ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 35, 1 July 1914, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

EMPIRE PICTURES. I A spoeial attraction in the Thkua- ' houser Company's "feature" drama, "Woman Pays," is announced with 'tonight's programme of Empire Pictures, The subject i., described aa a stylishlystaged play, with a powerful plot, occupying about mri lljonr in tilie screening.' The supporting subjects will iiwfiiude "Percy's Holiday," a Thanlnmiser comedy, featuring Willie 8. Percy, tihe wellknown comedian, until laitely with J. C. Williamson, Ltd. This film shouldi prove of special interest to New ZealandeaK 'A Proposal from Jfary" ( Edison dramva), tlhe fla>fT of the "Mary FuMer" serins, "Miftei Jefferson G|rceii" (A.B. coon <-ok!uly), and many ■ ot'hieM. Poatis may be reserved at the Empire Theatre office, or ring 'phone 365. THEATRE ROYAL PICTURES. "PRISONER OP ZENDA." Another large and enthusiastic audience witnessed the second screening of the "Prisoner of Zenda" and supporting filmß, and came away much delighted with the evening's entertainment. "The Prisoner of Zenda" makes a charming 'picture drama from every point of view. Its costumes are gorgeous, the scenes and photography delightful, and the acting may he described as *oam<? of the. most artistic work we have seen. Anthoay Hope's romance has proved a great cinematographic masterpiece, and New Plymouth-ites should not miss the opportunity of seeing "The Priso-ier of Zenda" to-night, being the last .-'Teen- - ing. The supporting programme aga in met with an excellent reception, and the subjects make fine auxiliaries to the big picture. Popular prices rule f's and Gd) and patrons are recommended to book their seats early. Box plan lit Collier's.