AMUSEMENTS.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 25 June 1917, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

THkEB The search for ostrich plumes sets, the hero off on his journey into the unknown heart of Central Africa in “The Hidden Valley. ’ ’ Mysteries crowd thick and fast upon him in his journey, and he finds a lovely white maiden hidden in an ancient temple in the midst of the forbidden country which is inhabited by a dangerous and. subtle tribe. The temple is a relic of an older civilisation, and the hero and the girl eventually find ways to operate its strange mechanism and so play upon the superstition of the inhabitants. Valkyrien, who plays the principal role lays claim to faultless beauty of form,, and she acts, too with great power and restraint. The story is a good one, full of dramatic suprises, and adorned by the most wonderful photography. There is also another picture of interest, stranded, War Budget, comedys and scenics. The ninth episode of the “Black. Box” will also be shown. EVERYBODY’S. “Silks and Satins,” which is considered to be one of the best picture productions of this year will be screened to-night at Everybodys. Marguerite Clark the film favourite of young and old takes the leading pdrt and the way she finds of carrying out her beautiful ideals makes a rare appeal to every section of the public. It is a beautiful story, rich in pfethos, while the great display of fashionable and beautiful costumes combined with the settings and general staging to make thO' film-play almost unique in the history of the screen. The five acts of this charming photo-play must be seen to be remembered with a feeling akin to: pleasure, and it seems to be almost a. duty that those of every walk tuSjlifeshould make a point of being present to-night, A varied selection of others pictures screened comprise both humorous and topical subjects. The' programme will be shown for one flight only.