ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1110, 17 June 1913, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MUNICIPAL PICTURES

The programme for Wednesday night promises to be quite up to the highest standard yet shown here. The star picture of 1,975 <eet entitled, “At the Foot of the Scaffold,” is thrilling and interesting. This production has been designed to meet the demand for a picture that shall combine a good exciting story with strong dramatic interest, and, at the same time, be free from all undesirable features. The story, which is set forth in this picture, is, to. start with, both possible and probable, it is a series of events that might happen to anybody and it incidentally shows the danger of finding a man guilty of the crime of murder on purely circumstantial evidence. The story is of breathless interest with tragedy following swiftly upon tragedy until at last the truth comes out, and then there is a final race against time culminating in the hero being snatched from death on the, scaffold at the last minute for a crime which he never committed. Lovers of scenic pictures will be amply satisfied by the beauties of “From Henley to Wellington,” and “The Rapids of River Kania, Japan.” Lovers of the cowboy will see one of those realistic scenes of cowboy life in the film, “Cattle Rustlers,” In “Mechanical Coaling at Durban” the audience is able to view the manner in which vessels are coaled mechanically. The comic films, “ The Curate’s Bride,” “Norah, the Cook,” and “Rodolphic Lady Hairdresser,” guarantee to provide the usual roars of laughter. “Two Boys” is another film which will cause a large amount of amusement. “Captured by Bedouins,” will be watched with interest and expectation as one perplexity after another amuses. till things finally come right in the end.

HAYWARD’S PICTURES. The programme to be, screened at the Royal to-morrow night is made specially meritorious by the inclusion of a star picture taken from that well-known book by Charles Reade, “Never too Date to Mend.” This brilliant dramatic film was produced by the Edison Company, and is contained in two parts, the total length measuring 2,040 feet. The author of “Never too Date to Mend” gave many months to a personal inspection of the prisons of England, which has been sufficient reason for his book to attract the attention of all classes, and gain for his views the support of all clear-thinking people of the day. From the first subtitle to the closing scene of the second reel there is not one instant that the audience will allow their attention to be diverted fiom

the screen. The programme contains other films of interest, including educational and scenic subjects, some good comics, and dramas of good quality, making up a very attractive programme.

THE RED DANDIES. Mr Edward Branscombe’s company of entertainers, The Red Dandies will appear for one night in the Town Hall on Monday next, 23rd inst. They need no special introduction to New Zealand folk. Last year the Dandies did record business when ever they appeared and at the end left their public more enthusiastic than they found it. Their success was in no degree due to any mere chance or accident, but was solely attributable to their having the goods. The name of Mr Branscombe has never yet been associated with any unworthy or banal entertainment. He introduces only approved artists and he scrupulously guards against any intrusion of vulgarity or semisuggestiveness. Since the Dandies were in New Zealand last year they have appeared with delightful and continuous success at their different locations during the summer in Australia. The companies have been strengthened and perfected at every point. Every possible item risking dullness has been expunged ; every good turn has been made better and their repertoires have been enormously extended by the addition of many original features and many current successes in the older world. The box plan is now open at the Town Clerk’s office.