AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3375, 2 January 1920, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

‘ TOWN HALL PICTURES." ' i. _ ._VTOV—NIGHT—“NO'RTH OF 533’ 5 I _ __ , e l ‘T'o‘—n-ight there be‘ ‘shown a great double star programme, the first T of’ iwhich will be “North of 53,”’ featuring [Dustin Farnum; It is a thrilling story of .a. be,au_tiful -girl, pursued -‘by the evil ‘rumours .which a" designingsuitor has’circulated,_ and she gives up home and 'happiness. to seek peace and solitude in the great North-West. ‘There she {m'ect's‘ the hero (Dustin Farnum), and Ith story proceeds along with amazing lrapidity and interest amid the Wonderlful scenery, grandeur, and solitude of thc~ American A northlands. The drama ‘is crowded with incidents, and there is la, big fight in a saloon, and Dustin :_Farnum acquits himself in a manner rwhich proves him Worthy of his great “brother William Falnnm_ The‘ story ;_e_nd‘s very happily, and the hero and‘ péfreroine get married; but the pair have iito go through much tribulation before [this is consiimmated. ; The second star is “Where Love llzeads,” in which that beautiful and ‘talented actress, Oimi Hawlcy takes the principal Chara-::ter.’ There Will“ [also be a travelogue‘ and gazette. I ' TO—I'\'IORROVV NIG3—_lT-—\-‘VILLIAM l‘ FARNUM. ‘E Picture lovers are indeed fortunateiin having double programmes on two lconsecutive ‘evenings. William Famum will appear in “The Soldiers’ Oath,” which in realism, scenic effects and strength of appeal, surpass any {photo-play of its kind. The companiion star features‘ Gladys Brockwell in "The haul of Satan,” "which is a vivid pour-trayal of a. W-omall’s temptation. »A further instalment of t,llat4wonderful serial, “The Railroad P.-aidcrs,’v’ will also be shown, showing Leah Baird in 'l“'l‘he Leap for Life.” . __.______.._ l | THE KING'S. l __..____. ! CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG. D The popularity of so noted an actress ias Claus. Kimball Young should draw |a big house to the KiDg"S 'l°'lliß'htFrom the early days of film features ‘when this now celebrated artist was playing 9113]] parts Willi the Old Vitai grapll Company, 5,32-3 was nl':u'ke'd out to gbecome a. World famous star by her charming pcrsoziality and her character acting, In such a notable super—featuro as the “Fe'as_t. of Lire,” giving as it does an enormous range for her dramatic m-t,—-'(Tlar:~. Kimball Young pl.odl,Cgd scinething that was unique in ' ltho annals of C7lllCn1al"0gl'{lpl1)', ‘:1 in-jumph which innnedi-at(-ly became '- isommtv after by both 'o_\;li.ibi'i'or and picture patron. ' Clara Kimball young - is tocvwcll-known locally to warrant further notice. TaihL=lpe’s credit is due to both the produr:er and the art director. The World ’.~: films have ever been noted for the grandeur of their settings and the explicit exactness ‘of’ their productions. Islcthing cheap and ' gaudy: only the }_~..7«st, most. lavish. -and costly. A special art director watched thc- artistic deiuil of the production, while” other dircx:.*.:::~- have paid their Whole attention to the acting. The re- A suit is sublime ci'l'ort of Collective mighty hr-ziins. ‘Supporting; Clara K'ln-

K ball Young is -alba'teh ofnoted artisgs creating a, cast that must spell a really splendid picture. " "*‘— V‘. Mack Sennett, who recently left %mount to star’ on hisown account, is 't¥.Ejlind the Keystone. Triangle V gomefly “Bombs,” ~a« 2000 ft high ex-.-.pliOsi‘ve, laughingwgas, which will also jbe shown with “this programme tonight. . V ‘ . CHARLIE. CHAPLIN. - The management of the King’s lannounce Charlie Chaplin in “The Champion”'for Saturday «night and matinee. While this, should be sufficient draw in itself, -a second big feature due from Wellington, will also, A be shown. . “THE SENTIMENTAL BLOKE.” i To day’s LLdver76i.sement for the ‘ King’s advises th's.t C. J. Dennis’ ;“Sentimental Bloke,” which was recently filmed by E. J. Carroll, will be '. shown here shortly. No poem has created so much interest and pleasure. This picture has eclipsed the popularity of the poems. The 'box pl-an opens ihortly. V V \_____________