THE PICTURE SHOWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume L, Issue 5137, 1 April 1919, Page 6

THE PICTURE SHOWS.

THE PALACE. In tlie patriotic six-reel photo plav “The Slacker, ’ which drew good l attendances to the Palace yesterday Emily Stevens is shown in one of her best characters, a big-hearted, loyal American woman,, who places her country’s honor above all else. In the story Margaret Christy (Emily Stevens) is engaged to be married to (Robert Wallace a “slacker.” John Harding loves Margaret. He notices Wallace’s indifference to Margaret during his engagement and implores her to marry him. War declared, Wallace, reading that single men will be called first, hastens the •wedding date. Margaret assists in recruiting. Her husband is indifferent to the war news. Margaret holds a reception and George Wallace, brother of Robert, attends in uniform. Robert makes fun of. the uniform. His brother taunts him for having married to escape service. Robert admits it. Margaret overhears the remark and for the first time realises that her lmsbancTis a “slacker.’’ She rebukes him. The next day he sees some children playing “soldiers,” one carrying a flag. A big boy takes it away,"and George knocks the bully down/ ’ A big ruffian passes and seeino- tiie fla < r in the hand of. the little crirl, snatches it away. Robert sees this and gives the man a sound beatino- His patriotism is at last awakened He enlists as a true soldier and performs valuable service for his country. The supports include a Triangle comedy, “The Bitter Fate,” and a Pathe Gazette. The same pictures will be screened to-night. The box plan is at Miller’s corner.

EVERYBODY’S

“Dodging a Million,” i s one of the I most entertaining pictures ever presented to the patrons of Everybody’s. Mabel Normand, as the heroine, is a young lady who is employed as a shop assistant. She conceives a brilliant idea of taking a holiday from her employment /and, dining alone at a fashionable rendezvous, she meets a young man, son of a wealthy corSet-maker. The two have happy moments together; then comes a set of incidents as swift as they are well-timed. There are some , good supports, notably “Pathe Gazette,” “Shakespeare’s Country” (scenic), and Charlie Chaplin in his great comedy “Easv Street.” This programme will be screened for the last time this evening. SURRENDER OF GERMAN FLEET A memorable picture commences screening at Everybody’s to-morrow. This is described as “an authentic film record of the surrender of the ’ Imperial German Fleet to Admiral Beatty and the Britich Navy, together with comprehensive views of the unparalleled enthusiasm with winch the news of the armistice was greeted in Britain, France, and Belgium. The naval pictures include the 'surrendering fleet led by the Seyditz, the arrival of the German emissaries aboard the Konigsberg the U-boat cemetery at Harwich; the long lines of sea monsters emerging from the grey mists of the early morning, while some especially distinctive features are those showing the battleships and submarines as seen from aircraft. A scene of importance is that of the I arrival of Admiral von Meurer and j his officers aboard the Queen Elizabeth. In addition, there are many scenes of the armistice celebrations in Britain, France and Belgium. Hie film should constitute a great historic record of the moist amazing surrender of all history. The programme also includes a Greater Vitao-rapli drama “Soldiers ot Chance,” starring Evart Overton and Miriam Fouche—a story of. revenge and love; also episode twelve of the •Pathe serial, “The Fatal Ring.” The ordinary matinee will he held daily, and arrangements have been made to rotate the pictures so that a special session will be held for school children coming in between 3 p.m. and 3.15 p.m. The box plan is at Miller 5 s Corner. /•

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. Douglas Fairbanks, as the central figure in the Paramount photo-play, “Headin’ South"*’ drew another very large attendance to His Majesty’s Theatre last evening, the pudding being again packed to the doors. The daring feats and dare-devil “stunts” performd by the famous artist were watched with the keenest, interest, and the exciting story of the rescue of a girl from a band of outlaws, proved all too short for; patrons, hearty applause following the conclusion of the picture. Tlie programme also includes a Mack Sennett comedy. “It Pays to Advertise,and two exceedingly interesting topical Gazettes. The same films will be shown this evening.

; ‘-THE CONQUEROR.’’ • Commencing to -morrow evening, 1 and being shown on the following night, two nights only, will be.screen- ] ed one of -the greatest films in the > | kinema word, the bier William i • wonder picture, “The Conqueror, ’ ; featuring the world-famous William ; ■ Farnum in what is considered ..to be 1 j one of his best characterisations. The | story,’ which was staged by E. A. > , Walsh is an exciting drama built ar- ' ound the life of General “Sam” : i Houston, one, of the outstanding ngj ures of American history. Love and 5 i adventure are skilfully interwoven, ■ and the picture is considered to be ’ ’ one of the best, if not the best, ever ■ ; issued bv the Pox Corporation. A > j realistic battle scene in which over -I 1000 plavers take part is said to de- •■; pict vividly the fighting days of/the • i great nation. Farnum appears m > ; the interesting character of bam •, 1 Houston, a’ historic figure in , the ? ; early'days of Texas whose rapid rise ’ ! tO newer from a rough frontiersman I ■ : to Governor of a Staten.y one. of the • ■ most marvellous events • , The management. : picture will he shown 0 V,'.-' ’ ) niulits. ' The' box plan -*rv, at .»■ : -Muir’s Book Shoo, where geats'may bo reserved v\ y, AVrira- charge. \, ■ \