THE EMPIRE.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 November 1916, Page 6

THE EMPIRE.

"A CHILD OF THE PARIS STREETS." A MIGHTY GRIFFITHS-TRIANGLE STAR. "A Child of the Paris Street," the five-part Triangle drama of the Parisian under-world, will be screened at the Empire to-night and to-morrow. The vivid, intense story is eleeply interesting, cleverly contrasting the livelv carnival spirit of the students in the Latin Quarter, with the, vicious cruelty and roguery of the cold-blooded gangs of Apaches that ply their nefarious trades in the by-ways and shadows of the gay capital. A great deal of the credit for the success of the picture must go to Miss Mae Marsh, who in the dual roles of mother and daughter gives a wonderful performance that is artistic and convincing. Miss Marsh, although splendid in "The Birth of a Nation," "The Escape," and other pictures, has never done better work than as "Julie," the little Parisian Apache. The production, by D. W. Griffith, is remarkably good, the whole picture being of an exce.dingly high quality. A good supporting biil is also shown, the" popular "Pathe Gazette" being) particularly interesting. Seats may be reserved at' Collier's. NEXT THURSDAY'AND IRIDAY. THE MIGHTY WONDER FILM. "THE BIRTH OF A NATION.* Moving-picture patrons are doubtless expectantly awaiting an opportunity of seeing "The Birth of a Nation," the rights of which have been secured by the enterprising firm of J. C. Williamson, Ltd. The season will commence in the Empire on Thursday next. In New York at the Liberty Theatre, "The Birth of a Nation" had the longest run of any attraction ever staged in the eitj-, and the regular prices- were thosE* charged for first class theatrical'attractions, "in London it is at present in.its seventh month of continuous run at Drury Lane. The picture presents a series of gigantic scenes, in which over 18,000 men, women, and children, and 3000 horses appear. The production shows ' why Abraham Lincoln is the one. great outstanding figure in American history, and how, through sheer force and nobility of character he became the dominating personality in one of the greatest crises a country ever endured. The story also deals with the fortunes of the Camcrons. Although reduced from comfort to poverty, they still keep a brave f».ee, and it is claimed that the home-coming of their only surviving son, "The Little Corporal," is one of the most touching incidents. Had Linclon not been assassinated, all might have gone well, hut when he was. so tragically murdered, the South became the prey of political adventurers, who exploited the negro vote. Terrible results followed the sudden accession to power by the negroes, and a reign of terrorisation held sway. White men and women were openly insulted. Murder was frequent, and there was a veritable orgy of violence. All these changing scenes are depicted on the film, which is the creation of D. W. Griffith,' probably the most renowned picture producer in the world. For some time there was a doubt as to whether Messrs. J. C. Williamson, Ltd., would secure the picture, owing to its very high cost, but eventually they decided to do so. The box plan will be opened at Collier's this morning, and, as the picture will doubtless prove a great success and attraction, intending patrons are advised to book as early as possible.