THE THEATRES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 180, 4 September 1914, Page 9

THE THEATRES.

HARRY LAUDER. Last, evening Etarry Lauder made his final appearance in his season in G'hristchurbh, at the Theatre Royal. The theatre was filled with a very enthusiastic and appreciative audience. Harry Lauder's numbers were much the same as those of the previous evening. HIS MAjiSTY'S. "Hinemoa," the star film now being shown at His : Majesty's Theatre, attracted another large audience last evening. The supporting pictures, which include a film showing the training of the French Army, were also well received. "The programme will be repeated this evening. COLOSSEUM. At the Colosseum "last evening, '' Fighting Blood of 1809" was again the star attraction. _ There was also a good series of . supporting films, some of these', comprising, "The Fatal Mallet" comedy), "Belgian '' and "Scenes in Samoa." • ■■ The same pictures will be , shown tonight.

GLOBE THEATRE. "King of the Air" was the princi* pal attraction at the Globe Theatre yesterday. This film is a coloured production of 6000 feet, and contains some beautiful views taken from an aeroplane. Added to the splendid photography of the views is a plot which combines to make a picture well worth seeing. The latest edition of the "Gaumont Graphic'' also created a great amount of interest. The programme will be continued this evening and throughout the daily sessions. SYDENHAM PICTURES. . At the Sydenham Theatre last evening the star film, "Fighting Blood of 1809, was presented before a large and appreciative audience. The film deals with the rising of the Tyrolese at the time of Napoleon's conquest of Austria, after the decisive battle at Austerlitz. This war drama was well supported by "Grandmother's Wedding Dress" (drama), "The Pathe Gazette" (topical), "A Trip Through Southern India" (scenic), "Brussels and Belgian Cavalry," and "The Fatal Mallet" (comedy). The same films will be presented this evening.