AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17319, 20 May 1918, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

Views of Auckland from an aeroplane are now being shown at tho Queen's 'fhoatra They are aa interesting as they aro novel. The principal drama, " Betty lakes a Hand," has a prettv story, in which Olive Thomus (tho heroine) is soon in a part that admirably suits her. Tho Uiuimont Graphio and a further instalment of (< Tho Neglected Wife" are also on the programmo. Real life happenings or crimes that have l'eally engaged tho attention of Scotland Yard .make tho best foundation for good defective dramas, and it is on a certain well-known murder caeo that "Tho Grell Mystery," to bo screened at the Plaza tod.iy, is based. Two now Vftagraph actresses make their bow in this play. Both are said to act naturally, and aro possessed of more than ueual beauty. Good supports will also be shown. The programme at Everybody's Theatre continues to attract good attendances. Tho star nlm is entitled " Tho Awalcening," and is a most entertaining 'story, and most original in many respects. The photography and acting leave little to be desired, and the screening ie quite up to the usual standard. Supports include a Topical Budget, "An Innocent Villain," and No. 4 of "Tommy's Human Interest." Good attendances wero the order of tho day at the Empire Theatre on Saturday, and tho programme offered met with genuine approval. " Alias Mrs Jessop" is the leading feature, and there aro several other good pictures, including a soenio film of Akaroa Peninsula)