THE PICTURE HOUSES

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 14236, 2 March 1917, Page 5

THE PICTURE HOUSES

♦ "Wlrl-f-rt New York," iho .sensational five-act drama which features the pro-gfi-anune at the World's Pictures. Js a tejlinjr study of the under- world 'of life In that amazing city of pare, greed splendour.- the vulgar ostentation of newly acquired wealth and the bubbling maelstrom of barely concealed vice. Here Florence Reed, ' the emotional actress, whose magnificent art is stamped m many recent dramatic successes, has splendid scope for the display of her > markab^e talent m social drama, and ivith a strong supporting caste the pro--luction, gives an impressive picture of the human side of "Little old New fork." The supporting items are a good ■election. r In the thrilling naval drama, "The Hero . of Submarine. D 2," the Vitagraph Company presented at the Opera House last evening what must be regarded as a genuine scoop m the world bf filmic competition. There is nothing less than ii series of scenes taken ih the actual Interior of a fighting submarine, the flist ever shown ton the screen as the >tage setting for li^thrilllng episode m iihoto-diama. The othvr big feature in--ludcd was "Samson," with the brilliant ; actor William Farnum m the leading prt. This is the actor who created the role of Ben Hur, and who "is popularly known m the States as the 100,000 Jollar star. He is mado for the part-^ a bi£. towering, rugged' inah, gentle-* liearted, and unswerving m his loyalty, Uut unyielding and merciless to his foes. His personality- stands him m good stead throughout the entire production, and he captures the fullest sympathy of the spectator. Miss Maude Gilbert, an ac.omplLshed actress- whose role is exceedingly difficult to Interpret, proves her ability and skill as a film actress.' This splendid series will be finally screened to-night. ■ " The programme of quality presented at the Palace Pictures last evening, attract.d a large audience, all being thoroughly .atlsfled with the splendid array of pictures. During the screening of the tenth episode of the startling circus serial picture, "Peg o* the Ring," patrons were roused to the highest pit - )f excitement. The versatile Peg In this _hapt£r enters her horse Lucille for a race at Tia Juana. IThe Jockey i_T~disibled by her enemies",' and ' Peg herself rides the horse to victory"; amid such sxcitement as fs rarely witnessed. I< inly remains to Be said ol- this great •erial, that as number succeeds -number t gains In popularity. A flrrther char ter of the great TisycholOgical picture, 'The Mysteries of Myra," also occupied i prominent place, on the programme, m which- Dr. Alden is shown pitting his scientific knowledge against "the occult rorces'of the Black Order of devil wor •hlppers. ' The 1 intense interest aroused iy this film is evidenced by the rapt -.tout ton paid to every move on the part Of the actors. Wonderfully clover effects aro worked into this great mystery play, effects wlrtoh leave the onlooker! spell-hound with astonishment. . rhe. whole of trio -second' '.part of this superlative programme Is occupied by the groat Rialto feature 'fllm, "Tho House .f Mirrors," a splohdld portrayal by a liowerful cast, headed 'by Frank Mills, nne df the njast ivopular playeis of America. This superb subject ls bound lo ' mAko a strong impression. It pi-e---sents ' a forceful Indictment against illvorce, and asks the question which hps been '" asked throughout the ages, 'Should the children suffer for the sins -if the parents'?" The House of Mirrors will no doubt prove one of the popular successes of the! yeAr. To-morrow's matinee .Is expected to attract a record attendance for tho management, with ' rtoge amount of new fllm just arrived, announce th^t-ithe whole afternoon will be occupied with specially selected sub- . loots, including ; the two serial' pictures ihove-mcnifK.nefl. "■'- ' ry -' ' '"