ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 165, 8 April 1921, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

—• “THE FORBIDDEN WOMAN.” Coming hard on the beels of the wonderfully successful “Eyes of Youth,” Clara Kimball Young's latest production, “The- Forbidden Woman,” which will receive initial screening at the King’s Theatre to-night, will probably have to undergo a severe ordeal of comparisons. The management, however, are fully confident that this star's - latest picture can •land it. The story of “The Forbidden Womanl is described as a first-rate one, and in addition it is said to suit Miss Young’s methods perfectly. The opening scenes happen in Paris, and provide an introduction that is in striking contrast with the final working out of a charming romance in the free and open spaces of the United States. The star is seen in the role of Diana Sorel, a brilliant young French artiste. Her admirers are legion, when she suddenly comes under the breath of scandal. Diana emerges from this untouched and heart free, and leaves for America, there lo meet her life’s happiness. The musical programme, which is in keeping with the picture, will be rendered by the King’s orchestra, under the baton of Mr. L. D. Austin. Excellent supporting films are also promised. EVERYBODY’S THEATRE. The success which attended the screening of "The Wonder Man” at the King’s Theatre has prompted the exension of the Wellington season for another week at Every body's Theatre. This picture stars Georges Carpentier, the heavyweight champion boxer, and is undoubtedly one of the most interesting pic-' tures screened locally of late. “The Wonder Man” is a strong society drama with incidents which . give Carpentier great scope to show his remarkable versatility, and of this he takes full advantage. Incidentally he shows his remarkable physique, and the boxing tricks that may win him the world’s championship, in a realistic four-round bout with the villain of the picture, a screen actor who is also a boxer. The story of the picture is gripping, and the action is swift and realistic. Faire Binney, a. screen star of note, is the leading woman, and she gives a fine performance. The remainder of . the cast are equally good. The settings and photography are excellent. EMPRESS THEATRE. With “The Purple Cipher" as the star attraction, the Empress Theatre has a picture of the melodramatic 'type bristling with suspense and thrills. The plot is described as daring and’ ingenious, and is woven round San Francisco’s Chinatown. Threats of death signed with the dread and fatal symbol of a Chinese ttong, come to a family of three—a father, son, and daugher. The latter’s beauty arousing the lust of the tong leader. Romance and adventure hold sway until the daring and surprising denouement straightens out the snarled skein. The supporting items include Episode 9 of the serial "The Invisible Hand’ and the latest topical news. QUEEN’S THEATRE. The latest English film released for exhibition in the Dominion is entitled "Who Has the Best Time," and is a production from the London Independent Film . Trading Company. It will be ’ screened for the first time in New Zealand at the Queen’s Theatre to-day, and according to advance reports should find favour with those who see it. Tn the star role is the famous actress, Mlle. Thea, whose initial film success, after a great stage career, was "All the World’s a Stage,” a dramatic photo-play that was excellently reviewed wherever it was screened. Mlle. Thea is an excep tionallv beautiful woman, and is a superb actress. In "Who Has the Best Time” she is called upon to characterise a. difficult role, and critics say that, she does her task well. One critic in London wtote:—” 'Who Has the Best Time’ is an extremely fine photo-play, and illustrates what excellent results the English producers are able to achieve. The star, Mlle. Thea, is a woman in a thousand, and gives a fine characterisation of the role of the nameless woman, whoso only joy in life is her love for the young millionaire, who, in his turn, thinks of nothing else but Zoe —for she is the girl portrayed by Mlle. Then.” There will be a supporting programme of excellent films, topical, and humorous.