PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS

Evening Star, Issue 16050, 29 February 1916, Page 3

PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS

:— - . - . HAYWARDS' PICTURES. ' The Governor's Lady.' a pictorial story from tlio pen of the -well-known dramatist David Belasco, was the big attraction at the Octagon Theatre last evening, when the usual weekly change of programme was presented. The draana, which is finely staged and exceedingly well acted, deals with the love story,of a miner. Dan Slade, who is lucky enough to discover a mine winch brings him in a fortune. Slade journeys to the city, and, entering politics, becomes a Governor of the State. Ho then begins to neglect his wife, with whom lie lived quite hanpilv in. his humbler days. He wishes to divorce her, in order that lie may marry the daughter of a Senator. His plan, however, is fortunately upset, as the> Senator's daughter finds that she loves a former suitor better, and the repentant Slade finally returns to his wifo and wins her forgiveness. It is a powerful and pathetic .story, well told, and should prove a good "drawing card for the remainder of the week. ' War in the Air' is another strong attraction. It shows a Russian seaplane carrying out operations, followed by some 'excellent photos of towns and seascapes taken from the seaplane. The scenic picture ' Chamounix in Slimmer' introduces some fine scenes of Mont-Blanc. Other Interesting films aro also shown, while the 'Gazette' views, introducing many noted military incidents, are an attraction m themselves. Tho playing of f the orchestra _adds to the enjoyment of the evening's entertainment. GRAND. John Strange Winter's powerful storv 'Gnp' has been filmed,, and the releasing of tne pictured version at the Grand Yesterday revealed sour* excellent work" in every direction—c onstruction, photography, acting. In this version is introduced George Some.j-s and Margaret Eden at the English conjitry seat of the man's father. All is sunshine and love with the young couple, but when they go to London Margaret develops a passion for luxury which is quite beyond the means of Somers. So the woman of fashion yields to the pleadings of Count do Lancv a wealthy Freix-h nobleman, and marries him. Somers vows revenge, and follows the couple to France, where the rumbling of the Revolution are already to 'he heard He is mistaken by the police for a. forger! and m attempting to escape arrest kills a sergeant, and is thrown into prison The whirl of events brings tho Count there also, and then .ensues a battle with his better self on the part of Somers H* wins, but on the release of tho Count and himself he resumes hostilities. Fimillv the feud is broken by tho intervention of the Count s little daughter, and there is peace. The supporting programme is excellent. Large audiences attended the Queen's lheatre last evening to see tho last two episode? of the 'Million Dollar Mvsterv' film. It will be shown again to-nffht * The Xeptune drama. 'The Coal Kin*-' and other films provide excellent entertainment at the Plaza. On Thursday the management will screen a dramatisation of Augusta. Evans Wilson's famous novel Infehce. This • will bo shown in five parts. The patriotic film ' Defenders of Our Empire ' is a sure draw at Everybody's lheatre. The main attraction at the Kino- Edward Theatre is ' The Governor's Ladv ' a sentimental story. There are some excellent war pictures.