ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1561, 8 June 1916, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MARY BICKFORD

AT THE TOWN HALL,

The Town Hall was liberally patronised last night, when Alary Pickford appeared as “Rags” in the photoplay of that name filmed by the Famous Players. The interpretation that Aliss Bickford gives to “Rags" is quite inimitable. Her portrayal of the spirited, loyal little creature, always ready to fight in defence of those she loves, stands out as one of the biggest performances of the screen. After a brief prologue, in which “Little Alary” plays the role of a deserted wife, there L a lapse of years, and in a .-uper-excellent scene the audience is introduced to “Rags," the offspring of the unfortunate marriage. It is a scene which immediately establishes the nature of the character, and is also distinctly humorous. A stray dog is being decorated with tin cans by a gang of hoys. "Rags," wearing an old pair of overalls, and somebody's cast-off blouse, straightway becomes the champion of the much-abused dog. Another of the many splendid scenes is (hat showing “Rags” ou a visit to the hotel in search of her father, and how she lights his battle against a bar-room full of loafers. There is a charming romance in the girl’s attachment for the young Eastener at the conclusion of a sharp contrast, revealing “Rags" transformed into a young lady of wealth and fashion. The story' ripples along buoyant ami enthralling, at times pathetic, hut at other times it evokes waves of laughter. The "Pathe Gazette." with the latest, animated news proved 'an acceptable inclusion. The programme will he repeated to-night. EHI DAY AND SATURDAY. A feature of Friday and Saturday's programme is a three-act drama by the Kalem Company, entitled “The Second Commandment.” Richard Stevens and a Sun-wor-shipper tight a duel. Alirza, the wife of the Sun-worshipper, kills her husband while the duel is proceeding, and she (lees with Stevens, A year later the legal wife of Stevens dies, after entrusting her daughter to the care of a friend. The drama follows closely the lives of the Christian Scientist, Warren the Sun-worshipper, and Helen. There are a number of dramatic and stirring incidents in the lives of each of these people which are vividly portrayed. The drama is full of interest, and arrives at a dramatic and happy conclusion. The supporting programme contains some interesting items, details of which will he found in the advertisement.