TO-NIGHT’S PICTURES.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VI, 16 February 1917, Page 6

TO-NIGHT’S PICTURES.

M UNICIPAL THEATRE

A real tip-top programme is announced lor to-morrow evening at this theatre. The star item is a 5 part Bluebird production cnlit.ed. “John .Needham’s Double.” It is a picturization of Joseph Hutton’s play of the same name and an outstanding feature is the remarkable realistic interpretation of the character of John Needham by Tyrone Power. Needham is a dissolute lake dragged down to the lowest depths by his inability to control bis passions, and Mr Power's impersonation is so real as to make Needham live. He shows a blase roue aged beyond his years through the lite of vice he has led, stil. going the pace—giving way to drink and even crime—and eventually ending a worthless existence by committing suicide. Tyrone Potter's acting is simply great for he plays a dual role, and lias an excellent opportunity of showing his really remarkable versat,.ily. There are some splendid items in support of the big picture, including a set <j: views of the funeral Oi the late Dr. McNab. A Matinee will be run at 2.30 as usual.

PRINCESS THEATRE. HASTINGS. To-night offers the last opportunity for seeing the much talked of “Hypocrites.” which has been screened to packed houses the past two nights. The picture tells of a monk who works on a idatue in the nude which is to represent “Truth”. Du a certain carnival day the statue is unveiled to the people. Their- indignation is so great ;it being shown a naked representation, that they kill the monk and smash the statue. In a beautiful al.egorical story t he vision of Truth, which has fled from the people, is shown. Truth holds up her mirror to society, religion, politics, and the home, and in a remarkable series of scenes shows up the shams and hypocrisies in these walks of life. Admittedly a difficult subject to band.e, the re-ult lias justified the producers in the opinion that it is possible on the screen, as if has been possible for the artist on the canvas, to portray in allegory, with delicacy and effect, certain phases .of life without giving offence. The auxiliary pictures are “The Winning Punch” (Triang.e comedy), “Old Toledo” (scenic), the topical and cartoons. At the matinee to-morrow the children will be shown their favourite Charlie Chaplin, in a ’2oooft. comedy, and also a Sherlock Holmes detective drama.

Ev ERYBODY’S THEATRE HASTINGS.

“The Immigrant” which will be screened for the last time to-night, is a 5 part Paramount photoplay of great dramatic power ami intense interest. Y'aleska Suratt, who appeared in “Hie Soul of New York,’’ achieves quite a big success in the leading role, and is supported by a line cast. The picture is orimful with thrilling incidents, while the scenic effects are superb. Some of the scenes aboard a steamer on a voyage to America, are wondert'uby vivid, and a great fight provides plenty of excitement. In addition to this splendid feature a continuation of the interesting and beautiful Metro travelogue is also included on the programme. Episode 17 of the great serial, “The Broken Coin," wilt be screened at the matinee to-morrow afternoon.

KING’S THEATRE, HASTINGS. To-night will be the last opportunity for theatre goers to see that fine picture “Tangled Fates.” as to-morrow a change of programme wi.l be screened. The picture is a story of love, disertion and adventure, and contains some very sensational scenes. Alice orady enacts the k-ading part in a manner that leaves nothing to be desired, while the other characters are also finely interpreted. The various scenes, including the Alaska Goldfields, and “The Deserted Island,” are excelldiit, and the exciting incidents are numerous, the shooting of a friend by a dissilute and drunken husband and his lynching afterwards being one of th*' features. Tb.e picture was again well received last night, and as it is supported by other good pictures, should attract a large audience this evening.