AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, 16 January 1919, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

EVERYBODY’S.. “An American Widow,” showing at the Town Hall to-nighf, is "somewhat of a departure from the usual Metro productions, being what might bo termed a romantic comedy full of brilliance and sparkle, with Miss Ethel Barrymore, whose role usually is of an emotional character, in the part of a gay widow seeking for No. 2, or even No. 3. Miss Barrymore has often portrayed such roles on the stage, hut this is her first screen comedycharacter. However the part and play is not all comedy, but rather a pleasing ’romance, a story hvhich tmight have easily deevloped into tragedy but for the unexpected turn of events which involved all concerned. The story is an adaptation of a successful stage play and is cleverly written, as well as smartly played and perfectly produced. Mr. Irving Cummings, the hero of the successful picture, “The Whip,” plays the leading male character and, as usual, the greatest care has been expended on the Supporting cast, until all fit into their places perfectly. An interesting gazette antT a screaming comedy entitled “Her Daring Ways” complete a bright and attractive programme.