AT THE PLAZA

Evening Star, Issue 17087, 4 July 1919, Page 6

AT THE PLAZA

TWO-FEATURE PROGRAMME. The two-trtar feature attraction which was shown at! the Plaza, this afternoon is one that should pleas* followers of good picture entertainment. ' Peg of the Pirate,' Peggy Hyland, brings tack old colonial days. The story is one of romance) and adventure. Margaret Martyn (Peggy Hyland) lived in the days when pirutes'sailed the seaa and were just aa vicious as pictures show them. Her xmole, Sir William Wynham Martyn wanted her to marrv the man ho had chosen, but Pey, as Margaret was willed, wad a romantic maiden, and wanted to marry Terry, a brave, upright young man. When her umjk refused his consent, she wished that "the pirates might get her;" ■and tthey did, after looting her uncle's home. 'The pirates' brig sailed away with the toot and Peggy. Terry pursued in a boat ho had chartered. Peggy had a terrible time with theso bold, bad men; but Terry turns up, and between Terry and his men and the pirates aa exciting battle is fought and won by Terry. Peggy is rescued. As a reward for hia gallantry Terry is given the hand of Peg, and every thing ends well. The scenic effects are beautiful, and the story fast in action and most entertaining. - The second star attrition is Jewel Carmen in ' The Bride- of Fear,' and is one of the most effective introductions that any photo-play has had. The story holds the. interest from the very first flash on the screen. The film opens with a view of a flicking gas jet. A woman's hand is seen stealing slowly, hesitatingly towards it. The camera follows along the arm and di&cjicees the face of the owner. It is a beautiful girl living in a hall bedroom. She is despondent, tired. Her expression is plainly that of ono wearied of all things. The slender fingers •reach the burner. The light ia turned out. Then she turns the gas on again; but this time it is not lit. This dramatic situation, so frequently the climax of a story, is merely the beginning of ' The Bride of Fear/ which is a gripping story with a smashing finish. The photography is perfect.