ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 March 1918, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE EMPIRE, JUNE ' ELVIDGE AND MONTAGUE LOVE IN "THE GUARDIAN." . A special programme at the Empire is headed by a powerful feature, "Tho Guardian," of whieh the stars are pretty June Elvidge and Montague Love. Ono Of the foremost incidents of this remarkable play is a wonderfully' clever saferobbery; In this thrilling episode of the famous "World" romance, a great steel door.is literally blown to pieces by a gang of burglars who {ire striving to get some documents, the possession of which by certain people would be ruinous to the robbers. "The Guardian* is a thrilling presentation, full of mystery and romance and many an exciting event follows the action. The other pictures that are screened at this well known place of amusement make up a attractive bill that is backed By fine musical selections played by Miss D. George and Mr Frank Symes. "Tho Guardian" will be repeated again tonight .and to-morrow with the tenth episode of "The Secret Kingdom." EVERYBODY'S. THEDA BARA IN "THE VIXEN." A SPECIAL FOX FEATURE. To-night will sec the first screening at Everybody's of the famous Fox superfilm, "The Vixen" in which the worldpopular'actress, Theda Bara, takes the leading' role. As good wine needs no bush, so Miss Bara needs no special introduction to local picture goers. This clever and versatile actress has earned an enviable reputation, in many fine productions under the Fox banner, and the e.vcellqnce of her present work can be gauged by ■ the fact that the lovely Theda herself considers this to be hei- ■ best picture. The story shows the fascinating wiles a woman with a pas. sion'for power will employ to gain suecess, fl.Jld«in the hands of Theda Bara the story bctfetnes a living reality. It will prove a .treat?for all picture patrons, Who are advised to, notS-that the screening nights will be., to-night'and to-mor-row only. ' • , • .