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"LUCKY. O'SHEA." The Grand Opera House was again filled, last night, when Mr. Allen Doone presented the charming comedy-drama. "Lucky O'Shea." Tlio audience were well pleased with the ,production, Mr. Doono as Imrry O'Shea.. played tlio part with great chnrm, his musical numbers, "Think ot Me, Sweet llaid," "The Kilkenny Cats." and "The Night Birds' Cooing-," fairly brought down the house. Miss Edna Kccley as Koso Michael wafl seen at her best. Her pretty little love scenes, with Mr. Doone are really inoat artistic. All the other members of the company played _ their parts to perfection. "Lucky O'Shea" will he,presented till further notice. The company is getting ready for the nest production, which will be "Tom Moore." to bo presented on Tuesday next. The plans are at tlio Bristol. KIXCI'S THEATRE. To-day will bring the season to a, close which features Olive ThomaE in "Au Ucir psb for a Day." Commencing to-morrow Norma Talmadge and Bobby Hftrron appear in the Triangle play. "The Missing ilank Notes." Included also in the cast are Constance Talmadge and Elmer Clifton, which make 3 the cast an exceptionally strong one. The plot itself is said to bo a most engrossing one, \full of rapid action and sensation, so dear to picture patrons. Nevertheless, it is described as wholly sane, .and in no. way overdone. Tt is just tlio-unravelling of a t very clever crime by ingenious deductions.
.EVERYBODY'S THEATRE.. To-day- will see the final screening of "Under False Colours." Commencing tomorrow at- eleven, the Greater Vitagraph Company present a picture which is said to depict Irish life in itß true sense today 'The story is entitled "His Own People,", and has for itß stars the always popular Harry Morey and Gladys Leslie, and is described as a, fine portrayal of human nature. Perhaips the most notable event will be the screening of the final episode of "Tin Mystery of the Rouble' Cross;" Ilight throughout this Bcrial the mystery has been very cleverly hidden. si> cleverly, it is stated, that real solution will como as 'in enormous surprise to tlie thousands who have so closely followed up the story. EMPRESS THEATRE. "Tho Purple Lily," a World drama, featuring Kitty Gordon, will be screened at the Empress Theatre. for the last time to-night. Commencing;to-morrow, z World drama, entitled "The Trap," will be shown. Alice llvady taking the leading part. It is described as a powerful indictment, of hypocrisy. The story opens in an flbscure fishing village, and concludes iii. New. York.- The climax is very exciting. . The picture _is said to move forward with fine consistency, and contains some delightful settings. - -ARTCBAFT THEATBE. "The Little Princess," .featuring Mary Pickford, is being shown at tho Artcraft Theatre t-his'week, and- is attracting crowded houses. It is a-oliarming play,.and affords the striking proof of tho remarkable popularity of Miss Pickford, who mppears in ono of her inimitable portray-als-of a'child's life and outlook.. Another nicture Jif additional interest is "His Itother'B Boy," a- Wild West subject, which affords Charles Ray opportunity for the disi)lay of his talent.
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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 299, 6 September 1918, Page 8
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