LYCEUM PICTURES.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 222, 18 August 1914, Page 2

LYCEUM PICTURES.

Tho programme for to-night and to morrow night will bo hoaded by Selig's thrilling dramatic star foattiro " Tho Black Circle." Tho lilcn is 3500 foot in length an I is one of tho most exciting and spectacular scroon plays over witnessed. Tb# story deals with a young man, Vivian Vano, who is induced to gamble at his chili and losos heavily. Being; unablo to pay ho is persecutei by a notorious gambler and ia compelled to join the black circle (a Rang of thieves). After his initiation he is detailed to carry out a robbery, but refuses. He eacapfn from the clutchfa of the gang and goes out west, securing a position trom a wealthy ranch owner, and eventually marries the rancher'a (laughter Edith. His persecutor later on discovers Vivian and threatens to expose him unhsa givm money, which Vivian refuses. In revenge the blackmailer abducti Elith. Vivian collecta the cowboys and a most exciting chase bfgina, the blackmailer being eventually overtaken and Edith rescued. The photography and scenic effects are excellent and the horsemanship of the cowboys ii « treat. Other subjects include "N.Z. News," "Through the Valley of tho Danube" and a tine pictorial object lesson in Datural history "Crayfiih," hl>o the very latest i'athe Uaz:ttc.