AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume L, Issue 14909, 6 March 1914, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

GLOBE PICTURES

Large attendances were attracted to the Globe Pictures yesterday by tho now programme of selected films which was si-reeu. d. Outstanding in interest aud attractiveness was the drama of theatrical life. "Tlio Actress." Tho story pictured wa.s in parts, marked by much pathos. A beautiful young woman, engaged to. John Hayes," is so pleased with tho acting of Marian Onne that she asks the actress to sco her. Whilst the girl is waiting in tho actress's room she finds John's photograph, and the actress discovers that her girl admirer looks upon her as her rival. The actress, attempts by many methods to cure John of his lovo for her, but even though she is disfigured in an automobile accident, he remains true to her, and, breaking off his engagement, marries her. Tho film waa a splendid example of good photography and acting. In ''The Doctor's Blind Child," a story full of dramatic situations was finely depicted. "In Their Hour of Need"' was another excellent drama. The methods employed in brush-making wero pictured in great detail, and proved most interesting. Tho comedy, pictures were: "Let 'em Quarrel" and "Tlio New Neighbour.'' The events pictured in tho latest "English Gazette" were followed with much enjoyment* To-day and this evening the same films will be. screened.

GRAND THEATRE

Excellent patronage was extended to the new programme screened yesterday at the Grand Theatre, the audiences during the day and evening being most appreciative. '•Detective Kelly," the outstanding feature of tho new films, was a fine detective story, which w*as well acted and produced. The incidents revolve round a jewellery robbery, the thief having been successful in securing, amongst other valuables, a priceless pearl necklace. On tho slenderest of clues the dctectivo sets to work, and at length connects a notorious criminal with tho robbery. A long and exciting chase of tho criminal, who is as slippery as the proverbial eel, follows. One of tho most exciting incidents depicted is that in which the criminal effects a gat-away by hanging on to the end truck of a railway train. Tho detective gives chase in a motorcar, which is abandoned at a crossing, and is crashed into by the train. The criminal jumps from the moving train only to bo captured by the detective lying in wait for him. "Broncho Billy's Strategy" was another excellent drama. The comedy pictures were: "When Piuiplo was \oung," "His Twin Brother," and "Tweedledum Looking for a Job." The latest "Eclair Journal" consisted of a number of interesting pictures of recent important events. Excellent and appropriate selections wero given by the orchestra. The samo programme will be shown to-day and this evening. A topical picture of great interest depicted Mr Scotland's flight in the air at Otaki.

SYDENHAM PICTURES

The 6tar film of the new programme .resented last night at the Sydenham Pictures was a sensational drama entitled "Tho Bridge of Terror." The manager of a largo steel works had received an order for a new bridge, which was to replace a suspension footbridge crossing a river, near tho works. He asked each of his two assistants to submit _ design, and bo_i immediately _t to work-. One proved successful, and was also the favoured 6iiitor for the hand of his employer's daughter. The other, unable to produce plans of his own, obtained those of his rival, and to get rid of the latter, cut the cables of the footbridge and precipitated him into the river. The engineer, however, managed to reach the shore, and the wouldbe murderer was handed over to th© authorities to receivo his punishment. Other pictures were "Gaumont Graphic" (topical), "The Scapegrace" (drama). "Antigonio Valley" (scenic), "Norah's Boarders" (comedy), and "The Feudists" (comedy). The same pictures will be shown to-night.

OPERA HOUSE

Thero was anothor largo and enthusiastic audience at tho Opera House last night. Howard's bears and dogs, in their exceptionally clever act and Leonard Nelson the popular comedian, were accorded a splendid reception and Largay and Snee (American Ent(eo*tainens), Welch and Carbasse (comedy sketch artists), Margaret Caraher (the Australian soprano), and other members of the company were well received. To-ni .ht the t>rogramme will be repeated and to-morrow a special children's matinee with reduced prices will bo given. The first Leonard Nelson competition will take place on Thursday, 12th instant.

QUEEN'S THEATRE

Tlio new programme to be shown at the Queen's Continuous Picture Theatre to-day and to-night includes the following pictures .-—"The Sorrowful Shoro" (A..8. drama), "Glimpses of New Zealand Scenery" (scenic), "Dream of the Wild" (Kalem drama), "Mary's New Hat" (Edison comic), 'The Doctor's Romance" (Lubin drama), and "Her Husband—My Wife" (Apollo comedy). The "specials" for the ladies and children at to-morrow's morning and afternoon sessions are: "Pals of the Range" (Essanav drama), and "Mexican Bill" (Lubin drama).

HAYWARD'S PICTURES

Tho current programme of Hayward's Pieturos attracted a largo attendance to His Majesty's Theatre last night, the star film. "Silver Blaze," and the supporting pictures being greatly enjoyed. To-night tho samo programme will be screened.

FULLER'S PICTURES

At the Colosseum last night a large audience thoroughly enjoyed tho programme of selected films screened. The star film, "The Bridge of Terror," was received with many marks of appreciation, and the supporting pictures greatly pleased. To-night tno same programme will bo screened.

AEROPLANE FLIGHT

Arrangements have been completed for the first aerial carnival, which w,ill take place at 3.30 to-morrow at the Show Grounds, on which occasion Mr L. W. H. Scotland, the Now Zealand aviator, and his Caudron biplane will make a flight. For some time Mr Scotland and his mechanics were located at Otaki, where his machine was unpacked, put together and tested, and a series of most successful flights took place. The "Evening Post" described the exhibition as "a most memorable event." The popular charge of ono shilling for admission should induce a very large attendance at the grounds. The recent flights in the South, and particularly those at Dunedin, wero of a most satisfactory nature.