ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 November 1922, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE PEOPLE’S. “BUCK” JONES IN “ROUGH SHOD.” '“Buck ’ Jones, that popular Western star of William Fox pictures appears to-night at the People's in “Rough Shod.” The story is crammed with daring stunts and deals with rancli life in Arizona; its villainy embraces both the polished and the rough, and its love romance is of the most wholesome sort. Its herojne is a very charming young brisinesc? woman—owner of a ranch—and the hero (Charles Jones) is her foreman, a chap of steady nerve and abundant courage both, moral and physical. The story is well stocked with exciting incident —including a fight to the death unde:- water —and an unusual feature is that there, are two feminine roles of practically equal distinction; one played by Helen Ferguson. the leading woman, the other by Ruth Renicks. The popular Maurice Flynn also is in the cast. Supporting the feature are Sunshine comedy, Cartoon and Topical film. EVERYBODY’S. LAST NIGHT OF “PEACOCK ALLEY.” A gorgeously staged romance of Parisian night, life is “Peacock Alley” with Mae Murray, which was the attraction last night at Everybody’s. Miss Murray portrays the role of a Parisian dancer who, as the darling of the famous city of pleasure, is feted and adored for her daring and artistic creations. She falls in love with and marries a youthful American, a small town boy, and goes back to his Ijome with him only to find that the people of the little village are scandalised at his French wife. The rude awakening later, among, the bright lights of Broadway, is said to give the picture a turn which makes it one of the most dramatic offerings of the screen. The gorgeous settings and the costly costumes of the star are described as outstanding features of the film. To the natural interest of a powerful love-story is add,ed a specially-attractive spectacular element. As Cleo of Paris, Mae Murray excels herself, according to the American critics. They declare that no artist in the silent/drama can display gorgeous costumes io better advantage, and that she has a wealth of them in “Peacock Alley.” Monte Blue plays the role of the small town Jiuslband. The final screening is announced for tonight.