ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 December 1922, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. “A TAILOR-MADE MAN.” One of the most successful comedies screened in the Dominion is the Harold Lloyd four-reel special “A Tailor-Made Man,” which will be the feature on the new bill at Everybody’s to-night and to-morrow. One famous critic has described the picture as “The waters of laughter distilled from pure joy,” and it is an apt description for s.uch ft miracle of mirth. Harold Lloyd is just as popular in the States now as Charlie Chaplin, and “A Sailor-Made Man” is one of the famous super-comedies that has brought him so prominently before the amusement loving public. During its four reels the picture introduces more original stunts than any previous production, yet it is entirely free from slapstick. Those patrons who enjoy a rea* hearty laugh are sure of a good evening’s fun when they sec the joyful antics of “A Tailor-Made Man.” The supports are a good solid selection, including a Gazette, Burton Holmes’ travel, and a two-reel Broadway comedy. The prices of admission remain as usual. THE PEOPLE’S. ■Screening finally to-night at the People’s is the dainty little star Shirley Mason in “The New Teacher.” In this picture Miss Mason appears as a young society girl who tires of social life. She yearns to do something for her poorer fellow beings. When the family suffer a financial reverse she accepts a position as a teacher in one of the public schools located in the slums of New York. The picture is a William Fox production that has 'been greeted with much enthusiasm because of the refreshing acting of the charm ing young star supplemented by the very’ interesting story she helps to tell. The supporting films are exceptionally good and include a -Sunshine comedy “Excuse the Sheriff,” Scenic of Vesuvius and Fox News.