AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, 29 January 1918, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

KING’S THEATRE.

In “One of Many.” the five-act screen drama presented by Arthur James, Frances Nelson, the star, is supported by a distinguished Company. Playing opposite Miss Nelson in “One of Many” which was both written and directed by William Christy Cabanne, is Niles Welch. Mr. Welch is one of the most popular young leading men of the screen. “One of Many” lays bare the pitfalls that beset the path of y'oung girls who go out into the world to grapple with modern conditions. Especially it flays those who take the attitude that a rich man can do no wrong, that youth, beauty, and innocence, are fit commodities to be sold over a counter, or across a manicure table. The National Board of Censorship, after seeing ‘ 1 One of Many ’ ’ pronounced it a profound moral lesson, and its entertainment and moral values were described as of unusual strength. “It was the majority opinion of those present,” the censors announced in their report, “that this was a delicately handled and dramatic picture, vividly presented and most excellently acted. ’ ’ The women members of the Board were especially enthusiastic, considering “One of Many” a powerful moral lesson.

There are also tho “Weekly Review,” and two comedies.

EVERYBODY’S.

The star item at Everybody’s tonight is the dramatisation of that intensely interesting novel, “A Woman in the Case. ’ ’ The main theme running through the dramas is the influence of the “eternal feminine,” and gives that talented actress, Pauline Frederick, who plays the leading role, an opportunity of displaying the dramatic powers she undoubtedly possesses. The novel created quite a sensation, when first published, and the interest has been enhanced by its picturisation at the hands of the Famous Players Company. The subject of the picture is treated in quite a different manner from the usual bold American melo-drama that is so much in evidence in these days, *and the result is ah intellectual as well as a dramatic' treat. It will be shown for to-night only. The supporting pictures are alib' quite above the average, and the' programme as a whole is one of outstanding merit and interest.

“THE ORIGINALS ”

“The Originals’ ’ are coming!” They will sliow in the Taihape Town Hall, on Wednesday, February 6th, and if they do not create a sensation here, Taihape will be unique in this respect. Writing of the entertainment provided, and the object to which the funds are to be devoted, a contemporary says: The, patriotic object for which “The Originals” are .touring should be sufficient in itself to attract an audience, wherever they gov but as, in addition the company gives ample value for money, their performances should be witnessed by crowded houses everywhere. ‘The Originals’ are a set of Auckland Navy League girls, who have combined for the purpise of raising funds for the body they represent, and their entertainment at the Hamilton Theatre Eoyal last night was delightfully wholesome and bright. There might have been just that lack of professional finish which is usually to be found and not always to be admired in regular travelling companies, and it was probably this very skilful amateurishness that was so pleasing. The girls are working for love of country, and the pleasure they can get out of their work, and, therefore, they throw themselves whole-heartedly into their songs and choruses, and their efforts to please are fully availing. Their performance last night was, dn fact, as good as we have«had the pleasure, of seeing in the costume comedy line The songs have all been chosen for their pretty catchy airs, and the whole performance was bright and breezy throughout.