ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Times, Volume XL, Issue 14095, 2 January 1919, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

KOSY. ''THE SPLENDID SINNER" AND "HIGH FINANCE." The story of "The Splendid Sinner" is as follows: —Dolores Fargis (Mary Garden) becomes disgusted with, the mode of living provided her by Rudolph Von Zorn (Anders Randolph), and rebels. Leaving him, she makes quarters in the suburbs,, and there meets Hugh Maxwell (Hamilton Eevelle), a young doctor. It is their mutual love for music which brings the two together, and shortly they are married. Dolores keeps silent regarding her past. They move to fhe city, where Hugh iiuds it a hard struggle to succeed. Eventually Von Zorn locates her, and shortly afterwards ruins her happiness by forcing his attentions upon her. Hugh learns all and departs. He joins the Canadian army and sails for France. Dolores enlisting in the Red Cross, is placed in service back of the German lines. Hugh is brought in mortally wounded —a prisoner. Important dispatches secreted on his person he entrusts her. to deliver to Allied headquarters. She is caught and taken before the German commandor, who proves to Von Zorn. He offers her life and liberty if she will come back to him. These conditions she refuses, and goes before the firing squad. "High Finance" is a comedy-drama, featuring George Walsh, the popular and athletic Fox actor, who has as his partner Doris Pawn. PALACE. NAZIMOVA IN "REVELATION." •'Revelation" stands out as one of the most striking films ever produced. It is a metro screen classic in seven reels, and serves to introduce the wonderful artiste, Mme. Alia Nazimova. who has been described as one of the three greatest living actresses, and the greatest on the screen. Her work is unique, her style is different, her personality is remarkable, and her ability is undoubtedly more than any other screen perforiner. Nazimova is so prominent, her strong personality commands everv scene, that the story hardly matters, but in "Revelation" a beautiful story has been found, a story that appeals powerfully. The critics of America could not find praise enough for the new star., and a few extracts from various sources will give an idea of the effect of this truly great picture: —"Words can hardly describe the wonderful acting of Nazimova, her illimitable art, her sinuous grace, the marvel of her changeable moods." "Right from the start, one of the most fascinating pictures. " " * Revelation ' ranks high among films. This Metro production is one of the best ever screened, and the -work of tho star is superb.' "