ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 22, 21 October 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE KING'S THEATRE. Tho advent of such a famous artist as Mary Gar-den in tho world of film art, was undoubtedly an event, therefore tnc screening of "The Splendid Sinner" (in which this actress takes the leading role) at the King's Theatre this week will no doubt arouee unusual interest. The story can be outlined in a, few words: Dolores Fargis (Mary Garden) is a beautilul young woman, who by some means or other (how tho picture does not explninbut probably because she nbhors the thought, of novorty), is leadinz a hie taat could hardly be described as virtuous; her partner in this life is a German, von Zorn, -who no doubt lovo3 her 111 lus coarse and brutal fashion. Dolores, at the termination of a riotous dinner narty (in fact, this function ia dopicted as being something in the nature of an orgy), resolves to quit tho sordid life she is leading. ■ She escapes from the house, and js . next found livinu in a seclude snoj. in 1 tho mountains, firm in her rcsolvo tliat the old life is a thins of tho nasi, xlerc | elie meeta a youne doctor. Maxwoll: they 1 fall in love-Dolores somewhat, foolishly I ignoring and hiding her past and the j cxiptenr-s of von Zorn-and they urn married. They no to New York to live. and. . of course, the sinister shadow oi von | Zorn again looms up-this time diEiistrous- | ly. The husbnud of Dolores lonrns just \ o'r.ouch; he enlistn in the Canadian Mmy, and goes to the war. Dolores, too ; determines to make a sacrifice, and joins a nursing sisterhood, and. eventually serves v'th ti'e Eod Otoss in tl!» German Army. After a dramatic series of happsmrvrs tno husband and wife meet: he womubd and a prisoner of war. Of course, ccmnlo e reconciliation takes T)lace; bi;t then moments of bliss are short. Dolores undertakes a dangerous mission to serve her husband's country; she is caught, and there is. only one punishment. She is court-mart iallcl by the Germans tho court being presided over by-von Zorn! Sentence of death is passed, but von Zorn offers her her freedom-at a price. Dolores refuses to pay-then conies the end. in the matter of settings ami dreeing the picture is quite remarkable and the producer has obtained some effects that are not only novel, but. beautiful as v> ell. In addition are shown the latest "Gazette and an instalment of ;The Fatal K ne. To-dav heing Trafalgar Day there will be a special matinee from 3 to 5 under iho auspices of the, Navy Lcaßue. A splendid selection of film?, suitabb to the occasion, ivill bo screened, accompanied by a lecturer. Ueual matinee re" , -". 1 11 bo charged.

. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. A delightful story oi °W!d life is at present being screened at Merybody s i-neatre. It is enticed '*n\ giul jt features Mary M'Aiistei;, who ia beconiL = and Betty, the part taken by ister, leads her a merry dance. Bhe gets nto ail manner of serious ecrapce, but. her delightful childish excuses su lice to enable her to obtain forgiveness Tho adventure where she eteals the eiothes ot « hov hather aud dresoea herself m them, f 3 mo y st laughably depicted, and it is here that she earns the cognomen Pants. There is also another humorous scene where she collects a number of youiiß street Arabs and leads them to her home, where, despite the chilly protests ol her. severe maiden aunt, she succeeds in hayCg her little companions trom the poor quarters o£ the city entertained.to a moat, sumptuous "epread." "Pants IB 111™mS in saving a would-be burglar om the clutches of the law, providing a melodramatic touch to the atory, through which there also runs a voiy sweet boy-and- B irl love interest, Tho Pcture Is one oi muoh merit, aud 1.0 ng Marv M'Alistcr acts the piece of tho joyously miscbinvous girl with winsome charm. She is truly a clever little actre*,. and displays wonderful histnomo ability and aptitude. Being admirably BtageU, and. the settings being .no and luxurious, "Pants" ib a film wh ch cannot but appeal to everybody. The supporting items of thu programme are also weU up to the high standard sot by Everybody's. "A Matrimonial Accident . la i sorcamingly funny .farce, and •■Seeing Canada" is an interesting scenic of educational value. In addition, "Patio's Gaette" deals with a number of topical sub jeets. Tho programme will be repeated today.

EMPEESS THEATRE. Juno Elvidge takes the leading part in "Broken Tics," a first-class World film at present being shown at the Empress Theatre. Associated with her aro Montagu Lovo and Arthur Ashley, who both, have prominent, parts. The plot of the piece is of engrossing interest, for 1 it reveals in a powerful way the terrible situation in which a leading criminal advocate finds himself after he has been retained to defend a personal friend upon a charge of murder Montagu Love takes the part of a lawyer, and also tho role ol a mon who foolishly neglects lus wife Arthur Ashley fulfils the- station of tho man who threatens to take his place. A murder occurs and the brilliant lawyer finds that ho can only save the man who is accused of tho crime-anito wronfully. tttongh-at the tost of his own wife's fair name, and the possible conviction of-his own mother. The great question that now arises is: Who is the murderer? .Dramatic situations follow one another m rapid sequence as the plot unfolds itself, the story workrnYup to a very powerful denouemont in which the lover of tho murdered mans nmhew confesses her guilt. Tiroush all fhe detSns scenes that are witneseed toe Elvidse shows herself to bean actrejj pro-ramme are of a, very interestins des P criptfoT,, Bairnsfather's famous war cartopical character. The programme will be repeated to-day.

AETOEAFT THEATRE. Another double star P r A o ß ram r " ,e i ,i s . ; ,^ e ' mmm Ll one It ie the awry of a y.ou)iK wltß who rivoa up her own happiness ioi ftlmeVXl/another. Her.«>UM is Biinerb and is tho making of tho <"*ma , S P e e oenes are perfectly picture «£,«£.* aro some tense moments. 'Lp>e Me is a mmm Wβ very best Bcroen performances. Bunrpe. hant y for° consulting ctoopm Ho was told by a copied attributes of royalty, andl thus Bun are also very good.

MR. ALEXANDER- WATSON. To use his own introductory -phrase, '; it will be remembered" that Mr. Alexaiidei u'itson's admirable response to a mquwl fm- Kinlinn's "Absent-minded Beggar while £« at tho outbreak of war m 1914 brought a large amount of mouty to the war funds, and that it was hoped to hear him again in two years' "mo but evidently the fascination of. entertami, t tho soldiers in England and France ke t him engaged till now, when the pubic will no doubt be as eager as ever foi he tot recital in the Concert Chamber next •.aturday evening. Never using more than space of five feet Bquare (all Mr. wat--,on requires is a small platform and a large hall), it is easy to appreciate the enioyment of the mon m France when, in total darkness, he recited Tennyson s Detence of Lucltnow," his admirable voice, in all Its glorious tone-colouring, painting those living Indian pictures to the sound 'of the British and Gorman guns. Mi. Vdtson will entertain here for a 1)1 eJ season under vastly different circumstances, and the n.iblic should.have some groat treats in store for them. The plans will be open at the Bristol next Wednesday evening.