AMUSEMENTS.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 17009, 16 April 1926, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

THE PALACf

Showing for the last tinnyit the Palace 10-iiigbt, “Kings of the T*rf.” featuring Henry B. Walthall, Gertrude Astor, J. Farrell MacDonald, and no less than sewn thoroughbred racehorse:;, is an exceptional picture' It- is one of the best sporting dramas yet filmed, and con-

tains one of the most ilirilling horse races ever caught by the camera. Perhaps the inost'unuaial phase of the story unfolded in this picture i", its a.utol.iographieal aspect—a horse fells it- in its t.wji- way, almost in its own words. Another I ,innovation is that ihe producer has-gone to the trouble to press into service as nhotoplayers such' celebrities of the turf as Man o’ War. Morvich, Negofol, Fair Rlav, The Finn, Virginia’s Future nndl Confederacy. It is a piehire. well worth seeing. Comnjcncing at the matinee to-morrow Paramount presents the gripping melodrama of the sea. entitled! “Rugged Water." It is-n story packed willi thrills, heroic act inn, and romance. It tells of the hardships of the life-saving stations on a rugged 1 part of the coast of the. United States, and is a picture that one will enjoy .seeing. The tang of Hie sea, the thrill of fho shipwreck, and the heroism of the life savers, are but a few of the things that will make one enjoy ibis delightful romance. “Rugged Water” is adapted from the novel by Joseph Cl Lincoln, and is a. vivid, gripping story of the sea. and one most- pietnregoers will want to see a second time.

EVERYBODY’S. A picture that will appeal to every girl who ever wauled to be an actress and every mother that wants her daughter to stay'at-home, is “The Midnight G.ivl,” Lila Lee’s latest .serc.cn drama, at Everybody's Theatre, ‘'The Midnight. Girl.” relates Ihe joys and heartaches of a talented girl who is seeking fame and fortune behind tho footlights. The background! of this story is provided by Hie gaiety of the night life on Broadway, the playground! of all the world. The cabaret scene in which Lila. Lee makes her debut- as “The Midnight Girl” stands out as one of the most spectacular scenes of its kind tint has ever been filmed. The supporting comedy and gazette are both good. Bam Stern’s success continues unabated' and his popularity increases nightly. His numbers last night met willi .demonstrations of applause, encores being frequent. There items: “Italiano,” “The .Jewish 'Policeman,” “Margueiita” nq.d th> recitation “The. Dream” will.be repeated' to-night. To-morrow, both matinee and night, Richard Barfhelmess and Bessie Love appear in “Soul Fire,” whilst Sam Siern. comedian, will make his final appearances. “Soul Fire,” a slorv which carries one to New York, Italy, Paris, Port Said, and the South Seas, gives Barthelmexs wonderful opportunities to display his remarkable dramatic ability and marks him indubitably as one of the screen's greatest actors. In addition the pick of supports will be shown. At night, request numbers will be given by Sam Stern, comedian. Any patrons desiring special numbers are invited (n leave same with the manager of the theatre.

OPERA HOUSE; “GLORIOUS NEW ZEALAND”—MONDAY NEXT.

A beautiful picture of the world’s most beautiful country, “Glorious New Zealand”—a fitting title for this exquisite color toned picture. A veritable scenic classic of the silver sheet, presented in lavish and beautiful form,

“Glorious New Zealand” represents the essence 'of two years’ Government cinematographic effort. This great production will be screened :i,t thy Opera House for three nights, commencing Monday next. Containing the cream of 100,000 ft. of glorious film compressed into two hours’ entertainment, “Glorious New Zealand” unquestionably testifies to the unexcelled beauty of the Dominion’s scenery. Gorgeous scenes of ravishing beauty follow each other in bewildering fashion. Comparatively few people have seen native birds such as tin’s, wokns, pigeons, hell-birds, etc., in HTeir bush environment, yet the clever camera men. of the Government staff 1 secured some unique close-ups of these beautiful specimens of bur avi-fauna for inclusion in this, scenic masterpiece, “Glorious New Zealand.” Sporting is also represented in swordfishing and oilier deep-sea. sports. In the swordfishing episode there is depicted a thrilling encounter. The beautiful Wanganui river is a classic or reflective water and mirrored fernery. Fiordland! and “The Finest Walk in the World” (Milford Track), offer a feast for the eye. “Franz .Tosef Glacier" with its pinnacles, min* arets, and .fantastic castles of -scintillating ice. provides an unforgettable scene. Stewart Island, “the land of the glowing skies.” as the .Maoris call if, is presented einomatographicaliy for the first, lime. Nothing lias been neglected from the tropic strands of coral-girl Samoa to the frozen wastes of Ross Land : the fijm probes from out-of-the-way corners', revelations in unsuspected scenic glories. Never has there been a more beautiful seenic film shown, throughout the Dominion. During the screening a highly entertaining educational ail'd instructive lecture is delivered) by Mr Tano Fama. A special schools matinee will he held at 3 p.m. on Monday. The box plan is at Tnttersall and Bayly's.