ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 17764, 24 September 1914, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

i'CLljEhs’ nrturks. The manaßi’mcm of tills popular place of amusement have no reason to complain of the patronage bestowed during Uie last three nights. .Full houses have been the rule, the excellent programme provided being the attraction. To-night a special programme will be presented. The star picture is a great French production. The Cinema Eclair Company, of Paris, has produced some excellent detective dramas in the past, but none has achieved so much success at the film entitled “The Tragedy at the Pepper-box Inn,’* The story is adapted from the book of Emile Gahoriau. and so well has the picture producer done iiis work that tiie photography, acting, and scenic sheets are said to be unsurpassed. In addition to the above is an A.H. drama entitled, "The Blue or the 'Grey,” a story of the American Civil War, witii a strong air of romance running through it. ’ Agra. India, is a beautifully coloured Pat he Scenic. “The Queen s ,\Tercy is a most interesting drama, magnificently costumed, with setting and acting that are simply perfect. The supporting hints are the “Australian Gazette," “Getting Solid With I hi,’ and "Max s [Melodrama," the latter featuring the wellknown French comedian Max EindcrTHF. ! iYt'lit'.M. Once more the hi-weekly change of pictorial views is presented for public delectation this evening at The Lyceum. It brings with it reputedly all that is latest and best in animated novelties of the kinematograph world, and its variety should he wide enough to be satisfying to the most fastidious. Welcome nows will he presented of oversea happenings in the latest topical budget, nhile in the scenic section a series of fine views of Saxony will be of educational interest. The star drama of the series is a, lengthy subject by the Reliance Co., which presents a theme designated “A stirring startling drama of the dangerous West, a gigantic stage eoaeh robbery and a smart capture, also a. sens,ai ionnl hold-up anil tight with outlaws." Supporting Ibis subject may l,e mentioned a Big Ben Co. story. "The Nest on the Black Cliff," a play of modem society, entitled "Mistaken Divorce." Among the remainder are “Industries of the Soudan." "The Wages of Willie Sinn” (comedy), ".Master I’ixit." and "A Brewery town romance.” New war news and views will he screened.