OPERA HOUSE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVI, Issue 956, 2 July 1908, Page 17

OPERA HOUSE.

THE WIDE WORLD PICTURES Convinced of the great popularity of the excellent biograph films being shown at the Opera House by the World’s Picture Syndicate, by the good attendances that have been attracted nightly, the management extended their month’s season to another week, the closing night being on Saturday next. The new series of * pictures contains some remarkably fine specimens which undoubtedly are as good, if not better, than any films ever shown in Auckland. “In Cupid’s Realm ” is a picture of the highest artistic merit, while “ The Story of a Foundling ” is another gem of the cinematographic art. Of the sentimental films, “ A Redskin’s Justice ” and “ The Love of Slaves ” are two extremely fine examples. The pictures depicting motor boat racing at Monaco are of the greatest interest, the very high speeds attained by these crafts propelled by marine engines being little short of marvellous. The humorous taste is well catered for by the presenting of such amusing films as “ A Would-be Hero,” “Storm and Sunshine,” “A Vigilant Police Commissioner ” and “ A Tale of a Shirt.” Another splendid film is that of ‘‘A Visit to a Public Nursery.” Mr Frank Crowther’s orchestra renders a most enjoyable musical programme which comes in for a large share of appreciation.