ROUND THE PICTURE SHOWS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1250, 2 April 1914, Page 34

ROUND THE PICTURE SHOWS.

WEST END THEATRE. Roman life in all its splendour is revived in “The Last Days of Pompeii,” which is the star film at the West End Theatre this week. It is splendidly produced, the thrilling incidents in the old Roman tragedy be-

ing vividly depicted. The spectacular views include the erupt’on of Vesuvhis, and the burial of Pompeii, A.D. 79- It is one of the best films yet shown, and no one should miss sefeing it. Fine views of Mt. Egmont bring one nearer home, and are most interesting. The “House With Closed Shutters” is a drama redolent with • mastery and fascination, while in lighter vein is an amusing comedy “ Captain Jenks’ Diplomacy.” The West End Orchestra ably supplements the pictorial programme. LYRIC. Seldom has a picture created such interest as .“The Last Days of Pompeii,”. which is featuring the Lyric programme this week It is a realistic 'representatiori of Lord Lytton’s immortal Roman tiagedy, familiaris-

ing one with the historic scenes of the destruction of a noble city and its subsequent' disin terrment. ■ Unusually keen interest is being taken in the production, which is certainly a" masterpiece of cinematography. The atmosphere of the piece is admirably sustained by the special music of the Lyric Orchestra. QUEEN'S THEATRE. “The Black 13,” a sensational. detective drama, is proving a strong attraction to picture lovers at Queen’s Hayes; the detective, is on the track of a gang of forgers, and obtains a position of servant in the house of one of the gang. The leader turns out to be a beautiful woman, and the adventures Hayes goes through before the gang is captured are many and marvellous. They lose none of their thrill either in the

realistic pictorial setting. Another engrossing story is unfolded in “United in Danger,” in which a dancer, by her presence of mind, prevents a panic in a burning theatreA millionaire’s love for the girl gives an interesting touch to the situation. An informative film is that dealing with marine shellfish,, while some exquisite scenery is provided in views of Trolhalten Falls. A laughable comedy, “Assisted Elopement,” concludes a programme which will be presented till Thursday. GLOBE THEATRE. “A Timely Interception” is proving highly acceptable to patrons of the Globe Theatre. It tells an absorbing tale of love and adventure. The hero seeks his fortune on the oil fields and makes a lucky find. A 'rival syn-

dicate steps in, however, and is just about to sign a document to secure the rights of his claimi when Fate intervenes and the hero becomes master of the situation —-and the oilfield. A dainty love story is interwoven with a happy ending. “The honour System,” a drama depicting phases of American prison life, “Mysterious Ways,” another good drama, and two humorous studies, “Proving a Lover” and “Those Little Flowers,” support the star film. Additional interest is provided in a series of views showing an ascent to the observatory on the Pic du Midi, France.