PICTURE SHOWS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1604, 22 November 1912, Page 6

PICTURE SHOWS.

PULLERS' PICTURES. "The Charge of tho Light Brigade" is the title of tho paramount picture of tho curront programme at the Skating Kink, Vivian Street. It is a very realistic photo-representation of tho historic charge, and is a credit to the workers of the lilm—the Edison Company. Another excellent battle scene is one entitled "The Siego of Petersburg." Tho scenic side of the programme is headed by a very fine production, entitled "At tho Springs of Dalalf." The Vitograph Company are responsible for a capital dramatic study entitled "A Light in the Window." Tile principal parts in this picture aro capably acted by tho company's well-known photo-actors. "Lodgings for a Night" is an A.B. comedy, and "Chantilly Cream" is a screamingly funny comic number. In connection with the Balkan War, the Urbanora Company is supplying a series of pictures, mid the first of these was shown last evening. Among other pictures screened are "The Runaways" and j "Tenderfoot's Troubles." The programme will be repeated to-night. THE NEW THEATRE. •Of the many fino moving pictures that have been screened at the Now Theatre since M'Mahon and Donnelly's continuous show was opened, "Tho Cli'argo of the Light Brigade" stands amongst tho best. It is doubtful if this great military tragedy could have been depicted with a greater touch of reality than that which pervades tho film which was screened yesterday. Tho scene opens with two soldiers'farewelling their wives. The next phase of the story transfers the spectator to the field of battle where tho troops can bo seen waiting for the order to advance. The actual charge as seen in the picture is an awe-inspiring spectacle, and the return is a very solemn affair, indeed. In fact, tho whole production, in which about a thousand men and horses take part, is wonderful from beginning to end, and it is sure to attract big crowds to-day and to-morrow. Tho supporting films' cover a wide rango of subjects in drama, comedy, scenery, and industry. They include .the A.B. drama, "In tho North Woods," the Kalem drama, Dorothy's Bandit," an A.B. comedy, bettin" Rid of Trouble," a nature study, "The Kingfisher," an Empire industrial item, "Cheese-making in New Zealand, "Simple Simon and the Devil," and He Must Have a Wife." KING'S THEATRE. "The Charge of the Light Brigade," an historic film, produced by the Edison Co., is the leading feature of the present programme at the King's Theatre, lhe picture, which is complete in every detail, gives one a vivid idea of the tani•ous event. Other interesting photo-plays include; "Jim Bludso" (drama), Getting Kid of Trouble," an excellent A. B. comedy, and "Cruel Fate," a remarkablo drama. On Monday evening "Alone in Paris," the story of a sister's sacrifice, will bo screened for the first time. A prize matinee will be held on Saturday afternoon. SHORTTS' PICTURES. The new programme which.was screened at Shortts' Continuous Theatre yester- ; day, and is being shown again to-day, is a highly entertaining one. In tho "Miller of Burgundy," a well-constructed drama, some of the most delightful rustic scenery is introduced. Tho play has been enacted in somo of the most enchanting parts of sunny, picturesque France. The story, too, is pleasing. An old rural-dweller has a mill in a country district, and with him and his daughter all is going peacefully. One day a letter comes, and its communication, is a statement from a city mill-owner, who says that in order.to complete .his chain of mills he proposes to erect one in tho district, and ho.asks the miller to put a prico on his business. The'old man declines. "My wife died here," he.said, "and I wish to ond my days among the old surroundings." Angrily, the monopolist summons his son and'bids him go and put the case forcibly -before tho old man. Tho son meets, with an accident near the old mill, aiitl'te'teriued by the old man and liis 'daughter. Cupid then takes a hand, and the young man and tho miller's daughter form an attachment. However, tho monopolist insists on set-.' ting up in opposition to' the old miller, and soon the lafctcr's trade dwindles. He grieves for his daughter's sake. One day tho monopolist, when visiting the district, falls into a pond, from which he is rescued by tho old miller. The rescued one is "deeply grateful, and as an act .of repentance closes down his own mill, and sends all the stock to his former opponent. "Tho Gaumont Graphic" is as interesting as usual. Among tho other pictures' are:'"AVanted a Sister" (comical), "After Many Years" (dramatic), "Mt. Fuji" (scenic). "Cowboy's Sister" (dramatic), and "Jim the Boxer" (comical). THE EMPRESS THEATRE. '■ "Lieutenant Rose and the Train Wreckers" entertained crowded sessions last evening at the' Empress Theatre continuous pictures. This is .au exhilarating adventure of a young naval officer who .is pursued, by foreign spies in .their endeavour to intercept an important document which he has to deliver to a battleship. Their motor-car races the train conveying the lieutenant, and they sidetrack it so that it falls into the sea. The officer escapes injury, but is roughly handled before he gets away in a small boat. Tho spies pursue him in a fast motor-launch, but help comes and his pursuers are.captured. "Lieutenant Rose and the Train Wreckers" will be repeated today and to-night, in addition to the now supporting programme, which will include "Tho Bite" (drama), "In the North Woods" (A.B. drama), "Warwick Chronicle," "Making U.S.A. Currency," "Polidor Makes Himself Known, arid others. The A.B. masterpiece drama, 'lhe Massacre," is announced for a season of three days and nights, commencing next Tuesday. PEOPLE'S PICTURE PALACE. An excellent new programme was screened at the People's Picture Palaco in Manners Street yesterday. Among the more, fascinating of the photo-plays was "Treasure Island." The popular talo of R L. Stevenson goes well on the screen, and the film is doubtless enjoyed more by tho«e who know tho book. The doings prior to the Hispaniola's sailing from England are depicted, and of these the inn scens is. the most interesting. The perilous escapades of Jim Hawkins aro thrillingly illustrated. ' Tho voyage is exciting, but its grip is frail compared with tho occurrences on Treasure Island. Tho grim happenings in that distant isle aro depicted with conspicuous regard for local colour, and one cannot help .but live through tho book again as the play develops on the screen. The marooned sailor who had the ehest of gold in his. cave cuts an interesting figure, though he only comes on the secne at the eleventh hour. Briefly, the picture can have no better recommendation than tho book. In a film which shows some U.S.A. warships at target practice, there is a great deal which is of more than passing interest The picture gives to thoso who see so little of these great, dogs of war a peep behind the scenes during battle practice "On the Bosphorus" shows tho homo of the Turks-n topical study at present. Tho Stilton is photographed on his way "abroad," and the waters on which the Ottomans delight to boat are wen crowded with tho pleasure .boats of the aliment: Turk'- Other numbers aro:—"Frenzy of Firewater." "Gaumont Graphic, Hindu Charm,"' "Tangled Web," and "Through Dumb Luck." HAYWOOD'S PICTURES. Patrons of the Palace Theatre, Petone, will be interested to hear that the theatre ias been leased by Haywood s Picture Enterprises, Ltd. The interior of the theatre has been altered. <wd immw>d, and in future will be known as thp Lyceum, the "future "house of, Haywawl s Picture'" The opening exhibition will take- place to-morrow eveniwr, when.-the progranimo will, include the wtagraph drama '"Die French Tiny." Half. the proceeds from Saturday;s entertainment will go towards a presentation to the outgoing management.