ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1385, 13 April 1915, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THU, HR'S PICT UR MS. I A beautil'ully coloured dramaiic film entitled 11 King in Xame i Alone/' talced pride of place in to mo:tow's change oi pragrauime at the Town Hall. This film introduces us to au imaginary, kingdom somewhere in southeastern 1/uiope, ami unfolds be fore us a great and stirring drama of state ; a drama that shows us the secret, springs of intrigue and p'ot that underlie the ovei throw of a dynasty. And side by side with the grim story of revolution, and converging upon it at the moment of tragedy, marches a poignant human drama of love, the love of two humble sou’s who wish for nothing more than the liberty to cherish each other in peace and obscurity. The Keystone Company are well represented in “The brand Xew Hero,’’ featuring Roscoe ArluK'khy the Keystone fat hoy. Roscoe is a tramp; a deed of ‘oravery huts him into the police force ; the fan goes fast and furious. A new and sparkling comedy - drama, “ Girl of the Seasons,” in ft most deiighttul and suggestive way, and with inimitable giace and charm, the comedy keeps the audience in a ripple of laughter from beginning to end. ‘‘Valley of the Arne” is a scenic study of immediate importance. ‘‘Gaumout Graphic,” a complete collection of the most important events ; also the latest “War Topical,” containing the latest animated news from the front.

ROY AT PICTURES. “The .Millionaire Jirigaud” 5< •(>(.» feet of exciting incidents, interwoven in which is a pretty love story, will be screened at the Royal to-night. This is one of the star features that the manage merit of the Royal have obtained and is said to be one of the most thrilling dramas of its kind yet screened. To morrow night “The Balkan Conspiracy' 1 will be screened. This deals in a most graphic manner with the Balkan crisis and is right up-to-date in every particular. The rest of the program me is comprised of scenic, dramatic and topical subjects of a high order.