AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 95, 15 April 1914, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

Hiß MAJESTY’S PICTURES, To-night’s new/ series of pictures embraces an up-to-date programme, which had a big run at The King’s Theatre, Wellington. The star feature drama, “Nick Winter and the Kidnappers” is another Pathe colored sensational detective story 4000 ft. in length. The plot is thrilling, and shows, the battle of wits and muscle between the famous detective and the criminals. The latest “Gaumont Graphic” teems with current topics and fashions. ■ “How Coke is Manufactured” is a high-class educational film. “Fiancee and the Fairy” is taken from the play “Niobe,” which was made famous by the late Brough and Boucciault company throughout the colonies. The plot runs as follows:—Helen Thorpe is betrothed to Harry Morton, a young millionaire. She is much taken with the picture of a brave cavalier, who, she learns, was Harry’s grandfather, and exclaims, “Oh, why can’t some good fairy send me a lover like that?” A fairy appears and gives her two. wishes, one that will bring the ideal lover to her and the other that she may send him away. Helen avails herself of the first wish, and the pointed canvas comes to life and steps out of the frame. He is extremely gallant, but soon berates her for what he calls the glaring vulgarity of modern women. Helen is piqued and quickly voices the second wish. The picture returns to paint and canvas ias the fairy reminds her it is well to let good alone, aiuT Helen returns to the arms of her modern lover. The music played by the new orchestra nightly receives great applause.

TOWN HALL PICTURES. The opening picture to-night at the Town Hall, “His First Row,” is by the Pathe Company. This is one of the best comics yet shown at the Town Hall. “The Converts,” a drama, one of the finest A.B. productions, is a wonderfully powerful drama and is full of intensely interesting situations. The mountings are exceedingly elaborate and the photography is exceptionaly bright and clear. “Trout Fishing in New Zealand” shows some of New Zealand’s best scenery. “Tresses and Curls” is an educational picture by the Pathe Company, and shows all the latest fashions. The star picture of the evening, “Indian. Uprising,” is an historical drama of 3000 ft. by the Kalera Company. Appropriate musicwill be played while the pictures are being screened. Popular prices are advertised in this issue.