AMUSEMENTS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3444, 25 March 1920, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

THE KING'S. NOTES ON “THE HANGING JUDGE." The second of the English films t 0 lbe released in New Zealand since the Fwar is a Hepworth production, “The [Hanging Judge” in five reels, with ‘Chrissie White and Henry Edwards :in the lead. It will she remembered 3t.ha.t, these two splendid artists appémed in -the leading roles of .“‘Broken ‘Th;-eadS'.’ and their work in that picture stamped them as performers of ‘u very high standard. Each reaches [an even higher standard in this latest release which in every way is a stronger and more attractive picture. “The Hanging Judge” is a screen adaptation of the book and play b.V the famous author. Tom Gallon was prepared for the screen by Henry Edwards. The cast includes many wellknown English performers. Besides the two leading artists, Hamilton Stewart as the Judge gives a remarkable performance. Mr Stewart is recognised are one of England's most famous actors, and is not unknown to us‘ in New Zealand, having visited this country some time ago with J. C. Williamsonfs company appearing in‘

“Sherlock Holmes” and other productions. A live wire “Christy Comedy” is also on the bill for this evening.

On Friday, Handsome “me ‘Moo,-3 will be seen in Goldwin’s latest success “Just For Tonight.” om: PIOT'U’RES—'I‘OWN HALL. . DOROTHY GISH IN “BATTERY J ANE.”

’l‘hoso who have seen D. W. Griflith’s: Wonderful masterpiece, “Hearts of the World.” will remember Dorothy Gish’s remarkable portrayal of the LittleDisturber. Her acting in that picturewas a revelation, and established the young star firmly in the hearts of motion picture lovers. Now that her first Grifl‘ith-Paramount picture has" arrived and will be showing‘; at’ “Ours” to-night, the occasion will be one, no doubt"-, for Dorthy Gish’s adnlil'ers. The story presents her as an urchin of the streets, who breaks right into the picture riding a bicycle. A tyre puucturesright outside a, doctor’s house, who lmppens to have 21 Wife whom he neglects. Dorothy takes charge of the xvff'e’s baby, and the Woman dies. Events that follow are fast and furious. Pathos intermingled" with laughter and intense excitement, until a thoroughly snt’isfacto.r_v climax ‘terminate the r-llarnling photo-play.