AMUSEMENTS

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11752, 8 February 1918, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS

THE COSY THEATRE. A SPLENDID PROGRAMME. An exceptionally large crowd was present at tlic Cosy Theatre last. night 1.0 set.' the end of ' The Iron Clint'."' This exciting s(iial was brought lo a highly sensational finish when many persons wore caught napping by the revelation of Ihe identity ol : the mysterious "Laughing Mask." 'The star feature on the programme is the World Eilm drama. "The World Against Him,' starring June Elvidgo and E. K. Lincoln. It is a story of what a. man can do with the whole world against hini. The little sister ol' Mark "West dies through a risky experiment tried t)ri lior by two unscrupulous .surgeons. Winded b\ iiassion. Mark West commits the awful crime that puts the whole uorld against him. Strangely into his life returns the girl lie loved, but who eared not the slightest for him. To enable her to win a fortune, he. wit 11 death imminent, marries her. Tho end of this story is a complete and wonderful surprise. A -orml story. "The Secret Kingdom." is proving very popular, and will no doubt he taken up by fin-" followers of "The Iron Claw."'

OPERA HOUSE PICTURES. LAST NIC!LIT OF PROGRAMME. "Her affect ions are draped round that, tall beanpole to the left." This applies to Clarice, the sister of Sammy Diggins (Doug. Fairbanks), in "The Habit of Happiness." Sammy, needless to say, is not popular with his snobbish sister, and speedily works some lightning stunts to further 'hock her and her "Trained Troupe of lj arlour Pets." The most terrific and willing "go" is seen when Doug, handles the rush of a gn'g of toughs at the stairhead in "old man Pepper's mansion. One gangster grabs fFairbanks by the shoulder, but he .slips out of his coat like lightning, shoulders another rough out of the way, and tears up the stairs with another on his shoulder. At the top of the stairs he "digs in" and the guns commence. Helen Holmes again appeared in the second instalment of "The Girl and the Game" serial, entitled "The Winning Jump." She continues to do norve-raeking jumps from railroad trains after pursuing the. villains, safe-breakers, by the way, down the railroad tracks aboard a locomotive, making this number especially thrilling. Pretty Little Mary M'Alister is again featured in "Where Ts Mv Mother?" another of the delightful "Do Children Count . & " series. Patrons are advided that to-night is the last night of the programme.

"A DAUGHTER OF THE GODS." William Fox's million dollar picture, featuring beautiful Annette Kellerman, will be shown here shortly. It is not recommended solely on account of its cost, but because every one of the million (ic.llars expended bought its quota of genuine value, talent and beauty, all combined and visualised for yju in one grand cinematic dream. if an epic poem is one which celebrates iii stately verse the achievements of heroes and demigods, then this feature stands as the epic of the film. Such a series of impressive and truly noble pictures were never before collected and exhibited in the history of the cinema ; and there is small possibility of this tribute %i -art ever being duplicated. There is only one ugly person and one Ugly spot in its entire length, and those designed to be ugly are superlatively so. One is the Witch of Madness; the ugly spit is the Cave of the God of Evil. The rest of the play—which means all of sixtremendous episodes—i« one long delight of sheer, appalling beauty. Annette Kellerman, the most won-derfully-fashioned woman in the world, has for the first time in her life the play .the setting, and (he, backing which enable her to do herself justice. She has not only been displayed to the best advantage in the most exquisite natural surroundings, but is given such a diversity of action that she can employ her remarkable talents to the full. In diving, swimming, dancing, acting—-and even fighting in armour—she establishes he-self, not only as the Venus of the screen, but as its most versatile and talented actress. Her supporting cast .includes a. jschool of bewitching mermaids, charming children, a valley of gnomes, a harem of houris, a bevy of Oriental dancing girls, a sultan, a prince, slaves and eunachs galore and warriors legion. Here are a few New York press reviews: "Stunning; astonishing. A wonderful story. Assured of nopularity. Has most exquisite appeal. Undeniably an achievement." "Globe." "A picture of wondrous attractiveness. All the opulence of the fable d'Orient. Miss Kellerman wooes death picturesquely.'-—"Her-iild." "Unrivalled puofo-fable. Certain to please."—"Times." ''Unsurpassable. its stupondousness appalling. Nothing like it' ever seen before. Scenes of incredible splendous. Most wonderful treat that this season has had to offer. A fantasy feast for the little ones."—."Evening Journal. '

PARAMOUNT THEATRE. A SPLENDID PROGRAMME. To-night" will see the 'inal screening of the current programme at the Paramount (Theatre. An item that bas proved popular is "The Girl Who Lost," a fascinating Gold Seal drama of which Miss Cleo Madison, the heroine of '"The Trey of Hearts," makes her re-appearance in picture. Another special feature will be "A Tyrant of Russia," in which Theodore Roberts and Anita Jv : ng are starred. The story shows us the force of an obsession for revenge which changes the whole current of a man's life, and in its attainment and the means to that end sacrifices every obstacle in his path, aud ultimately loses his own life just in the moment of his success. It is a wonderfully fascinating story with a succession of strong happenings that .intensify the great interest of the dramatic plot. There are comparatively few characters that take any prominent part, but these are in the hands of such clever artistes as Anita King, Edythc Chapman, Horace B. Carpenter, and Harrison Ford, who all loyally assist Theodore Roberts in completing what is undoubtedly a moist striking production. Two very fine comedy iterns will be seen in "Banknotes and Bombs" and "Mingling Their Spirits." A very good chapter of "The Purple Domino" is also included. For Saturday two extra special features will be si own in "The Little Soldier Girl" and "The Show Down." There will be a change at the matinee at 2.30.