AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, 8 November 1917, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

three stars At the Three Stars to-night will be shown the picturisation of that sensational story, “The House of Mirrors,” by Frederick Chapin. The novel, when published, created a deep impression, which has been deepened by its pictorial representation. It works out the problem which |ias been frequently met in human experience, whether children should suffer for the sins of their parents. The story, briefly told is: A man and woman were divorced — the father retaining the custody of fie boy, while the mother keeps the ' girl. Years after the" brother and sister meet under different names, and , love each other and are about to marry. The discovery of the true relationship and the stirring events that precede make this one of the most | striking pictures screened. The third i episode of “The Mysteries of Myra”' will be shown. Though really a serial [ every incident in this occult drama is complete in itself. EVERYBODY'S

“EAST LYNNE” TO-NIGHT. j With scenario written by that gifted Irishwoman, Mfss. Mary Murillo and interpreted by such an emotional actress as Theda Bara, “East Lynne” to be screened at Everybody’s to-night should have a new power and pathos. It is unnecessary to give a synopsis of the story, which has been read wherever the English language is spoken, and involuntary tears shed as the sad and pathetic story of the unfortunate Lady Isabel is unfolded. The version to be screened to-night is conceded to be one of the triumphs of the William Pox Company. “East Lynne’ ’retains in its picture form all the dramatic and literary force of the novel, but increases the scope of the story along lines only possible in moving pictures. So powerful is the acting of the principals in the story, it is stated/ that at a final rehearsal the actors were so deeply moved that they could not control their fearV /The other star item on the. programme to-night will be the very latest Arbuckle success, entitled “The Butcher Boy.” Everyone .knows the inimitable “Fatty,” but to . see him as the butcher-boy is the last word. A spectator who will not laugh at this mirth-provoking comedy is absolutely beyond redemption. The other supporting pictures are excellent, and the programme will-be shown tonight only, /,.■