ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 September 1915, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

"WILL THEY NEVER COME?"

Ten thousand soldiers appear in the film "Will they Never Come V"—a patriotic subject which heads the present programme at the Empire Pictures. When screened in Australia the film did a great deal for the cause of recruiting, and it is such a,thrilling drama that it should not be less successful lure. The story of the play is'of two brothers, one heeding the call of duty and the other remaining at hbme in Sydney to follow sport in all its alluring forms. Often the cali for reinforcements rings in the ears of the brother who has remained at home, but as often it goes unheeded. Then comes a time when the soldier brother returns home wounded, and a hero. His narrative of the campaign strikes the right chord and the'other brother enlists and leaves for the front. One or two scenes in the driiiim arc of particular interest, notably the march through Sydney and the departure of the troops for Egypt en route to the Dardanelles. There are, too, some excellent tableaux, contrasting fierce battle incidents with sporting scenes on the beaches and the racecourse. The picture draws to a climax with a view of our defenders at the front lighting against fearful odds, and in desperation waiting for the promised reinforcements and wondering ''Will they never come." A strong list of supporting items includes: "Giddy, Cay and Ticklish," (Keystone i-.unedy), "ll'er Winning Trick" ' (comedy), "Pathe's Gazette," mid a genuine war pie!lire, "Brilliant Flench Victory in the Vosges." This last-named subject is the best war film received to diile. It reproduces an actual battle in one of the most important fighting areas in the West. This programme is screened finally to-morrow evening.