THE KING’S THEATRE

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIX, Issue 1083, 8 December 1910, Page 17

THE KING’S THEATRE

FULLER’S WIDE-WORLD PICTURES.

A change of films was made at the King’s Theatre on Thursday evening last, when Messrs. Fuller presented another fine series of cinematograph pictures to a crowded audience. A film of great merit was that depicting the . regatta at Cowes, England, this famous aquatic carnival being illustrated in a remarkable manner. A number of other most interesting pictures.were shown, and the matinee on Saturday and the evening performance both attracted bumper houses, which is ample testimony of the popularity of the Wide World Pictures. On Monday evening, an entire change of programme was again made, when some excellent specimens of the cinematograph art were reflected on to the screen. The programme opened with a humorous film, entitled “Man that Beat Jack Johnson,” the manner in which a boy disposes of his big black opponent causing no end of merriment. “Birding in Pharo Island” depicts the perilous undertaking of gathering the young birds from the cliffs, and is a fine representation of bird lite- Another stirring dramatic study, in which figures, , is shown, the daring' ? naval officer having an exciting escape with the' Chinese. A film depicting the. funeral of the Prince of Teck,'Queen Mary’s brother, is of great, national interest, while the uniforms worn by the troops are of an impressive character, the procession being one of the largest on record. A picture is shown of the Milan Cathedral, and some idea of the size of this famous ,building- is,, gained when it is mentioned that the height from the ground to the steeple is no less than 354 ft. A powerful dramatic film is that entitled “With Bridge’s Burned,” which contains a series of exciting situations. One of most realistic films ever screened is that depicting “The Italian Naval Manoeuvres,” these being carried out in exactly the same manner as in actual warfare. A splendid story of the West is portrayed in the film, “The Boss of Bar X Ranch,” this important personage being a handsome young lady, who is a general favourite with all. This charming manageress is carried off by another ranch party, and it falls to the lot of the leading ranch hand to organise a body for the purpose of rescuing her, which he succeeds in doing, and the outcome of the adventure is a man becomes boss of the ranch, while the fair heroine is his “right-hand man.” “The Mohawk’s Way” is an Indian drama, which holds the attention of the audience from start to finish. A number of mirth-provoking films are

included in the programme, of which “The Invisible Thief,” “Frisent drinks a bottle of Embrocation,” “Her First Long Dress,” and “Bowling Craze,” are a quartette of highly amusing studies. Mr E. J. Burke’s orchestra renders a delightful accompaniment, which is greatly appreciated;