ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 December 1922, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE PEOPLE’S. “STRANGE IDOLS.” j nat sterling actor, Dustin Farnum, appears to-night at the People’s in his latest William Fox drama, “Strange Idols.” The story deals with a love match between two temperaments diametrically opposed—a rich lumberman from the forests and a beautiful cabaret dancer of gayest New York; a man in whom the call of the wild finds a ready response and a girl to whom the •white lights of Broadway are as the breath of life. Farnum is the ideal man for the part—a part which dominates absolutely the action throughout and demands the most effective of dramatic fineness. The second feature is “Thou Shalt Not,” in Which Evelyn Nesbit is starred. Aliss Nesbit portrays the character of a young country girl, whose innocence leads her astray. The plot was taken form a real incident in life. It is said to be a remarkable story, full of meaning, and told in a most forceful way. The above programme screens tonight only, at the usual prices.

EVERYBODY’S. “THE IDLE CLASS” MATINEE / TO-DAY. For the convenience of those who cannot attend the evening sessions, the management have ararnged two special matinee screenings of “The Idle Class,’ the first to take pKace this afternoon at 3.30, when special matinee concession prices will be charged. Proof that Charlie Chaplin has rightfully been crowned “king of comedians” is given by “The Idle Class,” which commenced a three.-day season at Everybody’s last night. The comedy kept the audience in a corfetant gale of laughter. It isn't necessary for him to assume a ludicrous pose or undergo Silent contortions to bring a smile or a laugh. He needs but to twitch his lips or roll his eyes to stir the risibilities of the spectator; such is his power of hiAnorons pantomime. “The Idle Class’’ contains funny situations without end, and each of them shows Chaplin in a new light. As a golfer he is constantly evoking shrieks of laughter; and his antics with a cocktail shaker and in a suit of armor bring down the house. Supporting “The Idle Class” is a new British super-film “Squibs,” another gem of motion picture production. There is no criticism to offer about “Squibs.” It is just a case of perfection. It is a British-made story of a London flower-girl, and by one of the miracles of production has just come right. It is sadly true that it is not often thaj, J'higlish producers make a real movie but when they do, as they have done in “Squibs,” then they beat the world’s best and do it easily. Intending patrons, who have not booked seats for to-night, would be wise to reserve at Collier’s during the day. The box plan will close promptly at 5.30.