ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1744, 19 February 1920, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

KOSY. TWO GOOD PICTURES. Evelyn Nesbit has captured a Gorman spy. By an original, distinctly feminine ruse, she lias proved herself to be a master detective. How she accomplished this is shown in “ 1 Want to Forget,” a new and thrilling picture just released by William Fox. It shows the' great film star in the role of a woman whom war redeems. The ardor of her patriotism lilts her out of a life of sin. Varda Deering, whom Miss Nesbit portrays, begins life as a breaker ol men’s hearts. When true love beckons she realises she is unworthy of it. 'I he war gives her the opportunity' of showing she is a sterling woman at heart. She strives to forget her former life by doing Secret Service work. That is only the beginning of Varda’s stirring career. A good comedy drama, “ Miss Innocence,” was also showing. This is a fine week-end programme. PALACE. “THE WHITE HEATHER.”

A special attraction is provided in the programme now being shown at the Palace Theatre in the stirring drama, “ ’1 ho \\ hi to , Heather," produced by Maurice Tourneur. It is certainly one of the best and most exciting pictures yet screened locally, and the fortunes of the characters were lustj night followed with keen interest. The i story deals with the secret marriage of Lord Angus Cameron, who, of | financial troubles, determines to repudiate j his wife whom he had married on a private yacht in order that he may make a mar- j riage that will retrieve his fortunes. All ( proof of the marriage has been lost, owing to one witness being dead and the other j missing, while the documents that would prove that the ceremony had taken place are on tli<? sunken vessel beneath the ocean. l Ultimately the missing witness is found, but Ixird Angus bribes him to disappear once more. The only possible proof that remains is the log of the sunken yacht, and a contest ensues for its possession. Lord Angus and an admirer of his wife procure diving dresses, and botli descend to the vessel. They meet, and a sensational light takes place oh the ocean bed. Finally by mistake Lord Angus cuts his own air tube and meets bis death, the log book is recovered, and his wife’s honour in vindicated.. The scene under the water in which the men fight is one of the best that has ever been taken for the screen. It is a genuine picture obtained by means of A illiamson’s submarine tube, and gives a splendid idea of the perils of those who follow the occupation of divers. In addition, the other scenes are excellently portrayed, and the story is one that makes an appeal io all Included in the programme is also a Pathe Gazette, and a splendid Keystone comedy entitled “ A Clever Dummy.” The programme will be again submitted this evening and to-morrow evening, and seats may be reserved at ‘the Kosy (Theatre. EVERYBODY’S, “THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY.” What i« that Unknown Quantity that overnight changes a woman’s hatred for a man into affection? 11 is as intangible, elusive, and mysterious as tlie Xin Algebra, without which no problem can be solved. How it applies to the great problem of_ life is convincingly shown in the Corhme Griffith picture, “The Unknown Quantity,” adapted from the 0. Henry short story of the same name. “The Unknown Quan tity ” gives 'what promises to ho one of Miss Griffith's best roles, the strong love interest all'ording the young -star exceptional opportunity to display her rare personal charm and versatility as an actress, i The story deals with the light of a young j .millionaire to make amends to the girl for I wrongs his father had done her family. She | despised him, and looked with favour on j another, but bo won in the unusual game :of hearts because he applied “ The Unknown Quantity ” to the problem of changing her hate to love..