AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17691, 31 July 1919, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

Tho much-talked-of photo-drama, "Sealed Orders," dro.v a largo audience to the Octagon Theatre last night. This thrilling, melodrama is founded on tho operation of the rp;* system, beforo tho war,* and the picture is full' of interest from beginning to end. Thero is a good supporting*pro° gramme, and the orchestral music is worthy of special praise.

The headline attraction <tt the Empire Thcatro is a Paramount production entitled "Tho Bravest Way," featuring tho groat Japanese screen artist, Seseuo ILiyakawa. Tho part taken by this actor is one which suits him admirably, and tho story depicts bfe in a western city in America in a manner which only the kinema can do Thero are good 1 supporting pictures, all of v.'hfch go to make up an interesting, programme.

A capital programme, of pictures at tho PJa-za rheatra is headed 'by a fine drama, A Daughter of France," foaburino- Virginia Pearson. The supports incfiido a rollicking comedy and a Mutt and Jeff cartoon.

iliere was a keen demand for Boats at both the Queen's and King Edward .theatres yesterday, when tho principal item or a srood programme, " The Mad Lover " was again screened. " In this picture th« famous seraon actor, Robert Warwick takes the principal part. There is included in the supporting programme tho last episode of tho " House of Hxto."

A- thrilling war drama, entitled "Miss U.5.A.." with the popular motion pictruo actress, Miss June Ca]>ricc. in tho barling role, is tho principal picture in tho current bill at tho King's Theatre. The supports inoludo a big Fox comerly, and. in addition Le Roy gives an exhibition of his wonderful conjuring powers.