ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 February 1918, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EVERYBODY'S. GLADYS BROCKWELL IN "SINS OF THE PARENTS." Gladys Brockwell is a double star in lier . first starring vehicle for William Fox, "Sins of Her Parents." 'Miss Brockwell plays two parts, that of the mother, and that of the daughter who suffers through her mother's wrotigs. The photoplay opened to a 'big house at Everybody's last evening. The story of "Sins of Her Parents" tells how a girl learns that her mother is a worthless dance-hall woman, of Alaska. The discovery almost 'brings unhappiness in its path but all is righted through the final sacrifice of the mother. Fatty Arbuckle provides a lot of merriment in the tworeel comedy, ''Sea Nymphs'' and there is also a line travel film on this programme which will be screened for the last time to-night. THE EMPrRE. LAST NIGHT OF ALICE BEADY IN "THEN I'LL COME BACK TO YOU.' The famous story by Larry Evans has been made into a perfect picture, and "I'll Come Back to You," the star feature shown at the Empire the last two nights is a genuine film achievement. Alice Hradv is the star, and her work is full of charm. The story opens with the meeting- of the hero and the heroine, as two youngsters, and the stoutly-worn love declaration of the boy which gave rise to the title of the drama. Thrills follow in quick order and the reality of the scenes is astounding. The whole production can be classed'as one of the best World dramas ever made. Intending patrons are reminded that to-night will be the final showing of this programme. TO-MORROW—"THE NE'ER DO WELL." Ts-morrbw evening Rex Beach's thrilling tale of the Panama, "The Ne'er Do Well.'' will be screened and picture goers should note that this superb film will be shown 011 Thursday only..