AMUSEMENTS

Evening Star, Issue 15394, 19 January 1914, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS

' NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE. , The management of the New Queens JTbeatre hare provided another notable attraction in the Tannhauser drama which heads the new bill presented this morning. 'l3m Plot Against the Governor' is; » typically ensrrossrng story of graft in American politics. The Boss (that is, the man who runs a State) elect* an honest young Governor in the mistaken belief that be can control his protege. But the Governor, once elected, throws off allegiance to the machine, and proclaims a {programme of reform. The Boss starts cut to catch this new immaculate. A letter is concocted to him which purports to come froxr. a man -who can expose a particularly dirty case of graft in which j bullions of State dollars have changed j bands. The -writer explains that he dare Hot go to the Governor, but the Governor can "hoot on" to the catch if he will visit his rooms. It is. of course, a " frame Up" by the Boss, who has a decoy wait}ng for the Governor, In the person of a landaome adventuress, bought to compromise him. But the Boss's ftenographer overhears the plot, and having seen her Dwn sweetheart sent -unjustly to prison, ehe determines to frustrate the plot. The Governor is informed, and after reopening the case of the informer's sweetheart and setting him free, he lays a countermine. He has a cousin who resembles him, and this young man he sends to keep the appointment. He plays up to the adventuress's -wiles, and is duly surprised by the Boss and his ward-heelers. To them enter the real Governor and a squad of detectives, and you have the denoument of the exciting" drama. The Boss is convicted of conspiracy, and State politics aw a.little- cleaner —until the next time. Another sterling drama ia the A.B. subject 'His Secret,' the story of a temptation overcome, and the excellent bill also includes the 'Topical Budget, No. 117,* the Pathe comic, 'A Pig in a Poke,' Jnd the Tltagraph comedy 'Bingle*6 Jfiehtmare.' The theatre is open day and night. PLAZA PICTURES. The new continuous picture show in George street is undeniably riding on the top wave of popularity. Saturday night £aw the commodious theatre packed to the doors with an audience who were enthu- | siastic from start to finish of a splendid torogramme. In the new series of pictures 4rhich were unfolded to-day the manage- j ment hold a trump card, and may t>e proud of the fact that they are the first Company in the Dominion—in fact, in the world—to screen the official film of the test match New Zealand v. America. Un- j doubtedly this is something of a scoop, and shows that the management are keen ,to provide the best for their patrons. 1 . £The film was specially taken at the instigation of Mr George Mason by the Golden Bate Company of San Francisco, and gives \ realistic view of the triumphant victory pf the All Blacks. The photography is yplendid, and difficulties which are usually I in taking such films have been The Dunedin representatives are, fcasily recognised. The film contains I,oooft, and will be screened five times Bally. The picture is a headline attraction in every sense of the phrase. A powerful drama is the Aquilla production 'The Globe of Death,' which provides intensely interesting situations. A poet and composer hears a girl of the gutter singof his songs, and he has her ght into the house. She falls in love trith him, but discovering that he loves lomeone else, she goes back to her old one, and by a. curious set of circumstances Is the means of saving his life. Othe>films are 'Rose and Dagger' (drama), 'Rube and the Baron' (Keystone comedy), and 'Her Hero's Predicament' (comedy). The Plaza orchestra have arranged a capital programme of accompanying music. FULLERS' PICTURES. A raried and interesting programme has jbeen prepared for the'weekly change at the Priucess Theatre to-night, the star film being a Vitagraph drama entitled 'The Intruder.' a storv of love at first Sight. The hero, Gilbert Gray, is r, wealthy man, who inherits an estate from bis uncle. On this estate lives an old man, Henry Pendragon, and his pretty liiaee, and through the kindness of the (previous owner they have been allowed to dive rent free, as they are verv poor. JTherr hopes and fears 'as to what action jthe new owner will take as regards them- | salves forms a very interesting - and prettv ptorr, which is cleverly acted. 'The Wav j to Happiness' is the romance of a societv ! «bl The Living Doll' is a novel drama try the Gaumont Companv. The latest | * Pathe Gazette' will be screened. Two } *err funny comedies will be shown—'The Spaed Kings' (Keystone) and 'Max and I Ike Portmanteau' (Pathe). The box plan i Is at the Dresden. * , THE KINGS THEATRE. I A large crowd filled tha King's Theatre f© oversowing on Saturday night, and ill I Hw tarns were received with marked tp- ' ffltoaatlatt bv the big audience. ' 'he lactates Wet* good, and gave a good idea of the latest topical events happening tbrough- ? jeut the world. The programme will be \-\ )aftwed to-night, when patrons will have p "' tt* Opportunity of witnessing '.be man ;*' tMrttl vaudeville amusement. §5 - BURNS ASTNTTERSARY. preparations are in progress all the |p -tf&3d, over for the celebration of the anniWl jpiljj'iiTJ .nf the birth, of Robert Burns. His |jptei6«afa«e tot humanity is stiU resounding |||ytSußK]qgnoßt the world, and his songs are wlfMnlljg** ***** *s when he sang them on heath. The Burns Club have that a large

HAYWARDS' PICTURES. A large audience witnessed the final screening of ' The Last Days of Pompeii' at, the Octagon Hall on Saturday night. —'The Battle of Gettysburg.'— To-night, at the Octagon, the 4,500 ft reproduction in pictures of * The Battle of Gettysburg' will be submitted. One striking feature of the production is said to be its realism, which is described as being quite wonderful, the Auckland ' Herald' stating that "it is difficult for spectators to believe that they are not looking at photographs of the actual battle." Some 2.500 soldiers, -oart of them regulars and part National Guards, were required for the construction of the spectacles. Concerning the initial exhibition cf the picture at New York Citv. the ' Tribune' said :—" Here is undoubtedly the greatest spectacular film vet produced. . . . The New York Motion Picture Company have for a long time been noted as the best producer of spectacular films. This film js that concern's greatest effort, and it is the product of a master." Music of a martial character will be supplied by the orchestra under Madame Reggiardo. A special introductory programme of pictures to be screened before the chief feature includes one of 'The American Athletes in Action.' Box plans are at the Dresden until 5, then 6.30 at Octagon, or 'phone. • WITHIN THE LAW.' Next Wednesday evening, at His Majesty's Theatre. X. C. Williamson, Ltd.. will present the phenomenally successful play 'Within the I.aw.' interpreted by a specially organised company, including the American actress Miss .Muriel Starr, who made quite a sensation in Australia, and more recently in Christchurch and Wellington. In- her intensely dramatic acting in the part of Mary Turner. According to the critic of the Melbourne ' Ace,' Miss Starr made a striking success in that city. " She was always equal to the situation, whether the phase to be portrayed was deep dejection, indignant invective, kindly solicitude, heart-breaking tears, skilful bargaining, or smart repartee. Added to a beautiful, mobile face, she has strong personal charm and magnetism, which help materially- to her success, and her air of naturalness —the art which! conceals art—is convincing to the last degree. Seldom has an equally powerful piece of acting been seen on the Melbourne stage." Supporting Miss St-arrr are three of her compatriots in Miss May Worth. Mr Lincoln Plumer, and Mr E. W. Morrison, together with Messrs. Eric Maxon, Boyd Irwin, Winter Hall. Harold Richards, lon Maxwell, and Misses Marjorie Soper. Sylvia Bremer, and Rose Emerson. The box plans for the season of eix nights are at the Dresden, and the day sale tickets are now available at Jacobs's.