THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14987, 14 August 1919, Page 3

THE PICTURE HOUSES.

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Oue of the chief attractions In the rtew programme at Everybody's to-night will He "the fiaicony of Death" (tho first Frericii filih' i*> be released since the war), starring Mlie fiacei Levirts, of th«; Palais Royal M. rfoiird';tins. and M. ifean Ayme. Why' won't wives 101l their husbands? It would often save quite a lot ol trouble and subsequent explanations, to .say nothing of the misunderstandings. The young wife who neglects to do this In tho "Balcony- of Death" stored up for herself a lot of trouble and nearly lost a perfectly good and useful husband, to say nothing about a handsome home and pb nly of money. However, the sacrifice slif wanted to make brought matters to a head, and the unprincipled one who tci.iptcd met his deserts in a thrilling nu' nner. Some of the features are beautiful scenes from Monte Carlo. Another special subject is the latest O. Henry story to. be adapted to the screen, "Find tin. 1 Woman" (Cherchez la Femme), in which Alice Joyce plays the part or Madeline Benard; it prinia donna, recogni>od as being one of the author's most at i-active and lovable creations. O. Henry's inimitable style, together with his facility for sustaining the suspense in his plots, and Introducing the human heart-interest, ,have made his works an immortal monument to his ability. "Find the Woman" is one of his most churning stories, and in the appealing gentleness and charm of the young opera singer, Alice Joyce is at ease. "Tlie House of Hate" serial, episode 11, entitled "Hauuts of Evil," an Instalmiiit most thrilling and sensational, and tht> two-reel Triangle comedy, "His Neighbor's Baby," will also be shown. THE PALACE. 'I lie warm appreciation of the new proyrnnime at the Palace was shown by the lai-jfe attendance last evening, and the! entertainment upheld the reputation rained by the new management. The! fir t of the two new films exhibited was| a Pallas production entitled "Son of Eri-i," starring Dustin Farnum in a story of the love of art Irish youth and a pretty Colleen. The opening scenes are in Ireland, but later the settings are in Ne,v York, where the youth takes a proin. went part in " defeating graft methods an 1 is made captain of police, and the play closes with tlie lovers, who were separated in Ireland, reunited in New Yoik. Throughout, the story is a ch.-i lining one, and was much enjoyed by pa irons. The other star picture was a Fox production, "Mr Logan, ' U.5.A.," starring Tom Mix in a role popular with picture patrons at present, that of a Secret Service man. The story depicts in realistic manner the activities of German agents who attempt to paralyse the indu trial work of the nation by sowing tile seeds of discontent in the minds of the workers, and their eventual downfall at the hands of the hero., compelled to conceal his identity, the hero is branded as a slacker by the girl he loves. Uii-ible to justify himself in her eyes, he pui-,ue s his duty until the plot of the enemies of his country Is frustrated, and the plotters are in custody. Tom Mix asl the Secret Service man is seen in some' remarkable acting, and the thrilling story ; was followed with tense interest throughout. The programme, which includes humorous and topical v films, will be screened again at 7.45 p.m. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE: "THE WHISPERING CHORUS." Ccceil B. de Mille's first Artcraft feature. "The Whispering Chorus," with an all-- tar cast, including the popular Enid Bennett, will open its Gisborne season at His Majesty's Theatre this even'np" commencing at IAS. The picture is said n le the greatest yet made by the worldfa.n>.;d producer, and has received eulogist c press notices throughout the United States and Australasia. It is in seven parts, and particular care was taken to ynsiive that every detail in regard idresses, scenery, etc., was perfect. The stoiy itself is a most powerful one, so mm h so that, special instructions were received by the producer that in order that the attention of patrons must not be listractcd, the management shall insist that during the last thirty minutes of the play no one is to enter or leave the bun Ung. This rule will be observed duv:ng the Gisborne season. In the stoiy. a man unable to meet his hou.^e 'lob l expenses, resorts to theft and finally ilosi rts his wife. She causes a search 'o be made, and a body is discovered, •lot icd in -her husband's suit. The man himself had found the body and deviled this plan of outwitting his wife -and the police. He is mourned as dead, and later the wife 'marries the Governor- of tiie State. Then unexpectedly a warrant s issued for the arrest of tbe man who u c larged with the murder of the man found in the river, being "wanted" in fact, on a charge of murdering himself. Several complications ensue ..before he lan- ted. and brought to trial. He ha> discovered his wife is happy in her love for her husband, the Governor andsooner than make her suffer, he allows hnv-eif to be convicted and is sentenced to death in the electric chair. Special vocal items were incorporated in the Play, and these will be interpreted bv Mrs Phil Barry, who will sing "Nearer My ,oa to Thee," "Where Is My Wandering Boy To-night?" "in the Gloaming " ■Home, Sweet Home," and Tosti's "Goodbye. In addition, appropriate selectionwill be played by the new Paramount orchestra. The star picture will be s un ported by humorous, topical and travel Pictures. Seats for the season, which will extend till Saturday evening including a matinee ,on Saturday afternoon, may be reserved.