. "5 r THE PEOPLE’S. • MATINEE TO-DAY AT P.M. “RECKLESS YOUTH.” : ' Screening to-day and to-night at the People’s is the Selznick production, “Reckless Youth,” starring Elaine Kammerstein. The picture has been adapted' from the book by the well-known apthdr, Cosmo Hamilton, and is produced ph. a lavish scale. The incidents are many' and varied. Never for a moment does the story flag, neither is. it exaggerated, but very skilfully it drives home -its moral—for it has a moral. In the leading role Miss Elaine Hammerstein proves beyond doubt that she is .a screen actress of great ability. She plays with infinite charm and a vivacious manner the role of a young society girl who adopts for her motto early in’ her life the two words, “Who Cares?” She is careless of all the conventions and nearly wrecks not only her own happiness, but that of a number of others whom she comes into contact. The picture teems with excitement and is remarkably well produced. The supporting films include Episode 11 of “Thunderbolt Jack.” EMPIRE THEATRE. “MAID OF THE MOUNTAINS’-TO-NIGHT. The “Maid of The Mountains” company appear at the Empire Theatre tonight (Saturday) and Monday. The management announce that the doors will open at 7 o’clock sharp, and patrons are requested to be seated at 8 o’clock, as one of the most effective parts of the opera is the opening of Act 1, where the curtain rises on a scene disclosing a rugged mountain pass with the moon faintly gleaming through the scurrying clouds. Contrary to the traditional opera, one of the most effective numbers in the score, “Love Came to Me,” is sung, soon qfter the curtains rise; m fact, the entire action of the play develops with bewildering rapidity and situations of intense interest are features of the J. C. Williamson Opera. One critic went so far as to say, “Cut the music out, and the story is strong enough to provide an enjoyable evening’s entertainment.” The company are enjoying a remarkable tour, and the bookings for to-night’s performance suggest another bumper house to be added to their long list of record business. A feature of tonight’s production will be the frocks worn in Act 2; they are distinctive creations and will strike an appealing note to all lovers of fashion. They have been designed by Milton Gwen. The uniforms are by Buckley and Nunn, Melbourne, and Morris Angel, London. Some good central seats are still available at Collier’s.