Entertainments.

Manawatu Times, Volume XL, Issue 1372903, 25 October 1917, Page 6

Entertainments.

PALACE. “ THE MILLIONAIRE’S DOUBLE.” This splendid Metro feature starring the clever performer, Lionel Barrymore, has been haildd as the most pleasing Him witnessed for some time. Methods of modern “Society” crooks are exposed in “The Millionaire’s Double,” and the picture shows the methods of master criminals, who keep careful watch over the movements, disappearances and deaths of wealthy persons, for the purpose of presenting fake claimants for their property. In this photoplay the schemes are frustrated in a series of absorbing scenes, having both dramatic power and comedy interest. Nothing better has been done than the unique situation in which the millionaire returns, impersonates himself, makes love to his “widow” and gets his own money. In addition to the Metro feature, part 3 of the interesting “Rex Beach Travelogues” and a 2-reel Ko3*stone comedy will bo screened. KOSY. “THE GIRL GLORY.” The latest Triangle feature, “The Girl Glory,” is a very pretty picture with a delicious love romance. Enid Bennett, who made such a hit in “The Little Brother,” has a romping part to play. The story deals with her grandfather’s love of strong drink and her unique method of curing him. The way it is done makes a splendid picture. Chapter 4 of “The Secret of the Submarine” and a specially-made Government film.dealing with the food question in Britain and the way in whch Hun submarines arc hunted will bo shown. It is entitled “Every body’s Business,” and is most interesting as well as educational. The thrilling submarine scenes are not put in for effect, but are in the story, which has sot all England talking. “BATTLE OF THE ANCEE.’’ Commenting on the authorised film of the British War Cilice depicting “The Battle of the Ancre,” the Christchurch “Press” stated: “For vividness and reality and exactitude of detail the film easily surpasses any kinematograph pictures from the front previously' screened in this city. Intensely interesting parts of tlm film w'ere those picturing ‘His Majesty’s Land Ships,’ or tanks as they are better known. Bounds of applause greeted the first appearance of one of these ungainly but very effective engines of warfare. Subsequent pictures showed tanks moving off towards the enemy’s lines, taking fences and obstructions ‘in a face,’ as tlio miners would describe it, moving on irrespective of what stood in their way. One picture showed the crew entering the tank by the door in its side, and moving off slowly, but with the irresistiblcness of fate, to terrify the enemy and work havoc amongst them and their field defences. It is perfectly safe to say that the audience obtained a much clearer and more definite idea of the conditions under which modern warfare is waged than they could over hope to obtain from the most 'brilliantly written description.” The film will be screened at the Opera House Thursday, Friday and Saturdays evenings with matinees on Friday and Saturday. Scats may be reserved at Andrew Millar’s. ’