ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 November 1926, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. “KIKI”—SEASON ENDS TO-NIGHT. This afternoon and this evening remain for the two last screenings of one of the most artistic and delightful screen comedies. Hitherto Miso Talmadge has always been regarded as a great emotional actress, but seeing “Kiki.” little doubt remained as to her unlimited capabilities in either part. The story circles around the life of a Paris street gamin, with the soul of “a great lady.” Always it seeme that the stage hae lured her, but although she is very enthusiastic the chance never seems to occnre for her to get a trial. Then suddenly an opportunity to win real footlight fame arrives, but the girl, who all her life has longed to be an actress, finds herself faced with the problem of purchasing a frock in order to try and appear presentable at rehearsal. The only possible means of getting the garment is to spend the rent money, ami this she does. To say whether she balconies really famous or not, however, would only spoil one of the greatest films. "Kiki” is full of pathos and drama with a good splash of comedy, in which the lovely and incomparable Norma consistently shines. In support of the star, such celebrities as Ronald Colman and Mare McDermott appear, the former in the role of a theatrical manager, and the latter as a town roue. "Kiki” is fully supported and the whole programme will be shown both this afternoon and evening. On Monday the most famous drama in stage history, > “The Bells,” will be presented with incomparable Lionel Barrymore in the role of “Mathias,” immortalised by the late Sir Henry Irving.

THE PEOPLE'S THEATRE. “A TRIP TO CHINATOWN.” At last a producer with an eye to good screen comedy has given picturegoers a hundred per cent, perfect film version of Charles Hoyt’s play,' "A Trip to Chinatown,” which delighted thousands across the footlights. As a Fox film this old-time favourite is a triumph ot excellent entertainment. It is a guaranteed laugh-getter. The production was directed by Robert Kerr and features an extremely fine cast headed byMargaret Livingston as the widow, Earlo Foxe as the young milffonaire and J. Farrell MacDonald as his uncle who was also his rival in pursuit of the widow’s affections. Episode IX of “The Radio Detective,” a Fox News and another delightful comedy of the married life of Helen and Warren are all on this great programme which will be scieencd at the matinee this afternoon and again to-night. COMBINED CONCERT. A combined concert by the Male Choir and Orchestral Society will be held in St. Mary's Hall on the 22nd and 23rd inst., and promises to be a least of good things. The combined societies were fortunate in securing the services of Mrs. A. Seales, L.A.8., contralto soloist, of Hamilton, who comes with a great reputation as a singei- who has a beautiful voice and sings so sympathetically that her numbers always give great satisfaction. She ie very popular on the concert platform, and soon makes friends with her audience. Mrs. H. C. Morgan is to be the accompanist, and all music lovers will be assured that this part of the programme ie to be in very capable hands. Mr. L. Bosworth (flautist) and Mr. D. George (saxaphone) will also assist, so that a very pleasant evening is assured. Box plan opens at Collier's on Saturday morning. Book your seats early.