THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 15359, 1 November 1920, Page 3

THE PICTURE HOUSES.

EVERYBODY'S

"From the Old World to the New, via Panama Canal," was the outstanding feature that caused a full booking at Everybody's on Saturday night. The, voyage is taken by the liner Tainui from Plymouth to Auckland, and the keenest interest was evinced m the remarkably fine depiction of the long voyage and m the unique peries of views of the Gulf Stream and the vapor arising therefrom Many of those present had made th«r voyage via Panama and they were warm m their praise of the film, which revived pleasant memories. The embanking of passengers and life on ship are shown, every effort .apparently being made to pass the time m a pleasant way. The camera-man has had a wonderful sue? cess throughout, and the views of the Canal with the great lochs and artificial lakes ' surpass anything of the kind previously achieved. Besides Being a splendid scenic-travel picture it is one that has a distinct educational value, and it was pleasant to see that <-o many student* were attracted by the announcement thait would be shown. A special matinee was given this afternoon to give the school children generally an opportunity to witness "From the Old World to the New." The supoortlng pictures included, a Vitagraph subject m which the popular Bessie Love takes the lead, entitled "Pegreen." The picture alternates between loy and sadness, and shows how a bright spirit can help to radiate sunshine m a little towfi. The story includes a double romance, and. m each case there is a happy ending.

PALACE THEATRE. Tha D. W. Griffiths' production, "A Romance of Happy Valley," which packed the Palace Theatre on Saturday, contains more heart throbs and dramatic surprises than any other D. W. Griffiths' produc-; tion. The story carries the audience far away from the beaten path, and the personality of Lillian Gish and Robert Harron is invested into the characters they represent so sincerely that they appear to be real people doing what real people would do m the circumstances. The story is a remarkable one, the plot revolving on the enduring love of a girl for her country-bred sweetheart who remained away for eight years. He didn't like to write; to admit he was oa failure. And if other chances came he would not bind her to the past: so he works and was silent;' ever tolling, ever hoping, ever striving for that wife and home of his dreams. And then Dame Fortune smiled. The story glows with love, and faith, and humour. It is a picture that will appeal to everyone. The remaining attractions on the programme are "A Girl m Bohemia," featuring the pretty and delightful star Pesrgy Hyland. This is story is as delightful as the star and every phase of the story is filled with interest, the climax being cleverly conatvueted l"Oh, You WOmen," m which the popular comedian, Ernest Truex Js the star, is a skit on the class of female who ape masculine habits. It is a sweet and wholesome laughing story, and the laughter is spontaneous and continuous. The whole programme is a happy one. on Wednesday the big pantomime attraction "Ala Balia and the Forty Thieves," will be presented. Seats may be booked at Muir's.