THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Manawatu Times, Volume XL, Issue 13258, 24 November 1915, Page 5

THE PICTURE HOUSES.

"EVERYBODY'S." CONTINUOUS PICTURES. "THE MELBOURNE CUP." An all round excellent programme, with not a weak feature about it, will be screened for the last time to-day at "Everybody's." The splendidly clear depiction of the great race for the "Melbourne Cup," which was run about three weeks ago, is alone worth the price of admission. A number of cameras, posted at intervals round the course, enabled the complete race to be filmed from start to finish, in addition to which, there are many views of the enclosures and saddling paddocks, and of the enormous crowds which thronged the grand-stands and other parts of the course. A further chapter in the unravelling of the "Million Dollar Mystery" is contained in the eleventh episode, entitled "In the Path of the Fast Express." It is tremendously exciting, and contains some magnificent scenic settings. Florence and Norton are again captured by the notorious "Black Hundred," but once more, after a series of desperate adventures, they escape from their relentless foes. "The Battle of Ambrose and Walrus " is a screaming Keystone comedy, being a travesty on military life. In "The Guy Upstairs" the Beauty Company depict a bright comedy, as novel as it is charming. The Edison players, beaded by Sally Crute, produce a touching and beautiful domestic story in "Not Wanted." Some very fine views of American battleships entering New York harbour are contained in the Pathe Gazette, while the departure of the 7th Reinforcements from Wellington is very clearly depicted in "The War—Still They Go." Tomorrow a unique and fascinating drama, concerning the story of the breaking of a woman's heart, will be the chief feature. It is caUed "A House of Cards," and draws a subtle analogy between life and a game of cards. "1.-. HAYWARD'S PICTURES. Mary Pickf ord will appear ' in the breezy comedy-drama, "How Mary Fixed It," for the last time to-night. Other attractions to also make their final appearance will be the fine reproduction of the recently run Melbourne Cup, won by Patrobas, which is a remarkably fine photographic achievement. "The . Straight and Narrow Path," a story of a girl's temptation and resistance of evil, and the Lubin melodrama, "At the Stroke of Fate," are also worth seeing. In connection with the Departure of the Second Maori Reinforcements from Auckland, the introduction of which was enthusiastically received, it was only befitting that the dusky warriors should have a portion of the farewell ceremony held at the top of Queen street, where the monument to Sir George Grey stands, as the deceased statesman was so closely identified with the forefathers of those about to go forth in response to the Empire's call. The concluding item "When Ambrose Dared Walrus," is a Keystone fast fun maker, in which Chester Conklin and Mack Swain get and keep very busy. THE MAN OF THE HOUR. AT THE KOSY THEATRE. As was expected, "The Man of the Hour" which is at present starring at the Kosy Theatre is proving an excellent drawing card, and during each session yesterday there were good attendances, especially in Jtoe evening, when a full house resulted. That this 5-act drama by the World Films Corporation, pleased, there is no doubt, and Robert Warwick as the incorruptible Mayor made a decided hit. Although new to Palmerston audiences •he made good, and his reappearance will be oagerly looked forward to. The film itself is an object lesson and in a startling manner it graphically describes the methods of "graft" as practised in America. This picture is well worth seeing and patrons in search of something sure to please, should make a point of doing so. In addition to the "star" the Kineto war map is an attraction which shows the exact position of the Allies at the Dardanelles. This film and "The Man of the Hour" alone are worth the price of admission and should prove excellent drawing cards to-day, when they make their last appearance. Included in the programme are several amusing cartoons, also a screaming comedy "Inseparable Brothers —the Devil and the Kaiser. Excellent appropriate music played by the Kosy Orchestra greatly adds to an enjoyable entertainment.

PALACE THEATRE. A SATISFYING PROGRAMME. Last evening another good house witnessed the screening of the Famous Players masterpiece "A Lost Paradise" featuring H. B. Warner. The story was followed with great interest. The scenes in the great iron works were astounding. The Famous Players leave nothing to the imagination Every scene is complete m itself and every detail is most carefully carried ou and it is by their thoroughness that the Famous Players have gained the reputation of being the leading film-producers of the world to-day The programme will be screened for the last time this evening. COMING TO-MORROW EVENING. The management have secured the rights to screen the most sensational film of the day, entitled "Over Niagara" a £IOOO production by the Soling Camera Film Co The story takes one from the heart of New York City to the world s most mignty falls, Niagara.