AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 April 1918, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

POLLARD’?* PICTURES.

To-night 1 lie most startling exposure of Mormon secret practices which has caused sneli a sensation of indignation throughout the world will he pictui'ised by Pollards at the Princess Theatre under the title of ‘‘The Mormon Maid.” “ Hum Cay ” the Bth episode of “ The Secret Kingdom,” will be screened in conjunction with the'Star feature. “The Mormon Maid” with Mae Murray in the leading role, attacks with relentless severity the practices of the Mormon breed when at the height of its cruel, power. In Australia, when the film landed, cables were received JYom the Mormon authorities, endeavouring to block the showing of the film, and communications of pretest were sent to Australian leaders. It will be remembered also that similar attempts were made in New Zealand, j The story is particularly sensational and splendidly produced and superbly .aded. Nothing stranger occurs in I history than die rise to power of.this peculiar creed, and the stubborn obstinacy which lias marked its followers. They also developed early a shrewd business sense, which is evidenced by the prosperity of many t of their settlements. The practices' of the “up-to-ten” wives command, however led in the heydey of the ! elders’ away to many wrong deeds, arid such an incident is taken ns the mainspring of the great drama, “A Mormon Maid.” Mae Murray is the heroine, and the supporting caste is a strong one. The tremendous sums lavished on the production of lhe drama are good guarantee that the picture is a long way out of the ordinary, apart from its unique sub- ; ject matter.