AMUSEMENTS

Timaru Herald, Volume CIV, Issue 15867, 24 January 1916, Page 9

AMUSEMENTS

GRAND PICTURES. A new programme will he j4iowii at tile (hand Pieturo Palaco tnis afternoon and evening. A prominent feature is the fourth ep.sode of the great serial "Tho blaster Key,'' in which a western mine and minin.-j; village furnish the interesting haek-r.-ound for a. cleverly tlev.sed story. which is continued in these "episodes." The village, ino miners and their womenfolk, the mining plant, are made good Use of. ;md the principal actors keep their parts tme to life. The key lo the no -iion of a rich vein ]i:id been lost, witli the loss of a. plan ol tho mine, and t'ne man who got the plan has now returned to the mine. .Some strong developments n.ay be looked for. "The I.lnk that Binds," another of the new list, is said to be a strong drama, with some sensational scenes worked in. "The Pontine Marshes should prove an instrucscenic, and Vnere :s included a lively comic. ""WHEN THIEVES FALL OUT." No strides, no more i'arreacli'iig result-;, no jnore perfect pictures, have over been obta.ned in the history ol the entertainment provider than the latest screenings by the popular l'ullers. Men oi wide experience and knowledge are a.i ways on the watch lor iilms that not only entertain out to elevate, and leave a pleased impiession with those who patronise their shows. At tho Theatre I?oval this evening a, well planned story concerning a, big jewel robbery is tho top,J',!.°r. The picture is entitled "When thieves Fall Out." It is a powerful story, vivid in execution, iilled with dramatic .surprises. A wonderful v.oman criminal conceives an idea hereby -a valuable collection to bo used at a special jeweller's display at the Grand Hotel, can be stolen. The thieves by a well laid out plan manage t*> have a large trunk placed in the same strong room as the jewellery. Jr..side the trunk is tno of the thievir.g gang, and soon he has most of tho valuables packed away in his box. A detective, who is oil watch discovers that matters are not as tliev should be and commences to make inquiries. This is 1 ollowcd by some desperate schemes and a pursuit of the gang that is most exciting. r J ho woman is eventually captured, and from jealous causes betrays her friends, which leads to tho police bringing tlio-Y efforts to a. successful conclusion. Tiie east includes .some excellent artists. Tho series ho\ls j other good items, embracing '"The 1 epical Budget" ivh'ch depicts men of the Navy, iil nch ne Gun Corps, Trafalgar Day celebrations, America's new Navy. and many other matters of special feature shows "The Presentation of Dist-injru'shrd Conduct Medals to Returned Soldiers."' This film is oQO feet in length and post interesting. Tho comedy section is good. AVillie Peeves will be seen in "Her Ponieo,"' a cleverly cont'ived sk't on tho stage. "B'llie's Goat" is a Majestic comedy in which a mischievous boy gets possession of a sroat. and the destruction the sioit causes makes the best of fun. "He,- Easter Hat'' details an appealing domcst ! c drama. Musea.l selections of tho appreciated kind wdl bo dispensed by Airs Hurdlev. Tho Theatre phone is 570. HAY WARD'S NEW PROGRAMME. The management of the Lyceum announce that they are opening' the week with a line batch of subjects. Heading the series is a. grand ideal picture play in four acts, in which hypnotism plays the chief part. This fascinating drama, entitled "The Evil Ky e.'' features Robert Leonard and Ella llall. Tho mysterious and weird ar.o dominating factors of this drama. The daughter of a millionaire had an ailment which required an operation. A well-known hypnotic, specialist, Dr Renault-Sevani, performed an operation. Ho also made her, unknown to anyone but himself, a perfect- hypnotic medium. When she had reached the age of eighteen the father realises that there is something hypnotic about tho child, .and offers to buy his daughter's release from tho doctor, who laughs tho offer to scorn. The gir! is extremely pretty, and the doctor is enamoured of her. That night the millionaire is found murdered. Tho evidence, though circumstantial, is overwhelmingly against his daughter. A brilliantly clever young lawyer sets out to prove her innocence. How he manages to do so and bring the real culprit to justice makes one of the most fascinating and 'exciting stories of the screen. There are six strong supporting subjects, including a well-filled number of the weekly "Australian Gazette," containing cartoons of the moment, 25 miies route inarch by Australian Reinforcements, and launch of fourth dostrover. "The Call of the City"' is a stirring Edison one-reel drama, and "Through the Dales of Derbyshire" a cluinning scenic. ••Peter's Picnic," is a particularly clever trick conicdv. "Spades are Trumps" is said to be a very clever and amusing comedy from the \ itatiraph studio, featuring Billie O'lH'k. M:ss W arreti has arranged a. delightful musical programme. Seats may be reserved. Phone -170. No extra charge.