ENTERTAINMENTS.

Franklin Times, Volume 11, Issue 866, 19 November 1923, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

STRAND THEATRE.

At the Strand Theatre to-night there will be shown a peerless classic or the days of chivalry, “Robin Hood,” with Douglas 'Fairbanks in the title role. In this picture Douglas reaches the apex of his carreer. It depicts a love story running through the midst of marching crusa.des, the clash of broad swords and the hum of singing arrows. The age-famous story of Robin Hood and his Maid Marian told anew for Twentieth Century eyes. The supporting cast is of the strongest possible characters. The prices are : Adults Is Bd, children 9d. WEDNESDAY EVENING. The current programme for Wednesday evening next is a Vitaeraph drama entitled “Divorce Coupons,” featuring Corinne Griffith. In this role she is the girl of the story to the life, the last word in daintiness and fashionable manners, and daring to a degree in her frocking. “Divorce Coupons*’ is the title of the picture, and it will earn many friends for the “best dressed” beauty of the screen. The story is really original, and the death of the villain in the last act is a finely planned piece of swift drama. The supporting items are good and the programme generally is well worth seeing. POPULAR PICTURES. The big double programme screened at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Saturday night proved, as usual, up to the standard maintained by the Popular Pictures, both in quality and presentation. The main feature in particular, “Why Change Your Wife,” a 7part Paramount masterpiece, held the interest of an appreciative audience from start to finish. The work of the three stars —Thomas Me : ghan, Bebe Daniels and Gloria Swanson —in the leading roles of this picture was worthy of special note, and was perfectly natural throughout a most unusual story. Viola Dana, the dainty comedienne in a Metro picture, “Life’s Darn Funny,” and various shorter subjects, made up a programme second to none.

On Saturday next the Popular Pictures will screen a special production from the United Artists Studios, “Robin Hood,” advertised elsewhere in this issue. This picture needs no comment. In support will be shown several interesting shorter films, including a Mack Sennett come'dy, “Dabbling in Art,” a two-reel laugh-ter-getter, guaranteed. Patrons are advised to get seated early for this. Popular prices as usual.