ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1193, 8 January 1914, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

MUNICIPAL PICTURES.

To-night and to-morrow night the- residents of the surrounding district will have an opportunity of witnessing one of the greatest films that has yet come to the Dominion. The life of Christ is a subject that must appeal to all Christians, and if for no other thing alone, the showing of the actual places where be lived and died, this should draw a good house. Patrous will not regret seeing “From Manger to Cross” as it cannot be spoken of too highly. The programme for Saturday is a very attractive one, the star film, “The Phantom Thief, 1 ” is an intensely powerlul Palhe dramatic story, which will carry the audience with it from start to finish. The story opens in M. Walduer’s office, where that gentleman’s secretary, Jacques Largeau, is reading a letter from his brother, telling him that he is in urgent need of a large sum of money. Jacques slips the letter into his pocket as his principal enters. The latter is soou followed by a man who brings a magnificent pearl necklace that he has been altering for Madame Waldner. Walduer calls her, and they are admiring it, when some friends are announced. A few minutes later Madame returns for it, but it is no longer there. Jacques is questioned closely. No ; he has not left the room, neither has anyone else come in. The inference is obvious, and Walduer tells him so, and telephones for the police. But the suspicions were all wrong and as to who really was thief requires a visit to see the picture and find out who was “The Phantom Thief.” The other dramas ate, “Cupid’s Hired Man,” and “An Indian’s Loyalty.” The former tells how John Bunny helps an old maid realise her fondest dream ; the latter shows that the redskins has the great attribute to humanity gratitude. The scenics, “Indiau River Scenes,” and “The Valley ot the Bievre,” are both beautiful productions, the former shows some glorious Pathe scenic studies; and the,latter is full of beauty that is beyond imagination. The three comics are all full of mirth, “While the Count goes Bathing,” is stated to create more joy than anything ever screened ; “Circumstances make Heroes,” is a play that makes the heart merry ; and “The Chief’s Predicament,” is irresistibly funny and contains plenty of hearty laughs. The usual free matiuea for children will be held on Saturday afteruoou, when a good programme will be submitted. Finally we would again remind one and all not to miss the chance of seeing “ From Manger to Cross,” as it does not often happen that such a star fil n cau be obtained straight from a successful run in the Empire City for exhibition before going to the larger centres.