ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 82, 31 December 1920, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS

ICING'S THEATRE. Tha basis of the plot in the D. W. Griffith picture, "The Greatest Question,' 1 lvhich is tho principal attraction In the new programme at tho King's Theatre to-night, is Spiritism. One of tho greatest of human inconsistencies,' according to the sincere believers in occultism, is the almost universal belief In a happier lifo for a person after death, and the ssrrow and anguish it causes a loved 0110 when the transition occurs. They argue that a scoffer at the idea that it is possible for a person who has suffered death to communicate with those 6till on. earth cannot be a believer in any form of religion. Since the world war interest in psychic phenomena Ims spread more rapidly than ever before.. Peoplo have'revolted from the idea that death is a complete and finnl separation from loved ones, and thousands of persons who" cried "fake" at tho montion of psychology are now amongst the most ardent searchers after the truth as to whether it is possible to communicate with those they have lost. The value of "The Grentcst Question" is said to be in tho screen expression of theso 'sentiments. The story is of the accepted Griffith pattern, an intense contrast of solitary human traits nnd lovable natures. On the same programme is the fourth of Charlie Chaplin's long series of comedies from his own studios. Under the title of "jA Day's Pleasure," the burlesque introduces the popular comedian in many new, laughable stunts. Tho box plan ig at the theatre all day, .nnd it is advisable to make early application for seats.. There will lie a matinee to-morrow. /

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "Twelve Ten," an English mystery drama, starring the international favourite Marie Doro, will bo screened at Everybody's Theatre to-dny. Produced in England and I"ranee by Horbsrt. Brenon, the cast includes some nf, the l>?st known names on the Trench and English screen. The story is said to work up to an astounding climax, culminating in a bis Fcene in a deserted ca*tle, where the \ heroino spends a lonely vigil watching over the remains of her guardian.' EMPRESS THEATRE. "Children Not Wanted" (to be shown the Empress Theatro to-day) features a new star in Edith Day, whose success • in the Now York musical comedy "Irene" is . a matter of history. It is described as a mystery drama, featuring 'a sensational murder, and the practices of, an International gang of sharpers, and also dealing with the fact that nowadays, with the acute housing problem, children are not wanted. QUEEN'S THEATRE. The interesting photo-play, "Should a .Husband Forgive?" will ho shown for the last time at the Queen's Theatre tonight. For the. new programme to be presented to-morrow, a special attrac- ' tiou has been selectod in "Leave It To Me." a story which is said to have the t«nrpestuosity of the ocean, a great depth of tenderness, and a bubbling foam' of humour. William Russell is featured in this 'film. Another star picture will bo "The Spirit of the Good," featuring Madelaine Traverse. The afternoon session will commence at 2-15 and the evening session at 7.30. "THE DIGGER'S DAY." ' "The Digger's Day," a picture which has already been showing for several nights in the Town Hall, will be screened for the last time in Wellington donight. It is an interesting rccord of the life led by the New Zealand' soldier during the late war. Some of the events depicitd have the enmps for their setting, others the battlefield," mid still others the sports grounds of Britain, and . Prance. Glimpses are given of interesting places that tfhe New Zealand soldiers visited—places such as Versailles and Lourdes. The crossing, of the German frontier by the New Zealanders is screened, and among other features of the film is .a record of the visit made to France by Mr. Massey and Sir Joseph Ward in. July, 1919.