AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17112, 18 September 1917, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

"The Millionaire Vagrant" is the leading attraction at th© Octagon and King Edward Theatres. The story has to do with the adventures of a wealthy young man who, as the result of a wager, is called upon to leave, a luxurious life and to become a unit of the thousands who make up the submerged tenth of a big city. His intimate association with tho miseries endured by_ bis new friends entirely changes his previous outlook on life, and causes him finally to sacrifice himself to save ; a friendless girl acquaintance from tbe police. A happy ending rounds off an excellaet production. Other interesting subjects are included in the programme.

At the Queen's Theatre the main picture carries the arresting title, "The Sixteenth Wife." Tho heroine, however, is not really a sixteenth wife, and the ptory relates how she escapes from her Turkish admirer, who proposes that she should occupy that position. A highly diverting comedy, " Her Nature Dance," and several other pictures complete the programme. One of the most popular melodramas that has yet featured programmes at the Plaza Theatre is "The Innocence of Lizette," with Miss Mary Miles Minter in the name part. Tho story is constructed on quito an unusual theme, which, together with tbe fact that it is exquisitely set and mounted, probably accounts for its popularity. "The Dawn of Love" and "The Iron Claw" are the main subjects on an excellent bill now running at IBverybody'e Theatro. Both items are acceptably produced and presented, so much so that the house at evening and daily sessions is well packed. To-morrow a inrther change of bill will includo another interesting episode in the adventures of the "Smiling Mask" m " The Iron Claw."

To-day there will be a change of programme at the Empire Theatre, when tho new Paramount feature, "The fortunes of Fifi," screening the dainty and delightful Marguerite Clark, will be shown for tho first time in Dunedin. Lovers of refined whoteomo comedy will find pleasant entertainment in this Famous Players' picture play. Fill io a littlo comedienne of Napoleon's day, who, beginning , her stage career as a Pierrette, blossoms out into leading lady of a Paris theatre at 40 fmncs a weok. As for the acting, the charm and childlike p-aiety and innocence with -which Marguerite (Mark invests the character of Fifi makeo her altogether lovable. The supporting cast is an excellent one. "The Fortunes of Fifi" will appeal to parents and children alike.