FULLERS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CVI, Issue 16234, 2 April 1917, Page 5

FULLERS.

HAZEL DAWN IN "THE MASQTJERADERS."

Aristocratic modern society is stripped bare of glamour in "The' Masqueradei's", a picturisation of the wellknown play by H. A. Jones of "Liars," and "Hyproorites" fame, to be shownat the Theatre Royal by. Fullers' this evening. The principal character is sustained by Hazel Dawin, a recognised screen beadty, and a vdry clever actress. The picture was 'released . under tile; Paramount banner, and comes from the ■ Famous Players studio. The play is i fuil of sudden twists and surprising 1 turns, and is staged with lavish completeness. The story relates how DHcie ; .Larondiers, the daughter 'of a blue blooded family, who is in reduced circiimstances, seeks . a position asbarmaid at an hotel. As usual Dulcie has a lover, David Reman, jnit iis inclined to look with considerable favour on Sir Brace, a worthless, but rich indi'.vidual. L : :fe at the hotel becomes irk--some, andl Dulcie announces that- she "will accept the first offer mode to her ■from a wealthy man. In order to give-, monetary assistance to a poor family,': It is deefded to hold a raff' 9 at the. hotel, and Dulcie is induced to sell a - .kiss by auction. David,' hearing of the: mdi<iniby makes a big bid to*win, but.is' .' finally' beaten by' Sir* jjrios, who also: offers his hand. To the suprise of' David, Dulcie accepts Sir Brios's offer,, and they are married v The domestic affairs" of Dulcie and .Sir Brice do -tiot- : - run smo6thly ? owing mainly to the • latter's excessive drinking. The climax,.of tlieir married life comes .when he- ' enters their home in the midst of a brg reception,' decidedly : intoxicated, and insults.all their guests, pavid is there; and is challenged by Sir srice, who 1 finally proposes; that D,avid • stake his, ■entire fortune against Duicie. After a dramatic and intensely played game; David wins Duicie, and they find the happiiipFS that had b3en long deferred.,; Supporting films will, include. "The, Gaum out' Graphic," ' a Vim \ with many laughs, "The Water (Dure," a charming,scenic film, and an interesting „educational subject. . tAn ovcoptionallv fine'musical .TV'ogramme will be provided by the : Royal;Qrchestrk; Scats may be reserved, without extra-1 charge, through phone ,570- I