AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16942, 2 March 1917, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

OCTAGON AND KING EDWARD - THEATRES. A story dealing wita Due history of Rome when tnat great o.ty was enjoying her haieyon daye is at present be.ng screened at these theatres, under the title ol "Uabiria." The him reaehus a very high level in the matter 01 kinematograpiuc eiiects, and the atmosphere created is m mil keeping witn the j omantic giuniour hanging over the story unfolded. Historical interest, too, is not lacking, and in every respect the picture is a ..striiung and memorable production. It wm be shown at both theatres again to-nigh*

QUEEN'S THEATRE. Tlho pictures showing vivid incidents in the battle of the Somme provide the leading attraction at the Queen's Theatre. These pictures were officially taken under arrangempnt with the War Office, and are being viewed by large crowds, who follow with tho closest interest the numberless details presented so faithfully. PLAZA THEATRE. "Bobby of the Ballet/' a pleasing story of stage life, is the principal feature of a good programme at the Plaza Theatre. Among a number of good supports is a capital com.bdy entitled "Tho Curse of Work," and 1 , as .usual, the orchestral music is an added attraction. GRAND THEATRE. The 'title "The Moth and tho Flame" broadiy indicates the subject mutter of tho big picture at the Grand Theatre just now. It toils of the struggles ot a girl who .is wronged and deserted, and how she prevents tae-man concerned front marrying another girl. Eventually she even wins him back to a senso of love and duty to her. Otner enterta-ning pictures have"a-place in the programme. \ THE EMPIRE THEATRE. In the GUjv.it cuuiiiu. encutd -The Sunbeam" 'trie luetics ure responsible ior one oi ciioso eiean types oi picture-plays thai one iuwuys associatui wiui ivietro s. xhere are at least Ul dnnuren in mis picture, wita uiaoei iaudferro and a large and poweruu cost- The story introduces us lirec into too home oi .frue Moeon, known as -J.no sunbeam." Across tile way irom i'.ruo lives a widow woman, with her iittio ix>y. Her ina'iMisy to pay tne rent opens a situation, througn wtnaa lxmiiy, a. pal of i-'iTiu s, ia arrc-sttid lor stejj.,:i K a ten-dollar bm irom Ilis c-mp,oyer, ior toe purpose oi celebrating granny s Votli bataday. instead ot celebnit.ng granny's birthday, i J rue pays half of mxc mend's rent. i/ttie Bobby the grandson of a candy manuiacturer and' eon oi the w.dow, is knocked down by a motor oar and carried fco tho home of the 'canov .manurscturer. 'l'ho child iinds ins way to the old mane heart, and. the conclusion is tne only one desired. The- supporting pictures are a new comedy entitled "l\obodv Home- and "Men and tneir .Machines-" also a "Topical Gazette."' -

\ . EMPIRE THEATRE. ' Hie admirably, varied programme of pictures taat at present constitutes the etif.Hrtajjinent at the Empire Theatre was watched' with close attention by a large audience last evemng. <"lhe Soul Market" is the leading dramatic subject, and it is full o£ powerful situations that lay hold upon the spectators Episode No. 4 of the "Peg o ' the King Benal is also being screened

SELDJSKY-AMADIO GQMPA.NY • The box plan for the farewell concert to be given by the Selinsky-Amaido Company m ins Majesty's Theatre on Monday next opens at the Bristol Piano to-day A musical treat is undoubtedly in store ior Dunedm music-lovers, who will wel come tho farewell reappearance of those celebrated artists. Advanced bookings will permit of oniy one concert here, so that advantage should be taken of this last opportumty of hearing the celebiated artists. Requests for favourite items will be received by the manager, care of the Bristol Com-

'LITTLE PEPPINA." Alary Pickioird, so universally admired for her character delineations on the screen appears on Saturday and for tho week at tho Grand Theatre in the beautiful lamous Players production in seven parts, "Poor Little Peppina." The big story, which is the largest Pickford feature produced, is divided into three parts—a prologue, the play itself, and the epilogue. The initial scenes are laid in bicily, and later are transferred to America Vibrant action is the keynote of the story' which is crammed . with exciting incidents! Ihe interest of patrons never abates, and when Peppina, the waif, finds happiness in the man of her choice, Carroll, the district attorney, the spectator ceases to wonder at the high salary and popularity of the brightest star in the galaxy of ' screen favourites. "Little Peppina" is Mary Pickford's greatest effort. "Tess of the Storm Country" was a masterly production but takes second place to " Little Peppina " which bids fair to outdo, by sheer force of merit, all the Pickford successes of the past. Mary Pickford is supported by a powerful cast, which includes her brother, Jack Pick ford.