THE BIRTH OF A NATION

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3150, 31 July 1917, Page 7

THE BIRTH OF A NATION

NEW PROETJCTIOX. .America's entry into the ranks of those arrayed on the side of liberty has' marked an epoch .in the titanic struggle now raging in Europe. Many of us were inclined to look askance at a country who stood idly by when, the freedom of the human race was in jeopardy, and in many people's minds was tho quiet conviction that money-making vns the end of existence for many of the citizens of tho great United States. The history of our new ally is now all the more interesting and there could be no more vivid presentation of a great period than is provided -by "The Birth of a Nation," the masterpiece of filmcraft made by D. W. Grilfith. the maker of the mighty, "Intolerance." The production in Wellington is lo bo invested with new fealurc? on the lines of the English showing at Drury Lane. A hugo orchestra has been working for weeks on the wonderful special musical score, and. vocal solos, quartets, and unique effects will also be provided. .Mr A. L. Grey, Mr. Griffith's brother, is .'in Wellington, and is arranging to conduct the presentation of thn film ?o fhat it will bo seen in Wellington under the exact conditions to every detail which made it such' a triumphant success at Drurv Lane Theatre, London. Iho season opens at the King's Theatre on Saturday next. The plan will bo open at tho Bristol on Thursday nest. -(By Arrangement.)