AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3346, 26 November 1919, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

THE KING'S. T I The final screening of “Society . for‘ Sale” will be held to-night. . ‘ I To-moi-row night one of the latest and best Metros will beshown for one 1 night; only. The drama is entitled, “Dimples,” featuring the delightful little star Mary Miles Minter, is one of those -pictures which win instant appreciatiomfrom all picture-patrons. There are no great problems to unravel, but the-re is a" good and interesting dramatic story, some bright comedy and the charm of youth and youthful ga_,iety. “Dimples” cannot fail to plhase, tllc personality of the young star, the sweet innocence of the character portrayed and the charming" wholesomeness of the story, will appeal. The winning smile, the playful prettiness of the sweet girl, and the likeable qualities of Mary Milles Minter are no _mean factors in the success of this picture. The story is naive and simple yet has a decided dramatic force aid interest, giving the star an opportunity to display her ability and charm. DAMAGED GOODS. The sensational drama “Damagc-d Goods” will be shown at the King's on Saturday night for men onls-'_. and on Monday women only will be admit-‘ ted. It is sensational only in its sin-§ cerity. It tears away the veil from the conspiracy of silence. It throws a glaring searchlight into the utter darkness. It calldldlyprove.a'§s What many endeavour to hide. It is a picture for both men and '.vomcll, old and young. It is an indictment against ‘society denouncing inhuman cruelty to fallen women. It is an unforgettable demonstration of the punishment‘ that sin brings. Its’ messae,-3 not only saves men’g souls but their bodies as well. It is a picture that ‘beggars description .Sec “Damaged Goods” and teach your children the lessen the picture tells you. ' TOWN HALL PICTURES. ‘ THURSDAY NIGHT. Russia stand to-day, as the recognised home of revolution, bloodshed, despotism, and the hot bed of man? conflicting forces than any other (201111 try on earth. The "William For super- % feature, “The Rose of Blood” has been‘ written round the struggle of-‘ one‘of these revolutionary parties, to b".“_g about the downfall of :1 desP°t’° Prince and his house. Theda 3313-. who is‘ recognised as William F9x’sl greatest fcrnalc star, has ‘men In'oVsdß«‘l with great opportunities forthe dis» > play of her remarkable and uncommon

‘abilities as an emotional psrtl'a.V'i3**'of the silent art in this feature As‘ Lisza Tapenka, a young Russian stu: dent who, upon her return from five‘ Years at college in Switzerland, is inVeigled into the ranks of the YOURS Liberal Pa.rty;- by an old sw setheart, VBSSYa, she gives a rem9l’k:ll‘:le performance So strong is The cause Of" revolution and an-arc‘-J_v jnstiilte-1 in 1101' ‘DIOOS by V3SS3‘a and utller mam-' bers of the ReVoluti:)lm.2ieS, .e:v.t she is led to take a positi-:1 as g:'n"(—llu3Ss~ to the Pl'inee’s child. Shock. by the tenderness of her !.‘.lii‘-: for his child, besides her beauty, the Prince falls in love with Lisza, and on I.}: death of his invalided wife, zhey are ma."zied.. During her pm.-setuce -2.! 231 court on the instigation of the H-;:vc-11:1’,:ma:?r~s_ and .her former sweetheart. she ctirries out a series of murders, leaving behind oneach occasion, ‘J; maad R9ll R 000.” The State goes on wir.‘;;o.:': Lisxa. being suspected, until the suprernc test. of her life comes, When bid by her masters to murder her husband. She is torn between her love, and what she considers her duty. How she m‘er~ comes -her great dificulty forms the climax of probably the most tens-3 anti’ emotional photo-play yet seen here.