THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XII, Issue 234, 15 September 1922, Page 6

THE PICTURE HOUSES.

MUNICIPAL “THE BIRTH OF NEW ZEALAND.” The development of the film industry In New Zealand has reached q. definite stage by the production of this picture. In it the early history of the Dominion forms a picturesque .and fitting background tor a story of pioneer days. The unfolding of the plot takes us from Auckland in the ’thirties and ’forties to Dunedin, in the days when it was famous as the starting point for the diggings. The leading characters are convincingly portrayed: the happy-go-lucky, generous Con. O’Hara, old man Septimus, Tom Campbell and his bride, are all real people—typical New Zealanders. Apart from the interest ing story, the film is chiefly notable for its faithful reproductions of historical incidents, such as thp landing of Captain Cook, the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Hone Heke’s rebellion, and the Gabriel’s Gully gold rush. It is a picture to take the children to see, for its scenes will impress their minds more forcibly than any history book. Grflwn-ups to-day, too, are all too apt to lor get how quickly this land has changed, and as an historical record. “The Birth of New Zealand” should not be missed. Jt will be screened for the last time at the AlunicipaJ Theatre to-night, and those who have nor already done so should take the opportunity of seeing for themselves what New Zealand can produce. The supporting pictures include “The Turning Point,” starring Kathleen Macdonald, and an excellent gazette. ACatineo Tomorrow. Frank Keenan, who has been off the hills ior some time, will lie seen at the to-morrow in a Pathe feature. "Smouldering Embers.” the story of a father’s love for his son. Comedy will Le supplied by “Baby Peggy” in “Aliss Alischief.” and then there will be a further episode of “Th» YVinners of th** West” serial and th<usual interesting gazettes. Miss Marjorie Fitzpatrick, Hastings, juvenile dancer, will make her first appearance at the matinee only. COSY DE LUXE. “The Truth about Husoands,’’ the feature now lieing screened at the Cosy, was adapted from Sir Arthur Wing Pinero’s brilliant ’ stage success The cast is particularly worthy of’ special mention; Jqnet Preece by Anna Lehr. Dunstan Renshaw by Holmes F. Herbert, Leslie BrownweH by May Afc- ! Avo.v and Hugh Alurray by Richard Gordon. The action of the play 'is swift, the plot is well balanced and the suspense breathless. The titlea containing some of the dialogues writ ten by Pinero are brilliant. The play is handsomely mounted and the photography clear. A Larry Semon comedy and gazettes support. To-morrow’s Matinee. Gladys Walton, with a cast of famous players supporting her, will bo seen in a most enjoyable comedy en titled “Playing With Fire,” at the matinee. A Sennett comedy released by Paramount, will be an additional attraction. 'The seventh chapter of “Stanley. in [Africa,” and the usual entertaining and instructive gazettes will support.