THE PICTURE WORLD.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16494, 23 July 1919, Page 2

THE PICTURE WORLD.

THE PEOPLE'S. LAST NIGHT OF BILL HART. “Biddle Gawne,” Bill Hart’s latest Artcraft picture screening tinally tonight at ino People’s, is without doubt one ol his finest productions to date. As is usual with Artcraft productions, the play is beautifully set amongst fine mountain and river scenery. Tlie play ends with an exciting iignt far up on the top of a cliff. Tne "Railroad Raiders. ’’ gazette and comedy are also shown. Olivo Tell, in "Secret Strings,” is the star attraction for to-morrow. THE EMPIRE. CAPTAIN BRUCE BAIRNSFATHER'S “THE BETTER ’OLE.” Space is sure to be at a premium at tlie Empire Theatre next Friday, Saturday and Monday when the seven-reel suporfeaturc, “The Bettor ’Ole,” or, "The Romance of Old Bill,” will bo presented under the direction of Leo. D. Chateau's International Attractions. "The Better ’Olo” is not a war picture but it depicts the little joys and sor-, rows and tlie jokes played on each other by the men behind the lines. The seven reels are chockfull of tho humour that has made Bairusfather famous. Old Bill, Alt'., and Bert are the characters prominent in the story. It falls to Old Bill to do the big chivalrous deeds. He accidentally fools a spy of his plans, and just as accidentally has them deciphered, and resolves to frustrate their plans alone. It nearly cost Old Bill his life, but even that lie faced cheerfully. The spirit of gratitude is too lively in France; but Old Bill is saved at*tho opportune moment by the little French gid who shared his secret turning up with a French general, who pins iho Croix-de-Gucrrc over his astonished heart and kisses him on both cheeks. The joy of getting back to Blighty is mingled with the pathos of the leave order that arrives just as its owner is carried out to get his 6ft. allotment of earth. "The Belter ’Ole” is an all-British production and stands supremo as the finest motion picture to date. (Music in symphony with the different interests of the film has been specially compiled. Box plans for tho full season are now open at Collier’s. Prices of admission are 2s Cd, 2s, and front stalls Is (phis tax). EVERYBODY’S. MAE MARSH, IN “ALL WOMAN.” Mae Marsh, in “All 'Woman,” has ideal surroundings for a smashing success —support, plot, material, and dramatic moments —she puts it over with a sure push. She gams the sympathy of her audience from the first flash, and calls for and retains interest throughout. Tho homely atmosphere of the scenes gives excellent scope for her personality, and her work shines in every scene, and never weakens. Tho human element is prominent, backed by a smooth running, plausible, story told in logical sequence. As the good little girl who cleaned up the wicked little, town, (Mao Marsh is immense. “All Woman” shows at Everybody’s tonight and to-morrow night. On the same programme there is also another episode of “The House of Hate.”