ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 December 1926, Page 10

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE PEOPLE’S. “PAINT AND POWDER. A strong cast, each one being a well known and popular screen star, was gathered by Hunt Stromberg for the filming of “Paint and Powder.” An idea of the importance of this great story of life “behind the scenes” may be obtained from the following five great names: Elaine Kammerstein, Theo von Eltz, John Sainpolis, Stuart Hollnies and Charlie Murray. “Paint and Powder” is an arresting story of the working life of a great actress and is a true drama of the stage. All the glamour of the theatre has been transferred to the screen, and one scene in particular is a magnificent fashion parade in which many beautiful gowns are shown. Supporting this fine attraction is the. latest Pathe Gazette, an interest and a Bishoff comedy, “Assorted Nuts.” EVERYBODY'S. RICHARD BARTHELMESS AND LOIS MORAN. A happy choice has starred Richard Barthelme'ss and Lois Moran as lovers in “Just Suppose,” the chief feature of Everybody’s new programme. This is a charming and romantic story of a prince who didn’t want U> be one, a girl who was too brave to encourage him, and a sympathetic destiny which ultimately permits the fulfilment of their most delirious dreams. This 'is a more reaflistic and feasible story than most of its ilk, never losing its necessary dignity and always being a very tactful exhibition of the ways of Royalty, It is not full of civil commotions, wars, duels, and the like, its conflicts,. being mainly domestic, and although it is intensely interesting, it is entirely free from anything hectic. Special mention Tnust be made of the supporting films, among which is the first reel of surely the most wonderful achievement ever recorded by the camera. It is the authentic pictorial log of the Amundsen Polar expedition which set out for the frozen North in two giant aeroplanes. Every detail of their adventurous journey is faithfully recorded, a story aweinspiring and a complete record of every incident of the 24 days’ trip when six brave men flirted with death, “THE UNFAIR SEX.” WHICH ONE? A NEW COMEDY. The Unfair Sex is, as its name implies, a sex creation, but it departs the usual triangle, and becomes a quadrangle, in that both husband and wife are engaged in the new science experimantal philandering. The self-justi-fication of each woman seems to be a desire to provoke love in a man by flirting with another man, a dangerous means to an uncertain end. The Unfair Sex is an diverting show, and provides a wonderful burlesque of human foibles. “The Unfaii- Sex” is full of witty dialogue, complications of action, and its reference to such debateable subjects as birth rate, divorce and philandering between married couples in the hands of this clever company makes it purely good comedy. The comedy itself is crisply written, humorously conceived, and deliciously modern. Mr. Cunningham has gathered round him a talented cast. In Miss Zilla Bateman, the company has one of the most charming and gifted actresses who has many successes to her credit, both in London and in New York. Miss Henrietta Cavendish has been specially included to portray the role of Helen Delisse, which she created in London, and other prominent artists are Messrs. Carter, Bradley, McCallum, and Jack Phillips, also Misses Sylvia Clifton, Beryl Barraclough, and Vera St. John. The bor plans for “The Unfair Sex” are at Collier’s music store.