ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 21 September 1918, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

THE EMPIRE. '•'EGYPT' OR "THE CALL OP HER PEOPLE. MATINEE AND NIGHT. The magnificent Metro seven reel super-feature "The Call of Her People," with Ethel Barrymore in the leading role will again be the principal attraction at the Empire matinee and night sessions to-day. The picture is a striking portrayal of Edward Sheldon's famous story "Egypt." The story of "Egypt" has been admirably adapted to the screen, and has no doubt gained considerably over tho stage version by way of exterior sets, and the many facilities which the screen affords for the promotion of atmosphere. The screen version upholds the splendid quality of the play, with its well-outlined characterisation, and we must refer again to thei splendid work of the feminine star in her definition of the character of the gypsy maid who loved a gypsy lover, and who met the tragic moments of her life with a stoicism seldom seen in woman. Tho character of Egypt, as interpreted by Ethel Barrymore, is decidedly individual, and she has probably never been cast in a role which better suited her rugged personality. There is a fine supporting programme including "A Lass of the Lumberlands," a Ditmar nature study, and a Topical Gazette. EVERYBODY'S. GRACE DARMOND AND EARLTC WILLIAMS IN "IN THE BALAKCE." Adapted from a well-known novel, "The Hillman," which was written by E. Phillips Oppenheim, the film story "In tho Balance," is being featured at Everybody's Theatre this afternoon and to-night. The leaders of the strong caste active in this picture are Earle Williams and Miss Grace Darmord. Misa Darmond has achieved some fame as a danseuse, and her terpisc'liorean feats for the screen here are well worthy of praise. "In the Balance" combines a touch of romance with some thrilling drama, and it is supported well.