ENTERTAINMENTS

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2674, 2 December 1909, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

PATHE PICTURES.

The new programme presented by the Rathe Pictures Company drew a crowded house at Hi.s Majesty's Theatre last night, and the management must certainly be congratulated on the fare provided. The first of the new class of pictures provided is certainly far superior to anything yet presented in picture form in Gisborne. Several are remarkable for novelty and treatment. A proportion of the views are colored, the best being “A Visit to Versailles,” which is a scenic film conveying both to eye and imagination something of the strange, quaint lives led by those who inhabit one of the most picturesque spots of France. Theconcurrence of opinion about “TheDevil” must he most gratifying to thenew management. The title itself ensured the picture a hearty reception,, but one was hardly prepared for artistsof such unchallenged ability, or forsuch a " graphic portrayal of Belasco’s; famous drama. Rounds of applause gave the outward sign of this picture so richly merited, and it is tobe regretted that there is to he only one more presentation of such a star; attraction. “Richmond Horse Show,” though not a long film, was highly interesting and instructive throughout. A series which proved most enchanting in its rare beauty was “Through Japan.”" “Industrial films as a means of instruction and education cannot be too highly commended, and are always welcome, “Cocoa Industry” and “British Colum- V bia” proving most enjoyable, as well g as an object lesson to old.and young alike. “The Little Soldier,” a dramatic film full of emotional force and power, has much strong fibred sentiment to commend it. The merrymakers were excellent. “His First" Girl” was a lesson to beginners at'courtship, although a laughable exposure of a would-be devoted lover. Others run off were “The Regimental Bar— _ her,” “Grin and Win,” etc., etc. A repetition of this programme will be shown for the last time to-morrow-evening, including, by special request, the geographical novelty “When Stormy Winds do Blow,” a picture takenin circumstances of extreme discomfort'and danger on the coast of Germany.