THE THEATRES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 24, 5 March 1914, Page 9

THE THEATRES.

GLOBE PICTURES. The programme which was concluded at the Globe Theatre yesterday had very flattering receptions during its screenings, and the new bill is just as * strong in every item. The star film, '<The Actress,'' ip one of.the best pictures which has been shown in the picture houses of this city. It is a real love story, and some of the happenings are" very pathetip. The film made a very profound impression on all those •who witnessed it. . Another drama which runs the star film very close in V point of merit is "The Doctor's Blind Child," and "In Their Hour of is also of exceptional merit. English Gazette (252) gives a good idea of the main happenings of the world. A programme of moving pictures would never complete without some educational film, and <' Brushmaking' Ms of the best of its kind. The whole process of manufacture is shown from beginning to end. '.'Let 'em Quarrel" and "The New Neighbour'' were two screamingly •fnriTiy. comedies which produced great hilarity. ' .GRAND THEATRE* The Grand Theatre has a very strong programme showing, fit present. The star film is one of those ever popular, detective stories ientitled " Deteetive Kelly." It is a thrilling drama right through, a battle of wits between law, as represented by the detective, and •lawlessness, as Represented by criminals. There are fierce struggles in ivhich fortune' favours first one and then the other. Of course law triumphs in the long run, and the honours fall to • the detective. "Broncho Billy's?; Strategy' 7 lo a tale of the west, de- ; picti'ng the clftver way in which a cowboy obtained wfcat he wanted. "Eclair journal, No. 55," contains the latest in world's news and vhat is doubtless very important to the gentler sex a comprehensive review of the latest in ladies' fashions. The comics are '' When Pimple was. Young," "His Twin Brother," ancl "Tweedledum Looking for a Job," mirth makers all of them. The music supplied by the orchestra is not the least enjoyable part of the programme.

COLOSSEUM. One of the most thrilling dramatic I films shown at Fuller's Picture Theatre for some time is 1 ' The Bridge of Terror," now being screened. The Study has a coherent plot with more excitement to each yard of film than one could hope for. There is one particular scene, from which the title is taken, i» which the acting, scenery, and general composition is especially fine. Other good pictures are the "Gaumont Graphic," "The Scapegrace," "Antigonio Valley," and "Nora's Boarders." OPERA HOUSE. One has only to watch the large audiences pouring out of Fuller's Opera House after the performance to realise that there is something out of the

jrdinary on the programme. The performances staged by the Fuller Proprietary always prove popular and the present bill is no exception to this rule. Howard's trained animals, bears and dogs, continue to amuse large audiences nightly. Their astonishing feats on skates and bicycles, 'their juggling, dancing, and quaint ways bring theni much applause. Leonard Nelson still continues his successes and on Thursday, March 12, he will institute his first competition night of this season. QUEEN'S THEATRE. The success of "A «Son of his Father," the star item on the programme showing at the Queen's is undoubted, while all the other numbers haVe also created a very favourable impression. The same films were shown to-day, and a change of programme will be made to-morrow, commencing with the morning session. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE, As usual the complete programme now being screened at His Majesty's Theatre is an excellent one, and the chief attraction, "Silver .Blaze," is a dramatic film of high merit. It is a pictorial adaptation of the well-known story, by tke same name by Conon Doyle 'and deals with the stealing of a racehorse. . Sherlock Holmes figures in it prominently, and the plot is* veiy carefully unravelled. There is also showing a delightful scenic picture of the environs of Florence. The New Zealand Animated News is a feature of the programme as usual. Other pictures are the "Gazette," "Better Days," "The Animal Acrobat,''. and '' Baffles.'' SYDENHAM PICTURES. There was a large attendance at thos Sydenham Theatre last night when "Silver Blaze" and the accompanying films were shown for the last time. The new programme which will be ushered in to-night includes some very fine items, chief of which is "The Bridge of Terror," a powerful play of emotion and passion by the Pathe Company. Other numbers are the ( 'Gaumont Graphic" with news in picture from many countries. Another drama said to be well worth seeing iff '' The Scapegrace.'' "Antigonio Valley" is a very fine scenic, while " The Feudists" (comedy) features three popular Vitigraph players, Lillian Walker, John Bunny and Flora Finch. .With these actors taking part there should be no question of its laughter producing qualities.