THE EMPIRE.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 August 1916, Page 3

THE EMPIRE.

INSTANTANEOUS SUCCESS OF "THE , LAMB. i CROWDED AND ENTHUSIASTIC 1 House last night. LAST TO-DAY AND TONIGHT I Few pictures have been accorded the enthusiastic reception that the five reel Triangle picture, "The Lamb,", received from a full house last evening. Briefly told the story runs something like this: Gerald Harrison was a son of wealthy parents, and his environment was such that his inherently weak nature was evidenced in many ways, until society pointed the linger of scorn at him. To live down his rpputaton he wont out to Arizona, where, among the plainsmen, lie- gained confidence in himself. He and his fiancee were once surrounded by a horde of savage Indians. Although Gerald knew he was in a tight corner he "struck out" like a hero and put up a brave fight until all danger was past. Gerald thus came into his own again. The film is produced by G. W. Griffiths, and the various exciting incidents introduced show that this absorbing play carries the hallmark of the Griffiths production, "The Lamb," as portrayed by Douglas Fairbanks, is admirably handled Miss Seena Owen, the charming actress, capably supports Mr. Fairbanks. The "Gaumont Graphic," showing the latest 'happenings in the world is a specially interesting number. The programme will be shown at all sessions throughout today. On Monday and Tuesday tne management will present a complete change of programme when the star attraction will be. a picture adapted from Edward SToyes Westcott's widely read rural novel "David Harum." Seats for every Empire attraction can be reserved at Collier's. ,<J)AVID HARUM" SHOWING MONDAY AND TUESDAY.

EDWARD NOTES WESTCOTT'S FAMOUS BOOK ADAPTED TO MOVING HCTURES. BOX PLAN AT COLLIER'S, A story which is widely known and a favorite of many, entitled "David Harum," by Edward Noyes Westcott, will be presented by the Famous Players Co. at the Empire on Monday and Tuesday. The character of David Harum is played by the American cinema actor, William H. Crane, who makes his motion' picture debut in this production. Mr. Crane's excellent portrayal of the genial and quaint old hero of this masterpiece is one of the best examples of character work ever given. He is supported in the play by the well-known photo-play stars, Harold Lockwood and May Allison. The main feautres of the story are strictly in accordance, with the author's work, and the scenes and photography are brilliant in effect and accomplishment. Other "The Battlefield of -Neuve Chapelle" (a splendid war special), "River Life near Paris" (a scenic of interest), "The Pathe Gazette." (topical), "Canoeing in a Snowstorm" comedy). The Empire Symphony Orchestra will play a special programme of selected music during the evening- Seats for either nights can now be reserved at Collier's.