BRITISH PICTURES.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLV, Issue 69, 23 March 1911, Page 5

BRITISH PICTURES.

The making of pictures appears to be quite as endless an occupation as the making of books, and! the modern appreciation of an entertainment tor the eye has apparently come to stay, for the weekly entertainments provided by Messrs Adams Bros, show no diminution, in the attendance of the public. Patrons flocked to the hall in goodly numbers to see the new series, which, although not the best provided by the management, is well up to the s.taridlard'j and, in three or four cases, above it, especially the charming scenic views. The long spool showing "From Coirmaguer to Col an Geant" provided a splendid subject, the film being full of beautiful views. The audience is taken through the beautiful mountain-passes of Switzerland, with snow-clad mountains. The sunshine effects: are magnificent and remarkably realistic, comprising a study of Swiss rural life which cannot -but appeal to anyone with an appreciation of the beautiful. Another scenic; gem was "From Marseilles to Algiers." in which the spectator again has a fleeting tourist trip at a rate that leaves ' 'Cook's trippers'' right out of it. The.' 'star film presented was entitled "The Stars; and Stripes," a beautifully clear picture depicting the bravery of a young man in fighting for his honor in the service of Paul Jones. The most noteworthy incident in this long film is where Paul Jones's little ship, the Richard, engages in action and finally captures the big ship Serapisl, "Rose of Salem" was a dramatic study dealing with the early <?jaysi of the Puritans in Massachusetts, the film being remarkable for the clever "make-up" of a number of men who appeared as Red Indians. • Probably the clearest picture ecreened was the modern representation of the Prodigal Son, who leaves home to seek a fortune in the city, and after many vicissitudes and dangers returns ashamed of himself. "The Princess and Peasant" was acted in very pretty surroundings, and contained scenes from a moving engine that always' prove -so effective. "The Pathe Gazette" contained matter interesting to lovers of pictorial newspapers, several army manoeuvres on the Continent being a feature of the budget. The comics, "The Amateur Grocer'is Assistant" and "Friscut KC-ts employment on the Corporation Staff," both provided innocent amusement, while the other films were well up to the mark.