THE GRAND THEATRE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXI, Issue 16604, 27 April 1916, Page 6

THE GRAND THEATRE.

ANOTHER GREAT PICTURE.-

"THE FACE IN THE MOONLIGHT."

"The Pace~ in the Moonlight" will stand at-the head of the new bill at the Grand to-day. It is a World's Fiim with that talented actor Robert Warwick in a role that giv<^ hjm ev_ cry opportunity ,of displaying his great ability. .The story tells of a French aristocrat who lovers Jeanne MailLoche, a peasant girl, but is compelled to, marry his cousin, Alice, de Fontenelies. Jeanne dies soon afterwards, leaving a son, "who is kidnapped and raised by a band of ruffians. Alice's Nson, receiving every advan-tage,-is raised as an aristocrat. Twen_ ty years Jater, Victor, the young aristocrat, becomes captain in the King's Army. His haTSrbrother, Rabat, has degenerated into a criminals Strangely enough, they look exactly alike, though Rabat is ignorant of' Victor's existence. Victor is engaged to a niece of Munier, who becomes associated with the, Napoleonic conspiracy. Munier becomes associated with Rabat. . Lucile believes her lover guilty of a murder which she sees Rabat commit at a meeting place appointed by Victor. Rabat's face in the moon-light-almost causes Lucile to abandon all faith in Victor. Victor is arrested for murder. Lucile learnsi the truth and forces her uncljr to Intercede. This stays Victor's execution, but he is charged as a political prisoner and ordered to be shot. Victor's release has caused the arrest of Rabat fof the murder. He is to be beheaded. Both Rabat and Victor's execution are fixed for the same-day. Lucile, knowing of her uncle's part in the actual murder, forces him to intercede with Napoleon, thus saving the life of Victor. Rabat meets his fate.' Munier escapes from the country. Victor and-Lucile are happily married. Another1 feature of the series, is an - Essanay' comedy' entitled "Fifty-five.!' It is a domestic item that contains all the elements of* a first-class laugh producer, and is bound to please Grand' patrons. An excellent Topical Budget also occupies a place on the programme. This programme will be screened for three nights only, and should draw the usual crowded houses.