AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, 15 June 1918, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

KING’S THEATRE. “The Harrison Fisher Girl,” whose face has appeared in a thousand lovely drawings, is Olive ‘Thomas, and she makes her triumphal entrance into filmdom in the splendid Triangle play “Madcap Madge,’ ’which is showing at the King’s to-night. The play has a clever plot revolving round ‘ the irresponsible doings of the “Madcap,” who is first seen at a boarding school. Her pranks here are the height of fresh, clever, and lovable mischief, and the charm of the American idol is soon felt by everyone. This piece is a picture with a real story, and the experienced picture goer will be kept guessing till the finish as to how the plot will end. The “Pyjama Parades” are a feature of “Madcap Madge,” and the makers of this smart film claim that they made a “round up” of the pick of California.! beauty to make these scenes. A calf was the latest recruit to the Triangle studios when “Madcap Madge” v.as being filmed. The calf was said to be very nervous when, as part of its role, it was caTed upon to enter a dormitory full of pretty girls clad in silken pyjamas. There is also the latest Keystone comedy in two parts, Gazette, etc.

EVERYBODY’S. Billie Burke! The name electrifies one, and conjures up in one’s mind visions of artistic achievement and feasts of delight, for this wide, wide world contains only one Billie Burke. The “Darling of the Screen,” is her envied nom de plume, and who is bold enough to say she does not deserve it? Envied by some, admired by all, surrounded by a mystical sweetness that enchants you, is it any wonder that Billie Burke throws down the gage of popularity to all? “Arms and the Girl,” her first Artcraft production, showing at the Town Hall this evening, will no doubt cause a sensation, as even without the delightful personality of Billie Burke it has a story that grips, and has remarkable scenes showing the invasion of a peaceful Belgian town by the Prussians. Billie Burke’s American wit and ingenuity, and her piquant, en. trancing personality save her from the clutches of the Hun in this story of romantic adventures in war-torn Belgium. Other interesting pictures include the always welcome “American Gazette” and a laughable comedy.