THE PICTURE SHOWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume LI, Issue 5246, 11 August 1919, Page 6

THE PICTURE SHOWS.

EVERYBODY’S

Everybody s Theatre-bristled with .activity at both screenings on Saturday of the new double feature programme, and judging from the reception of the pictures presented, patrons were amply satisfied with the programme provided. In “The + i ialf V,’ , the , Popular Alice Biady takes the load. It tells of turn sisters, who outwardly so much alike that they are invariably mistaken for each other, are in teinperament exactly opposite. The part of botli sisters is played with much success by Alice Brady. One is cold and calculating and marries a man of whom she is totally unworthy .The other sister becomes a nurse’. In course of time, the wife leaves her husband, who at the same time nieetk with an accident which leaves him temporarily blind. During ins recovery, be is tended by the nurse, whom he believes to he his wife. It is not till the bandages are removed from his eyes that he realises his mistake. “Lend Mo Your Name,’’ the other special feature, is a Metro AllStar Series picture, starring Harold Lockwood. Rather than live with his domineering wife, who is coining from England to join him. Lord Gilleigh, a henpecked dyspeptic, resolves to commit suicide. Just- as he is about to go through with his rash plan, he discovers an intruder in his dining room. The stranger bears a clo'so resemblance to the nobleman, and this fact gives the Earl an idea. He makes the burglar comfortable, and then proposes that they change places. The intruder accepts the proposition and complications follow in quick succession. A charming scenic educational study, “The Yosemite Valley,” lent variety to tho programme, whilst the Rathe Gazette and a most amusing comedy, “Petticoat Perils,” by the Triangle Comedians caused great amusement. The musical selections by Everybody’s Symphony Orchestra, were much enjoyed. This programme will be repeated to-night. Box plans are at Miller’s Corner.

THE PALACE

Crowded attendances both afternoon and evening were recorded at the Palace Theatre on Saturday, when a new and well-varied programme was screened. The principal film was a Paramount picture, entitled “The Source,” starring Wallace Reid, which dealt with the regeneration of a well-to-do young man who through drink had sunk to the lowest depths. A word from a girl and her look of loathing cuts him and he determines to turn over a new loaf. He is employed as a lumberjack, and, though beset with many difficulties, overcomes them all, and makes good, the story ending in the usual happy manner. A feature of tho picture is the life in the open air amidst the giant trees; several of the- scenic effects being particularly good. Tho second star picture, the eleventh episode of the "Eagle Eye” serial,” deals with one of the most exciting incidents yet shown, the attempted blowing-up of the . great Welland Canal, which would dislocate the traffic of troops, especially the Canadians, to the Front. The story is a thrilling one. and was followed from beginning to end with tense interest The comedy item “The Ham What Was” is a Black Cat production dealing with life on the vaudeville stage, and needless to say, was received wtih much laughter. Excellent vieivs of the- Philippines were shown in a Burton- Holmes Travelloome and the Paramount Gazette was as usual full of interesting incidents. The enjoyment of the evening was considerably enhanced by tlie appropriate selectioiiH contributed bj Vita Bros.’ orchestra. The same .pictures will be screened to-day at j p.m. and to-night at < .4;>. The box plan is at Air. 0. AV. Muirs, stationer.