THE EMPIRE.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 December 1916, Page 6

THE EMPIRE.

COMPLETE CHANGE FOR TO-NIGHT ONLY. "HIS PICTURE IN THE PAPERS." a This novel comedy-drama from the Triangle studios will be screened at the Empire for to-night only It is an American play of modern business and equally modern Pete Prindle (Douglas Fairbanks}, nVer-do-well son of a millionaire manufacturer of Prindle's 27 varieties of "nut" food products, is told by his father that in order to win the girl of his choice ant' half-interest in the business, lie must get his picture in the papers. Pete says, "That's easy," and starts "out upon a series of escapades that include a motor wreck which lands him in the hospital, a prize fight which he Wins, a tow with two policemen whom he whips and is gaoled in consequence, and a thrilling adventure with crooks who are attempting to wreck a train. This he prevents, and at last gets his picture in the papers. The story-gives no idea of the real entertaining powers of the production. It is said that everything is so well carried out, and Fairbanks's comedy work is so clever and natural that tlie five reels are not a foot too long, and that there is novelty and humor in every scene. This, is the first comedy picture that Griffith has given here. 'Supporting this feature there will be several instructive colored subjects, dealing with outdoor games and bird life, and the usual topical. To-morrow the management will present another complete change starring the paramount feature "Puddenhead Wilson" from the famous story by Mark Twain.