ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 254, 25 March 1914, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ROYAL PICTURES. The Empire management will introduce another complete change of programme this evening headed by a big star attraction, from the studio of the popular Kalem Company, entitled "The Fatal Legacy," an unusually absorbing drama, showing the effect 'of heredity until the sixth generation. The. supporting pictures include Edison's fine dramatic offering, "Honor of the Force," a powerful A.K. drama.; "The Lass that Loves a Sailor," and a Majestic photo-play, "Playmates." Pictures of educational interest are "Topical Budget," "Celestial Republic," and "School Physical Drill." The comic section is led by two extremely hilarious comedies,- "A .Sleepy Romance" and "The inning Punch." Patrons are notified that this selection of films will be ■screened to-night and to-morrow night only. During the screening of the picture.-,' this evening, Miss V. Gilbert will sing a special number from one of the recent productions of tile Xew Plymouth Operatic Society. Supporters of Miss Gilbert for "Carnival' Queen" can assist their favorite bv attending at the Empire, Theatre to-night.

WILSON'S PICTURES, OPUNAKE.

"FROM MANGER TO CROSS." The great picture, "From Manger to Cross," is to be shown at the Opunake Town Hall on Thursday evening for the first time. In connection with this wonderful film, it may be mentioned that the leading incidents in the Saviour's life were photographed in the, very places where tliev actually occurred. American and English men and women were employed only !or the leading characters. For all tli-- Minor role? and for tho picturesque ensembles the. natives were used; peonle whose customs have changed little in the 20CO vears since their ancestors walked side bv side with the Saviour on the plains of Nazareth and in the streets of .Terusalem. Where the manners and customs of the people have remained unchanged during centuries, it is possible to re-create ancient scenes wil lion* great difficulty, and the chances of nr< - serving historical accuracy are great.!,' enhanced. The moving picture poop! ■ found it comparatively easy to obtain all the local color they required. Nothing of importance has changed to such a degree that it could not he reproduced with remarkable fidelity to detail and accuracy, as stated before. This picture is to'be shown by arrangement with the Biblical Pictures. Ltd.. and Opunake is indeed fortunate in having an opportunity o' witnessing this wonderful production.