AMUSEMENTS

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 10 February 1913, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS

'•A SISTER'S. ORDEAL.* 1 Long before starting time on Saturday evening the popular T.-P. Electric Theatre was crowded to the diors and numerous patrons were turned away. The change of programme contained a 3000 ft Nnnlisk exclusive drama, entitled "Without Conscience/' This was an cxepptien.il feature, both in photography ami. plot. Miss Asta Noilson appearing nfc her best. The story is brilliant throughout every scene. introducing a new threat to the situation and leading un to an unexpected hut pleasant ending. Another long feature drama was "A Sister's Ordeal." Tfc was a Western suhjeet 3200 feet in length. Tt prescnted one of the most finished pieces of acting and art yet shown of this nature. The story is exceptional. The plot is laid in a Western goldmining area, and is vivid in happening from start to finish. Some of the most exciting events include a thrilling rescue by two girls, of a man from a. well: the reside of a girl from a d<.>n of linns, and a most realistic trainwreck. This subject, which is one of the longest cf this nature yet filmed, created went enthusiasm, and is a subject that picture-lovers should not miss. "The Emerald Necklace." a 2000, ft production of the Ambrosin Co., was a fine study in an unusual quarter, showing the qront eunnme- of one cracksman in .putwit+'w another for the nossessien of a valuable necklace. The Gauniont Graphic supplied the latest topical events. Several other pictures of .note included An Arabian Theatre, "Charlie Smiler Proposes," "Tweedledum's Holiday" and Rapids of River Kliima. This programme will be repeated to-night and tomorrow night.

To-night, at the Town Hall the initial and otilv production in Masterton of 'Get Rich Quick Wallingford" which is to be staged by J. C. Williamson's splendid comedy company will doubtless prove a notable event in local theatrical history. Although the booking is excellent, there are still plenty of seats in goad positions, which may be selected at the Dresden. The thirteen weeks run enjoved bv "Get Quick Rich Wallingford'? in Sydney entitles it to rank with the most successful productions yet staged by the J. C. Williamson, Ltd., Management. It is from the pen of George M. Cohan, and its ingredients are described as wholesome comedy, witty dialogue, excruciatingly funny situations, and through it all runs a fascinating love story. To-night's representation will introduce for the first time to playgoers of Masterton the notable young American star comedian, Mr Fred Niblo. The most artistic thing about Mr Niblo, according to critics is that ;he does not appear to be acting in any of the scenes —lie communicates the feeling thrift he is living the part, not acting it. Mr Niblo, it is said, has a charming and magnetic, personality which makes itself felt over the footlights directly he a_ppear, s on the stage, and ho immediately becomes friendly with his audience. He has a most strenuous part to enact, and it is said that all the time he is on the stage ho keeps the audience either convulsed with laughter, or has them on the verge of tears. Mr Harry Corson Clarke, who will make his first appearance here in the role of Blackie Daw, comes with a hig reputation from America. He was the original Jones in "What happened to Jones." It is said that ho shares the comedy honours with Mr Fred Niblo. Playgoers will also be glad to welcome Miss Beatrico Holloway as Fanny Jasper, as this talented young Australian actress has already endeared herself to New Zealand audiences in a number of important roles. Others in the cast are:— Messrs. James H. Manning, who will appear as "Andy" Dempsey. E. Pcrio Rush, as Eddie Lamb! Cyril French as Willie; Edwin Lester as G. W. Rattles; Lo>wden Adams as Clint Harkins; Robert Whyte as Abe Gunther; Arthur Glynn as Richard Wells; Mntsiimoto as Yosi; George. Whitehead as Judge Kenneth B. Lambton; H. H. Wallace as Timothy Battles; Syd. Smith as Henry Quigg; John De Lacey as E. B. Lott; Robert Oreig as Tom Donahue. Also the Misses Marian Dunn as Mrs "Andy/' Dempsey; Margaret Dale-Owen as Bessie Meors ; Maud Wingfield as Jane; Rosalind Smeaton as Gertrude .Dempsey; land Enid Bennett as Dorothy Wells. J The play is staged under the direction of Messrs. Fred Niblo and Jas. H. Manning. Mr Syd Smith is stage . manager, Mr Van Heck,. Musical Director, and Mr Harold Ashton, Manager. The scenery and effects are features of the production. Positively only one performance can he given ns to-morrow the company will leave for Gisborne.