AMUSEMENTS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XL, Issue 12430, 22 January 1915, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

FULLER'S PICTURES. Many were attracted to -the Ojjcra House last evening, when an exceptionally fine programme was screened. "The Live Wire," the star feature, introduced the Roclcsea electrical works, where John Blake, the young assistant engineer, arouses the jealousy or his superior through the affections of Dora- ■ Steam, the daughter of the manager of the work. The- story was consecutive and rapid in its action. «nd' carried through it' a powerful love theme. The finish of the drama was sensational, and included the discharge of 2000 volts of electricity. "In the Days of '49" was a splendid combination of melodrama and western life. "The First Christmas" was'also" a fine production;. Several other Splendid films were included in a programme that was excellent throughout.

HAYWjARD'S PICTURF.S. | The story of Rorke's. Drift, outlined in-yesterday's edition, came fully up to expectations, and pleased the larg'v number that were present at, the Picture Palace last evening. Apart from the excellent and historic nature of the incident, there is a splendid story of love and devotion. Taken amidst scenery that speaks of the desert, the film is a reallv fiine effort, and! should be seen by all. "A- Lighthouse in Darkness" is a. thrilling story. It tells a tale of love and hatred in the most sensational surroundings, and is renlete with interest from .start to finish. The scones iu which the lighthouse is thrown into instant darkness and those showing how. the' lives of many on board ships on a treacherous coast are heroically" saved • must be seen to be. thoroughly realised. C'harles_ Chaplin, the Kevstone star comedian, is seen in a female impersonation m "A Busy Day,'"' which, .however, is rather disappointing. Ftfn, however, is fast- and. furious. "Duty" is a unique and snlendidlv .acted drama. It unfolds a storv full of humanity. A _ Patne Gazette along with several sccmcs and comedies help to form a programme that should attract many to-night. ~~