ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1557, 30 May 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

FULLER’S PICTURES,

“THE PRISONER OF ZENDA.”

In spite of the extremely rough weather, there was a good muster to witness the initial screening of the London Film Company’s greatest achievement, “The Prisoner of Zenda,” at, the Town Hall last evening. Rudolf, the weak King ofßuritania, finds himself a prisoner on the eve of his coronation at Zenda, in the power of Black Michael, an unprincipled member of the reigning house, who is plotting to secure the throne for himself. In this dilemma the King’s friends find Rudolf Rassendyll, a soldier of fortune, who bears a, startling resemblance to the King. They urge him to impersonate the King and submit to be crowned. Rassendyll does so, and falls in love with the Princess Flavia, and after a desperate struggle with himself decides to sacrifice his love and remain faithful to his oath to restore the King to his rightful throne. After a series of stirring adventures, that duty is •accomplished, and Rassendyll reveals his true identity to the Princess, who in heroic renunciation sacrifices her own love, because the welfare of her people demands her to rule in Ruritania. The picture will be repeated to-night.

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY,

The grand iinal of the famous serial picture, “The Million Dollar Mystery,” will bo screened at the Town Hall to-morrow and Thursday, in “The Mystery Solved.” In these episodes all the scattered threads of the story are gathered together. Events take place which point to speedy action by the authorities against the conspirators, who are well aware of the threateningdanger. Plot and counterplot, attack and rescue, now follow quick in rapid stirring action which proves it to be the most baffling, the most mystifying, and the most interesting serial that has ever been written —and in the end there is love. The supporting items arc : “From the Pearl of the Baltic Sea,” scenic; “The Spirit-of Christmas,” comedydrama ; “The Pathe Gazette,” topical ; “Tillie the Terrible Typisle,” comedy. Watch for special attraction on Friday and Saturday". BAKER BROS.’ CIRCUS. Messrs Baker Bros.’ huge new Australian Circus uvill appear in Foxton on Saturday evening. This combination is repuled to be the biggest waggon show that has ever toured the Dominion, and includes 30 star artists and 00 trained horses, donkeys, mules, etc. The press notices during their present tour have been very" Haltering, anil the Foxton public can look forward to a iirst-claSs bright, clean entertainment. The following are among the performers : —The Walkofsky Sisters (Russian dancers) who introduce the dances of All Nations ; Kioto, Japanese wonder ; the Le Mars, the world-famous ju-jitsu artist ; Miss Barberina, the poetry of motion ; the Olympic Team of comedy trick cyclists, in their great act, a football match on wheels ; La Belle Gertie, the charming dental queen ; Carlo Camillaria, the clever Belgian boy ; Mephi.sto, the Hying man ; Brasso and Tips, clowns, and Delino, bare-back rider.

The Foxton season is limited to one night, only, and residents should nut miss the opportunity of seeing (his talented combination. Don't forget the date : Saturday next, June 3rd.