AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LII, Issue 52, 1 March 1918, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

PEOPLE'S PICTUBES. The splendid programme of pictures now showing at the Theatre Royal will be finaliv screened to-mcht. In addition "the Kid from Timaru," the picture version of Barrie liarschel's famous poem, will be included, with the verges recited bv the author himself, to delightful appropriate selections by Vitetta Bros.' orchestra. SATURDAY—OLOA PETROVA. Saturday's star, "The Secret of Eve," shows how in every period of the world's history, man and women huve occupied their minds with the fevered pursuit after selfish happiness, and the secret Eve Brandon discovers is—what ? See the play and find the answer. "The Secret of Eve" is a vital, absorbing photoplay, fall of dramatic incident. Added to this, it has true spiritual uplift. Sme. Petrova has never been called upon to do a. more difficult piece of work than in this production. First of all, she portrays Eve in the Garden "of Eden. Then "she is seen as Hagar, a Gvpsy woman, who leaves her baby-dau°-liter on the doorstep of "housedweUing*' people so that she may have a chance for happiness. Next the girl, Eve, is shown as a young woman, the foster-child of Quakers, who marries a millionaire, and, as Eve Brandon, goes * to the citv. still in pursuit of happiness. The final "picture is of the noble-minded woman who has found perfect joy in giving her life to the service ot htt.e children. In this Metro wonderplay, -which* shows ail phases of civilisation. from orimitive life onward, lime. 1 et-i-bva is by a notable cast. "The Secret"of Eve" Has important educational features. It shows sin institution for blind children, depicting faithfully the methods used in teaching and amusing them. A prominent New lork establishment for the blind was filmed in making- the production of "The Secret of Eve."

'.. HAYWARD'S PICTURES." ' "THE KID FROM TIMARU." There have been manv large audiences at the Emnire Theatre, but that which assembled "last evening to witness the New Zealand produced film,' 'The Kid from Timaru," eclipsed all previous records. The screening of the picture was punctuated with hearty applause, particularly the scenes depicting the New Zealand troops, in which some 5000 took uart bv special permission of the Defence authorities. The poem was recited with dramatic effect by Mr Barlie Marschel. the author, and the introduction of patriotic airs by the orchestra added to the effectiveness of the production. The story concerns the adventures of a young Timaruvian—'The Kid", who enlists for active service, proceeds to EgVDt, takes part in the landing at Gallipoli, is wounded while heroically rescuing his captain under fire, and'ends in a military hospital. The scene 3 of Timaru were interesting, and incidentally will orove a good advertisement for the Southern town. The pictures of the training of the New Zealand troons and the departure of the crowded transports •' were particularly good. The landing at Gallipoli was realistically done, and roused the audience to. enthusiasm. A prettv love storv is interwoven. The supporting item's last night were exceptionally good, including as they did the first Instalment of the exciting ferial, "The Master Key," a splendid drama, which will be shown as an extra to the ordinary programmes. The Triangle drama. ""The Clodhopper, ' features Charles Ray in his best "Rube, characterisation to date. An amusing comedy, "Done in Oils" and a Pathe •Gazette are first rate items. The series will be finally screened tornight. The Kid from Timaru" will be shown at both theatres this evening.