THE OPERA HOUSE.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVIII, Issue 1053, 12 May 1910, Page 16

THE OPERA HOUSE.

FULLER’S WIDE-WORLD PICTURES. • That the theatre-going public never grow ,tired’of witnessing modern cinematograph pictures seems apparent by the packed audiences which assemble ad the Opera House nightly, where ■ - Messrs. Fuller present a most enterstaining pictorial programme. Chief , interest this week centres around the / film-entitled “The Last Muster of the Balaclava Light Brigade,” - which arouses the patriotism._-Qf. aU present. Portraits are shown of those heroep now living who took part in that memorable charge in 1846, when only a small section of the six hundred which comprised the Light Brigade escaped out of the Valley of. Death

which 1 , they rode into at Balaclava. These warriors arh without exception splendid, examples. of. veteran soldiers, each one of them: possessing that fearless look, which; denotes grit and devotion -to; their King- and country. Several other; pictures are shown illus-

trating the: charge of the Light Brigade, which evokes prolonged applause. “The Cloister's Touch” is the title of a particularly fine dramatic film, depicting the separation of a loving husband and wife in order to

satisfy the desires of a Duke, whose love for the girl in after years brings about a repentance from the titled one, who decides to go into a monastery to wipe out his sin. A somewhat simi-

lar picture is shown in “Duke’s Plan,” only ,n this case the Duke does his best to put an end to the love affairs of his daughter and favoured suitor. “Lobster Fishing,” is a film of great interest, showing the way in which this industry i s carried on. Crates containing small fishes as bait are lowered into the sea and left there overnight, and when hauled up next morning are found to be filled with lobsters, which are taken out one at a time by hand. A magnificent series of pictures are shown of Denmark after a snowstorm, the masses of white snow presenting a beautiful sight. Carts are seen taking the snow away from the blocked thoroughfares, while the snowclad ships lying at th e wharves make a very fine picture indeed. “Immatra Rapids in Finland” is the title of another excellent scenic film, the rushing water forming a picturesque spectacle. Views of “Brooklyn Navy Yard” give a good idea of the gigantic dimensions of the warship building industry in the States, and are highly interesting to all who witness them. The OxfordCambridge 1910 boat race is shown in a very clear manner, the start, race and finish being illustrated in graphic fashion, the victory of the Oxford crew and their return to the boat shed amidst tremendous enthusiasm making a most interesting picture. Of the comic studies shown this week, that entitled “That Skating Carnival” easily holds pride of place, while “Foolshead the Chief Reporter” is also responsible for no end of laughter. “Cupid and the Motor Boat” is the title of a most enjoyable film depicting a launch cruise and a little story of love and jealously. As usual Mr. E. G. Burke’s orchestra supplies a delightful accompaniment to the pictures.