ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 4048, 30 September 1915, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

WORLD'S PICTURES Tlif leading feature, ’'‘The Women” in tli:.* programme being presented at tlieli World’s Pictures this afternoon and tn’ening, is a story of true grit displayed by a woman who. to save the life of her ailing husband. went through adventures such as were only heard of in the early days of Ame ran Dressed in her husband’s clothes she takes her place in the tremendous number of homesteaders, who had assembled on the State boundary to take part in the then customary race for selections. The sheriff fires the starting gun and then one of the most stirring scenes one could wish to see takes place. Every conceivable kind of ani-mal-drawn vehicle and riders mounted on nondescript steed race over the border in the attempt to be first to secure the choicest spots to build their homes and provide a heritage for their progeny. The balance of the programme will be selected from “The Girl of the Mountains,” a Yitagraph feature, “How It Happened,a Selig drama, “The Venom of Poppy,” by Edison and “The Ileal Live Gusher,' a. Keystone comedy. PA THE PICTURES. ' A signal success was scored by Patlic Pictures at His Majesty's Theatre last night, when they presented a new programme of outstanding merit and wide variety. “The^ Locked Door,” a ibg 2581 ft. Vitagrapri drama, of factory life in New York, camo as a veritable eye-opened. This is a great storv of a factory girl who is loved by the. son of a rival factory, owner. The" rival factory owner’s property is a safe one, and every attention' is shown to the comfort of ui£, employees. The other factory is a loosely run work shop. Circumstances make it necessary for the police u* visit the unsafe factory. This slimys a deep feeling of hate, which breeds a longing for .revenge, which culminates in a fire for which-the girl is blamed. The story contains studies of deep human interest, and an intelligent sympathy into the lives of working girls. The fire scene is absolutely thrilling in its wonderful realism, and held the audience spellbound last night. “Out of the Storm” and “The Jewelled Dagger of Hate’ r were qlso dramatic features which caught popular fancy. The latest “Topical Budget” was well received. It gave a peep at the German warship Bluclier, which was sunk by Admiral Beatty n squadron, and also dealt with, the recent Zeppelin riots. The wonderful organisation of the British Army was revealed in the view- presented of trie Army Service Corps issuing food, to 50,000 men and 1200 horses. The comical and caustic cartoons contained in “John Bull’s Visiting Card” were keeuly‘relished, while unbounded merriment was occasioned by the Keystone farce, ‘“Fatty’s Reckless Love ’ and tlie clever comedy, “Tilby 'and the- Nut.” This brilliant, collection of films will be repeated to-night. OPERA HOUSE PICTURES. To-night will be the final opportunity of seeing the excellent programme at the Opera House/ Last eveningthere was a large audience present who followed the varied subjects with great interest. The star attraction is a sensational two-reel Selig star “A Eight to the Death.” This is a study of prim alive people and has a very .powerful plot, while the love story that -runs through the film is chai tiling. Marie . and Pierre are forest foyers. Marie resolves that she will test Piarre by nirting with' Langlops, a sturdy woodman, who nas become imutilated with. her. Pierre challenges Langlors to a light to the death. Mary now regrets what she has done, but does not realise how far the alfair has proceeded until the is made aware of the fact by Lota, a. forest maiden, who is jealous of her, Pierre is overcome - by Langlors in the fight and is just about to be shot, when Marie arrives • and shoots Langlors. She then +ells Pierre she was only testing him and they are fo-nnited. Another two-part 'drama is “In the Twilight”, which is delightfully told and magnificently acted' The Keystone Company presents “Eatty’s Chance Acquaintance,” _ a screamingly funny farce featuring Roscoe Arhuikle. ‘ ‘PcrcivaTs Awakening” is another good comedv while news from all parts of the Commonwealth is shown in an admirable number of the Australian Gazette, •