ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 5003, 18 October 1918, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE PALACE. ‘THE WOMAN IN WHITE.” The pictoral adaption of Wilkie Collins’ masterpiece “The Woman in White” in which Florance La Badie plays a dual .part was again successfully presented at the Palace last night, and thoroughly entertained the large audience present. The story tells how Sir Percival Glyde marries Laura Fairlie for her money and then schemes with Fosco to put her out of the way. The woman in white is a half-witted girl named Ann, and she greatly resembles Laura. "When Ann dies Glyde and Fosco substitute her dead body for Laura, whom they place in a lunatic asylum as Ann. The way is thus apparently open for them to appropriate Laura’s estate, but they reckon without the interference of Marian, who is Laura’s sister, or of 11 a rbridge, who ' is in love .with and is loved bv Laura. Episode No 9 of “The Mystery of the Double Cross,” fully equalled any of the preceding chapters. Other 'supports were a Topical Budget and a .Triangle comedy, “His Parlor Zoo,” The Palace will be to th e fore to-morrow (Saturday) with an unusually good programme, the headliner of which will he the Metro, production “Broadway Bill,” a drama that throbs with the red blood of life —A story of love and regeneration. Harold Lockwood—whom there is no more popular or welcome screen artist than is the featured artist—a fact that should ensure big houses at both the matinee and night screenings. Reserved seats at Miller’s Corner.

j EVERYBODY’S. ( “LITTLE BED DECIDES,” Little Barbara Connolly in the ! Triangle dtrama “Little Bed Decides,” has indeed notched a notable success at Everybody’s, all classes enjoying this delightful picture. The story opens pathetically, showing how a little hoy’s father dies, and the child wanders forth and is taken charge by the men on the ranch. Thereafter the story is full of fun, and at every stage a hearty laugh is enjoyed. The play is a most appealing one and the acting of little Barbara Connollv is wonderful _ for one so young. The question of finding a mother is left to_ Little Bed to decide, and 1 this provides the title for the film, which shows in an admirable way t-Jfe kind and generous disposition of the men on the ranch. The supports include a fine Gazette, and an instalment. of the serial “The Great Secret,” which is increasing in interest as the new developments take place. This fine programme will be finally shown tonight. To-morrow (Saturday) _ a Bathe Feature of extraordinary interest and merit will bo pi esented. This is Rudyard Kipling’s world renowned story “The Jewel of Desire,” or the Naulahka, starring Antonio Moreno and Daraldino, the dancer. This production is m six reels and is considered one of the finest releases to date. Box plans at Miller’s Corner.

HIS MAJESTY’S.

There was another large audience at His Majesty's Theatre last evening to witness the two great Fox features —George Walsh in “Hign Finance” and Valeska Suratt in “The Straight Way.” To-night will he your last chance of Seeing this programme. To-morrow another first-class Paramount programme will he screened. The feature is a Jesse L. Lasky production, entitled “Rimroch Jones,” starring that popular actor Wallace Reid. Henry Jones, known to his friends as “Rimrock,” a miner and prospector, has located a rich mine in Arizona, around which has sprung up the flourishing town of Gausight, of which “Rimrock” is. practically the owner and chief citizen. This prosperity does not last long, however, for one Andrew Mcßain, a crooked lawyer, has unearthed an ancient law which provides that the holder of the top or apex of a vein can claim the entire mine. By this trick he succeeded in taking possession of “Rimrock’s” property. The latter becomes a penniless “hanger-on” at the town, until, pulling himself together, he mysteriously disappears. Returning after several months, “Rimrock” announces. that he has found another and still richer mine, but needs about two thousand dollars to develop it. A rather interesting Paramount scenic is also shown, entitled ‘ ‘Timaru ,by the Sea,” and there is also a Mack Sennett comedy and an Australian and American Gazette. There will be a special matinee to-morrow at 1.30 sharp. Patrons are advised to book their seats at the London Music Shop. .