THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 1407, 1 June 1916, Page 5

THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Tlie seating accommodation at His Majesty's Theatre, Was\ fully- occXipied in all parts last .evening by.' a representative audience, drawn by the attract tion. !of the 1 picture version of Eugene Walter's well-knpwn story of Canadian life "Tlie Wolf." / Tlie calls for scenic " effects/.'; are.- -,- out of the ordinary * in |film^pVoduct,ion. ' Tjie producers, have as i far-- .as possible, used the actual 'sites rttentioned;,; in the hook to enact the photoplay. The magnificent grandeur. .'of . a' Canadian , winter is the setting •. for the* major portion of the stoiy, and photographically the picture is no* feet,' while in places a beautiful 'stereoscopic effect -is given: The (-.tory in full was revieVed in/bur last issue, and the iniproduction last evening^ reveals' one of the- finest of this particular class /of film! The plot is deep and far reaching iri'lts lesson, *and in. the hands of the. Lupin Players has )a most convincing effect. This 1 picture, with a most excel-,-letit,'supporting programme, appears again this . evening. ' ; /The splehdid programme screened at the Opera House last evening attracted a, -large arid appreciative audience. This series is well varied, containing a large .collection -of very interesting subjects, which njet with' instant success. The outstanding feature is a thrilling and exciting drama, "The' Prison Stain," in which the' -Kalem Company's best play? j "era; take part. As the title suggests, the; play deals with prison life in America, and is full of dramatic surprises. The Australian Gazette contains' th^e latest news from all parts of the Commonwealth and cartoons of the moment by the Australian cartoonist,. Harry, Julius. "From Trench to Trench ' is an instructive series, of views of- the. war -in. France,' taken by authority* while l, Across*southerh India" is a charming scenic •by Pathe Freres. An, existing railroad drama, "The Substitute Firemen," shows Helen •.. Hojmesi doing some daring;' feats, while "Tlie Mighty Hold" is the story of^ a forsaken child. an<j how reparation was made. Two Coiriedy subjects complete this brilliant series, which will be repeated this evening-

The change of f presented last night at the Palace drew a large .audience^ and' the various pictures were well received. The "Divorcons," the comedy star picture, is full of life, and shows the adventures of a love-sick French count. It has some very funny incidents, and as a comedy is a real gent. "The Deputy's Peril" is a drama of the covvboy type, and is full of excitement. Another splendid drama 'included in *,the programme, "The Fatal Shot," proved acceptable to the audience:' • Y ln f conjundtion with the above is a* pretty animal study, showing various pet puppies, and the latest . War Budget. .The music of the Palace, orchestra is 6f a high standard, and was much .'" appreciated. „", ... , „ The attendance at. the World's Pier

tures- yesterday afternoon and evening was exceptionally large, the attraction being the reappearance of Mr Max Fig-' 'jhap, , who ' became so popular his excellent, refined comedy work in :"The Man on the Box" "and « 'The Truth; Waggon" recently. The produc- 1 tion at present being screened is *a/ pioturizatioh of Edward Eggles^on's .comedy-drama* of early American life, yThe Hoqsier Schoolmaster." This j»icture. calls fori exceptional ability, the 'plot calling for "tense dramatic display and comedy of. a high order. Figman is .quite^equal to the part,, and whether in 'serious 'or merry mood he carries thja, audience with, him. „ /The story deals with, the lawless period >in ' America-, j when- , the State of Indiana wasv the J Western frontier, and] shows the trials} and difficulties under whiclj school tea6hers had to work*. The settings, are' "real, and give a splendid ideaVof the. Aiherican back-woods. Max Figmaa. is"' supported hy a first-class cast, including! Miss Lolita Robertson. The: ever- '. popular "Pimple" caused shrieks of laughter, and a good topical' budget s was muoh appreciated. This series ap-* feat's finally this evening. i