EVERYBODY'S THEATRE.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17320, 5 December 1921, Page 13

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE.

WALLACE REID AXD ALICE BRADY. The popularity of the automobile race in Paramount Pictures in which Wallace Reid starred haa resulted in, the of Ton Much Speed," another original Byron ■organ story with the race tiack ae a background. In this new picture, wJiich will open at Everybody 5 Theatre at the matinee to-day, Mr Reid again will bo seen in the pilot's overalls and helmet, speeding around the course to the speedometer's tune of a hundred and tea miles per lioxir, and winning a race and the consent- of tho girl's father, to her wedding. The picture is a continua- » Hi" c*per:eiicc of the character in What 8 lour Hurry?" Mir Roid's previous automobile picture, . arrl the throe principal characters of that storv, Dustv Rhoades, paved by Mr Reii; Virginia MacMnrron, played by Agnes Ay res; and" Pat MacMurrAn, played by Theodore Roberts, are again brought to life. Duaty Rhoades is on tiie point of marrying Virginia, wh?n he races a rival denier on open road, and enrages old Pat MacMurran, who declares the wedding off. Dui-tv elopes with the bride, old Pat pursues, and both are gaoled for speeding. After serving his sentence, Dusty, with Virginia's help, secretly buys Pat's Pakro lacing car, which hus been out of tiie game for two years, enters the big event, and wins the race. Apnea Ayro&, who proved a charming foil for Wallace Raid in "The Love iSpecial/' is 'agyain seen as* leading woman in. "100 Much Speed." Miss Ayres is an actress of exceptional ability and has appeared in important rolss in some of the reason's biggest productions. Theodore Roberts, the famous character actor, who has a following all Jus own, and whose name acts a3 a magnetic drawing power, plays the father role of Pat MacMurran. Mr Roberta has been associated with Mr Roid, as the father,' in two auto race picture stories, and film fans will be pleased to know that Mr Roberts again constitutes the opposition which must be overcome before Wally can win the girl. Other prominent players in the cast are Jack Richardson, Lucien Littlefield, Guy Oliver, Henjy Johnson, and Jack Herbert. "The Fear Market," whicli will be screened as the supporting attraction, features Alioe Brady. It is tho story of suave brigands whoso weapon is scandal. "When they drive an innocent woman to the grave, a girl friend vows revenge. And the trail ends in a. scene of great cramatie intensity—at her own father's door. Alice Brady never has oeen as charming and adorable, never has had the gTeat wealth of beautiful gowns, never has been cast in. a role so sympathetic as in this powerful stage success. Her charm, dramatic ability, histrionic power, and her wardrobe of the season's latest creations in gowns, hats, arid furs, are shown at their best. Another brilliant musical programme will be given by Everybody's "Select" Orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr W. J. Bellingham, F.S.M. The items will include the following Overture, "Hosaniunde" (Schubert); trio, "Allegro" (Op. 352) (Carl Bohm), Florence Millar, Dorothie Bellingham. and Harold Beck; 'cello solo, "Traumerei" (Schumann), xiarold Beck; quartet, "Moito Allegro" (No. 6) (Mozart), string quartet; entr'acte, "Feather Your Nest" (Kendis); orchestral suites, "Norwegian. Rhapsody" (Svendsen), "Danse Macabre" (Saint Saensl; grand opera selection, "La Norma" (Bellini); light selections, ''Pirates of Penzance" (Sullivan); "Sinbad" (Remberg), "Whispering" (Schonberger), "Happiness" (Meyer), "By Heck" (Henry). As usual, seats may be reserved either at The Bristol or by telephoning No. 4925. GRAND THEATBE. U( new programme at the Grand Theatre on Saturday drew capacity audiences. As usual there were two star pictures, one featuring Lionel Barrymore in "The Master Mind," and the other an all-star cast in "The Little Fool." Daniel G. Cartels powerful stage Master Mind', is most graphically depicted on the screen with Lionel Barrymore in the best role of his brilliant career. The play is based- on the mysterious power of strong wills over woaker ones. The play is a masterly production, worthy of. Mr Barrymore's talents. The other • picture is a real Califomian story, with a natural Oalifornian background, which furnishes the theme and setting for the picturisition of "The Little Fcol," based on Jack London's novel "The Little Lady or the Big House." The story deals with typical Ciuifornaan ranch life among the immensely wealthy, who won vast acreage of productive soil. Highly animated and unusual soehia ate incorporated in the picture, which arrests .and ■ hold-s the attention. A Huge ooucrete-lincd swimming tank, formed in a natural detireesion of the earth, rurniehed the setting for thrilling scenes, some of "which,, "as called- for in the scenario, caused no little concern, and. in particular called for the heroine to ride down the spillway of the tank, mounted on a: fiery steed. After' this feat was accomplished, there was a. dive frotn a sixty-foot platform by daring little Paula, a fale - enacted by Ora Carew. An exciting water-ball- contest also takes place in the: immense swimming, tank, participated in by the guests at a weekend party. The notable cast for "The Little Fool" includes such well-known players as Milton -Sills, Nigel Barry, and Byron Munson, in addition to Miss Carew. A fine supporting programme will also be shown. Seats may be reserved at Tho Bristol until 5 p.m., thence at the Grand Theatre, telephone 2931. STRAND THEATRE. Little if any fault can be found with the new -programme •.submitted at the Strand Theatre for the first time on Saturday. It is headed' by two star pictures, "The Web of Chance" and "I'll Say So." In the former film John. Harrison, of a Detective Agency, and Dorothy Hale (Peggy Hyland)—his niece and secretary, are approaching the end of the vacation. Arthur Brown—at the same hotel—falls in love with , the eirl. Returning to his office Harrison ia faced with a puzzling case. A million dollar Government contract has been stolen, from the Sarfield Company, and the agency has been commissioned to recover the lest specifications. Harrison suspects a young employee of the firm, Arthur Brown, and has detailed his men to get a line on Brown. Dorothy overhears the conversation. and takes it upon herself to discover the criminal. Her pursuit of Brown involves a series of exciting adventures, for he knows she is following; him, and conse-. quently leads her a. hard chase. In the midst of her moat exciting experience her oar runs out of gas, and eho is left behind by Brown. After he has sufficiently enjoyed her predicament, he returns and °®®* B services in the capacity of a friend. Only now doee he allow her to know he has recognised her. She acouses - him of the theft _of the specifications. Brown introduces his com. panion as the executor of the estate of the senior Sarsfield, who died two years Wore, and discloses his identity as Arthur Brown SHT*fi»ld, heir to the great business. Dorothy's sense of humour serves her well, and she enjoys the situation as. nraoh as do the .others. When young Brown proposes she accepts him—even agreeing to his demand that they be marritd at once. 111 Say So" is a film which tells a story abounding in thrills and interest and featuring George Walsh. Supporting pictures inolude a Gatette, a Mutt and Jeff film, and a Topical.