THE EMPIRE.
A REALLY REMARKABLE PICTURE. "THE .DUMB GENIUS?' A film with a chimpanzee for star is a novel production but the leading role of "Xhe Dumb Genius," now screening at the Empire, is worthily filled by "Jacko," He does everything but talk, and is tho most accomplished jewel thief that ever got busy. Most uncanny is .his jubilation when after'adeft robbery .of notes, he is petted by his mistress and treated to a sit-down supper. lie handles his food like a gentleman, and thoroughly enjoys it. After his' detection his daring and agility in the stern chase that ensues make most watchers almost wish him to escape, s He puts up the most tremendous fight in'the top of the cathedral tower to Which lie has escaped, and his dash to the roof of an express train must be seen to be credited. The supporting films include the latest Charlie Chaplin comedy, "The Pawn-i broker," one of the greatest laugh producers that the little comedian has yet appeared in. Both films will be screened at the matinee this afternoon.
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Taranaki Daily News, 26 May 1917, Page 2
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179THE EMPIRE. Taranaki Daily News, 26 May 1917, Page 2
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