AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16916, 31 January 1917, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

; HAYWARD'S AND KING EDWARD THEATRES. The very fine programme that is being screened ■•-.at both tlie Octagon Hall and King Edward Theatre is being witnessed by large crowds during the evening. It is' of the usual comprehensive order, and I contains much matter of an artistic description, winch is presented on the best lines. , The selection made is judicious, and the taste of all classes of patrons has been considered. The characters are taken by artists of high reputation, and the acting , leaves nothing to be desired. The pictures have been particularly well photographed, and are admirably placed before the spectators. QUEEN'S THEATRE. | The current programme at the Qaeen's , Theatre was witnessed by large audiences at each session yesterday, when v the various films were much- enjoyed.' "Manhattan .Madness," featuring Douglas Fairbanks, was the film which appealed most. PLAZA THEATRE. An attractive and entertaining series pictures is at present being screened at the Plaza Theatre, and is commanding large t audiences. "Desire; or The Beckoning Trail" is the leading film, and it is well supported by a number of excellent sub- ■ jects, including a powerful romance called J Heartaches." i GRAND THEATRE. i The current programme at the Grand '■ Theatre offers a wide variety of attractive subjects. The leading picture is a Famous Players production called "Susie Snow- , flake," m which Ami Pennington and Leo Delaney take prominent parts. Patrons will also see a detective drama, entitled The Key," and "Politics," a most amust ing two-reel comedy. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. c "The Green Cloak," a stirring story, in which, a mysterious murder is tho basis of some clever "Sherlock Holmes" detective work, is the leading picture at Everybody's Theatre The chief female character is taken by Miss Irene Fenwiek, who gives a fine interpretation of a difficult part The serial story, "The Mysteries of Myra," is continued, and the other supporting sub--1 jects have, each some particular merit. , EMPIRE THEATRE. The beautiful and gifted Olga Petrova, as she appears in tho Metro drama "The Eternal Question," dominates the picture % entertainment now being given at the 1 Eni- ■ piro Theatre. This play and the other good pictures associated with it will be shown for the last time to-day, and their place will bo taken to-morrow by the "'Peg o , tlao Ring" programme. 5 MARY PIOKFORD AS 3 " CINDERELLA." Mary Pickford and her husband, Owen jj Moore, have not apixjared together in many • pictures, and never have they had such an opportunity of portraying roles so suited ■ to their personality and histrionic abilities \ as in the delightful old fairy legend "Cin- ' dcrella," which is the premier attraction at tho Queen's Theatre commencing to-mor-row. Just the right amount of comio re- \ lief has been introduced, and a number of - novel effects are included. The staging dressing, and scenic effects' are most pleas- ' ing, and tlmjugh the whole- picture runs 1 tho endearing, charm of tho little actress • larents who take the little ones to see 1 '-Cinderella" will find themselves following - tho fortunes of the ugJy duckling who be° 3 came a pnnoess with as much interest as r the children themselves. I "Tip COMMON LAW." Robert W. Chambers has never written i a .moro wonderful story than this brilliant novel of New York life. Its heroine Valeric West, artist model and philosopher, is ono of tho most sympathetic figures in modern literature. As portrayed by Miss j Uara Young, she becomes a livin"- ' personification of sweet and noble woman°hood. Her joys, sorrows, trials, and ulti- - mate triumph have given the screen one of > the few really great photo-dramas. "The ' Law" put up a record . when - shown in Wellington, where it ran for a - fortnight to packed houses. It will be i screened at the Octagon on Monday next - Patrons are advised to reserve scats at the I Bristol, where the plan will bo on vicv • from this morning at 9 o'clock. ; e " PEG O' ■ TUB RING." ) !^ ne ,, S rcut weus ser:al, "Peg O' Tho Ring," will commence to-morrow after- . noon at the Empire Theatre. Grace Cuniird plays tho part of Peg, and Francis Ford that of Hugo Loubcquc. Tho Sunday Sun says: " Thero is no faking, no • giimpso suggestion' of acts, but tho real ects themselves. Tho story is of unusual lure and fascination. It is a serial that ■will entertain and delight young and old • alike. In tho first episode," ' The Leopard Mark, , Lα Belle, an animal trainer, is secretly married to Dr Lund, enreus owner, fe'ho appeals to him. to acknowledge her, 1 but ho cares for another woman. Fatally injured by a savago leopard, she is taken to the hospital, where she dies after Peg is born. The child is left in tho caro of Flip. At 18 Peg is a circus rider. Every night at 12 she becomes as savage as tho leopard which caused hor mother's death. Dr Lund lias married the other woman, 3 whosi." son, Hugo, asks Peg to ho his wife. She is cbout to consent when her mania , attacks h-er, and she tries to choke him." An exciting oncning and one that augurs well for future episodes.