ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 3683, 19 November 1912, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

BATHE PICTURES. "That man is a bad man who has not within him the power of a hearty laugh/' a writer has it. Now Webster states that laughter means to show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movements of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, usually accompanied by a lighting up of the face and eyes, and by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the throat. All these symptoms were exhibited to an alarming degree at His Majesty’s Theatre last night,. Seldom before has the popular playhouse resounded to such hearty and unrestrained laughter as was heard within its walls last night. The occasion for all this merriment was the famous burlesque-comedy, "Max Binder versus Nick Winter," which more than bore out its claim to be the greatest laughtermaking comedy of the century. The chief actor in this whirlwind of fun is the inimitable comedian, Max Linder, whom a brainy crank has taught an ingenious method of-robbery. This consists of simply magnetising valuables at will out of people’s pockets. Max becomes over-confident at the fascinating pastime, and crowns his petty thefts by getting oif with a fabulously invaluable picture. La Gioeonda. His misdemeanors result in the great sleuth, Nick Winter, being put upon Max’s tracks. The duel between the pair is an exceptionally clever burlesque, and the many ludicrous situations provided caused the house to simply roar again. The remaining films were all of much merit, and were keenly enjoyed. The three fine dramas, "Just Like a Woman," "Positive Proof,” and "Under Mexican Skies,” and the two sparkling comedies, “Working for Hubby” and “Tomboy Bessie,” were all enthusiastically received. This highlydiverting series will be repeated to-night.

THE OPEEA HOUSE.

Last evening there was a good attendance of picture-lovers 'at the Opera House to' witness the second screening of “Arabian Treachery,” a fine film in which three magnificent lions are introduced. This evening there will be a partial change of programme, and a Star picture called “A Dead Man’s Child” will be introduced. It is a most sensational story told in a manner that cannot fail to be interesting. To-morrow a complete change will take place, the star picture being “Sicilian Blood,” a brilliant achievement by the Cines’ Co. The play is a finely-acted and most powerful drama of the type in which the Sicilian players always excel. Special attention has been paid to every scene, and each is given and presented from the most artistic standpoint. Bight through, the picture has been treated in a masterly manner. In addition to “Sicilian Blood,” the American Biograph Company have a fine picture entitled “A Kentucky Feud,” in which Miss Dolly Nicholson takes a star part. This story depicts a terrific battle on the hills of Kentucky between two hostile families, while the usual love interest is most strongly developed. The scenes all take in Kentucky, and the introductory episodes include sketches from life. Wednesday’s programme also includes a fine educational picture. “Italian Army Manoeuvres,” as well as a series of high-class comics.