ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1659, 9 January 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“OUR PICTURES.”

“BULLETS AND BROWN EYES.”

The current programme at the Town Hall will present what is described as a charming’, romantic drama of love and war, which excels in interest “The Prisoner of Zenda.” Like Hie latter, “Bullets and Brown Eyes” is set among the hills of two mythical European Powers which are at war with each other. Prince. Boris (played by William Desmond) and the Countess Olga (Bessie Barriscale) are the leading characters in the stirring narative, and both pass through many adventures before the unexpected climax. Not only is the story of strung interest, but the production is claimed to be the best that Thus. H. Inee has yet put on the screen; realistic battle scenes on a big scale are introduced, and throughout the acting is said to be remarkable, clever, and convincing. An interesting programme of war news, scenic studies, and comedy are also included in the programme. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. “(.’ROOKIE.” The programme to be presented at the Town Hall to-morrow night will he of a fresh and amusing nature, starring as the prime attraction a humorous production entitled “Crooky, or “AATto AVottldnT Rather he in Gaol than Married?” Frank Daniels, America’s celebrated stage comedian, appears in this film, in which he makes his initial how before the moving picture camera. Story is of a convict in society. He is a jolly old rogue, enjoying a holiday at the Slate’s expense in Sing Sing prison. But prison life and fare become tiresome, so “Crooky” decides on a change. Chance gives hint possession of a stranger’s elothing and bank-roll, and he proceeds to enjoy the delights of “real society,” “high society,” women’s admiration, and, in fact, all the good things of life, until cruel fate hands him a choice between gaoi and matrimony. His choice ami his feelings will make you laugh till you cry. The supporting films include a good number of the Gaumont Graphic, a drama entitled “On the Turn of a Card,” a scenic of great interest just now, upon the Alsace Heights,” and a comedy film, “Charlie’s Starvation.”