AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3649, 10 December 1920, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

j THE KING’S I SATURDAY. In “The Song of the Soul” the pow- | erfnl Vitagraph »faf Alice Joyce is ' starred' in a role best’ suited to her exceptional talent, that calling tor strong emotional acting. In this compelling drama she is the outcast wife of a fugitive gambler victim of a bigamugi marriage, who fights the ! world seven long years, finally winning happiness for herself and child, which she had missed only through her own innocence. She isi supported by a strong cast. No better idea of the feature could be given than to quote the Motion Picture News on its criticism of the pic ture. “The Song of the Soul” presents, Alice Joyce in an appealing, sympathetic role.' Her characterisation of the featured role is one of her best efforts before the camera. The .picture presents the class of draifia that always appeals because it treats of the mother instinct and reveals Incidents that, happen in every day lire. Shannon Fife wrote the story and It was produced for the screen by Vitagraph under the direction of .Tom Terris. The photography is good throughout and Director Terri® has given •the picture a faithful production.

"His Waiting Career” ise one of those belter skelter comedies of the pie shop variety, starring Hank Mann, the acrobatic comedian. “The Lightning Raider” will also he (shown, featuring Pearl White in her exicting adventures. The Usual Saturday Matinee will be given, when children will he admitted for 6d.

... TOWN HALL. THE DEVILPS TRAIL. T-onight and Saturday a big redblooded adventure of the famous Canadian North-west Police will be shown at the Town Hall at usual standard price's'. All of Betty Compson’s winsomcness apd charm, that characterised her great work in "The Miracle Man, 7 are called into play during this fast-moving photo-play. Miss Compson is Julie, the youngest daughter of the Post Commandant. George Larkin is Sergeant Mac Nair, who arrives from headquarters with orders to depose her father,* and take his place a® commander of the Post. You couldnn’t expect Julie to fall straight away into the arms of the handsome and dashing young Sergeant, even if it was a case of love at first sight. In fact, she openly sedrned him because he took her father’s place at the head of the Post. But after the bold young Sergeant had restored to her the sister that had been kidnapped twelve years before, and bad brought the scoundrel

to justice’ who had strangled her mother, and had rescued her own little self when she was also abducted the same villain who had knidnapped her slsfer— well, Julie ju st coudnft help loving Sergeant Mac Nair. A tough dance hall is the scene of many thrilling fights, and excitement runs high all through the five reels. ; Fast riding, daring rescues, all set to ; high speed, will grip you. [ Patrons are requested to come early or book seats for this popular attraction.