PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS
‘My Old Dutch,’ a. very striking film, is the chief attraction at tho Octagon Theatre. The acting and the setting of the piece aro beyond reproach. Each evening Mr Percy dames contributes the vocal solo 'My Old Dutch.’ ‘The., Trumpet Call’ heads.-tho bill at tho Grand Theatre. It is a domestic drama containing many moving incidents, and is followed with unflagging interest by the audience. Ihe manager of the King Edward Theatre is showing ‘ Queen of "the Band.’ an exciting detective drama, which is found to act ns a magnet in the smith end. The supportings films aro all good. . ‘l‘amily Divided,’ a four-reel drama, is exciting much interest at the Plaza, large numbers of patrons being present at every session. Another interesting feature, entitled ‘Marwick Chronicle.,’ gives a vivid account of jjro French victory in the Champagne. Two humorous pictures, ‘ The Tale of a Fire ’and ‘ The Evolution of Kaiser Bill,’ complete the excellent programme, which will be screened this evening. ‘ What Happened to Jones,’ a five-act comedy by the World Film Companv, is making a big hit at Everybody’s. U is supported by a pathetic drama, ‘ Reinstated,’ and the fifth series of Salisbury’s Wild Life Pictures. ‘Trapped by the Flames’ is the 18th episode of that thrilling serial ‘Tho Million Dollar Mystery,’ which is presented as the chief attraction of tho programme now showing at the Queen’s. The supporting subjects are ‘ The Honeymoon Pact ’ and ‘ Never Again’ (two comedies). ‘A Matter of Seconds’ (drama), and tho Topical Budget.
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Evening Star, Issue 16033, 9 February 1916, Page 6
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