ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1126, 29 July 1913, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MUNICIPAL PICTURES,

The Coronation Hall was more than fillled on Saturday night to witness the very excellent programme that was submitted. The audience which was one of the largest that has been In the hall since its erection was another •proof that the public still appreciate the calibre of the films which are shown and the applause was ample testimony of the satisfiaction felt by one and all. The management has again procured another long and varied programme for Wednesday night. The total length of the films is 8300 feet of which the star film “ Tigeris ” is 3500 feet of itself. It is unquestionably the most wonderful and exciting detective drama ever produced, far surpassing all previous efforts in its realism and sensation. This film instinctively recalls R. I/. Stevenson’s famous novel of a dual personality, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde,” for it too deals with a man presumably leading a respectable life who has another and darker side to his character. The story being interwoven with a love affair in which Tigeris the leader of a gang of desperadoes whose nefarious operations have long terrorised society is brought to justice. The other two dramas are Opitsah ” and “ Desperate Chance,” the former being a simple story from the lonely land of the great Soulh-West, with a natural heart throb, which is very vital and absorbing in its -appeal. The other drama is a railroad romance which is brimful of incidents that will charm all the audience. “ Pathe Gazette” of topical matter is always welcomed by one and all. The comics are three good subjects, “ Heard at the Telephone,” “A Queer Elopement” and “A Motor Boat Party ” are all films which will receive a hearty welcome as each one is brimfull of laughterraising subjects. A most charming scenic picture is “ Dower Normanby ” and those who have not had the pleasure of travelling on the Continent will have the felicity of seeing some of the most picturesque scenery that can be seen anywhere.

HAYWARD’S PICTURES. The films to be screened at Hayward’s to-morrow night include one that must appeal to the sporting instincts ot the audience, ‘ 1 The Stolen Favourite ’ ’ depic tS a gang of criminals who secure Jim, a man who resembles Nick Winter and get him to steal the horse Whirlwind in the Baron’s stables., Nick Winter gets on the trial of his double. Whirlwind is recovered but the thieves escape. The horse has to be removed back again and it occurs to Nick that another attempt may be made. Accordingly he arranges to be concealed in Whirlwind’s box. The box is held up by the gang. Nick is consequently able to effect one of his smartest and cleverest captures. The whole programme is almost entirely comprised of Pathe films, consequently patrons can rely on a first-rate entertain- • ment. Another fine drama is “ Poet and Peasant.” and there are some splendid scenics and comedies.