ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 17784, 13 July 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

GItAND Tll HAT UK. THK SECOND “STINOA 11 EE." The first “Stingarce" story was such an unciualitied success that tHe screening to-day of the second amazing bushranging episode in two acts, "A Voice in the Wilderness" is sure to attract a crowded attendance for the unusual merit of Horning's thrilling recitals of the English aristocrat who became notorious as a bushranger throughout Australasia, became familiar to a wide circle of readers of the "Strand Magazine." The second story deals with the exciting episode of the "Sticking Fp" by Stingarce of the people in an Australian concert hall. Amongst other tilings ho compels liis English sweetheart who is earning her living as a governess to sing at (lie concert and lie thereby secures for her an engagement with a high-class musical company. There is any amount of novelty and thrill in this drama, and a big slice of heart interest. Another picture which lias created much attention wherever shown is a big 1000 ft special film showing “The Irish Brigade at the Front" and ‘The Dublin Biots. ’’ This picture is said to vividly depict the destructod world-f'arned Sackville street and the many historical buildings of fair Dublin. Other picked subjects will include:—"Wonders of the Deep" tPatiic study), Luhin’s very latest star drama, "Meg o’ the Clift's,” and Urban's unique series, “Naval Sports at Malta." A big 2-reel feature comedy, "The Shabbies," from the Vitagraph studios, is heralded by glowing reports. "Snapshots of the British Fleet" should bo full of interest. “The Australian Gazette" and "Billy Boy" complete a splendid programme that cannot fail to attract large houses. ALBION THEATRE. A WORLD'S FILM MASTERPIECE. To-day's supreme attraction at the luxurious Albion Theatre will be "The, Devil’s Toy," described as the most remarkable drama ever turned out by the i World’s Film Corporation. It is cited as the strongest sensational society screen play of the century. The production is | most elaborate. Hosts of actors arc i concerned in the production, the gowning | is magnificent and' the scenic arrangements arc upon a scale of unusual splendour. Adcle Blood, a rising star of the film world, appears at the head of an exceptionally powerful cast of players. The story, briefly put, is that a struggling artist becomes the slave of ambition and sells his soul to perdition in exchange for fortune, fame, and love. Satan shows him the way to riches. He commits murder to get them, and then hesitates, fearful of the devil's power. But his soul was sold, and there was no backing out of the awful contract. For fame he stole from a man who had befriended him. This man became insane through starvation. Fame and riches did not bring love. Then the

“Woman" came into his world. She had been betrothed to the man he had robbed. She set out to meet and combat Ills evil genius with her wiles; to win him bach from the clutches of the Devil: to raise his hopes that he would escape the penalty; and then to ruin him and cast him aside with the victims of his own misdeeds. A very long special picture of “The Dublin Riots” will be shown in conjunction with “The Irish Brigade in France.” The deeds of this brigade will ever shine illustriously in the annals of the war. Xo word pictures could pos- | slbiy convey an idea of the destruction In Dublin and the devastation of Sackvllle street —“the finest street In the world.” The picture is a magnificent one. “The Topical Budget,” “In the Italian Tyrol.” “Ghosts and Flypaper” (comedy) and “Paris from the Air” will also be shown. The programme is one of the highest possible standard, and there is sure to be a rush to aec it

POPULAR PICTURE PALACE,

GREAT DOUBLE PROGRAMME,

Big attendances greeted the screening of "Pennington's Choice" during the last three days and nights. This excellent business may be counted as another tribute to the excellence of "-Metro" productions. For the usual bi-weekly change to-day the management have secured something in the way of a record. There are two hig star features from the Famous Players and World Film’s Corporation respectively. The first of these is a powerful problem play in 4 parts,

"The Unwelcome Mrs Hatch.” The theme of the picture is the great emotion of mother love, which reigns supreme through every distressing situation. The story is founded on a notable divorce case that took place in New York, and brought out some very fine points of law for the jury to determine. The play is noted for some superb acting, and the settings and mountings have received the greatest care and attention. The picture has created a furor© wherever screened, and it is reasonable to expect the same reception here. The World’s Film Corporation offering is a magnificent ii-part drama, "The Family Cupboard,” and serves to introduce to Invercargill audiences Mr Holbrook Blinn, America's foremost character-actor. The plot is a strong one, and tho cast is exceptionally fine, and the result is a picture of groat power that cannot fail to leave a marked impression upon tho spectator. A series of pictures that will prove of more than ordinary Interest, is "The Dublin Riots,” giving some authentic and lifelike views of tho recent uprising. The latest Kclair Journal is Included in the programme, which is a long one, and can only be shown once. Patrons are advised to be early and secure seats, and wherever possible ladles and children should avail themselves of the afternoon sessions, as big houses are assured.