ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 4182, 7 March 1916, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

WORLD’S PICTURES. The well-known work by Alfred Sutro and Marie Edith Wells; ' ‘ ‘The Builder of Bridges,” was produced in picture form at the World’s Picture® last evening to a full house. This film fully deserves the high praise bestowed upon it. As a,sample of cinematographic thoroughness it is probably unequalled, an added, interest being, given by the appearance of Miss Wells, the authoress, in the leading character. “Dorothy Far ingay.” Her performance stamps her as an actress as well as a writer. The character of Edward Thurdeigli was sustained by Mr. C. Aubrey Smith, and _ his performancio shows that lie is destined to make as big a name in pictures as he has gained on the stage. The story or the jdioto-play is a clever conception, and every scene is a good study of real human* nature, while the plot calls for n'o situation that is not possible in everyday life. The setting is magnificent, and there l are some wonderful views of some big engineering works in actual progress, oik), feature' being an enormous viaduct. This big feature and the laughable comedy, “A. Pipe Dream,” will be screened again this afternoon and evening.

, PATHE PICTURES. “The sweetest story ever told” aptly describes “Rupert of Henty.au,” the sequel to the “Prisoner of Zon<la,” winch is enjoying a popular run at His Majesty’s Theatre. Like me first picture-story the sequel is a most elaborate production in every way, and the stirring movement of the plot is splendidly carried through by those omiiient artists, Henry Ainley, Gerald Ames, Charles Rock and Jane Gail. The story in the sequel deals with a serious complication arising by the intercepting of a letter sent by Queen Flavin, to Rudolf Rasscndyll. The letter was really perfectly harmless, but an attempt was made t<> "bring it under the notice of tho King, already foolishly jealous of tho man who stood him in such good stead at the time of the coronation, in order that the plans of a faction hostile to the Queen might be advanced. In the course of a complicated medley of exciting incidents, the real king is murdered by liis cousin, and his body is afterwards burnt beyond recognition in a fire which destroyed the hunting lodge. The problem then is how to adjust the position without compromising the Queen, and it appears to lie one of insurmountable difficulty. Fate, however, intervenes, for Rudolf Rassondvll. who lias been at hand! while most of the action was in progress, and who was taken for the king, is shot dead by a -traitor and is buried with pomp and ceremony as the late ruler of the State. The picture is produced on a. lavish scale, and is altogether a noteworthy film. An attractive new J programme is in support or the big film. It will be screened for the last time to-night. OPERA HOUSE PICTURES. Tbe fourteenth episode of * ‘The Million Dollar Mystery” was screened to another large audience last evening, and was follower! with the closest interest by ad. It is a splendid number containing many thrilling and exciting senes.. “Fair, Fat and Saucy’’ is "■ hilarious A'itngrapli comedy. An Oriental potentate arrives in America in search of a “Fair. Fat and Saucy’’ American wife. He is introduced to a bulky male rook, who is disguised for a masquerade bail. The potentate falls in love with .Terry's robust curves at once. AVba-t follows brings bowls of delight. The “Bathe Gazette” is crammed full of interesting news, while “Through Switzerland" is a charming scenic study. Flying A Company com tribute a powerful drama, “The Guiding Light.” A city man in search of adventures visits a lonely bland. where the lighthouse keeper is iniatur.ted with him. 'i he finch is dramatic and unusual. “Belgian ’Troops Storming German Trenches” (interest), and “Foiled” (comedy) completes this delightful programme.