AMUSEMENTS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 8, Issue 132, 7 June 1916, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

Standing (*ut in bold Betters is “The Valley of Lost Hope," this being the title of the Lubin four-reel production heading the new programme. This company’s leading man, Romaine Feilding, plays the star role. The draI mu which is filmed from the story of 1 Shannon Fife is described as a strik- ! jug and realistic tale of adventure, thrill, and romance in early California mining days. What i s claimed to be a scene unparalleled in the history of ruction pictures is that where the two trains meet in a terrific head-on collision. No expense was spared to secure the necessary realism throughout the film amj seme very well produced scene 3 are those which show the birth and growth cf a "boom town” when the gold is discovered. From the laying down of the first rough lumber to the completion of the saloon and post office, the whole exciting process is most interestingly detailed. Altogether th e film is said to be a realy high-class production, not unlike in many of Its situations that great picture “The Spoilers.” There is a suitable supporting pro-