THE STAR THEATRE

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 14 March 1918, Page 2

THE STAR THEATRE

—Saturday— "In the Diplomatic Service," as the title obviously implies, is a colourful romance laid in diplomatic circles, and was especially written for the great Francis X. Bushman and his beautiful co-star Beverly Bayne. The central theme of this remarkable story is the unmasking of a foreign official high in the diplomatic service for his duplicity in plotting against this government while asking and receiving its confidence and its hospitality. The play must interest those who keep in -touch with the politics of the nation, as well as those who simply love a good story for the story's sake. It has all the charm that lavish representation of beauty, wealth, and position can give, a fascinating plot, plenty of action and adventure, and in the end happiness for the hero and the girl he loves. —Wednesday— Betty Brown —otherwise Vivian Martin —is the maladroit little heroine of the World Film Corporation picturization of that most delightful of comedies " Little Miss Brown." The story gives Miss Martin every chance of displaying on the screen those rich and piquant gifts of comedy of which she is the possessor. She delights the eye and excites the imagination, for she is one of those miniature uncertainties, not uncommon in real life, who forever set you wondering what they are going to do next The supporting programme is a firstclass one, and includes a powerful drama entitled "When My Lady Smiles," showing in a clever little story the triumph of love over pride and snobbery.