OPERA HOUSE TO-MORROW

Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 12857, 18 December 1912, Page 4

OPERA HOUSE TO-MORROW

ROYAL PICTURES

THE PILGRIM'S PROGRIEB9

To-morrow evening at the Qpena, llonso the management of the Royal Pictures v,'i}\ place before the Wangaimi public a picture that cost a fortune to -produce. The picture is "The Pilgrim's Progress." from the work of ( John Bunyan,-the author of the.most beautiful book over .written, and is a; J magnificent film dramatisation. The 1 splendid film of this great classic in the literature of •Christianity will 'bo shown, at the Opera House for posi- [ tively one night only/ so all picturelovers. and readers of this great isvork should make a point of .reserving their seats at H. I. Jones. Last Thursday j hundreds were turne-3.1 away:fix)m the Opera House, and it is safe to.(predict , that to-morrow evening will be the same; when we take into consideration/ that the programme is of such merit. The. picture i« a 3600 ft dramatisation, of a story which will appeal to young: and old, to the simple sand to the ieamod, with irresistilblotforce. The Pilgrim's is irreproachable. The staging and arrangement are perfect, and the acting is vivid, intense, and abso- , lately true> to detail. The /powerful j scenes and striking imagery of the orig inal story ai'e reproduced witiTremarikable realism: It is a stupendous work*. , Many uponttWs fw-ere occupied in tineproduction of this truly magnificent film illustration of the Pilgrim's Progress. i The book is one of those rare /works

that have played an important part in . the formation of character of men aaid" i women of all nations, classes, andi i ages. It has been translated into al- • most- every knmvn languaicce, and its story isfamiliar to; every acTult of educations in the world. "The most ererupu;.<tfous" adherence to the original •wae ne--1 eessary in thepreparatidn of this film, j Perfect in technique, superbly acted, I and handled with a reverence which ' leaves nothing to bo desired, the sub- \ ject is indeed one which reflects xm-

ibounded credit upon the cinematograph j trade as a whole. This great film <wjll-.be '. supported by a first-class selection of the latest novelties, and the management promise all patrons something out of the ordinary. Day sale tickets for to-mor-row's entertainment may-foe secured from Roberts', tobacconist, near Post Office. Reserved circle seats may be booked at one shilling each at H. I. Jones. Despite the 'expense of this "great attraction, the prices of the stalls will remain at sixpence. We can, again remind our readers to take advantage of the free offer of booking, ' reserving their seats, thus avoiding being turned away disappointed.