ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 February 1918, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE EMPIRE. WINSOME ALICE BEADY IN "THEN I'LL COME BACK TO YOU." The famous story by Larry Evans Ima been made into a perfect picture by flic World Film Company, and "I'll Come Duck To You" is a genuine lilrn achievement. Alice Brady is the star, and her work is up-to-the-minute and full of charm. 'Die story opens with the meeting of the hero and heroine as two youngsters, and the stoutly sworn love declaration of the boy, which gave rise to the title of the drama. When next they meet, Steve is an engineer, and the girl is the daughter of the magnate whose interests are being thwarted by the energy and skill of the man. Thrill's follow in quick order and the reality of the scenes is astounding. The lumber drive gives a real idea of that perilous occupation as the "Lumber-Jacks'', jump from one log to another as they toss in the fouming stream. There is a fight which deserves special notice, as it Is the genuine thing in savage rough and tumble. Lee Gordon as the villain is masterly, and the whole east is exmasterly, and the whole cast is excep. tionaliy strong. The photographic marvels that occur throughout the story are alone worth n visit. The whole production can be classed as one of the best World film dramas ever made. This fine picture commences a three-night season to-night. EVERYBODY'S. "THE IRON RING." To-night will be the final showing of the World Film feature, "The Iron Ring" together with the thirteenth episode of the popular serial "The Iron Claw," The star picture is an exceptionally fine production by the World Film Corporation with a vcrv powerful cast including Arthur Ashle'v. Edward Ungford (who made such a hit when .acting opposite Clara K. Young in "The Dark Silence") and Gerda Holmes. TO-MORBOW-A FOX FEATURE ANM) FATTY ARBUCKLE. The change for to-morrow and Wednesday will consist of a noted Fox feature, -Sins of Tier Parents,'' featuring Gladys Brockwell. This picture is set amidst the fascinating atmosphere of the Alaskan gold fields and ranks as one of the best of that class of story. Th» old favorite, Fatty Arbuckle, stars. In a two reel comedy, "Sea Nymphs," in which the laugh is neve,. Jacking.