ENTERTAINMENTS.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXVII, Issue LXXVII, 4 January 1918, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE—TO-NIGHT

ANNETTE KELLERMANN IN "A

DAUGHTER OF THE GODS."

The highly-praised cinematographic spectacle, "A Daughter of the Gods," will be shown at the Opera House toright. Considerable interest centres upon the appearance of Annette Kellermann, the noted Australian swimmer, as the heroine of the picture. The story is said to contain fairy legends, folk lore, and mythological tales of the gods. The action is iaid iii various parts of the world. One of the best scenes of the picture is said to be that showing the country of the gnomes. Another spectacular scene shows the destruction by fire of a complete Moorish city. Apart from the spectacular standpoint "A Daughter or the Gods" is said to be particularly rich in beautiful scenery. The whole of the acting was done on one of the Bahama Islands, and the time taken to produce the play was eleven months. The box plan is at P. T. Donnelly and Co.'s.

OPERA HOUSE—TO-MORROW

"THE FLAME OF THE YUKON."

A seven-reel feature by Triangle will be shown to-morrow (Saturday), featuring Dorothy Dalton in the supreme achievement of her screen career. It is a picture of the wild life of the great rush to the frozen north of Alaska. Dorothy is an Alaskan Carmen, a queen of the dance-halls. She is without conscience or moral standard, yet when she meets the "Stranger," a young fellow who comes to seek his fortune, she feels a sudden attraction. Instead of trimming him she becomes his champion, and finds him enough money to make another start. The scenes of Nome are reproduced with wonderful fidelity, the long main street of the Yukon town being copied exactly. The dance-hall is a wonderful conception, full of rough splendor and extravagant furnishings. The cast is a, strong one with Kenneth Harlan as the "Stranger," Carl Ullman as George Fowler, and Melbourne McDowell as "Black Jack" Hovey. The programme will include the second series of "The Secret Kingdom" and the Topical Budget. The plan is at the theatre.

MANAIA—TO-MORROW NIGHT

"A DAUGHTER OF THE GODS."

The personification of grace, and the possessor of the emotional character power of the great dramatic star, Miss Annetta Kellermann appears in William Fox's film sensation, "A Daughter of the Gods." The attraction is to be shown at Manaia to-morrow night. The picture presents in a single ecene as many as 19,744 persons, and therefore must be something out of the ordinary. Last night's screening at Patea demonstrated that it is a notable illustration of the enterprise shown in film production.

WORLD'S PICTURES—TO-NIGHT

"THE LITTLE SOLDIER BOY."

This picture tells the story of the fortunes of Justina, niece of Miguel Alzarez, who refuses to consent to her uncle's wish that she shall marry his son Luis. Miguel arranges accordingly, and actually sends for the padre to perform the ceremony. Justina, however, escapes across the border by the aid of soldiers under Lieut. Morton. The uncle pursues her, determined not to let her escape. However, she escapes again, and once more is pursued and in imminent risk of capture. Th© picture finds the answer to the question of her future. The eleventh episode of Liberty, "A Daughter oi Mars," a Paramount Travelogue, and an amusing Victor Moore comedy will complete the programme.