TO-NIGHT’S PICTURES.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VI, Issue 285, 17 November 1916, Page 3

TO-NIGHT’S PICTURES.

Princess Theatre. Hastings.—The programme which will be screened for the last time to-night has as its chief attraction a remarkable Vitagraph drama, “Life’s Yesterday.” The story tells of the life a young doctor, who, fascinated by a beautiful dancer who was at the same time a dope-field, fell into the clutches of the drug-habit. His final sacrifice, after fighting the terrible habit, makes an appealing finish to a powerful picture. The supports consist of a splendid list of topical, scenic, and comic films. There will be a special children’s programme at the matinee to-morrow, and also a comedy featuring the popular George Ovey and some fine war cartoons. In the evening a delightfully novel comedy-drama entitled “Chiminie Fadden,” produced by the great Lasky Co., will be screened. This film has not been in Hastings before, and as it has proved a big success elsewhere should meet with a good reception.

Everybody’s Theatre, Hastings.—Tonight affords the last opportunity of seeing the great sensational photoplay “Judge Not,” which has been screened with much success the past two nights. The picture contains many situations of great dramatic depth, and at least two of the scenes are as remarkable as any that have been seen here fo rsome time. These are the wonderful fire scene, showing in a most vivid manner the burning of a mining camp, and the realistic fight in a western drinking den. The acting is splendid throughout, while the setting is of the best. Episode four of “The Broken Coin” will be screened at to-morrow’s matinee. King’s . Theatre, Hastings.—There was an excellent attendance at this theatre last night to witness the second screening of the notable screen production, “The Circus of Death.” For scenic and dramatic effect it rivals “The Jockey of Death.” It is packed full of thrills but there’s a logical reason for every one —a wonderful ape carries a stolen baby’ to the top of a huge chimney stack from which a tvoman rescues it. This is not put in just for the thrill. It is an integral part of the most gripping human drama that has ever been seen on screen or stage. In the same picture are shown some beautiful pantomime scenes, with most gorgeous surroundings, and mechanical effects. The Topical Budget is more interesting than usual, one feature showing a march past of some thousands of troops—the steel wall of the Allies. This fine programme will be screened for the last time to-night.