MAORILAND THEATRE.

Shannon News, 28 March 1922, Page 2

MAORILAND THEATRE.

“THE FORBIDDEN WOMAN” TOMORROW.

Clara Kimball Young’s second Equity picture in “The Forbidden Woman,” a dramatic offering which presents the star as a successful actress who has fallen in love and is loved by an American who is living for ilio time being in England, ihe suspense of the picture is secured in the placing of barriers to the course of true love because through circumstantial evidence the lover canies to believe tha this sweetheart has an unsavoury past and was instrumental in causing the suicide of his sister's husband. The production is one of th£ most note worthy achievements of the season, especially in the way of lavishness oi settings, beautiful exteriors and attention to detail. In support of the star are such well known players t.s Conwey Tearle and others of equal note. There will he good supports to the big picture, the whole forming an excellent program.

NEXT BIG AUSTRALIAN PICTURE DUE FRIDAY.

“THE BLUE MOUNTAINS MYSTERY”

“The Blue Mountains Mystery” will further reveal the splendid opportunities Australia offers for the motion picture industry. The story is by Harrison Owen, a well-known Bulletin writer, and calls for a variety of scenery such as cannot be found in any other country. It deals with the mystery of the supposed murder of a retired squatter named HemVy Tracey at a fashionable hotel at Katoomba. His daughter Paulina becomes involved and her fiance, Dick Maxon and Wallace Blake, another aspirant for Pauline’s hand, get gathered in the web. Mrs Tracey, the beautiful wife of the murdered man, is also suspected and as the plot Hiickens, the audience is carried along in breathless suspense, and it is only at the end of the play that the real murderer is' revealed. The* caste is all Australian and includes Sydney’s society beauty, Miss Marjorie Hill Osborne, who wears some magnificent gowns and makes a hit in this, her first picture appearance. The picture is a masterpiece and speaks volumes for the directors, Messrs E. J. and Dan Carroll. Episode 6' of “Smashing Barriers” will also be screened. The serial has now reached an exciting stage and is being followed with keen interest ly local picture lovers.