ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 September 1922, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE PEOPLE’S. MATINEE TO-DAY AT 2 P.M. “PAGAN LOVE.” _ “Pagan Loye,” adapted for the screen from the novej “The Honorable Gentleman” (by AchmeH Abdulla), is the feature attraction at the People’s to-day and to-night. It is a deeply-emotional and dramatic story of New York’s Chinese underworld and of a love cleavage between East and West, with an Oriental atmosphere and a sterling plot. The cast is of unusual strength, headed by Mabel Ballin, Rockcliffe Fellows, and Togo Tamamoto. “Pagan Love” is a marvel of pictorial beauty, and it embodies everything- the theatre-goer loves best, combining a succession of beautiful scenes, each one lovelier than the last, with a story that reaches the heart. Episode 14 of “Thunderbolt Jack” is included in this programme, and the management announce that there will be no increase in the prices of admission. EVERYBODY’S. “THE FAMILY HONOR.” “The Family Honor,” screening for the last time to-night at Everybody’s, reveals a story of everyday people and the homely realities of fife, pictured with the simplicity and beauty of King Vidor’s master hand, yet with a strength of situation and portrayal that can only hold and attract. It is undoubtedly a picture for the whole family, and contains great thoughts. Florence Vidor and little Ben Alexander are responsible for outstanding work of merit, while Roscoe Karns gives a striking impersonation of the weak-kneed brother, the hope of the family, who turns out a waster. Beautiful settings form many of the attractions tire picture presents, and its wonderful photography is alone well worth seeing, The programme also includes the first episode of “Winners of the West,” a striking new serial that only needs to keep up the standard of the first episode to become the most popular serial yet seen locally, There will be the usual matinee this ufternoou, at 2 p.m. THE INTERNATIONAL STARS. An interesting and high-class entertainment, neatly balanced between the and the amusing, will be given "by The International Stars in the ‘Empire Theatre on Wednesday evening, September 27. With clever comedy sketches by - Mr. Bailey and Rozella E. Croyd; sweet ballads by the Irish baritone Mr_ Pat O’Carroll, ragtime melodies by the jazz pianist Miriam Leigh, attractive dances by Cheri Delacous and artistic, violin solos by the French virtuouso, Madame Leone, a programme is provided which even without the famous star attraction of Lafayette’s Pendulum of Death would he unique and pleasing. But with this item it is lifted into a distinctive class. Lafayette thrills all who see hie daring challenge to death. Lashed by the feet to a swinging rope, he., while straitjacketed, is faced with the problem of extricating himself ere the rope which is set on fire burns through. How this thrilling race with death under extraordinary odds is decided must be seen to •be appreciated. In addition to this star turn the Wizard of Magic presents a bouquet of magical novelties and fascinating and bewildering illusions. Altogether this company comprises select entertainers of high repute and ability. -Bookings may. be reserved L .a.t Collier’s.

WEST END SCHOOL CONCERT. Keen interest is being manifested ib" the concert which will be given by pupils of the West End School on Wednesday and Thursday next, in the Empire Theatre, and intending patrons should book their Seats at Collier’s,- where the box plan is DOW open. The children are practising as siduously to ensure the complete success of the entertainment, and the capable tuition they are receiving ensures another success. The Boys’ High School Orchestra have promised to render a couple of overtures, and they are well worth listening to. The first half of the programme will consist of fancy dances, by the girls, Mr. J. Hoskia having arranged an entirely new set of charming dan'ces, which are sure to please; whilst the vocal and instrumental items and recitations are all excellent. In the sesecond half the public will again renew acquaintance with the West End Black birds, who this time are better and bright er than ever. Mr. Lovell has them in hand, and his corner-men are said to be particularly good. Their jokes and “business” are really funny, whilst the solos and choruses should be popular. A feature of the entertainment will be the lighting effects. For the convenience of ticketholders, it has been decided to admit only those with tickets up till 7.30 p.m., after which tickets will be sold at the theatre.