AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 12 November 1913, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

THOMMOM-fAYWK ri«TU*E». "I)R AND MR HYDE."

Probably the most successful picture dramas of to-day are those adapted from well-known works of fiction. In support of this contention it only needs to bo said that quite a huge number of the leading picture producers have come to arrangements with authors and copyright owners to present bv motion, photography, tabloid versions of popular works. Foremost amongst these firms is the Imp Co., which has recently produced an excellent film vividly illustrating R. I/. Stevenson's weirdly fascinating book, "Dr Jekyli and Mr Hyde." Those who have read this strange story will remember clearly the remarkable creation of the author who succeeds in providing a mysterious dual personality representing at one time a noble spec.men of humanity and then by a rapid process of conversion descends into all that is contemptible and unworthy. Mr L. Irving, the eminent English actor ,made a great succefi-s of a dramatised version of the book during his recent visit to Australia. In | the picture to be presented tlii-s evening at the Thompson-Payne Theatre, the title role is played by Mr King Baggot, one of America's leading actors. Quite a number of supporting dramas will be shown including "A Woman\s Heart" (a Mexican. romance by Lubin), "Shanghaied" <a nautical incident by the iKalem Co.), and "Broncho Billy's Grit'' (an Essanay film with a Western element, which features Mr G. Al. Anderson), "Kidnapping of Father" is a long humorous study by the Lubin Co. Other amusing studies will be "A Box of Canine Mischief," "The Black Hand" , and "the Handsome, Artist." Numerous scenic items include "In Jamaica," "St. Mark's, Venice," and '.'Land Clearing.' 7 This fine selection, of subjects should prove a good draw.

TOWN HALL PICTURES.

"THE HUMAN TARGET."

At thy Town Hall this evening patrons may fairly iook forward to one of the most brilliant picture entertainments yet shown 111 Mustek ton. Each film h;is been selected with." care from the foremost makers of the world, and the programme arranged reaches the highest note of perfection. The star feature is a magnificent drama entitled "The Huftian Target." Walter, the expert rifle shot, whose "turn" includes such remarkable feats of marksmanship as-the shooting of a. flower out of tlie mouth of Ilia girl assistant, and the piercing of ..an article poised on her head, devises a new trick. A loaded cannon is trained on the assistant, who is bound to a j*j#. The fuse is lighter and Walter, 'with a shot from his rifle tries to cut it before it can reach the touch-hole. A quarrel the marksman and big assistant. Icaus to tlio girl's father tampering with Walter's weapon, which misses fire until the flame is within an inch of the powder. 'But Ins last ishot is successful when the flame has almost reached the powder. "Othello in Jonesville" is an Edison comedy feature, whichfshould bo responsible for much merriment, porjtraymg as it does many remarkable episodes, clever and intensely amusing. The comedy section also includes another screamer in "She must be Ugly," one of the Lubin company's best productions to date. "The Warwick Chronicle" contains much that is interesting, and at the same time of considerable educational value. "Field Gun. Evolution" is a wonderfully interesting educational film by the Hubsch Gompatiy, showing the remarkable advance made in the manufacture of big guns during recent years. "In Diplomatic Cricles" is a well arranged A.B. drama, staged in tsis company's best manner. "N.Z. (topicaV'j "A Soldier's Dream" and "The Horsy Sailors" (comic) complete a programme which for all round excellence would be hard to equal. With the assistance of Candy's orchestra a, highly entertaining evening is assured for those who visit the Town Hall to-night.

BRAEMAJR. COMPANY

A RETURN VISIT

To-morrow evening/the curtain will ri.st; tor the first time on Professor Braemar's new Variety Company, which is to support the Professor's .scientific performance. Since his last visit here, he'lias toured the whole of the North Island, creating a regular furore. The Hastings Tribune says : "Last evening the Princess Theatre was packed to the doors to witness the programme presented by Professor Braemar, the master hypnotist, and his variety company. The Professor, presented entirely new tests, which fairly brought down the house. The audience seemed loth to let lii:n vacate the stage. Mr o\ilian, Mysto, and Madame Porees filled the first part of the entertainment. Mysto kept the audience enthralled by the many magical surprises of his' own. creation, producing live pigeons, ducks and pigs from seemingly nowhere. Although only a boy, lie is a Piaster of his work. Mr Julian, a violinist of no mean order, charmed, tlm ear of all. His best items were the Intermezzo and The Broken Melody. " Tho latter demanded an immediate encore, as the last strain died away. Madame Dorces, a. gifted/ artist, seldom seen in these parts, is very entertaining. A little on tho uncanny side, she caused no end of wonderment to iho large audience present. The last item was an ■exposition of living statuary, framed in a large gold frame on a miniature stagb, mounted amid spangles of silver and gold. . Several statues were faithfully portrayed, each, bringing furth rounds of applause." To-mor-row evening at the Town Hall u bright, amusing and instructive entertainment is promised. The box plan opens to-day at 11 a.m. at the Dresden. The prices are 3s, 2s and Is; children half-price.