ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1651, 16 December 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“OUR PICTURES.”

“BARRIER OF PREJUDICE.’

A strong programme is offered at, the Town Hall this evening, the bill-ow-fare containing no less than three star items. The foremost drama is one of strong characteristics —“Barrier of Prejudice” —and is reported to be a production of more than ordinary interest, illustrating in no uncertain degree the barrier of prejudice existing between the various society classes. Throughout the whole runs a love theme of considerable intensity, upon which the foundation of the story is built. The second item of more than ordinary importance is a wonderful story of the United States Secret Service, and contains graphic glimpses of secret intrigue between certain outside nations to secure valuable documents from the United States Government, and of thrilling experiences of the heroine and the hero in the baffling of the intentions of the rogues. Again there will be afforded the public an opportunity of seeing the old screen favourite, Charlie Chaplin, in a highly humorous comedy, “Charlie’s Busy Day,” and in addition to these three strong items there will be a. varied list of supporting items.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY. The programme for Tuesday and Wednesday’s entertainment is headed by an H. Inee masterpiece, “The Iron Strain,” featuring the noted favourite of the stage and sereen, Dustin Farnum. The film-* is an Alaskan cave drama, in live parts. Miss Enid Mackey, a popular leading woman of the Inee studio, is associated with Mr Farnum in this play. “The Iron Strain” has been described as a sort of cross between “The Taming of The Shrew” and “The Great Divide.” The circumstances of its comparison with such classic's indicates its high excellence. Those familiar with Thomas H. luce’s master craftmanship will know that this, his latest oil firing, is characterised by superb technique and wonderful photography. One of the most effective scenes shows a driving rainstorm in the face of which the visitors land at the Alaskan port and trudge through mud and water to their rude “hotel.” The scenic details depicting Alaskan mining life and the giant mountains of the North arc likewise without a Haw. The supporting Jilms are very good.