HAYWARD'S PICTURES.

Colonist, Volume LIII, Issue 13225, 30 September 1911, Page 6

HAYWARD'S PICTURES.

The magnificent cinematograph portrayal of Shakespeare's drama "Henry VIII," will be screened this afternoon for tho first time in Nelson. In its adaptation to picture purposes all ttie main facts have been carefully retained. This, together with the grace and talent of tho characters, the gorgeous costumes, scenery and properties, helps to form one of tho greatest triumphs of motion photography ever seen here. Of the -many line sections of the film, scene I\\ is tho most brilliant and touching. It- is here that Wolsey, having played his cards —and lost—takes his pathetic farewell ■if Cromwell, and in which appears ' is famous speech. Sir Bocrbohin Tree reveals all the pon-er of his amazing art and a New Zealanc} audience is let into the secret of his fame. The play extends over a period of eleven years, yet in its condensed form will be found a story full of romance, wrapped up in a wealth of splendour almost outstanding in its magnificence truly a masterpiece, and a" fine example of tlie powers of the cinematograph. In Wolsey's palace one gets some idea of the magnificent gojri plate valued at £1,500,000. Sir Beorbohm Tree is supported by a brilliant, array of artists. Arthur Bourchier as' Henry VIII. is very fine, and Miss Violet Vanbrugh appears as Queen Katharine. A charming scenic of Auckland showing a sunset across tlio beautiful harbour is included in a specially selected programme. The trains afternoon and evening, by the courtesy of the railway manager, will '■c delayed fifteen minutes beyond their usual time.