ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 19770, 19 February 1923, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

CIVIC PICTURES.

There is something happening every min-ute-—eiiher on sea, in the air, or on land—during the screening of the two principal pictures on the current Civic Picture programme, which is being shown for the last time at the Municipal Theatre to-night. “Oathbound,” featuring Dustin Farnum, is the story of a millionaire ship-owner and of river pirates who have been systematically robbing his ships. The identity of the members of the gang is surrounded by a veil of cleverly sustained mystery, which the audience is unable to penetrate until the very close of the picture. The thrills include a motor-boat race between two of the speediest motor boats in the world, when Farnum is in pursuit of the thieves. A hydroplane also takes part in this contest and adds to the excitement. Dorothy Gish takes us up in the air in “Flying Pat.” She wants to stay at home, hubby wants her to have a career. < So she decides to be a "highflyer.” But it doesn’t .all work out just as hubby would like. An aeroplane smash brings matters to a head and everything comes out right in the long run. But all the time there is something happening and the fun waxes fast and furious. This programme, with its delightful stories combining romance, comedy and thrills, is one well worth going far to see. It is showing for the last time to-night. ALBION THEATRE. Who does not love the sea? The sea with all itg romance, the everchanging moods from grave to light, they all carry a fascination that appeals to all. In Hobart Bosworth’s latest feature, "The Sea Lion,” you get him at his very best. Salient points in this dramatic film are great wreck scenes, splendid views of whale-catehing, a big ship’s mutiny, and interwoven in it all is a sweet story of a mermaid. The play makes delightful seeing, and we can heartily recommend it to young and old. The first feature is presented by the Vitagraph Company, who have for their star Antonio Moreno in an exotic drama of the East; the East, with all its charm and strangeness, including.the snake charmer, the Potter, the water-carrier and the Sacred Ball. Tie lighter side of the entertainment presents James Aubrey in a good comedy, the latest news from the world, also Paris modes and another comedy. Seats may be reserved by telephoning the Albion. “ORPHANS OF THE STORM.” FRIDAY. *lt is impossible to convey by means of cold, unfeeling print, the wondrous beauty and power of G. W. Griffith's latest and greatest motion picture, “Orphans of the Storm,’’ which will commence its week's season at the Grand Theatre on Friday. A few of the most outstanding features of the picture, however, will give the reader an idea of its magnitude, although the real magnificence of this Griffith dramatic epic must be seen to be properly appreciated. Nearly twelve months were occupied in working up to making and finishing the picture. Six months were spent in the actual making, eighteen months were spent in period study and research work in order to reproduce faithfully the scenes, styles, and customs of the time. Every scene, large or small, was personally directed by Mr Griffith. Twentysix tons of properties were imported from France that the dress and scenes might be historically correct. Each scene was photographed from three to ten times. The reproduction of Paris covered fourteen acres, (he largest studio set ever built. Three of the houses were reproduced from houses still existent, past which the death carts rumbled on their way to the guillotine over one hundred years ago. The box plans are now on view at the Bristol Piano Co.