THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 15447, 16 February 1921, Page 5

THE PICTURE HOUSES.

THEATRE. The Tom Mix photo-drama "A Rough: Kitting Romance," which-was shown at the matinee at the Palace Theatre to-day, tis tlie liest Tom Mix production - yet shown. King ami Princess, cowboys' and cowgirls, the western range, and the big city all figure in "A Rough-Riding' Romance," in which the hero -does more perilous stunts than he ever did before tn a single picture. The plot turns on the sudden rise- to great riches of a cowboy, owing to an oilwell' being found .on liis property. Before thifi event happens the hero meets a girl'and her father, who appear mere wanderers; he befriends them, only to find out later that the father is a lung, and the girl a princess-. There is mystery and a lot b£ intrigue, and Tom Mix gets busy and lo aid the princess he is called upon to tlo the liaiv-raisihg stunts. The story is a. delightful one, packed with rapid action, tin-ills and a romance, which is" full of emotional appeal. Another attraction in "The Hell Ship," with Madalaine Traverse in the leading role. This is the best sea drama she has appeared in, ami the. interest- of the audience is kept rivette<i on tlie story right to the highly dramatic finish. The two reel century comedy "Uncle Tom's Caboose" is a clever and remarkably funny laugh i winner. It is a burlesque on the hook of Uncle Tom's, Cabin. The remaining films are full of splendid entertainment. The programme will be repeated to-night. EVERYBODY'S. A triple feature programme including the Alt British x>roduction "The Power of Right," supported by a fine detective story "The Flaniiug Clue," and the 13th chapter of the Adventuies of Stingaree serial, will be presented at Everybody's Theatre to-night. James Knight aiid Marjorie Villis, recogriiscd as foremost screen stars in England, are both featured in the • llarma British . photoplay "The Power of Right." No attention ,to detail has. been spared in this big production of two -.periods,, the ' stone age and the present day. The compairson of-the customs is strongly brought, out, tlie. relative .strength' of -might and right, down through ! the ages, tilling tho keynote. Tiic play has in the cast some of England's prominent actors, .and the Prince of Wales himself has a small role to poitray. "The Flaming Clue," is a thrilling detective story that tells of a secret service man, played by Harry Morey, who, singled handed, captures a band of counterfeiters. New methods r-f crime detection are employed in tin; picture and lend further interest to an already interesting stoiy. Harry . Morey is tin ideal -'star for the leading role of Cornell'the detective, being forced to light his way ihrough every inch of the story. An additional film of great interest will he (he latest episode, of the "Stingaree" serial, entitled "The Sign- ol the Kangaroo,-" which includes a number of _ thrilling episodes in the life of the Australian bushranger. . OPERA HOUSE. (At the Opera -House 1 to-night there, will he a fine picluitS entertainment. '-The management has seleclt'tP.fhe Thomas H. Into Paramount production,' "The I'Mso Road," as the principal attraction. The famous Australian star, Enid Bennett. will be seen is this great picture in quite a different, characterisation •to -.'h.v-u usually" assigned to her. "Thii' False Ro.ad"Js a stoiy permeated with a strong love interest. .It shows . the brittle 6 between honesty and dishonesty, and now two young lovers' are 'separated because one. 'chose the -false • or ! crooked ,r6a\l and the other tho straight. ..Enid Bennett lias the role of "The Innocent," one of the prettiest, and,most hardened members of a gang of safe robbers. The settings at)<j photography are exceptionally good. Supporting film:.-, including the two-reel , Mock Sonnett comedy. "His Wife's Friend," will be shown in ,'icldltion.