THE BIRTH OF A NATION.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 12 October 1916, Page 3

THE BIRTH OF A NATION.

"The Birth of a Nation," the most stupendous and fascinating motion picture drama created, will be produced under the J. C. Williamson management at Stewart's Hall, Helensville, on Monday next, October 16th. The picture is founded on Rev. Thomas Dixon's famous novel *' The Clansman," and is considered by Mr Hugh J. Ward one of. the greatest enterprises the firm has presented to the public. In " The Clansman " the author has made a fervid defence of his people from the harsh judgements of unsympathetic historians. " The Birth of a Nation" is a chronicle of human passion. It is true to fact and thoroughly documented. It is in no sense an appeal to lynch law, it is a picture of a former time. It is a brilliant, thrilling masterpiece. One moment the audience will see a vast battlefield with th.c enemies like midgets in the big world, next will be a small group filling the whole space with its personal drama, The screening of the picture is always accompanied by an incessant murmur of approval and comment, roars of laughter, gasps of anxiety and outbursts of applause. The box plan is open at Walter's, stationer. The special prices are Is 6d and Is, reserved seats 6d extra.