AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 15339, 24 July 1915, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

,\ 'WITH THE FIGHTING FORCES ' I OF EUROPE." : Colour photography, especially in regard to tne art 01 t„e moving picture, uas mado tremendous strides since tne ; first experiments in that direction wero , carried out, and last evening's "iviuoi macoloui---' demonstration at the Thoi atre Koyal shosved clearly that aithough perfection may nob have been reached ■ owing to tho" practically unavoidable , prismatic colour ehed. outlining rapidiys moving figures, tho science of colour • cinematography is being developed on ■ tho right lines. Despite the inclement . weather, the Theatro was well filled, . and. judging by the applause accorded ■ to tho various films, tlio audienco was : highly appreciative of tho demonstrai tion given of "The Fighting Forces of Europe,'' both in peace and war, and, glimpses of their respective countries, i now devastated by the relentless hand ;of war. The screening of the various . scenes was materially assisted hy the lecturer, Mr John Goodall, and his ; humour at tho expense of the German i Army "was not lost on the audience. I Prominence, of course, was given to the , British forces, especially the spectacu- • lar sido of army life, tho review of tho [ troops at T>elhi by King George, the • review of Egyptian troops by Lord ■ Kitchener, and various full-dress par- > ades being effectively presented, al- , though scenes depicting tho sterner sido 1 of army work ware not lacking, such - as the mobilisation of tho troops, mii fantry on the march in France, trans- ■ port "of ammunition, and many othor ■ subjects of vitai interest at tho pre- * sent timo. The British Navy, of course, ' was given a fair sharo of prominence, i and photographs of mon liko Admiral . Sturdeo, Admiral Beatty, and others , who havo mado their names during tho : prPFent eriais, wero heartily applauded [ Tho armies of our Allies were well rei presented, and somo of tho most inter--1 esting films were thoso. depicting the ' operations of Serbian and Italian troops. Tho vocal numbers of Miss ■ Thorn Simpson, ''Your King and Cbuul try "Want You" and "Knitting," af- ) forded pleasing interludes to the programme. A inatineo will be hold to- - day at 2.30 p.m.,*■ to which children ■ will be admitted at half-price to all -■ parts, and the samo programme will be t repeated. The box plan will he open j at The Bristol until noon, and afterwards at Tho Toy Cave. j EVERYBODY'S. j r On Monday nest at Everybody's | Theatre there will be screened an en- - tiroly new programme. The "star" "» item will be a Vitagraph society drama entitled "On the Stroke of Five." ' Other nicturos include "Heart of Gold' * (drama). "Lotta Coin's Ghost" (comf cdv*. "From Forest to Mill" (industrial'). "Dishing the Dardanelles" (cor- ■- toons). "Mother of Pearl" (comody--1 drama), and the latest. "Gaumont War * Graphic." * x (;LOBE "THEATRE. Enthusiastic audiences characterised fc each session at the Globe Theatre yes--0 tcrdny. and tlio films shown wero well received. The star picturo, "Kron--0 stadt," showing tho huge Russian 0 fortress, was particularly interesting. B Tho humorous section is well catered -. for, and "Mabel's "Latest Prank" causes a much merriment. They will be screened " to-night for tho last timo. OPERA HpUSE. To-night will sco the last performance 1 of ''The Butterflies." whose season has " been very successful. On Monday a 9 new vaudeville* bill will bo presented. J Madam Marion, ■ omelt-change artiste, 1 will appear in a playlet, "A Daughter " of Proteus," and sunnorting her will 3 he a strong vaudeville company, in--9 eluding Miss Dorothy Harris. s HIS THEATRE. 1 At'tho matinee to-day, and to-night, the vocal picture "Whoro is My. Wan- , derm- Boy?" will be screened for the last time/toctether with tho supporting items*. On 3iondav a war picture enf titled "1914. Scotland for King and Country," will be presented. Support--3 ing tho star picture are some good ' films, notabiy a very laughable Keystone comedy. 7 QUEEN*3~THEATRE. The current programmo at the j Queen's Theatre attracted large attendances of patrons at all sessions yesterday. The same pictures will be shown to-day, with extra matinee films in tho , afternoon. > SYDENHAM PICTURES. "Good-bye, Summer," and supporting I pictures, were highly appreciated by the large audienco afc tho Sydenham Theatre last evening. The «ime programme will be screened at the matinee this afternoon, and again to-night for the last time. " GRAND "THEATRE. \ Extensive patronage was accorded f tho pictures at the G/and Theatre yes- . terday. To-day tho current programme ■, will be repeated, and special films will > be screened in tho afternoon. OLYMPIA RINK. ' j The Olympia Rink will be open at tho i usual hours to-day. The large floor con- , i tinues to present a tip-top surface for I skating, and the skates supplied aro of i | the latest pattern. Special skating j music will be played by the band in the '' afternoon and evening.