The Bioscope (Feb-Mar 1914)

THE Rioscore, Nie ICH TO, O14. IT 45 Round the Manchester Halls. (By OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) . The New Globe, Cornbrook Street, Brook's Bar, during the present, ‘“ The Wreck’? and “ The Is a yrogressive house. Mr. Thomas Robinson, the | Schemers,’’ a Vitagraph comedy, featuring John manager, Is always contriving, and usually succeeds in discov. cring something fo Improve the place, with the result that business is maintained at a satis factory level. The disadvantage of not being situate In a main thoroughfare is counterbalanced by this fact, helped bv the execptionally large seating accommodation. “Dante's Inferno’? proved very successful and had a fortnight’s run. Although the New Globe accommodates 1,600, monev was turned away nightly. A record was created that will take a lot of beating either here or at any other Manchester picture theatre. The management's present policy is to run a progt ‘amme composed entirely of exclusives. Last week * The Spender,’’ ‘ Lilian”? and “ The Children’s Hour’? were the principal items. This week An Unknown Reason’’ featuring Wanda Treumann and “ The Power of Light ”’ are the chief attractions. At the commencement of the present year the Scala, at Withington, commenced a continuous show each evening (with the exception of Saturdays) and a dail matinée. This house is in the fortunate position of catering for one of the best residential districts of the city, and Mr. Reginald F. Astley, who is in charge, has brought the study of his patrons’ taste to a fine art. The piéce de résistance last week was “Give Us this Day,’ with the comedy ‘‘ Never Again.’’ The Scala is a house where the best is always to be found, and the programmes meet with intelligent appreciation. The exclusive rights for the “Grand National”’ film have been secured, and the picture is sure to arouse particular interest. As usual, the Bijou, Erskine Street, Streford Road, is not lacking in the attractions it offers. Mention has been made of the improvement in the class of audience attending the theatre, and it 1s satisfactory to note that this is being fully maintained. The entertainment provided is good and varied, and the most popular exclusive films are always to be found in the programme. During the week a_ dozen different pictures full of excitement and interest were to be found at the Bijou, and the secret of its success is the consistent qualitv of the fare provided. Last week the ‘ Great Dock Catastrophe’’ was a happy selection for that particular neighbourhood, but there were plenty of other good things, such as “The Green Eve of the Yellow God” This week the picture providing is “Chelsea 7750.’’ to sce return visits. to follow. the chicf sensation which many are makinz There is seldom anv dithcultv in filling the Pteture House, Market Street, nor would there be if it possessed double its present capacity. Fach day, with the exception of Saturday, Pathé’s educational programme is shown. It is timed to appear at 5.30, the nictures being rae twice a weck. Some vood houses were shown last week, ‘‘ The War Correspondent > and “ CG OUgle Sea,’’ whilst Bunny, are creating exceptional interest. —_—__. A new “ star’? picture every night in a programme of general excellence is a good description of what is provided at the Coliseum, Ardwick Green. Last week visitors were regaled with “The Ind of the Circle,’’? © The Crook’s Revenge,’ *! The Diver” and “Blind Fate.’’ This week the great Vitagraph drama, ‘‘ The Wreck,” ° The Wolf of the City,” ‘The Law Breakers’’ and “To Save the King’ are a few of the principal attractions. ? The Victoria Theatre, Broughton Bridge, a prograinme which is one of the most attractive in the citv. What has to serve most places for three nights is shown here for one with a fresh attraction each succeeding dav. Last week, in addition to ‘Blind Fate,’’ “Confederates in Crime” and “ The Impostor “ was given. This week “The Madonna of the Slums,’’ “The Last Encampment’”’ and ‘‘ The provides Wreck.’? On March 23rd, for six niphts and two matinées, Will Parken and Chas. Tasrac’s pantomime, ‘f Dick Whittington ’’ is announced. Picture Supplies, Limited, 74, Victoria Street, are making a speciality of 30s. per week programmes, included in which are such pictures as ‘‘ Victory or Death,’ “ Napoleon.”’ “The Master Crook,’ “ Licut. Daring’ and “* Detective Kelly.”’ The Dispatch Film Service, 37, have rapidly built up a large nection. They inform me “Marriage by Proxy” Cannon Street, and increasing conthat the exclusive, (two reels), 18 going very well. One of their latest acquisitions is another exclusive, “The Daughter of Vengeance’ (three reels), the release date of which is April 27th. Mr. Fric Williams brought his very successfal tour of Manchester and district with his “Speaking Pictures ’’ to a close recently at the Gem, Middleton. The tour has extended over sixteen weeks, 1ncluding a fiving visit of a week to the Empire, West Hartlepool, and it is gratifving to state that Mr. Willams has booked everywhere for return visits in the autumn of the present vear. The un que feature of Mr. E. Williams’ performance is that ke not only recites the particular story or selection which he presents on the screen, but he also himeelf acts the principal character in the pictures, and thus the audience is, for the first ime, brought face to face with the personality of the actor in the film during the actual representation. Mr. F.. Whilliams’ next visit to Manchester will, undoubtedly, be looked forward to with interest, especially as he is then presenting for the first time on the film. George R. Sims's world-famous poem of ‘ The Lifeboat,’ besides excerpts from some of Shakespeare’s best known plays.