AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume L, Issue 175, 4 October 1917, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

HAYWARD'S PICTURES. "THE .HIDDEN SCAR.' "He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone." This principle of justice is finely illustrated in "The Hidden Scar." the powerful World Film drama in the all new programme to be shown to-night at Hayward's Pictures." The story is of a very interesting kind, and shows how difficult it is for anyone—particularly a woman—to live down the past, or at least to get rid of it. She has been a girl of "gay days and grave days," and her history, as* presented on the screen, seems to be a kind of challenge to ''those who are without sin to cast a stone." This particular woman tries to live her past down, but it looks like a hopeless effort on her part. After a great struggle in this direction she is sought in marriage by a young minister, and the two are finally united. Years of happiness succeed, but the woman's past "is revealed, and happiness is replaced by the greatest misery. Before the hopeless stage is reached, however, a. mutual friend acts the part of mediator, and- two persons who honestly and fondly love one another at'e re-unitea. There are also shown a Keystone comedy, "Tug Boat Romeo," and an excellent copy of the Gaumont Graphic.

PEOPLE'S PICTURES. "Youth's Endearing Charm," the leading feature in. the new programme to be screened at the Theatre Royal tonight, can justly be described as six of delight. * A really splendid story told in the cleverest manner possible with a particularly strong cast of artists headed by winsome Marv Miles Minter in a part that suite her admirably. The spirit of youth and beauty permeate the picture—wholesome though at times headstrong human nature is shown—there is no artificiality about either plot or action, even the strongest dramatic scenes are remarkablv convincing, and, considering the brightness and charm of the story as a whole, there ai - e many Teally exciting and thrilling moments. But it is the beauty—the pathos —the human touch that will appeal in this picture to all classes of plavers. .Little Mary'and her pup "Zippy" will win their way into the hearts of all. "Youth's Endearing 'Charm" will warm the heart, bringing laughter and tears almost together, and th*re will bo a deep sympathv for the homeless little •waif and her dog and her sufferings that nearly lead to tragedy, and when love comes to the starved little henrt there ■will be a glow of happiness seldom felt when watching a picture. Some beautiful nhotography and a clever band of kiddies help in the undoubted success of the feature.