AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS

Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15183, 31 March 1917, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS

EVERYBODY’S. Eider Haggard’s “She,” which has attracted largo audiences at Everybody’s, will be screened to-night for the last time. “The Reward,” with Bessie Barriscale, is another powerful attraction, and there are excellent supporting pictures. “THE SUNBEAM.” The new Metro 6000 ft' drama, “Die Sunbeam,” starring Mabel Taliaferro, will lie shown at Everybody’s Theatre on JJbnday, at 2 p.m. Mabel Taliaferro is shown as a living sunbeam, bringing warmth and happiness amid the chilis and shadows of poverty. A harsh, unbending father, a son who cannot be turned from his purpose—that of marrying a girl unapproved by the father—the disinheriting of the son aye the ingredients of the story. By the power of personality, and lovable nature “The Sunbeam” converts the millionaire from a greedy old creature into a venerable man, ruled by generous impulses. Another excellent drama will also be shown, entitled ,‘fHnman Driftwood,” featuring Robert Warwick. Di cpicture moves from the gay scenes of society to the wild rudeness of an Alaskan mining saloon, and is one .of the World Film Company’s finest productions. HIS MAJESTY’S. Charlie Chaplin continues 'to cause much mirth among large attendances at His Majesty’s Theatre. As a pawnbroker Chaplin is given opportunities for some of the drollest work he ■ lias ever shown, and he is ably assisted by Edna Purvianee and Eric Maxon. Of Ihe chief supports the Vitagraph drama, ‘Mrs Dane’s Danger,’ featuring Lilian Walker commands most favour, the luxurious settings of the film greatly enhancing its popularity. Dio final showings of the programme takes place to-night, BILLIE BURKE IN “PEGGY.” The summit of Triangle achievements is “Peggy,” which will be shown at His Majesty’s Theatre bn Monday evening, Billie Burke is unapproachable in combination of womanly qualities and boyish devilry which join together in “Peggy.” Her moods are as changeable as the sea, and it is hard to say in which scene she can be said to be most lovely. In man’s clothes she is very alluring, but still more graciously sweet in her own pretty frocks. The investiture of the film is wonderful, a whole Scotch village having been specially erected for the purposes of the film. When Peggy (Billie BurkeV an orphan heiress of America, came dashing through the little mountain hamlet of Woodkirk, Scotland, in her automobile one Sunday morning, she created a sensation among the kirkgoers. Her uncle, Andrew Cameron (W ,H. Thompson) seriously disapproved of Peggy and her automobile. Andrew and the Rev. Donald Bruco, a young minister, pamo' upon Peggy next dav. whilH she was under her machine making repairs. Ordered out by her uncle, the girl was seen to be wearing overalls. Andrew was shocked and sent the girl to the house. She winked at the minister, which almost took his breath away. Dieu Andrew and some elders of the church were going to order the girl out of the town because of an indiscretion Peggy demanded that they look for tho man, much to the discomfiture of Andrew. The man was Colin, his son. The uncle reluctantly consented to the marriage of Colin and Janet, the girl who had been on trial. Other developmente follow, which make a most interesting story. Patrons are advised to reserve seats at Upton’s music warehouse, the Avenue.