HIS MAJESTY'S

Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 20054, 14 April 1914, Page 8

HIS MAJESTY'S

"THE OPEX DOOR."

His Majesty's Theatre was packed upstairs and down last evening, while hundreds of people had to -be turned away. The programinie was worthy the patronage and the audience was not slow to evidence its appreciation.. The star pic ture was "The Open Door," a beauti ful piece of photography which told an absorbingly interesting story. It deals largely^j'ith work among the "submerged tenth." The plot centres round John Blaii'j a man who gives large sums for the erection of churches, but refuses practical assistance to those who aa-e m want. His daughter falls in love with ■a missioner among the poor, and, against the wishes of her father, marries him. The father is very wrathful and disowns the girl. Then his son, who has been treading the slippery path ; go*es under, and is rescued by his missionary brother-in-law. John Blair, touched by the turn events have taken, is reconciled to his daughter, and, taking a^real interest in the missioner's work, puts it on a financial footing. The family are reunited... and, when the picture closes, everything points to a happy future... Another splendid drama was one by the Lubin Company entitled "Between the Dances." The programMne is strong in scenics. The "Warwick Chronicle," for instance, contained a most interesting selection of topicalities which at the same time gave comprehensive glimpses of various countries. This number was much appreciatel. "The Fly-Leaf of Fate" was most interesting, while "Mary's New Hat" and "Let Them Quarrel" were exceedingly laughable. From beginning to end there was not a dull moment, and the programme,^ which is to be repeated this evening, should draw, another large house.