ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 3802, 12 April 1913, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PATHE PICTURES. All in search oi entertainment today shoo'd wend their way to His Majesty’s Theatre, whero Rathe Picturse will present a big cluster of new attractions, which will be certain to at onoe make friends with theatregoers. At the matinee this afternoon, a programme which should delight the little folks will be screened. The outstanding feature is a breezy Western riot of mirth by the Lubin 'Company which deals with tho pranks tho light-hearted cowboys piay. upon one another. Alkali, Mustang, and Coyote join in a friendly rivalry for the Smiles of Soffie, and the jokes the rascals get on to each other would make a cat laugh. The climax comes when Coyote and Mustang iincl Alkali ironing his best trousers preparatory to going to a dance with Soffie and ’hook them through the window with a long stick. One lias to see the .picture for what follows. The humor is healthy and wholesome, and is certain to call up screams of laughter from the little ones. To-night an especially attractive series of new films will fill the screen. _ The feature subject is a big Ambrosio production This is'- a poetical drama concerning Egypt, the land of mystery. Zelioa, a- beautifuT.' village maiden, follows her sweetheart Azim, to the wars. Til© girl becomes a priestess ol a Mad Mullah, in order to be near her lover, and the adventures she goes through make a powerful and thrilling story. Many big scenes of surpassing grandeur are included in the drama, which is a truly fascinating one. “Alaskan Bandits and Fur Traders” is a stirring tale of the Frozen North, which takes the audience into little known regions. “Glued” is a clever comedy by tlie Lubin Company, which: teills how a photo-play author unable t-o sell his scripts tries to commit- sniffle by swallowing a- pint of glue. The only effect tire glue has on him is that it makes him breathe *0 sticky that everything he conics in contact with adheres. “The Fishermaid” is l a pretty little playlet, which will he welcomed if only for the fact that it renews acquaintance with that Alarming actress, Dolly Nicholson. “Making a Bicycle” and “Ravines of tho River Aare” are two films that will be certain to give the keenest pleasure.

,; An Accidental Millionaire” is another hilarious Lubin comedy, which tolls how Mike Duggan receives word that lie has boon left a legacy cf a million pounds sterling. Mike’s wife and daughters immediately begat to put on airs, but are terribly taken down when news come* that the information was a mistake. Tins bright series will be shown for tonight only, as another change, will be presented bn Monday evening.

THE OPERA HOUSE,

At tiie Opera House last evening total change of programme was screened to a large and enthusiastic audience. The star _ picture, which was very warmly reeived, was “The Broken Sword.” /The colonel of the regiment summons several of the junior officers before him, warning them of their conduct. He obtains from Raoul von Dorsa his word of honor that he will not communicate with Madame Fleurette, a dancer. But Fleurette is leaving the town' and determines not to go without bidding Raoul good-bye. She goes to his rooms, and forgetting his promise' to his colonel, Raoul clasps her in his arms. The colonel and Raoul’s father discover them in this embarrassing position, and then the trouble begins. The denouement, when Raoul is hustled from his motor cycle held the audience spell hound, and warm admiration is expressed. * The supporting films were all interesting and fascinating. This afternoon and evening the special triumph of the Xordisk Company, “A Fire at Sea,” will he screened for the first time in Gisborne. This wonderful play is a star of the first magnitude, and at its trial screening great wonder and excitement was caused. It is, without doubt, the most sensational, daring, and realistic photo play yet screen to an Ooera House audience. The film which is over 2000 feet in length, is. unusually spectacular and embodies some excessively exciting - scenes. The audience is presented with me spectacle of an ocean liner ablaze, and to add to the thrill there is a heroine rescued by being carried from the burning snip on a rope to a not Met craft. Dramatic incidents also occur in the cabin of the wireless operator, who, while the fire is being fought, sparks out G’.Q.D. massages. The climax is excellently conceived and superbly acted, and this picture is warmly recommended to all lovers of an exceptionally wonderful picture. “A Broken Sword” programme will also he screened again this evening in conjunction with “A Fire at Sea,” so as to give one and all an opportunity of seeing these wonderful pictures'. On Monday evening “A Fire at Sea” will bo screened with a complete change; also the star film “Equine Spy,” will he shewn. This pictures has. as its star performer, admittedly the most wonderfully intelligently horse in the world, and those who appreciate a good programme should by no means miss this splendid opportunity.