AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, 1 March 1918, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. A new world film star makes her bow as leading lady in "Moral Courage," the brilliant drama at King's tonight only. This is Muriel Ostrichc, who takes the part of Mary McClinton, the Scotch. lassie, with whom the mill-owner's son (Arthur Ashley) falls in love. The story is full of fresh ideas, and a pleasing departure from the usual plot is recorded when the rich youngster actually marries his pretty sweetheart, the expected betrayal being disregarded. The sfrong part of the plot arrives when the millowner, furious at his son's marriage to a mill-hand, tries to trap her and compromise her. However, sho is far too clever for him, and outwits all the schemes that are arranged to encompass her downfall. The supporting cast is strong and the New York scenes full of interest. The ice skating and mill scenes are perfect examples of good photography. Reno is the great divorce metropolis for the United States and that is where Muriel Ostriche as the heroine of "Moral Courage" goes to get her divorce cheaply. This is an astute move on her part as she does it to collect 100,000 dollars which the mill-owner has offered her to divorce his son. He did not mention anything, however, about her future, and having collected the money, she promptly remarries the boy. The third episode of the "Iron Claw" Gazette, etc., accompanies the above.

To-morrow night the greatest detectivo drama that has ever been filmed, entitled "The Argyle Case" in 8000 feet