ENTERTAINMENTS.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 567, 17 September 1920, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

POPULAR PICTURES. Geraldine Farrar, as Montezuma's daughter, plays her part well in "The Woman God Forgot" at the Oddfellows' Hall to-night. Although the production presents jmmense spectacular displays, including the highest set ever buiX for a motion picture, its interest is not conlined to this feature alone. A stirring romance between the Aztec princess and the Spanish captain for Cortez, including many exceptionally dramatic situations, fastens the spectator's interest upon the leading characters of the play in the unusual development of the story. "The Woman God Forgot" marks a distinct advance in the annals of the motion picture. Just as "Intolerance" was considered the triumph of the season on its release, so does this new Cecil De Mille spectacle disclose the latest achievement in the cinema art. This 1 special production, with other Paramount supports, including Billy West in "Her Tenderfeet," completes a programme you should not miss. There will be no pictures in the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday.

LYCEUM PICTURES. SATURDAY. It is with great pleasure that we announce the screening of "The Courageous Coward," the latest release in which the famous Japanese artist, Sessue Hayakawa, appears. To add further interest to the picture Hayakawa's wile, Tsuru Aoki, plays the woman lead, and she proves to be a wonderful little actress. Although the two leading characters are Japanese, all the scenes are laid in America, Hayakawa portraying a young Japanese who has maoe good in the States as* a lawyer, and Aoki, his little Japanese sweetheart, who has come to America to meet her clever lover. The producers have happily departed from the practice of having the Japanese fall in love with a white woman. They vary the theme with a Japanese romance laid in a Western atmosphere with San Francisco as the background, and the contrast thus created provides material for situations of a refreshing and original character, and gives a story of great interest and dramatic force. Hayakawa appears as Suki, a young lawyer, while Aoki takes the appealing role of Rei, a girl from Japan who cannot understand American ways. The supports are gazette and comedy.

SKATING. Monday next, afternoon and evening. Also, Thursday and Friday. FOOTBALLERS' BALL. TUESDAY NEXT. A reminder is given those interested of the footballers' plain and fancy dress ball to be beltf in the Premier Hall on Tuesday next. Elaborate arrangements are complete, and present indications point to the function being a brilliant success. Beautiful prizes are being awarded for the best fancy and most original dresses, ladies and gents.

Patrons are advised to purchase a ticket now, and save delay at the door.