ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 3984, 17 July 1915, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE PICTURES

Another glorious programme will be screened at the Opera lloii-e today, and this evening that should please - all classes. '.Hie star attraction is- a 4000 ft. masterpiece, ‘‘Called Back,” an adaption of the brilliant and popular novel by liiigh / Conway. Tills vivid and sensational drama follows closely every phase of the book, andi the action of the play takes place when Italy was endeavoring to throw off the Austrian yoke. It was produced by the London Film Company, and is the greatest English production ever attempted. Another magnificent picture, “The Heart of Sonny Jim,” is from the well-known Yitagraph Studio. Sonny Jim is saddened at his mother's grief over losing a valuable bracelet, so lie decides to sell bis dog “Tote” to an old skinflint for sufficient money to buy a now bracelet for Mother Dear. The old Skinflint laughs at the idea, and! rings up Sonny Jim’s father. The, dog is eventually sold. • The prettiest story ever told of Sonny Jim. News' from all parts of the world is shown in the latest War Budget, while “The Superfluous Baby’’ is a story full of delightful humor and a keen insight into human nature. The other pictures included in this bright programme are highly entertaining, and should bo seen by all.

RATHE PICTURES. The Bathe Picture management u T resume performances at His Majesty s Theatre to-day with a splendid assortment of now him I rum their new circuit, which will be sei eeiicd at too matinee at 2.30 this afternoon and again at S to-night. The ieaturo drama will he “A Flight lor a Fortune,” which is a swit tly-moving story of political life in America. The wholesale bribery and corruption which goes on in Uncle .'sum’s country is seat in ugly exposed. The drama contains one of the most thrilling scenes ever seen. This is a desperate race between a hydroplane and a fast motor boat, which is not only exciting in the extreme but cxccutionaliS spectacular. Everyone loves a good Western mining story, and in “Prosecution” the Yitagraph players wilt supplv one which contains plenty of romance and adventure. “Dolly at the Helm,” the 11th number of the sensational 1 “Dolly of the Dailies serial, is another tip-top photoplay, in which every incident is dramatic and emotional. The “Pat-lie Gazette will present a series of views of the Russian Army specially taken bv the Patlm photographer before Przemysl. These will show a stirring Cossack charge. The Cossacks, as everyone knows, are famous for their superb horsemanship and reckless bravery. The Russian artillery will also be shown in action before I’r/.emysl. Views of the Britishers are shown side by side with their Russian allies. The latest “Australian Gazette ’ contains many bright and interesting features. The humorous element will be well supplied by “The Fatal Humping” (Keystone),- “What He (Lit bin), and “Amateaur Detectives (Thanhousor). This brilliant programme can be 81 lown for to-day only, as another complete ch an go win be made on Monday night.

WORLD’S PICTURES. A hearty welcome greeted Grace Cun su'd audi Francis lord (the leading players in the popular serial Lucille Love) on their appearance at the World’s Pictures last evening m the Gold Seal feature “The Call of the Waves.” The large attendance proved the popularity of this pair ol clover performers and they were not disappointed if they expected to see a performance equal to the serial production as the pair easily excelled them previous exhibition. The story itself was written by Miss Cunard, and with the authoress playing the leading character those who witnessed her display saw what her ideal was in the photoplays composition. Mr Ford appeared in an entirely.different role to the serial portrayal his part being tho hero and fully displayed his versatility. ■Star feature No. 2 was “Surgeon Warren’s Ward,” and this splendid military drama evolved a plot out of tho ordinary and calling for high histrionic power which was in ample quantity from tho Essanay Players. The comedies are well up to standard, “Tho Invisible Dog,” Gilbert Trying to Die” and “Spoof” affording plenty of comicalities which caused hearty laughter. Another feature is being introduced in the programme commencing at 1.1 a.m.. to-day entitled “Montana Anna,” a thrilling Selig cowboy story.