THE EMPIRE.
MARY PICKFORD AS 'THE FOUNDUNG.^ Mary Pickford is seen in tlie role in which everyone loves her in, '"Tne Found ling," the Famous Players' masterpiece, commencing at The Empire to-night. She Is a waif who has been left by her father, whose heart has hardened at the thought that the little one caused his heloved wife's death. Mary is sent out to be "adopted." She trusts that her fos-ter-mother will, of course, be kindlyhatured, and gets a cruel and chilly surprise. Then Mary in turn adopts a homeless terrier, and the two become fast and devoted chums. The sudden turn in the story arrives when the father arrives bad:, and is deceived as to tho identity of his daughter. Strong action quickly develops, and the little wait' comes upon a desperate burglar, and becomes entangled in suspicion of aiding the criminals. All comes right in the end. The whole piay is e. typical "Ifary Pickford" best, and it will'be long remembered. "The Foundling" will be screened for three nights.
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Taranaki Daily News, 10 September 1917, Page 7
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171THE EMPIRE. Taranaki Daily News, 10 September 1917, Page 7
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