OTAKI THEATRE.

Otaki Mail, 19 May 1922, Page 3

OTAKI THEATRE.

TON LGiIT. ‘‘RIDING WITH DEATH.” “Riding With Death,” a William Fox photoplay starring Charles (Buck) Joaes, has IM'Cn booked for the Ihcattc to-night. It is tile first Jones picture since the popular Buck abandoned Unit name and was formally christened Charles. The story was written by Jacques Jaceard with Charles Jones in mind, and it is said he has provided the star with plenty of scope for the display of his dash and daring. Those who have seen the picture declare that Jones must have felt that some of his admirers might fear lie would be less of the dare-devil as Charles than lie has been while known a> Buck —l'or Charles out-Bueks Buck in every wild riding and lighting scene. The star appears in tire role of a Texas ltanger. bearing the cognomen “Dynamite” Steve Dorsey. Dorsey is called upon - to live up to the name when lie rides through a country ruled and terrorized by a crooked sheriff. Without awaiting reinforcements, proceeding according to the first law of the Rangers, he starts right in cleaning up the situation. It is said he not only rides with death: but at it. into it and through it. TO-MORROW NIGHT. '' MAN WOMAN MARRIAGE. ’ ’ The biggest feature that luu ever been produced for the screen is “Man Woman Marriage,” the starring attraction at the theatre to-morrow. Dorothy Phillips and James Ivirkwuod are in the star roles, and the picture has for its theme the divine right of motherhood. It traces woman’s influence on the destiny of the world from the time of tile cave man right down to the present. It compares the mating of the sescs to-day with yesterday; it describes the inevitable misunderstandings that occur when wealth, the desire for power, and the love of the world begins to play a part in what God has ordained the most sacred thing in the world, that thing which lie has arranged for mail for the fulfillment of firs purpose—Marriage. The picture, which is the iinest since “'The Birth of a Nation,” “Intolerance,” “Hearts of the World.” etc., i« tremendously spectacular, and one of the most lavish ever produced. It is claimed to be the greatest story ever told, and stands unparalleled in point of dramatic and human entertainment with wonderful vistas of the Amazons of old, the pagan courts of ancient Rome, etc It is the love story of the ages told :n nine unforgettable reels. Mr Jauncev, who has had to pay a J fancy price for it, is to be commended for his act and it is hoped in return that the picture will be largely patronised. It has been found necessary to raise the price for the circle, but as there is only fourpence difference this should willingly be paid. By paying patrons will assist Mr Jauncev in meet- . ing the extra expenditure. As an added attraction Mr Jacob ITapeta, the well-known comedian, will sing several popular songs, while he will be assisted bv Mr Ilapc Hakaraia, also a leading singer. These performers alone should b® the means of drawing a crowd.