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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13331, 21 March 1911, Page 4

FULLERS’ PICTURES. Messrs John Fuller and Sons’ usual Monday night’s entertainment attracted a fairly large audience to the Opera House last evening. Tlie programme submitted, though scarcely equal to some of its predecessors, nevertheless contained many first-class items. Unquestionably the best dramatic production was “Rachael.” a story of Russian oppression, and a Nihilist scheme of revenge, produced by the Kaleni Company. The subject was excellently worked up, while tlie interpretation was all that could bo desired. “The Vicar of Wakefield," whose title explains itself, and “The Exploits of Nat Pinkerton, ' a detective subject of the thrilling order which dealt with the pursuit and ultimate capture of a gang of hotel thieves, may lie bracketed as equal in merit. However, “Two Boys in Blue.” a U.S.A. military drama, was certainly not deserving of inclusion, the battle scenes being, to put it mildly, very unreal from a military point of view. The Edison Company made their debut to a local audience as producers of industrial films with a picture of Canadian salmon-canning, which worthily upheld tlie makers’ reputation. A topical film depicting the launch of H.M.S. Thunderer, one of Britain's latest super-Dreadnoughts, was watched with a great deal of interest, The scenic section comprised some splendid pictures, foremost among which were “Kowang Conig," “Turin, and “Lucerne to Ml. Tiiacus." Those hi search of a hearty laugh were well catered for with ‘A Useful Dog," "Spring-heeled Jack," and “Ma-in-law Goes Skating.” The last-mentioned was a real screamer, the old lady’s experiences on “rollers” being too funny for words. As usual, the music supplied by Otgkra’s Symphony Orchestra proved moat wriivablo. An exceptionally good programme is promised for next Thursday night, full particulars of which will be advertised in due course.