TO-DAY'S PICTURE SHOWS

Sun (Christchurch), Volume II, Issue 491, 6 September 1915, Page 10

TO-DAY'S PICTURE SHOWS

EVERYBODY'S. "The Radium Thieves" is the star drama in the new programme presented at Everybody's to-day. The plot is original, dealing with a doctor who has purchased, on behalf of a big hospital, half a million dollars' worth of radium. A gang of expert thieves gets to know of the hoard of radium in the doctor's possession, and determine to rob him of it. It is eventually stolen by one of the gang, but, having no knowledge of its power, he is struck blind. By this means the doctor finds the whereabouts of the precious mineral, and he secures it by the aid of a nurse. The gang, hearing of the loss, kidnap the doctor and nurse, and, of course, regain possession of the radium. The thieves are eventually captured by means of a clever ruse, and the love story running through the play ends fittingly. The English comedian, Billy Reeves, is presented in a laughable Lubin comedy entitled "The Clubman," in which he takes the part of an inebriated man about town. The "Gaumont Graphic" contains the latest and most interesting war and topical views, gathered' from all parts of the world by the army of camera men. "Tunis and its Surroundings" is a fine scenic film. Roecoe Arbuckle is undoubtedly one of the most versatile comedians on the screen. He acts the part of tramp, country youth, or society man in an inimitable manner, but this week he appears in a Keystone farce as a bulky young lady who is an heiress to a large fortune. As a flighty young girl in the surf, "Fatty" is excruciatingly funny. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. To-night's star feature is an adaptation of the well-known book by Leo Trevor, entitled "Brother Officers," and is produced by the famous London Film Co., who will be remembered for their excellent photo-plays, "The -Middleman" and "Lil o' London." The story of "Brother Officers" is a portrayal of human frailty and strength, and it is said no one can view this great production without betraying emotion. The love story which is entwined in the narrative is pretty and affecting. Henry Ainly is featured in the piece. On the same programme are the "War Gazette," a film entitled "The Great War," which follows the moves of army operations, a fine Edison drama entitled "Dickson's Diamonds," and a very laughable comedy, "Mysterious Mr Davy," featuring the favourite comedian, Sydney Drew. T&E globe. At the change of programme today the star feature is a depiction of New York life, and is a sociological masterplay, tense and vivid in description, showing how a home life may be wrecked by a "Circe," and also the power of a daughter's love to ameliorate matters and restore home affection. The story is of a man successful in business who has

always found pride and joy in the company of his loving wife and daughter, and who suddenly finds himself enthralled by the advances of a gay young woman a siren who lives in the same apartment house. "Taken by Storm" is a laughable comedy by the Vitagraph Company and amongst other items in the "Australian Gazette" are pictures of sick and wounded from the Dardanelles, and "Cartoons of the Moment." SYDENHAM PICTURES. The programme announced for the Sydenham Pictures this evening promises well for an evening's excellent entertainment. A military and society drama entitled "Brother Officers" will be the feature film, and is said to tell a moving story of love and war. An interesting picture following the movements of the j allied armies is "The Great War," while other films are "The Mysterious Mr Davey" and "Dickson's Diamonds."