MAORI LAND PICTURES.

Shannon News, 11 July 1922, Page 3

MAORI LAND PICTURES.

SIX REELS OF CHAPLIN JOY ON WEDNESDAY. Charlie Chaplin's first venture into the field of feature 'comedies, "The Kid," opens at the local theatre for a week's showing to-morrow. Because the story has a strong 1 vein of pathos throughout, the unusual comedy talent which has made Chaplin the most famous funny man in the world stands out stronger and more joyous than in any previous production in which he has appeared. "The Kid" is a realisation of an ambition which the comedian held for years. Chaplin as a nurse, as a guardian to a precocious kid, and as a reason why the police force should be increased, has one of the best comedy roles that has ever been prepared for him on the screen. First National's six reels of joy, as "The Kid" is designated, is really a mild statement of the actual hilarity caused by the action on the screen.

"THE WILDCAT OF PARIS." "The Wildcat of Paris," showing at the local theatre on Saturday next, will rank among the best Priscilla Dean productions yet offered. Heart interest, due to personal sacrifices for a higher ideal, is well sustained; mental excitement,, rapid action, wonderful suspense, and above all, the vivid portrayal of the star as the lawless I Apache girl, will live in the memories of all who see it, as a remarkable contribution to the screen. The etory is one of the* Apaches of Paris, their relation to the community, their fights wiffi the police, their lawless habits, until the memorable August, 1914, when France went to war. Then the change in them, the marvellous spirit of theiP leader—a mere slip of a girl who led them into battle and saved the city from the Hun—is strikingly portrayed in a series of vivid scenes. Settings are distinctly Parisian—the atmosphere being faithfully carried •lit.