ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 144084, 1 May 1913, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL PICTURES,

An entire change of programme will be presented, at the Theatre Royal tonight. The big “star” of the evening will bo a gloriously coloured Continental masterpiece entitled “The Money Lender.” Running well over 3550 feet in length, this film is described as a, fascinating dramatic romance that rivets the attention from start to finish. There is an entire absence of any forcing of incidents, and the whole sequence of events, so absorbing, exciting and tragic, possess that element of rationality which gives to the story a living power. “The Money Lender” will bo supported by the latest topical, dramatic, comedy, and scenic subjects. Patrons are requested to note that this programme will only be shown to-night and Saturday. There will ho no pictures shown at the Theatre Royal to-morrow (Friday).

EMPIRE PICTURE PALACE. The new programme of moving pictures shown at tho Empire Picture Palace last night mot with, a hearty reception at the hands of a large audience. The series contained many good films, and while none wore below the average standard, two. or three stood out as particularly fine specimens of the kinematograph art. Tho feature of the evening was easily the American Biograph production entitled “The Massacre.” This film was acted over the real scenes of terrible tragedy in the days when Indians were earning a reputation for endless cunning and blood-thirsty savagery. A large part of the picture depicts all the details of a desperate battle between Indians bent on revenge, and a party of Scouts who are conveying a prospective settler with wife and child through the danger zone. It is quite impossible to paint a pen picture of this remarkable production. ' It just has to be seen to be realised, and picture patrons can never justly say that they have ever seen a Western film unless they see “The Massacre.” In addition to this unique presentation the programme is full of other good numbers., “The Lady of SKalott” taken from Tennyson’s poem is a rare treat, whilst “His Western Way” (Lubin). and - “The Girl of the Grove” (Thanhauscr) _ contain much that is new and novel in silent drama. “The Bernina Railway” and “Ravines of the River A are” were scenic subjects of exquisite beauty, and the latest series of views of New Zealand” wore also included. The comic items were extremely funny and rounded off a capital evening’s entertainment, which will be repeated again to-night and to-morrow night.