ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 October 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"SATAN SANDERSON" SCORES A BIG SUCCESS AT EVERYBODY'S.

<( Tho splendid "Metro" photoplay, "Satan Sanderson," delighted a bumper house at Everybody's last evening, the '•splendid vigorous story of the unfolding of a man's true character was tinelv told, and the powerful contrast of' Hugh ■Stires and Sanderson made a deep ini'pression. At college Sanderson has earn,ed the title of "Satan" bv his deviltry and love of mischief which often went too far, but a tragedy pulling him up he became a clergyman. His reputation, however, followed him and his nickname of "Satan" stuck. The idea of two men being alike—doubles—has often been worked before, but it must be conceded never with such force and artistry as in tlfis story. The film version follows the •book, closely, and the Broadway star, Orrin Johnson, gives a splendid portrayal of the double role of Stires and Sanderson. It is an undoubtedly powerful picture and a credit to the Metro studios. To-night will be the final screening.

TO-MORROW. THEDA BARA IN OUIDA'S MASTERPIECE, "UNDER TWO FLAGS." To-morrow and Friday the great dramatic star, Thcda Bara, will be featured in the William Fox super-feature, "Under Two Flags," from the famous novel by Ouida. In this story Miss Bara appears as "Cigarette" and it is a character that gives full scope for wonderful dramatic ability. As the pet of the French Army in Algeria she is delightful, 'but the depth of her remarkable ability is shown when she takes her desperate ride to save her lover's life, only to sacrl> fice her own at the end. "Under Two Flags" will make Theda Bara's name more popular than even her wonderful acting in "Carmen" and "East Lynne."

ANOTHER SCREENING OF "WAR AS IT REALLY IS" AT THE EMPIRE TO-NIGHT.

The Empire management lias received numerous requests to screen the fine war film, "Was As It Really Is," for another night and in response announce the final screening for this evening, coupled on a double programme with the rollicking' Triangle feature, "Paddy O'Hara," in which the popular favorite, William Des. mond, takes the lead. The war film has been voted the best picture of actual warfare yet screened locally and it" has created an immense amount of interest, being shown to crowded houses both nights. "Paddy O'Hara," the supporting film for to-nigH is a five reel drama of quick action and startling adventure that befell an Irish war correspondent, in that- stormy quarter of Europe, the Balkans. William Desmond plays Paddy O'Hara and he is supported by Mary Mclvor, sweet, dainty little star, the newest and brightest addition to the Triangle seting. As announced in the advertisement, Mary Pickford in "Rags" will not be screened until JFriday and at both sessions Saturday. Supporting \"Rag»" Friday and Saturday will be the five reel Metro play, ''The Silent Voice," starring Francis X. Bushman and Marguerite Snow,