EVERYBODY'S.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 August 1917, Page 3

EVERYBODY'S.

"WHERE ARE MY CHILDREN V COMMENCING TO-NIGHT. Race suicide is the theme '"behind tho story of "Where Are My Children?" which is to be presented at Everybody's to-night, under the direction of Mr. E. J. Carroll. The picture is ono that has provoked the most vigorous controversy in other countries. The New Zealand censor has prohibited it being shown to children. He has fixed the age limit at eighteen years. The theme was worked out by 4 woman scenario writer. "1 believe," says Miss Weber, "that the screen can do more than all the pulpit utterances. In the first placs it reaches more people. My mission in life is a serious one. I intend to 'work out every year a scenario that will have as its purpose an uplift to humanity. I am going to throw the screen into the fight, believing that only by knowledge can headway be made. Point out the consequences of evil and you have the most effective deterrent. How often do you hear a social reformer say, 11 I could only make them see it.' I am going to make them see it by putting everything before their eyes." Daring as is the theme, it is stated that never for one moment is it gross. It is claimed to be a serious contribution to the great cause of humanity. The success of "Where Are My Children?" has been electric. Box offices and pay-boxes alike have been besieged uninterruptedly by crowds fighting for admission in every city where the film lias been exhibited. Tho seasons at Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch,, and Dunedin had to be extended to overtake the rush. The box .plan ia at Collier's.