AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, 17 August 1918, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

KING'S THEATRE. "The Mormon Maid," which will he shown at the King's to-night, is a picture in many respects peculiar to itself. It shows the strange tenets of the Mormons cf Utah City in operation, and a glance is given of the home-life cf this peculiar people, in which the plurality of wives is one of the main prineipres of its teaching The picture is a faithful reproduction of the Mormon religion and the atmosphere and environment it creates. On the screen there passes before the vision of the spectator the Mormon elders, the operation of the Mormon laws, the various wives of the same man, and the evils and abuses created. The drama vividly portrays all these peculiarities, and in a connected story gives a unique insight into an institution ,the establishment of which along the Main Trunk Line, near Tauma—hui, created not a little stir a Week or two ago. The drama is lavishlymounted and splendidly acted, with charming Mae Murray in the Tole of the "Maid." The picture will commence at 8.30. The other pictures in support of the star are of a very high standard. EVERYBODY'S. Two of the biggest screen successes of the year will be presented at the Town Hall Pictures to-night George M. Cohan the celebrated actor —author —producer appears in his second Artcraft production "Seven Keys to Baldplate" which is one of the best examples of Geo. M. Cohan's play-writing skill. It is brilliant and witty, and is abundant in situations that are novel. Geo. M. Cohan created the original role in the stage play, and as he appears in the same master-part for the picture those who have never seen it on the stage should certainly flection on the moving picture screen.

The second star "attraction "Miss seize the chance afforcTed by its reJackie of the Navy" promises to be equally ;as good. Margarita Fisher, a dainty comedienne, is now taking the world by storm. Her comedy is. irresistible, her vivacity infectious, her smile is one of those confections not likely to be forgotten, and her dinky little salute in this picture has tickled millions the world over. As the. captain's' "Tiger" on an American man-of-war, Margarita Fisher is ;a scream. She goes to the. "fog locker" to find the ship's bootblack; does a trapeze act trying to climb into a hammock in the "glory hole"; gets a bare hand spanking from the bosun; is ordered to take her shirt off when the guns begin to roar, and meets with other adventures which are perfectly irresistible. ENGLISH PIERROTS. TOWN HALL, SATURDAY. After another most successful summer season in Australia, making the fourteenth—and comprising over two thousand performances:—the English Pierrots, under the. direction of Will and Rob Thomas, are. again announced to visit Taihape, giving their, entertainment at the Town Hall on Saturday next, when they will again" present their unique entertainment of music, mirth and merriment, and the company will submit a series of new and novel items, never previously been given in this city. ' Originality and novelty are the keynotes of the Pierrots' success. Musical gems, monologues, character sketches, burlesque dramas, potted plays, dances, and impersonations are amongst the items in the promised bill of fare, the advent of which should arouse delightful memories of the previous visit of the English Pierrots. The company con sists of ten performers, four ladies and six men, two ladies, Miss Elsie Ros-l-i (soprano) and Miss Rima Young (pianist), being new members since the Pierrots' last visit. The very popular comedienne, Miss Elsa Langley, and the clever child Impersonator Miss Billie Wilson, are still included, as are also the excellent comedians, Mr. W. P. Turner and Mr. Charles Lawrence, entertainer, both being well and favourably remembered from previous, visits. Referring to the previous #,isit. of the six weeks' season last year, the "Dominion" (Ist June. 1917), says: "There was not a vacant seat in the hall last evening. . .This clever and well-balanced combination have made such a distinct impression with the Wellington public that their patrons would like the season continued indefinitely. . . A pleasing feature about the English Pierrots' performance is the clean humour presented with novel effect." The box plan is open at Swedlund's.