The Bioscope (Mar-June 1914)

LHe Bioscore, JUNE 11, 1914. i os NOTES FROM SURREY. (By OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Poe KRarsino, Mr. Fred. Narno’s popular riverside resort on Tages Island, was reopened to the “ublie last Week. and thronged as ait was by hundreds of imis home of galety presented a picturesque sen. Many improvements dave been effected since the dast visitor was ferried aeross dast autumn, and Mr. Karno, by the introduction of starthng imnnovations, hopes this season co widely extend the popuJaritv of this entrancing island, with ats galaxy ot pleasing coiours during the dav, end its thousands of twinkiing fairv-lyhis at onight-tame. 1] was one of the audience at the entertainment in the spacious auditorium) in the Palm Court on Savurday evenmy, and was struck by the popularity with the audience of the judicious selection of cinematograph pictures which was sereened. Mir. KRarno ev widently recopnises the hold the cinema has on all classes of people, and during the river season some of the best that can be procured will be seen at the Karsino, and form oa strony feature im the programme. Vislors, The number of erie ‘ma house: in Kingston he is been reduced by one, the doors of the Roval Counvy Pheatre, which hes necn run for some time past as a cinematograph theatre by the Pleasing Picture Syndicate, having been closed. The cinematograph plant ‘has been: sald by order of the High Sheriff. This should form a good Gpenings for a reliable company, with a live manager, a TP understand the proprietors of the thoaire are open to negotiate for a lease of the building whieh makes on eminently suitable cinema house. | Given sutherent capital and careful management, there should still be a suceessful coreer aherd for the Roveal County, The other three houses in the roval borough continue to cater well for che public taste, appealing as they hive the advantage of ftoing, toa very large population in the town and surroeundtag distriet. At the Cinema Palace the leading features of the weekend were “Neath the Lioms Paw.’ ** Phe Delaved Special,” and = The Conspirators,”” with “ The Art of the Furrier’’ as the interest. film. This week ‘oA Tragedy in the Clouds heads the bill during the early part of the week, with ‘* Hler Husband's Friend’ and * The Messave of the Sun-Dial‘’ as supporting filmes. At the end of the week a film depicting the horrors of war is to be the special attraction. keven the allurements of ithe river fail to affect the popularitw of this ne nise, Where a wise selection of the best pictures never "fail to attract patrons, In the cool shades of the Coliseum, Mr. Knight has been showing the sensational Flastern dram, * Brand of evil.’ while this week he invites the public to come to see Thieves and the Cross.’ which he bills as his leading feature. His other careful selections should make a strong appeal, including, as they do, several good films. Both the Picture Theatre at Kingston and the Coronation Hall at Surbiton continue to be managed wih diveretion, and oa discriminating estimate of popular taste in pictures. Both are doing satisfactory business, though handicapped no doubi by the strong ap neal outride sport makes at this season in Tiverside towns. One wiee mounager in the district, hotles, points out 2.9 possible patrons the pleasure to be gained by a visit to his theatre ot the close of the dav. when the river and the cricket-field have supphed a surfeit of strenuous exorcise. In his Soh Ee anle seats, and under the soothing influence of My Lady Nicotine, he cletms mov be found the SAS “FLYING most ideal form of enjoyment after a hard day at the wieket or the sculls. Valbot at Richmond Mr. Sinithers has Leen dovae good basiness with ~ The Tragedy of the Three Ms,” a surring circus story vhich was) the principal feature ino @ deagthy programme oft the world’s best pretures. Phis week his special film is In the Hands of London Crooks,’ which he has been showing three times cach day. The Talbot is Noollencly situated ino Richmond's) principal and bastesc strect, and never fails to attract the attenthonoof the pousser-by. At the has finished the week with ~ Bunny's Mistake,’ while the full programme this week is The Shea Preturedrome Phe Parasie "> and leading feature moa “ Protea.’ oo” HALIFAX HINTS. (BY OUR Owe ue The popularity of the and disiriet has never ; CORRESPONDENT. ) picture houses in Halifax been more pronounced than last holiday week, there having been continuous Streams to the various shows throughout the afternoons and evenings. Last week a splendid homday programme was shown at the miectric ‘Lheatre, Ward's End, and exeetleas business Was the result. “A Leap tor Life” proved a@ great attraction, and other films of equal merit well tO make up a very attractive bill of tare. The childrens “ Beauty Contest,” arranged by Mr. Lesie Stansheid, proved a great success. There Were over foo entries, and the contestants were himed, the audience being invited to vote by numpers kor one current week Mr. Stansfield is putling ON a Whe programme, including “Love and Vengeance, The series of stories by W. W. Jacobs, which are being screened weck by week at the Picture House, Walia Ss and, contunue to attract large audiences. The top-liner for the holidays was The Bosun’s Mate.” The Devils FKve™ and ° Fantomas” are . vake premier place during this week. Mr. Harmsworth, manager of the de Luxe, Northwate, has provided his numerous patrons with some esse dent “state” lately, and brisk business has been che rule. The screening of the local Catholic Whitsuntide procession proved a ogreat draw. “The Shattered Crown” was also a capable top-liner. Good houses are continuing to patronise the Palladium, King Cross, The fare last week bv no means lacked its original excellence, and rare good taste is shown in the choice of films. “The Hearis of Women” and “The Opium Smoker” were = successful in drawing large attendances Job has secured “Fileen of Erin’ and “On Secret Service” for the current week. Mr. Reg. Watson, manager of the Ideal, Raglan Street, informs me of splendid business during the holidays. tle has had a new screen fixed recently, which ygreath: improves the appearance of his pictures, On mv visit to Sowerby. Bridge, T witnessed lara attendances both at the Cosv and the Town Hall. Another nicture house is to be onened here in the near future. the Natienal Electric Theatres. Timited. having secured the premises; thev are also the proprictors of the Electric Theatre, Halifax. AC>-CVOU)WANT THE BEST FILMS,.WE HAVE THEM:<!REAUTY.” £¥