ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1933, 16 December 1913, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

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Ti:K KINO'S TIiKATiiK.

>- A l«rjjo ;uui appreciative Jiouso greet- I '-•(I the weekly, change ol programme at the"popular i\ihg's 'iiicatro.last oveni o fcaturo rifm this week is tho tiiuiinonfc 1 coloured.-.spectacular drama *,*!* '•« Kail of Constantinople." In this lijm the management liavo secured a picture which will surely oithance their reputation as purveyors of the greatest ami best in lilmic art.. , The piuturo is o;io of medieval times, and in the first scene is pictured the arrival of the Sultan Alohammud and his vast army before lite wails 01 the city in the year I'iy.'l. These were essentially the days ot hand-to-hand Sighting, and tho cannon,, though it was known it was hardly a success as an engine of destruction. In storming the wnlis, Mohammed's solaiors, armed with cross-buw and halberd, seek to enter the city by rearing scaling-ladders . against its walls, 1 the while Cpnslaiithie , and his faithful Christians raindown on them cauldrons of boiling water, and molten metal, not to speak of boulders and.stones. To breach tho walls is Mohammed'* " only hope, and to try and achieve this etui he has caused a huge cannon to, be constructed, but the walls are even stout enough to withstand this .onslaught. Tho city," which lias so bravely withstood tlieso attacks, however, is at length .entered through n. careless act. Someone has .loft, n subterranean door open, -.and..the invaders, thwarted in their ell'orts.to gain entry over the walls, find an. easy way in under them. Then some-wonderfully-managed streetlighting is 'shown, and tho hapless Christians, plainly no match for Mohammed's cohorts,', arc slowly but surely driven ba«k> Constantino, throwing aside liiii kingly' raiment, plunges into tho thick of the'combat, and is at ■length numbered, amongst the slain. Tlis victorious Turks then rush through the streets to tho wonderful Cathedral of St. Sofia, where n concourse of Christians have fled.. These fall an easy prey to the invaders, who' ruthlessly sell the captives into slavery. Mohammed then marches triumphantly through flic conquered city, the sacred walls of St. : Sofia are despoiled, and tho Cross . of Christianity is supplanted by the Crescent of Islam. Great care has been .taken, in producing this film to obtain .historical, accuracy, and the costuming is on .a scale, of magnificence. Among the supporting films is a picture of Wellington under strike regime. . Quite familiar flro tho scenes on wharf and street, "with tho "specials," mounted and on foot, swinging into view. Included in this picture is a' glimpse of tho Athenio being loaded, and a view ot a big strike rally at Newtown Park. Other films are: "The Master Painter" (drama), "The Widow's Suitors" (comedy), "In tho North Woods" (drama), and a "Gaumont Graphic." a BRITANNIA THEATRE. Crowds of people had to be tuined away from tins Britannia Theatro in Maimers Street last night, tho occasion boing tho grand opening of tho most recent addition to Wellington's continuous piefcuro shows. Tho seating accommodation was taxed to tho utmost throughout tho session. During tho early part of tho evening an orchestra played selections on the front balcony, where later on refreshments woro served to patrons. An attractive programnio hud been arranged, and tho pictures were thoroughly appreciated by the crowds passing in and out. of tho theatre... Tho star item was a Chopworth drama, entitled ''Adrift on Life's Tide." This is the.story of a girl who lost, both her parents during infancy. A neighbouring woman takes charge of hor, but the child is so harshly treated .that 'she takes . the. first opportunity of miming' away With another little waif —a boy,', who ekes out a. living by playing tho violin at street corners. Tho little girl has some ability as a dancer, and site assists tho little breadwinner. Befoi'o long, however, there comes n separation, for tho little girl is taken away, and given a homo and an education ; by a benefactor, wliilo tho boy still lias to shift for himself with his violin. After some years, the girl is again.'thrown oil to tho world, and experiences' a very trying time until she again '".meets ..with the violinist, Tho ■two then decide to fight life's battle to,i gother.v All. tho supporting items on j the.' programme ' lire of- high ' quality.' ;.pThey include';."Tho l)o]l and the Devil,';' ;.|;n.■ comedy drama; "Army Target Piac--1 tioc.•' a- picture of educational value; i .i-Aiaori Aqtuuic, Sports," R. topical sub,!::ie;:t.*, featuring , canoe racing; . "The ' '.tsirthm'irk,''.; ; 'a • Western 'drama "Ar- : ■tisi's/il'iomiiiiee;".® asiamusing comedy. ■■To-day: the.vsiisno-programme will ..be re- . pi'ivt>viJ:Vai]d : ;the will be'open :|.eon tijijioujily'ifrom ( '-l I '• a.m. to 11 p.m. .■ THEATRE.:: ■Pvl'Virct , H) s t.';.'a!iioijg'' < -'' the'" now pictures (■presented ; yc--torflay ;;.;u the Empress ' 'is tho ;j'".V:K>Company's-]"fcaturo" drama "Tho :! Sham-Sheriff,!'•■ '.'.flip, principal figure 1* ja ,youna man who loaves, lus parents to.

:'go';?-AVes6' ; and seek his fortune. 110 pyrites-tolling of prosperity, although ho us'...reaily- spending his tiroo in drinking Jandyjdleness, Tlio old folks conjure jupftyisio'iis -of their soil's happiness. -Kyentually ' they rec-ot'.vo a letter from hint stating that he has been appointed iily. Ihe mother then docidcs to go'Y\ est'on a surprise visit- to her hoy. [When-she reaches tho township she asks - jiir'.be roouihieleil to tho sbcrilf's hnuso, and -when -she arrives there she finds filial; he is"away. As a matter of fact s Jio'ix jns!; after arresting her son for huse-sLe'.iling. The old lady produces ■her" boy's photograph, and then tho '.strangers.realise who she is.. To avoid sbr-cking tho mother, they persuade tho . sheriff, to let his prisoner act tho role •, nf sheriff until she departs. Tho -sou then assumes tho part of the sheriff, while his mother is over-joyed at seeing her son in such an honoured position. I'maliy tho timo comes for her departure, and she leaves with a feeling of happiness at being able to carry the good news to his father. After she has gone tho sheriff takes his prisoner oil' to gaol, and tho latter' apparently realises that his future lies in his reform. "Tho Van Nostraiid Tiara" is a thrilling detoctivo' play by the A - IS. Company, with Air. Harry Carey in the rolo of tho detective. Conspicuous among tho rest of the series ftro "Sun-, birds on tho Welsh Coast" (scenic), "Mis Father's Choice" (Lubin comedy), aiisl "lletty Uuttin and tho Dad Man" (Kalem comedy). A programme of artistic selections will be- contributed this OTCiiing by Iho Empress full orchestra,.