AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, 8 April 1918, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. The solemn nonsense that is often talked about free love is sharply exposed in "The Moral Fabric," the powerful Triangle play at the King's to-night. The eternal triangle is acted by Frank Mills with Howard Hickman and Edith Reeves. The latter is especially convincing as the idle wife who listens to the "Cheap-Jack of the Golden Truth," and his seductive philosophy. Howard Hickman portrays the wealthy clubman who is an active exponent of his lawless creed, and for once in this play, such a man meets with his fitting fate. The story is set in wonderful surroundings. It opens in the luxurious mansions of the New York Smart Set, and changes to Venice, Monte Carlo and the Riviera. The latter scenes are amazingly beautiful. The ending is a dramatic surprise which departs from all the usual sentimental forgiveness which often ruins a good plot. Special remark must be made of the, powerful acting of Frank Mills. He establishes himself in this play as a great film star. Supported by "The Lacy Drummer," Graphic, etc.