AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10716, 21 October 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

THOMPSON-PAYNE PICTURES

"BROKEN CHAINS."

The Foresters' • Hal! was packed both in the afternoon and evening o» Saturday when the current programme was shown for the last time. Patrons to-night will be provided with another hdect biil-of-r'ire specially chosen, which cont.un.s a goad mixture of dramas, comedies, . ceiiics, topicals and comics, and those to be shown are undoubtedly the best possible representatives of their clasp. What could be more enthralling than the star drama "Broken Chains"? The story opens with a happy scene in a doctor's home. The wife and child were the picture of contentment, and perfect harmony reigned supreme. The doctor is greatly taken up with his family, and lives a most proper and sedate life until lie is called upon to treat, as a patient, a dancing girt from one of the theatres. He gets interested in this charming patient of his, and that is the beginning of his trouble. His interest grows, so does hers —tihe rest is easy for the man just on, or off the balance. The wife ultimately learns to suspect her hitherto faithful husband, and the finding of a' note in "her" handwriting confirms the suspicious thoughts. She goes to her mothers, leaving hubby to care for himself and his new found love. Later the doctor hears his wife's voice on a gratnai phone, she having taken to that busiI ness for a living, and that breaks his spell. Reconciliation is effected, andi the plot is delightfully wound up to a pleasing conclusion. "Outcasts Among Outcasts" shows how a little act of kindness on the part of a girl saved her from the violence of a band of rogues. A tramp is in need, of good and she supplies him. In turn the sundowner irresponsible, for the girl being rescued from a band of thieves and a bag of mails she is in charge of, being restored to the postmaster, her father. The well-known and popular story, ''Treasure Island," will also be screened to advantage, arid the; many little incidents ■■ .are well told. Other films are "Bridget's Explanation," "Paying the Price," "A- Walk Through' an Aquarium," "Arizona Escapade," "All in the Wash,'',.' 'Tommy's Geographical Lesson," "Zigoto's New Motor Car," and "Tweedledum's Hercules." Patrons should not miss the opportunity of witnessing them.

MASTERTON PICTURE COMPANY

A GREAT PERFORMANCE,

The Masterton Picture Company was greeted with bumper houses on both the afternoon and evening of Saturday last, when it submitted a most attractive programme. The star film, "The Plot That Failed," was a cinematographic gom. This is a dramafull of interest and emotion,, depicting an incident in gaol life in which a convict plays a daring part. The plot was followed with absorbing interesting by the large audience, and the denouement, when the discharged convist confessed to his identity arid flung himself from a window, was of a most sensational character. This splendid film was supported by a brilliant programme, in which the Pat-he Gazette figured prominently. The VitagraphV latest gem, "Diamond Cut Diamond," was thoroughly appreciated, as was also the scenic film descriptive of a journey through Japan. The drama "Fortunes of a Composer" was produced with lifelike fidelity, and the second star, "Revolution in a Bachelor's Club," provoked much enthusiasm. Lily Bocella in her great animal act was an immense favourite with the audience, and the Pathe Company's screamer "The Leap Year Comedy" produced -no end of fun. Altogether the : Saturday programme- was one of the best ever produced in Masterton. It is to be shown again to-night.

MR SCOTT-LESLIE

Mr Scott-Leslie, well known as an English entertainer, is announced in appear at the Town Hall next Friday evening. Some critics speak of nvm as ffehc legitimate! sujeeefesor' of the late Mel B. Spur. It seems clear that he has, by the merit of Ms performance, established himself in popular favour wherever he has appeared. Mr Scott-Leslie excels in character studies, in connection with which he lias receved a great., deal of praise. The aec.onijjliE.hod artist has an extensive rejJ-ei-toire, prominent amongst bin numerous" items being a large percentage of character pourtvayals. As a character actor Mr Scott-Leslie has achieved considerable distinction in various parts of the world. Amongst those who will appear in support of Mr Leslie are Mr Paul Verne, an exceptionally fine baritone, Miss L. Kingan, soprano, Miss M. Knight, contralto, and Miss Daisy Evans, pianist. The plan is at the Dresden