EVERYBODY'S.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 March 1917, Page 7

EVERYBODY'S.

i s TO-DAY AND TO-NIGHT. HENRY AINLEY IN "SWEET LAVENDER." England's favorite actor to-day is, without a doubt, Henry Ainley, whose debut on the shadow stage has been followed by the same i triumphant success as lias attended his legitimate theatrical career. Ain'ey's strongest card on the legitimate stage is his winning personality, not so much expressed in his voice or by his general appearance (for he is a big man), but, by the indescribable charm of his countenance, and here we have the keynote to his instantaneous success as a film actor. His smile infects you, and haunts you, while his. wonderful mobility of expression mirrors every fleeting mood, and pictures every thought. Devotees of the cinema theatre will no doubt remember his sensational success in the filmic triumphs,

'■The of Zcnda," and its stirring sequel, ''Rupert of Hentzau." Today and to-night at Everybody's Theatre he will appear in a new role, displaying the wonderful versatility, of his characterisations, in the Ilopwortii Company's presentation of Pinero's famous comedy-drama, "Sweet Lavender," the most celebrated of all English plays. This magnificent study of London life and London love has found an indisputable, place in the stage literature of every cultured nation, ft is an impressive story of sacrifice and atonement, relieved by skilful touches of spontaneous comedy, and glowing with a wonderful note of love. The supporting items include 2000 ft of uncontrollable niirth in the Triangle-Keystone comedy-farce, •'The Judge." This programme will be screened at the matinee and night performances to-day only.