AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 20 April 1923, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

EMPIRE THEATRE

'THE PRODIGAL .JUDGE

Tonight will be the last opportunity 'ul' seeing the laughable feature, "The Prodigal Judge" at the rimpiro. Tomorrow will see .something special in tl e way of picture entertainment, when two stars will be presented, one «i which is "Water, Water EveryV'here,''"featuring Will Rogers. The other star picture is adapted from the story "Playing Dead," by Richard Harding Davis, "llestless Souls" provides Earle Williams with a production in which he is sure to win popularity—that of a man who plays dead that his wife may marry another. ; Then when he finds that his will as i missing, turns up alivo and is reunited I to the woman of his choice. A dog, a I negro servant, and an English spar- [ row play important roles in this unusually interesting production.

THEATRE ROYA L TWO STAR ATTRACTIONS Patrons of the Royal are promised Ssai/jething out of the ordinary for tomorrow. Two star features, either oi which is lit to stand alone in any •city theatre, and the popular serial, "Perils of the Yukon." Dick Talmac'ge, in "The Unknown," is claimed to provide more thrills than anything to date. "Tho Unknown" is full of wwift, bristling action, with a strong love interest quite different from anything before attempted. Thero is a relic- ing touch running through the entire picture that buoys one up for the startling events that are in all details gripping and mystifying. Every detail has been given greatest care in ( |>retenfcation, thus creating a harmony of art that is distinctly superior. Will R-ogers, who is popularly described as the screen's most natural actor, is given another opportunity, of winch he takes fullest advantage. There is plenty of excitement in tills tine Goldwyn production, and a large amount of clean and original comedy tjiat is harmoniously blended with an appealing romance.

EMPIRE THEATRE. MONDAY AND TUESDAY

"ORPHANS OF THE STORM"

P W. Griffith, creator of "Intolerance," "Way Down East," and "Hearts of the World," now offers tlie public of Nelson the crowning achievement of his remarkable genius. It is '*(;iphans of the Storm," with Lillian and Dorothy Gish appearng together for the first time since "Intolerance." The initial screening will be made at th.' Empire Theatre on Monday next. Lillian and Dorothy Gish aro seen as the little orphan girls suffering in the hor r ors of the maddest days in the hif-tory of a nation—the French Revolution. Lillian Gish is tho central figure of a romance that is terrifio in itt; appeal, and, at times, heart-rend-ing. In the scene where she is thrown into the executioner's cart by th ; e fanatical Jacques Forget-Not, her

impression of mute suffering will not' . easily be forgotten, so terrified, ho humble, yet so forgiving. Tho second i tremendous punch arrives when the girl and her lover. Chevalier Do Vau<lrey are sent to the guillotine Tho famous Dauton, fiery leader of an . outiaged people, intervenes with the Tribunal and, with the reprieve thus gained, joins his comrades on horseback and makes tho dash to the guillotine gates just outside tho city. Hero is seen the most gripping episode el tho whole picture. The fainting g'r : is prostrate almost between the cruel knife, while tho cavalry, overcoming all obstacles, dashing over tho .bridges, breaking down gates, trampling on gendarmes, on to the rescue until the heart nearly bursts \with sutpense. There will bo a. special matte, o at 2 o'clock on Tuesday.

PARAMOUNT TO-NIGHT

ALL NEW PROGRAMME

"Her Husband's Trademark," si sensational Mexican romance made for the screen from the novel by Clara Beranger, is the big attraction at the Paramount to-night and to-morrow at 2.30 and 8 p.m. Here is a picture with plenty of thrills .and a story that will fcfiop you deeply interested. Gloria Swanson plays the leading rolo in tliis new Paramount, "Her Husband's Trademark." A glistening seal of a husband's prosperity paraded in jewels as his credentials, her heart a snare fcr dollars. A big supporting list includes a new chapter of "Nan of the North" and a ne wtwo-reel Mack Sennntt comedy. The management have pleasure in announcing for to-morrow evening a musical treat. The Cabaret orchestra will render the latest music. Book seats. Plan at Begg's. Ring 530 for late reserves.

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