AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 2 September 1914, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

THOMPSON-PAYNE PICTURES. TOMMY ATKINS AXfi THE COLOURS.

Grand old British pluck is seen in Edison's thrilling pictorial production, "liorko's Drift," anj this startling star resurrects a glorious example of British valou: The story makes the heart tingle as we follow gallant Chard and his 80 British heroe iS as they face the enemy 4000 strong. Centred we see Tommy Brandon, a dare-devil "Tommy Atkins," who, in the lace of nearly certain death, rides a race against tremendous odds to save the colours lie is so proud of, and so put up a defence that made the world wonder. Edison Company arc adepts at reproducing? war specials, picturo patrons will long remember tho magnificent success of their "Charge of tho Light Brigade," ami in presenting this latest military exclusive, they will establish for themselves a reputation hard to eclipse. The supporting items include some exceptionally good subjects, a drama, of particular note being "The Light House in Darkness," a most sensational story showing how the lives of many aro heroically saved on a treacherous coast. Full'of humanity and general effect is "Duty," a. Loidon /jhn, while comedy embraces a Keystone in a huge funfrolic called "A Busy Day."' Lubin will gain many smiles also with "bJe Never Found Out." A Patho's English Ga/.cfcto give s French and European news, also fashions. Two scenies 0 f remarkable beauty arc "Waterfalls of, America." an<l '"Sor Fjordon, Norway.- Other smaller comedies complete a very fine series.

town hall pictures. The star picture at the Town Hall to-niwht is a Kelem drama entitled Ihe 1 iger of the Hills," a. romance ot Western America, richly sm'w! with love and adventure. A star of almost equal magnitude is Lub-'n'* comedy, "A Deal in Real Estate." which can safely bo recommended as a, cure for all stages of the "blues." In addition, the progreinme includes an Edison drama, of 1,000 feet, entitled ''The Real Helpmate," in which one Gilbert Reade ,a small man of average abilities, has established a splendid reputation for his business, entiiel.\ by the brains of hi.? clever assistant, Guy May well, whom, howe\ ei, he keeps at a small salary, even though lie is his nephew-in-law. Subsequently Maxwell resigns from his position and establishes a business of his own, which rapidly grows to be a loading one. Three years later Maxwell comes into rivalry with his former ''boss" in connection with a competitive design for a public building. Before the plans are completed Maxwell meets with an Accident and while he is laid up, Reade manage-! to secure a photograph of his design, adjudged the successful competitor. Events follow in quick succession, and a-s a result mainly- of the efforts of Marion the duplicity of Reade is shown up. Maxwell gains the coveted prize, and Reade is dealt with as he deserves. The picture is well worked out, and well screened. Very able supiwrt is g'ven to these three leading films by a picture of the English Derby of 1914, two Pathe comedies "Jim's: Birthday Pipe," and "Wiffles Kidnapped," and two beautiful ■scenic.s.