AMUSEMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 June 1916, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

HENRY AINLEY IX ' JELFS" AT THE THEATRE ROYAL. Mj\ nehry Ainiey, after establishing his reputation as London's foremost Shakespearian actoi, proved no less skilful in character delineation, and now, when all the great actors of the day are playing ior the moving pictures, he has adapted himself with equal skill to this side of the business. For those who are too far removed from London to see Mr. Ainiey in his great successes at the Haymarket, his appearances in the pictures are very welcome. Last night the management of the Theatre Royal presented him in the London Film Cciiipanv's delightful production, "Jelfs." As is the rule with this company, the film has been staged on a big scale, the scenes including street views near the banking centre of the world, an important race meeting, and a rush on a tank presumed to be. in difficulties. The story is full of interest. The last of the family of Jelfs, the owners of Jelfs Bank in London, is a vigorous young Canadian cowboy, Dick Jelfs, who is unexpectedly called home to take charge of the bank on the death of his uncle. His ignorance of London ways and of the society into which he is thrown leads to many very .i:i-."iing situations. Mr. Ainiey as Dick Jelfs 1.-.s elaborated his share of the comedy, and the many little hits he scores are much appreciated by the onlookers. Hs is ably supported by a talented band of picture p'erformers,' including Mr. Gerald Ames, Mr. Charles Kock. Miss Mjiry Dibley and Miss Gwynno Herbert. The piay is full of stirring dramatic action, and its pathos and humor, blended with its tense drama, make a picture that is bound to have a big following again to-night. Another lilin of equal interest is that depicting 'Ansic Day in London." There is no question about this having been a great day in London. Thousands of our brave boys met in Kingswav, thence marching to Westminster Abbey, where the celebration service was held, in the presence of their Majesties the rung and (-.Hieen and other members of the Royal Family. Not the least interesting section of this film deals with the decoralion of the heroei of the historic landing by General Sir F. W. Birdwood. ''Anzae Day in London'' will be shown for the last time to-nigiit. Other films of interest are the "Gaumont War Graphic'' and a Sidney Drew comedy, entitled, "Safe Investment." The orchestral music by the Symphony Orchestra was greatly appreciated. " ,

KM PI RE PICTURE PALACE. There are two star pictures in the picture programme, will be sliown tonight iii tlie Empire Picture Palace for tlie hut time, as well as a strong array of supporting: pictures. A Famous Players' (llama, entitled ''The Only Son," is a ' clearly pictured series . of strong scene-:, while the acting is right lip to the Famous Players' standard. Thomas VV. Koss is featured in tlie picture, his characterisation being clever and convincing. It is the story of a ne'er-do-well, who make; a big fight for his mother's honor. An inventor with a patent ercosnting process and a millionaire are concerned in the development of the ■dory. It is in the depicting of some of the scenes as well as in their lighting and the quiet strength and gesture and expression that the only son rises to the heights of inspiration. It is a stirring example of the photo-players' art. well worth seeing. The second star film is that depicting "Anzae Day in Londc*." Twelve moni'lis ago our brave boys land-, ed on the Callipoli Peninsula. They' went in answer to th? Motherland's cry. and were prepared at her call to do or die. They performed countless deeds of daring and heroism and have proved their right to inscribe their names on tlie great roll of heroes. "Anzac Day" was a great day m London, and a unique film was secured of the soul-stir-ring spectacle. The scene at Westminster Abbey is splendidly pictured, also the route march, and the decoration ofheroes of the historic landing by Renera 1 Sir F. W. Birdwood. Further views are shown of the "men who made his'torv," making merry at sports and en■joying themselves at a 'fete arranged for this great day. . This film should be seen by everyone. It will be shown for the last time to-night. Other fine items of the programme include'"Modern and Ancient Rome," "The Jungfrau Railway" (one of the engineering wonders of the world), ''Pathc's War Gazette" and a Sidney Drew coi.iedy, ''Fox Trot Finesse." To-morrow's new programme will feature a Kalem domestic drama, entitled "The Prison Stain," being a study in reformation based on the fallacy, "Once a crook, always a crook."