ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 December 1917, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MATINEE AT THE EMPIRE TO-DAY. "GOD'S LAW AND MAN'S." The programme to be shown at the Empire Theatre matinee this afternoon and to-night will include the eighth episode of "The Secret of the Submarine," another instalment of the fascinating "Rex Beach Travel Series," tho "Australian Gazette," a humorous Christie comedy; "The Milky Way," and the superb Metro wonderplay, "God's Law and Man's," in which the charming and popular favorite Viola Dana plays the leading role. It is a splendid selection and has delighted good attendances on both the previous nights of screening. COMING MONDAY. Commencing a three-night season on Monday, Will. S. Hart, the third highest salaried 'picture actor in the world, will be featured in the stirring Triangle play, "Wolf Lowery." This picture tells the story of a ranchman and a sort ot king of the wild desert country. He in a grim., silent man, terrible in his wrath and bitter to his enemies. An unwelcome settler in the valley turns out to be quite the prettiest girl he ever saw, and later Lowery begins to realise the fine influence the girl has on lu» life. ALICE BRADY AT EVERYBODY'S MATINEE & NIGHT SESSIONS. "MATERNITY." A woman fearful of becoming a mother is the central figure of "Maternity." the World film drama screening at Everybody's this afternoon and to-night. Alice Brady is exquisite as the heroine, and her portrayal of the young wife with a life problem of her own to solve, is very convincing. The story is delicately handled, and the problem which it faces is treated with due respect. The photography calls for special remark. It is brilliant, particularly in the wonderful night scene where the hospital is burnt. filmed at dead of night and full of vivid and realistic) flashes. Little Madge Evans, as the child who is rescued is charmingly natural, and earns a distinction all for herself. The support is strong. David Powell who earned such praise as Dick Freneau of Gloria's Romance and also in "The Price She Paid" is the hero, and his work will be a revelation of manly grace and quiet strength. It is a unique idea in treatment of a theme of this kind to make the mother's maternal love awaken through her rescue of another woman's child from deadly peril. Alice Brady's acting in (his position of trial, and hor portrayal of the awnkening of her soul, is one of (he great artistic achievements on the screen.