AMUSEMENTS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3326, 3 November 1919, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

THE KING-’S.

TO-NlGrHT——‘ ‘ LUST OF AGES.”

Lilian Walker’s return to thescreen will be warmly Welcomed, and she has never been seen to better advantage than in her first production. “The; LustOf AgeS.]” The widely known and talented star has a -vehicle that is worthy of her, ari\orig'inal story that is superlatively produced, and deserves a place nniong the foremost screen productions. Lilian is more charming than CVOl‘, and in the numerous roles she p()l’t-I'B.-yS in this super—feature, her magnetic personality stands, out in a luan~ nor that will not be forgotten. The story deals Wi'fl;} the lust for power and wealth through past and present times, and is episodic in nature dealing with scenes of primitive peoples, lavish luxury in the days of Midas, and in other pol'iods where the lure of gold has brought in its ‘train, battle ,destruction, and lust. The scenes are masterfully handled, and rare _presented in :1 novel and elaborate ma.nne'r. Strength, beauty, mid true artistry are apparent and the production holds the interest bieathlessly from start to finish. A feature of the picture is the wonderful photography. No. 16 of the “House Cf Hate” will be shown. .

TOWN HALL PICTURES. TO-MORROW NIGHT——“THE GOLD CURE.” I Charnling little Viola Dana appears in the principal role in “The Gold iCure,” showing at the Town Hall tolmorrow night. As Auniee Parisli, an attractive girl in a slow country town, Viola Dana finds a character which suits her particular :tenlper-ament. Half huulourous, half serious, -and wholly attractive, this screen favourite is in despair because 110 eligible men ever stop at Penderville. Many automobiles pass through, but few even hesita-te-. There is a way, however, t.o"b'ring ‘a car to stop. and {L packet. -of tin-tacks in ,Auniee’s hand does the trick. But in I the proeessthe oecupairtg a good-look-. 5 ing young fellow, is thrown out and inijured, and Aunice, whose father is a idoetor, proceers "to heal the hurts her wiles have caused.‘ This is where the "love element. comes in. The villain is -a 7nw.11 in a elle'ck*ed suit, naniecl Cord, who declares the eligible stranger is 8. dissoluto fellow following the “Gold Cure,” and round this the play centres with an ingenuity andhumour .th:ltv is "irresistible, making it very absorbing and. interesting. Of course, all encls hnpply, but not until a great deal of paflios, had: been called forth and mystery unravelled. The supporting pietures include “Her Sun-Kissed I:lero,”‘ ":1. side-splitting, lauglr-making eomedy,i ‘seenics, travelogues, and gazettes. ' On -Wednesday one of the mns«’f. ! cllarlning -ands faseiua:tin,g pictures, entitled, -“Annie Laurie,” which has. an appeal and heart interest that isl unique. ‘ ‘ ,