ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 January 1918, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE WILLIAM !>'o.\ WONDEJI FILM. ANNETTE K KLLERMW AS "A DAUGHTER uf l HE UOUS." Annette Kcllermaii, the actress who appeared with such sensational success in "Neptune's Daughter," will he seen at V.\erybouy's imxt Tuesday and Wednesday in "A Daughter of the Go Is." From an aesthetic point of view, this picture is said to be the finest achievement, of ciucmatogni'phie art. li, is said that: i! took over a year to perfect. A river was diverted from its course, a complete Moorish city was built. and effective ! cones in Giiomcland, the mythical kingdom of arace of dwarfs. One may see

the dwarfs rarryin"; on i. their duties under the direction of their king,,himself scarcely lift high. Bountiful mermaid scones and picturesque battles of tlio fiercest order are included in the picture. Annette. Kellerman. described as the most beautifully formed woman in the world, is not only placed in line natural ►•"mnmdSnga, but she is given also a (.■>crsity of net ion wherein she may em-

].ioy her talents to the full. In div- : ing, dancing, swimming, acting, and ! even fighting in armor she appears to advantage. Seats may be reserved at Collier's, where the box plan opens this I morning. There will be a special matinee j of "A Daughter of the Gods" on Wed- | nesday, commencing at 2.30 p.m. MATINEI3 AT THE EMPIRE. CHARLIE CHAPLIN COMEDY. The main attraction for the kiddies at, the Empire this afternoon will be the Chaplin comedy "O" rlie by the Sea." | Adults will also get a lot of pleasure , from this programme, which includes the lint Metro drama "The Hidden Spring," | featuring Harold Lockwood. Other in- ; foresting pictures are the loth episode of j "The Secret of the Submarine" and the '■Rex Beach Travel Series." The final screenings of this programme will be this afternoon and to-night. COMING MONDAY. "THE FLAME OF THE YUKON." "The Flame of the Yukon," a Triangle | feature that tops the Empire programme next Monday, is a play abundant iii life and vitality. The tale is told of "The Flame," the leading lady light of a /rambling den which flourished in the mad old rush days of '9B. Dorothy Dalton is the ringleader of this fine story, and her inipersoiiatiioli of the girl who gives tip evil for love, and is at first, unsuccessful, is very powerful. The supports include the second episode of "The Secret Kingdom." - • * ROBERT "'WARWICK AT EVERYBODY'S. j <; THE'FAMILY HONOR." An actress of great allurement is the central figure of "The Family Honor," the powerful World film drama screening at Everybody's fo-iht'y and to-night. June Elvidge is the heroine, and her beauty and grace quite explain the infatuation that both brothers hiive for her. Robert Warwick is'a manly and likable hero, and ihe whole cast is strong and the acting throughout is at a high ievel. The story ■contains a complete surprise in ils new treatment of the siren who is alleged to be the cause of young Anthony Wavne's infatuation. When the elder brother'noes to reproach her, he finely that, although she is heartless and gay. she has certainly never encouraged the youth in many of his mad acts. He stays and begins to love her, and the turning point in her life comes when a man who believes that all women can be bought makes his wanton proposal. The play is full of incident, and contains a breathless succession of dramatic situations. The photography is wonderful, and there are a great many very beautiful sub-titles, introducing new effects, 'riie programme includes another episode of "The Iron ,Claw."