ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 144360, 26 March 1914, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

KING OF THE a 111. The Empire Picture Company have from time to time been the means of giving the people of New Plymouth the opportunity of seeing some remarkable films from the moving-picture woflu. Despite the cost they have brought before us all the leading productions that film-makers have racked their brains to devise. We have travelled with them through Switzerland, soon the Panama Canal, watched the haunts of the birds of the air, witnessed dramas extolling the virtuous and giving the rotter his reward, and hist but- not least our humour has been tickled, and wo have been made to laugh heartily over the' woll-doviscd situations in a comedy picture. The end of interest in moving pictures as devised by the pessimist has not come yet, and not likely to, as each week brings forward new ideas for the cinematograph of more absorbing interest than their predecessors. The latest sensational picture, which has boon a tremendous draw throughout Australasia, is that marvellous photo-play “The King of the Air,” a 6000 ft. drama, and New Plymouth is shortly to have the opportunity of witnessing this great production. Make up your minds to see it, as it contains some of the most remarkable situations you have ever seen. Watch the daily papers. I EMPIRE PICTURES. There wore two great attractions at rho Empire Picture Palace last night, drama and song. “The Fatal Legacy,” which is flic* attraction in the dramatic line, is a study in heredity, the tragedy of a succession of drink-tainted lives. The story runs from one generation to the other, showing the pursuing curse of the sins of the fathers. Incidentally, It is responsible for the introduction of .several unique spectacular effects, including a fine limiting scene, fox* stone wall, accident and all. The sup- | porting programme includes “The Loss Kj that Loved a Sailor” (a strong A.K. drama on novel lines, the “Honour of the Force” (an Edison drama on Edi- | sonian linos) and numerous iconics and j comedies. The vocal attraction was provided by Miss Veto Gilbert. one of the popular 1 candidates in the' Carnival Queen contest. There is no doubt that this young vocalist is a “find.” Tho picture programme will he repeated to-night. To-morrow night there will be a complete change of programme for one night only. Miss V. Gilbert will again sing at the Empire on this occasion.