AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17429, 25 September 1918, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

The leading picture at the Octagon Tiieatre is entitled " Au Heiress for a Day," in which a dainty story is unfolded, Mjss Olive Thomas having a congenial part in the chief character. Some beautitul scenic views are shown in tho pictures of the abceys of England, and tne other subjects are judiciousiy selected.

The new programme which commences at the Plaza to-day features Dustin Farimm "\ T a s , tirrili e Picture of six reels, entitled North of 53." Some glorious scenery of the Far North is shown, and many thrilling events take place, while a most interesting lovo story runs through the piece. In the second Sunshine comedy, entitled " A Son of a G-un," a most amusing 30 minutes' entertainment is given. In addition to the splendid programme, Professor Ei. R. Martin, the coloured American basso, last evening contributed songs and received a most enthusiastic reception. His numbers were "Davy Jones's Locker," " When We Get Back to New Zealand," and "The British Capture of Jerusalem." The last number was descriptive of the entry into the Holy City of General Allenby, and was accompanied by a fine set of slides showing the various episodes described in the song. His numbers were enthusiastically received, and he will sing again this evening. "The Trap," featuring Alice Brady, will be shown at Everybody's Theatre 'to-day for the first time in Dunedin The scene opens in an obscure fishing village where a young girl, Doris fahaw, lives. When Doris is discovered talking to an artist who is visiting the village her fanatical father drives her away. She eventually arrives in New York and secures •employment as a model for an artist, who paints her portrait in an advertising poster bhe innocently accepts presents and a flat to live in from the artist, failing to realise his dishonourable intentions. Meanwhile a stalwart Westerner has seen the poster and is so struck with it that he decides to find the model. He does so. and his attention to her arouses the jealousy of the artist, who seeks a most unscrupulous method of ridding himself of a rival. After a very exciting chmax the course of true love runs smoothly at last. The twelfth chapter of of the Lumberlands," a two-part L. Ko. comedy, and the latest budget of war news with topical events constitute the remainder of the programme. A screen representation of the old fairy story 'Babes in the Woods" is the leadin"picture now being screened at the King's iheatre. This picture is viewed with groat interest of both young and old, and the acting of the "babes" could hardly be surpassed. Tho scenes are enacted in the redwood forests of California, which make an excellent setting for such a photo-play. There is a good supporting programme, including a Fox comedy, which keeps the audience in a high state of amusement.

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