THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 14667, 26 July 1918, Page 3

THE PICTURE HOUSES.

HIS MAJESTY'S. There, was another large audience last night to witness the fine programme, of which the special feature is "The Darling of Paris," a powerful photoplay based on Victor Hugo's story, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." The famous cathedral of Notre Dame, the grim street -of old Paris, the horrible cells'; of the Bastille, are all to be seen m this film as In the. days with which the story, deals, and there is a unique view of' the gruesome tumbril m which so many were taken to the place of execution. The, haunts of tho Apaches, the drinking sh<rps. the half-dark alleys and by-ways of the . lower quarters of the city, all ate made to serve their turn at the behest of the flim-rnakers, and the result !s a' film full of realism. Miss Theda riara, as Esmeralda, has an unusual character, dominating the. story from beginning to end. Her charming personality ensures success for any story •n Which she .appears, so that with this fine romance she is enabled to achieve 'lie' most striking- triumph of her career, fii support of this film is another of the popular. Fox comedies, "His Love Fight," featuring Hank Mann m a most laughable farce. A last opportunity to t" • this .attractive programme will be afforded this evening. To-morrow nioiht's change embraces another of the Popular Douglas Fairbanks', features, under the title of "Wild and Woolly." 7 EVERYBODY'S. "The Great Secret" serial, at least the third episode "The Hidden liana." which has been awaited by many with measurable anticipation, has at last arrived, and will be positively presented at Everybody's Theatre to-night. It had.;' been unfortunately delayed m the Vrrihura's, mail. In this episode Francis rhishman is shown m the power of the SWre't Seven, while Beverly Bayne's ex>M%ienres are also most <-xcitinrr. "The Flames of Chance," which has delighted many patrons, .will be finally shown fn-ttight. The suppoi'ting pictures in■•luJio a fine Gaumont Graphic, the "nughanle comedy. "An Innocent Vil'ain," and a clever cartoon film. TO-MORROW'S ATTRACTIONS. , Irene Castle, or a* she is better known, Mrs. Vernon Castle, the. most piquant ultra-fashionable actress of two conlinents, is now making her appearance ! n '.New- Zealand picture shows. Her first nlm play, which heads a complete change of programme to be screened at Everybody's to-morrow, is "Sylvia of the' Secret Service," and is a masterpiece. The story opens m tho offices of an . \msterdam diamond cutter, who en--trusts an enormous jewel to the custody ■>f the hero. The latter takes elaborate .precautions to keep the big stone safe, 'nit. the gang cleverly defeats him. A vain Scotland Yard official arrests him a.-- the culprit, and it is only after much ingenuity and many strange adventures hnt Sylvia rescues the hero. Sylvia noses as a Western millionairess, and this gives , her the opportunity of displaying scfme amazing costumes. The i vhole .drama : : Is a unique production. Good pictures make up the rest of the entertainment. Including the "History of the "War" scries, and as an added attraction "The Great Secret" serial will he shown both afternoon and evening. ' THE PALACE. After many vexatfbus delays the Ara-; h ura has delivered up the two feature Pictures for which Palace patrons have been so clamorous the past two days, and . Madge Evans, the charming, unnoiled "World" actress will be seen tonight irt "Gates of Gladness," m. comriany with the thirteenth episode of "The Neglected Wife." "A little child shall lead them" is ■ the theme of this • weet film ' story, and it proves the truth and wisdom of those wonderful words. Delightful Madge Evans plays the part of. the little daughter whose '■hildish innocence and artlessness help to mould the fortunes of many people, ■nnd this "kiddie star" is as fascinating ! n this screen as m any of the others which have made her famous. Myron Lqeds, angered at his father's . refusal to permit his marriage to Mary, leaves 4ome to live m the, city. He is unablo to make more than a bare living for 'lis wife and daughter Beth (Madge Evans). Roger, his brother, having succeeded to his father's estate, shuts him*f>lf from the rest of the world. When his little boy dies from' exposure he becomes /harder than ever. His wife sor- . rows greatly over tho tragedy of her life. Finally the old housekeeper ap- I neals to Myren. Her suggestion that Beth visits her as her niece is adopted, j Reth soon melis Roger, and her pre-~ sence acts as a tonic to his wife's nerves. Myron breaks into Roger's house with intent to rob. Beth is awakened and descends the stairs. A shot from ' Roger's pistol grazes her arm, which proves the means of a gen-eral.re-union of the family. "The Neg'ected Wife," episode thirteen, will be 'ound to be full of interest, and patrons to-night will be taken a step farther ♦owartl the sensational finale. This programme will also : be screen at to-mor-row's matinee and evening performances. THE OPERA HOUSE A startling drama of the great out-of-doors, entitled "Men of the Desert," will be the special feature at the Opera House .to-morrow (Saturday) night, with Jack 'Gardner, one of the foremost of America's Western character imperson* itors, hs the starred artist. Those who '< ye the open space known as God's •Treat out-of-doors, with its wonderful scenery, its rugged men, sometimes lawless, but always human; its women, free and unspoiled by the conventions of society; those who thrill to the dramatic action or feudal battles, where men settle their disputes with. rope and gun; or those whose heart throbs with an answering call 1o the whisper of the wilds, will all- bo delighted with this Treat play, "Men of the Desert." It Is best described as a startling story of the feud of the Western cattlemen and sheepmen. As support to the above, two r>f the best known comedy screen artists, "Fatty" Arbuckle and Mabel Normand, will be seen m the two-reel Keystone comedy. "Fatty's Tin Type Tangle." For a laughter-producing film this remedy, which takes half an hour m showing, is "out on its own." Reserved seats are procurable at Mil}er<s corner.