ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1611, 16 September 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“OUR PICTURES.”

A particularly strong programme was screened at Our Pictures last night. An outstanding- feature was a 4,000 ft. Western drama entitled, “The Lure of Woman,” a. gripping story of the wild ami woolly west, depicting some exciting and thrilling incidents. Another star item is a 3,000 ft. Vitagraph feature, “The Mills of the; Gods,” a magnilicent subject, cleverly acted, and depicting wonderful scenic effects. The supporting items are varied and of (be usual high standard. MONDAY AND TUESDAY.* “FRIEND AND FOE ON THE HIGH SEAM.”

Du Monday and Tuesday the Famous Players Co. will present John Fmerson in “The Bachelor's Romance," a delight fid sentimental comedy-drama, sweet with piquant humour. “The Bachelor’s Romance” has won for its author the fame of having written the best sentimental comedy-drama ever screened. It is 4,500 ft. long, and every reel is redolent of human nature at its best. John Fmerson portrays the role of David Holmes, a lovable and eccentric bachelor, who runs at the sight of a woman, only to he (ripped head over heels in a violent love affair with his young and pretty ward, Sylvia, who secretly loves him. Unaware of (heir reciprocal affections, and believing they love in vain, each heart is broken and miserable, until, in a very, unexpected and dramatic climax, both the bachelor and the girl learn for the first time of their mutual love. The foregoing star feature, which has won applause in two continents, is supported by a tremendous programme, including the greatest naval picture ever screened, “Friend and Foe on the High Seas.” In this impressive picture the Herman Heel is shown skulking in Keil harbour, and also in mimic action, a proceeding which was meant to allay the wrath of the Herman people at the inactivity of Von Tirpitz's naval forces. In addition there is shown Britain’s powerful fleet sweeping the ocean, and protecting the merchant vessels from danger as they- sail from port to port. This is a picture that should he seen by everyone. Additional subjects are: “Colonel Hee/.aliar’s War Dog Cartoon,” and the latest Gaumont Graphic.