AMUSEMENTS.

Otaki Mail, Volume XXIII, 1 December 1920, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

■DE LUXE ANNIE.” The queen of film favours Norma Taimadge, ha- achieved a triumphant success in “lie L , Annie,” to be shown to mo; * night, and her portrayal of th> lovely young wife and mother, who by a strange turn of fate herself- beeonu t one of the crooks and confidence women that arc the psychologic:;! study of her husband, a criminal expert, is easily the best character:*.'; lion she has;Thine. “De Luxe Annie” requires more than mere looks and mediocre talent —it. requires more than usual intelligence and a high order of artistry. The beautiful Norma has these largely developed, and her work is always characterised by an air of refinement and evidence of careful study. "Eugene O'Brien shares the honours with the favourite as Jimmy. ••DU BAEBY.” Crowded houses have been the invariable thing at all performances of “Du Barry,” the "William Eos production. This was to be expected, for certainly nothing like this play has beer* presented upon the screen before, ar:d ail who have appreciated its brilliancy and the wonderful work of Mias Bara have been eager to see it. The play will long live in the memories of those who have been fortunate enough to view it. Here is a production which most accurately describes life in. the -reign of a certain king, yet is universal and relates to all times. Theda Bara has made the character of the favourite of the king intensely human;'never in all her career has she risen to each heights. It is a perfect marvel, her ability to begin with the happiest moods, and show before the completion of the play the finest bit of tragedy that even she h capable of. The splendour that surround* every detail of the plhv has been - talked about,,; and the suppejt that Miss Bara ha* ».% of the very finest sort. Certsiply the costuming appeals even to those to whom this phase of dramatic work is usually least interesting. The picture will be shown at Otaki 23 Saturday. - .. SOCIAL AND DANCE. The social and dance to be held is Brights’ Theatre on Friday night is connection. with... the Otaki '' Football Club, should attract visitor* from, ail par;* of the district. A most enjoyable time should result, especially a* arrangement* for the function are is most capable hands- The euchre tear nament *bodd give additional interest, and for this fine prize* are offered. There will also be the presentation of trophies woe daring the sea*on.