ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 4952, 20 August 1918, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY’S. It was an intensely interested audience that followed the second screening of “The Price Mark,” at His Majesty’s last evening. The whole play is, on a very high plane and grips the* mind from the very first scene. The story unfolded v presented in a most forcible wav the nobler as well as* the baser passions of human nature. It' lacked that mystery which some pictures need to give them interest and its success rested upon fine acting, good staging, and an excellent story told in proper sequence and a purpose which all normal minds must approve. The scenic film was a splendid study and the comic “The Cinderella Husband” j caused th e merriest laughter. The ' picture will be shown to-night for the last time. «

EVERYBODY’S

“Polly of the Circus,” the great Goldwyii feature again attracted immense crowds to Everybody’s yesterday. A circus Story always has a fascination for young and old, and with Mae Marsh in the title role a brilliant’ success has been assured. It is so long since a circus and menagerie combined appeared in Gisborne that many children have gone through school life and set out to earn their livelihood without having had the opportunity to see a performing elephant or bear. This picture o-ives them some idea of what can he done in the way of training these massive creatures. The picture sets out by shewing how the approach or a circus to a small town sends the young people into ecstasies* of delight, The story tells how Polly, a pretty and daring child of the circus becomes injured, in one of her barebacked riding stunts. She is left at the little town, for it is the law ot this strange circus-land that tne show must go on.’ Hearts niaj break, men and women fall and die, lovers part, and souls may sutler a tr onv —still the show must go on. Polly stayed till she got well at the house of the handsome young minister, and soon the gossips were busy, led by Deacon Strong,, a rich hypocrite.* whose heart was as cold as the stone dogs on his lawn. And then to Polly comes, the struggle. |*' 1 “ she belong to that other liter—that fascinating, sometimes sordid, hut always alluring life of the sawdust ring; the applause of thousands, anc. the high excitement of bright lights, and, travel from town to town. But you see wliat love did for these two anguished hearts. Patrons aie advised that “Polly of the Circus” will be finally screened to-day at 2.30 and to-night at 8.10 punctually The ordinary prices prevail. Reserved seats ihav be secured at Howard Feildings, where no extra charge is made for reserving.

THE PALACE. “Alias Mrs Jessop,” the profound Metro feature now showing at the Palace presents Emily Stevens, one of the most capable artists of the day. in a dual role. The story opens in •imerica and later on in England, switching hack again to America as the story unfolds. In England we see one of those beautiful old homes where the frivolous girl—Lillian lord give* a magnificent dinner party, and becoming excited at what- she considers her success as a hostess, gathers her lacy draperies about her feet jumps on a glass-topped table and performs a graceful little dance. A sensational raid on a fashionable gambling den is shown. The coolheaded proprietor hustles his friends towards a secret exit, pushing a concealed button which immediately raises a panel. They escape in an automobile but are pursued by an officer. This scene is intensely exciting for after getting away from the den torrential rain begins to fall and it is necessary to stop the car to adjust the waterproof curtains, when a huge tree falls right acioss the automobile and for one wild moment it seems that the party inside will he crushed to death. Miss Stevens is a gifted star and one of the most promising actresses on the American stage. The supports nic ol a very high standard, every picture being chock full of interest.