EMPRESS.

NZ Truth, Issue 931, 29 September 1923, Page 2

EMPRESS.

The changed bill at the Empress this week brings to the notice of patrons two films of a different order. Charlie Chaplin, the world-renowned comedian of the screen, excels himself m his latest farcical production, "Pay bay," written my himself, and for the direction of which he /was also responsible. Charlie is here depicted as a laborer, chiefly m name only. One hilarious episode after another leads to a ohange m occupation as bricklayer. His efforts m this new line do not assist building operations tp any material extent, but to the spectator his antics are Highly attmsifig, and reveal the renowned comedian m some of his -best moments. His mannerisms are as refreshing as ever, and keep the audience m high good humor from the opening to the closing scene. Chaplin has associated with him his popular leading lady, Edna Purviance, who appears as the foreman's daughter, while Mack Swain, the comedian's well-known foil, takes the part of the foreman. The other attraction Is a photo-play m serious strain and entitled "The Old Nest." It is a Ooldwyn release, and sets out to reveal a typical phase of life m which a mother, after bringing up a family, is generally left alone m the world when her children leave home to seek their fortunes m the outside world. The mother bears tip bravely j against the slingg and arrows of misfortune, cherishing memories Of the days gone by, until her eldest son, itt 1 the joy of his appointment as attorneygeneral,* brings about a family reunion. Mary Alden invests the role of the mother with a realism that cannot fail but to attract attention. The other films of the programme are of the usual high standard.