THE OPERA HOUSE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVIII, Issue 1025, 28 October 1909, Page 16

THE OPERA HOUSE.

FULLER’S WIDE-WORLD PICTURES. Messrs. Fuller are keeping amusement lovers in Auckland well provided for in the matter of up-to-date cinematograph pictures and this week two films of subjects engaging particular attention all over the world at the present moment are being shown at the Opera House, nightly. One of these is that showing “Dr. Cook’s arrival at Copenhagen ” after his visit to the North Pole. The doctor is first shown aboard ■ his fine steamer, from, which he is taken ashore in a launch, landing amid a scene of wild enthusiasm. He is given a most enthusiastic reception, and covered in smiles and lifting his hat every moment to the cheering crowd he makes his way up the main thoroughfare in a motor car. The other picture of great present-day. interest is that depicting Latham’s unsuccessful flight across the channel. . The enormous airship is clearly shown on ( its way to the starting point, while the plucky Lieutenant is ‘seen smoking away unconcernedly just' before embarking on his eventfui'tfip. The airship can be easily discerned making its way across the channel at a . high rate of speed, while it is seen lying in the water, in a wrecked condition after the unsuccessful attempt to reach the coast. “ A Maker of Diamonds ” and “ The JHoney Industry ” are a couple of films of an instructive character. “The Strike ” is the title of an excellent dramatic film, which is greatly appreciated by the audience. “ The Boyhood of Vidocq ” is a film of considerable merit, the character in the drama being interpreted by actors and actresses of note in the theatrical world. “ The Foundling ” is a pathetic film which appeals strongly to the audience, being full of interesting situa tions. A scenic film in “ Beautj Spots on the Riviera ” shows a most picturesque scenes of views in and around Monte Carlo. The humorous section includes “ The Talisman ” and “The Boxing Mania” the latter being a highly mirth-provoking film. Mr. Fred Stokes’ orchestra plays an ap propriate musical programme during the evening, which is greatly appreciated by patrons.