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Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17544, 28 August 1922, Page 11

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EV23BYBODY' S THEATRE. LIONEL BAKRYMOKE IN"BOOMERANG BILL."

The chief attraction to be shown at Everybody's Theatre this week, cemmenoins this afternoon, is a creation of the famous Cosmopolitan Productions, featuring that notable exponent of dcawatio art Lionel Barrymore, in "Boomerang Bill." It is the story of a man reborn, the latent spirit of honesty and decent living being awakened by the magic breath of love. The'great theme, embodying a battle between ihnocent goodness and heedless evil, is wonderfully revealed in a mannor which cannot fail to Oehght. Lionel Barrymore'a portrayal of Boomerang Bill" is .justly claimed to. be his finest effort. With a touch of genius he imparts realism, sympathetic and absolute, to the underworld emotions and ldve. He is supported by Marguerite Marsh, -whose great beauty and sympathetic acting have won her a foremost position amongst screen actresses. Margaret Seddon, one of the most popular "screen mothers" of the moment,will undoubtedly add fresh admirers to her list when seen in "Boomerang Bill." She will be remembered vividly by those who were fortunate enough to have seen "The Inside of the Cup" end "Just Around the Corner," in whioh productions she had leading- roles. A piquantly human touch is added to the picture by the love of "Boomerang Bill" for the'little Chinese girl whom he befriends. It is a picture which shows how one half of the world lives. A comedy, produced as only Mack Bennett knows how, under the name of "Let Her Go," is stated to be a guaranteed mirth-maker of the very highest order. Additional pictures to be screened are the American Gasotte and an exceptionally interesting "Trip to Paramount Town." Thie is a unique offering, showing, as it does, intimate view* of' the great -studios and the world-famous actors and actresses at work. Jerome Beatty supervised this production, and the directors shown actually at Work are William and Cecil B. de Mille,' Sam. Wood, Fred. Niblo, George Fitzmaurice, George Melford, PenhTyn titanlaws, and John. 8. Robertson. Some forty of the popular Paramount stars are also .seen im action'in this production, amongst whom ore such favourites ae Agnees Ayres. Jack .Holt, Elsio' Ferguson, Theodore Robert*, Thomas Meghan, Betty Compkm, Bert Lytell, Wallace Reid, Bebe Daniels, Gloria Swanson, Mary Miles Mlnter, Rodolph Valentino. Everybody's "Select" Orchestra under the conduotorship et Mr W. J. Bellingham, F.S.M., wilL contribute an exceptionally attractive collection of xnusical -gems, including the overture "Poet and Peasant," Symphony "D Major" (Mprart), entr'acte "Smiling Rose." "Peer Gynt Suite" (Greig), "La Farandole" (Th. Dubois), "Les Tamboutjnaires," "Les Armea Infldeles," "La Provencale," "La FarandoW Fantaetique," "VeSperale" (Cyril Scott), "Les-.Barbares" (Saint-Saena) "Princess Caprice" and "KoolemofI" (Klickmann). As usual, reserved seats may be obtained either at The Bristol or by .telephoning 4925. LIBERTY THEATRE. It is many years since Chrietchurch theatregoers had the opportunity of seeing Oscar Asohe in that riot of Oriental colouring, oharaoter,' and romance, "Kismet." Those who saw the play at the .Theatre Royal will retain pleasurable memories o{ the roperb and artistic manner in whioh it was mounted—a revelation, as. it then was, of an exceedingly high standard of stageoraft—and will also recall with, equal pleasure the_fine acting of Oscar ABohe as the beggar, Hajj. It can be safely predioted that they will have those pleasure* intensified by witnessing the • Robertson-Oole motion picture version, tne initial soreening of which took place before a capacity house at Liberty Theatre on Sat* today night. ■ It will convey as much pieaeure, probably more, to those who have not had; the opportunity of vritriesßtag i "Kiemet on the stage, for the director of the motion pioture vereionj Louis J. Gasnier, has more fully exploited the possibilities of the soenea amidst which the inoident* happen than the most expert and , experienced * .■ te *«™ t > with the handicap that the limitations of thd stage impose, could hope to do. Perhaps the Ohl? detail, apart from hearing the words 01 the actors, in whioh the play on the stage fa euperiol to the motion pioture version,,is the exquisite lighting effects, which were one of the most beautiful and startling features of "Kismet" as produced by Oscar ASche, The manner in which Otis Skinner, ui the motion picture version, plays the part of the luoky-uhWy beggar of Bagdad, Haj], permits of» comparison with Asche's presentation of the characters there are but few who, will be able to notb many noihW of difference,; -both" actors era finished Srtiats ano both giVe'a natural and rtalUtio resAng of the oharaoter. As wab.to be expeptft from aft actor Who for three" year* played the part eight times Weekly, Otis Skinner has every gesture, every facial sxprejMon, Me™ r J movement perfectly adapted to the differs* emotions experienced by Haj] during M ''day of days.' l In/the opening scenes Otis Skinner is the typical mendicant of the East, and of 'the "itabian Nlghts;'-unkempt, dsy, lattghlfigty insouciant, and happy-go-lucky, Wheft elevated to the posrtioa of onb of the officer* of Mansour, oW Waxir of Se-polM*/ * ta erstwhile beggar fwaggers best of them, and wears his brilliant trappings of offlee as If he had never tooTO w&i. it was to be clad .in tatters SS^agi 7WT* "d*y of day*" is a whirl of m»»T up* and downs, endwin lie return to the estate lh which h* w« first found-a beggar beseeching altos «lri ttS flame of Allah," In the meantime, however Be has wrought vengeance on htß e»envy, v tl,e bandit law«n, and on bia ehemy e Sn?llWbeidni« &e wearer of purple and masquerading a* a Moorish 3>ion), 'and has seen Bis daugbV wedded JSwOppb. fja *e*e.happehihg» are asSd*ied ? witll numerous minor incidents, some'dramatio and'eome humorous in character and' all thoroughly Eastern in fheur r 1 * daHghSr ta ehatniingly payed by Elinor Fair, and fte Waßr, is splendidlf represented by RosernarfTWb*. 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QUEEN'S THEATBE. Patrons of the Queen's Theatre are accustomed to excellent programmes, but it may be safely affirmed that _ this week the en-, tertamment ia one of the best ever presented at the theatre. When Victor Hugo wrote "Lee Miserables," he did not write with a prospective motor . picture' producer in his mind, and the mighty work, as a result, ia so full of dramatic situations that it is inclined to overflow the limits that must be set to bring it within the Bcope of one screening. Ten years or more ago "Les Miserables" waa produced in two instalments. You went one week and saw the first half and again the next week to see the second. The Fox version now beiny ecreened retains the spirit of the original in a remarkable manner. William Farnjim has the powerful role of Jean Yaljean, who served nineteen years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his starving family. Revengeful feelings against ;:1I the are forgotten only when he roichea a position from which he can, help the poor and! downtrodden. The picture'dolineatcs the souls of Victor Hugo's master creation in two hours, which roll past aa rapidly as the incidents of Jean Valjean's life are flashed before us. William Farnum xnalc*B thp role a. live one indeed. There is a specially attractive supporting programme, including a fine comedy, an up-to-date Fox film, and cartoon. The musical, programme by the Queen's Orohestra is excellent.