ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 November 1926, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY’S. LAST NIGHT OE ’’SEA HORSES.” The east coast Afr’.e.:. admittedly one of the most roniau. . in the world, is the colourful background for the thrilling action of the major part of “Sea Horses,” Allan I)wan’s spectacular sea melodrama, playing for the last time to-night. The story, which was adapted from the exciting novel of Francis Brett Young, details the thrilling adventures of a lovely, cultured English girl, who comes to one of the seldom visited ports 011 this coast in search of her handsome Italian husband. Matching the story in strength is the powerful cast of popular players, which features such favourites as Florence Vidor, Jack Holt, George Bancroft and William Powell. A line list of supporting films are also shown, including the first short Atory of < *The Go-Getters,” a series of snappy adventure stories played by Alberta Vaughan and the talented cast of “The Telephone Girl.” Everybody’s new programme to-morrow introduces Norma Talmadge in her great romantic comedy sensation. “Kiki,” surely the finest part ever imagined for a lucky star. THE PEOPLE’S. A BIG JACK HOXIE PICTCRE. The last chance to see ‘‘The Demon” is to-night at The People’s. For once Jack Hoxie does not rescue the girl. This situation, unique in western picture plays, comes about in ‘‘The Demon,” a Blue Streak Western. The hero, played by Hoxie, is in danger on several occasions. The girl aids hefself but the hero is twice saved by timely shots fired by some mysterious person. It all adds mystery to this thrilling story of love and adventure in the open spaces of the West. As in all Universal’s Western pictures, the famous Rough Riders and beautiful settings add greatly to the entertainment value of the picture. “The Demon” is supported by a news and two comedies. To-morrow’s new programme is “The Sporting Chance,” starring Dorothy Phillips and Lou Tellegen. IRVING’S IMPERIAL MIDGETS. “The drollest of entertainment is presented by the little band of midgets now appearing at the Opera House” (said the Auckland Herald of October 26). “They provide not merely a freakish spectacle —after all they are only 2ft to 3ft in height—but they offer a complete revue programme of songs, dances and novelty items, presented with a professional flair that stamps every member of the company an artist. So fascinating was their work to their audience yesterday that not an eye wandered from the stage while they held the boards and each tiny performer earned his fair measure of applause. The dressing and costuming of the act was noteworthy. The final impression was one of a row of dwarf figures in the limelight, smiling and blinking good-naturedly before an impressive drop-curtain depicting giant knights in armour halting their gailycaprisoned chargers at the drawbridge to a medieaval castle. The first and third parts of the programme are occupied by the Chefalo-Palermo Company of Magicians, who provide what Aucklanders have not seen for some considerable time —a complete show of magic and illusion, ranging from sleight of hand to big effects requiring literally tons of baggage. Chefalo does everything impressively. He is a clever and tried performer, and is aided in his performance by a number of assistants and some gorgeous stage settings of the Oriental order. The combined entertainment of magicians and midgets will be welcomed by local patrons of the theatre, not only because they present a fine entertainment, but for the brief change it affords from the vaudeville and revue offerings of the past.” The New Plymouth season starts at the Opera House on (Friday night next, and is limited to two nights, with a matinee on Saturday. The box plans are at Collier’s music depot. The company will play Hawera to-morrow night.