ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 February 1918, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

—, ■» - EVERYBODY'S. . A TRIANGLE FEATURE. "THE MORAL FABRIC." The solemn nonsense that is often talked about free love is sharply exposed in "The Moral Fabric," the powerful Triangle play being screened at Everybody's to-night and to-morrow night. The eternal Triangle is acted by Frank Mills with Howard Hickman and Edith Reeves. The latter is especially convincing as the idle wife who'listens to the "Cheap Jack of the Golden Truth" and his seductive philosophy. Howard Hickman portrays the wealthy clubman who is an active exponent of his lawless creed, and for once in this play, such a. man meets his fitting fate. The story is set in wonderful surroundings. It opens up in the luxurious mansions of the New York smart set, and changes to Venice, Monte Carlo and the Riviera. The later scenes are amazingly beautiful. The ending is a dramatic surprise which departs from all the usual sentimental forgiveness which often ruins a good plot. Special remark must be made of the powerful, acting of Frank Mills. He establishes himself in this play as a great film star. Fay Tineher, one of the famous Keystone "Beauty Girls," also stars on this programe in a two-reel comedy film, "The Lady Drummer." THE EMPIRE TO-NIGHT. A RENOWNED PICTURE SUCCESS, "THE NE'ER-DO-WELL/' In presenting to patrons of the Empire theatre to-night the Selig production "The Ne'er-Do-Well," 'the management expresses the belief that it is the finest picture of its kind ever shown in Xew Zealand. Of all Rex Beach's books this is probably the best known and most popular, and the story is one that lends itself admirably to adaptation for the screen without detracting in any wise from the interest of the book. The : Selig Company has never been more successful in producing a picture, and even their portrayal of "The Spoilers." good a? it was, pales into insignificance before this, their latest. Nor have-the artists ever done better work, and their characterisations one anfl all establish, beyond question their dramatic ability. That the necessary atmosphere of realism should be imparted tin- Selig Company to Panama, where the greater part oMhe action of the stoj"takes plaee, and filmed the scenes miner ideal conditions. Thus apart, from its dramatic, interest the picture ■ possesses added interest by reason of' the manv excellent views of the construction workin progress on the canal. To know that such universally popular artists as Knthlyn Williams. Frank Clarv, and Wheeier Oakman appear in the leading parts , to gain some- Conception as to the worth of the picture. Their acting throughout displays conspicuous ability, and is clean, forceful, and convincing. Throughout its entire length the interest of the story is maintained, and there is never a dull moment. The production is in every way an admirable one, and should maintain, if not enhance, the reputation of the book. "The Ne'er-iDo-Wcll" will be screened for to-night only.