AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17632, 8 December 1922, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

PICTURE HOUSES.

GRAND THEATRE. "The Masquerader" continues to draw big houses to the Grand Theatre. It is an exi cellent British production, whose story is 1 based upon "John Chilcote, M-P„" Katherine Cecil Thurston's famous novel. Th» plot is somewhat similar \o that 01 "Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Guy Bates Post is excellent in the double role of John Chilcote. The leading supporting film is the Western drama "The Half Breed," starring Wheeler Oakman. CORLNNE GBIFFITH IN "RECEIVED PAYMENT." Commencing to-morrow, the charming little Vitagraph Btar, Corinne Gr.ffith, offers hnr latest picture, "Tteceivtd Payment.'" Miss Griaith, who has won popular favour with many movij fans on account of her particular charm and grace of movement, has, in this her latest picture, an ideal feature. She is £c«n in the first instance as a diincor in one °i New York's most fashionable cabarets. It is in this role that she has the greatest opportunity of her screen career to display her wonderful deportment and bodilv grace to the best advantage. Included in the supporting cast is Kenneth Harlan, who has supported Connie Tnl-nsdge in her mnnv pictures. The other big feature is "The'Fong of a Soul," bein? Goldwyn's version of "Wrn. G. Locke's well-known novel, "An Old World Romanes." This is a most charmin? story, dealing with the courtship and m-arriag* of two people unusually r.ffi'iatecl, since the wifo is blind and the husband's fw, is terribly scarred thrmfrh a burn <•!>_ ceiy»d in hi* boyhood. How these two, S"ekin-r solitude in the "bnckw.ifer country." the oIW forced to live there because of her affliction and ]>rop>rtv fntrivsts. work out their salvation and find -rreat hnpoinessi end contentment in ench other, mnkes one of the most Hnppn.lin? drnmas of the venr. The tJT^ij ls pet in a bric'crni'Tid of FlorMa, with ifq Rlonmv, vet picturesque swanrpa, phown in nil tMr terrible <lr-nl<i-tion. A Ji-umy Arbrey comedv. n Vn-"+i f ul scenio picture, ard an un-to-thc-miimte . lonical Gazette will complete a very fine programme. LIBERTY THEATOT3. The big pTowmrne at the Liberty Theatre will be presented for the leat time this evening. Constance Talmadge is more oharming than ever in "The Primitive Lover," and there is a big (supporting programme of pictures. Miss Millicent Jenninge'e party will present for the last time the delightful prologue "An Eastern Phantasy," which has been so very popular. The orchestral programme is excellent. TWO BIG FEATURES TO-MORROW. The management promises an unusual treait for loluoweis of the silent drama in its ottering, "The Silent Call," the H. O. JUavis presentation of the luiurenosv 'i'rimblerJane Muifin production, which is being distributed through Associated h'lrst JSationa. Piotiuea, Inc., and which will be screened to-morrow. Three factors stand out prominently to give this picture its unusual appeal. One is the beautiful outdoor scenery, ail tho scenes having been taken in the high Sierras of Northern California. Another is the atory, unique for its quick action and rapid succession of climaxes. It was filmed from Hal G. Evarte's "The Cross Pull," which ran in the "Saturday Evening Post" The atory has its locale in I the far West, and centres around the rivalry of two men for leadership in their settlement and favour at the hands of the girl both covet, The third feature ia the introduction of Strongheart, a Belgian police dog, as a star on the American screen. This canine, who was brought to the country by Miss Murfln for the apodal purpose of playing in "The Silent Call," is said to display remarkable acting ability and intelligenceHe is said to bo the first dog to bold a starring part on the American screen, and hie eminence in this respect is said to have been due entirely to his capability in measuring up to the role. For this production, which Laurence Trimble directed and for which Mißs Murfln made the adaptation, a notable cast has been collected. The names inolude; John Bowers, Kathryn McGuire, William J. Dyer, James Mason, Nelson McDowell, E. J. Brady, and Robert Bolder. Another outstanding feature to be screened in oonnexion with to-morrow's programme is the ...unique ,6ong. picture "Women Must Weep," based on Charles Kingsley's poignant poem "The Three Fishers." Hullah's musical setting of these tragio words will be rendered by a double quartet of ladies, with the solo by "Miss Millicent Jennings. The box plans are now open at The Bristol Piano Company. QUEEN'S THEATRE. The current programme at the Queen's. Theatre will be shown for the last time tonight. It is a good one, the outstanding feature being "The Green Flame,'' in which Warren Kerrigan is starred. The second feature is "The New Teacher," starring Shirley Mason. Other entertaining' items are "Vesuvious Conquered" and a Sunshine comedy, "Excuse Me, Sheriff." CHARLES JONES TO-MORROW. A Fox production of mora than ordinary interest will be the outstanding: feature 01 the now programme to be submitted to-mor-row. It ia called "Trooper O'Neil, and the star is Charles (Buck) Jones. A reviewer in another city says of {his film; "It is the breath of the Canadian woodlands. When the pioture opens you are greeted by a scene where snow-capped peaks raise their crests, plumed with giant pines. That ia the background for a story which is swift in action and engrossing in theme. The beauty of the settings is cleverly blended with the ever increasing oharm of this spirited romance. _ Situation follows situation in rapidly file-Teasing succession to the final stirring climax. And rarely has a climax been more powerful." Tho second attraction » entirely opposite to "Trooper O'Neill." It is a bright comedydrama entitled "Little Miss Rebellion," and stars the petite and sweet little actress Dorothy■ Gish. All of this artist's-/pictures hav» been of more than usual entertainment valued and■'it is ol&imed that this pioture is' the best y that; Mies Gish has appeared in. A*; usual there.has been arranged a popular, and well varied supporting programme. In addition to the seventh episode of the serial, "Fantomas," there is a Sunshine oomedy, "The Landlord." A Cartoon and the latest Fox News complete what should be an exceptionally brilliant programme*. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Big attractions are commanding big business at Everybody's Theatre again this week. Patrons should always book seats if they desire to secure admission in the evenings. The picture programme is headed by Justine Johnstone in the Realart production "Sheltered Daughters." Raymond Hitchcock ia the star in the excellent comedy-drama "The Beauty Shop." The Beauty Competition continues to attract immense interest, and excitement as to the ultimate result is daily increasing. This week's group is a well varied selection. The musical programme of Everybody's; "Select" Orchestra is a very fine one. GREATER CRYSTAL PALACE. j Lovers of a good film should not miss! "Foolish Wives," the big attraction which is being' screened till Saturday only at the Greater Crystal Palace Theatre. It cost * quarter of a million pounds, and it is sufficient to say that it is well worth the money lavished upon it. The author, direotor, and star, Erich von Stroheim, has achieved a triumph which will give him a prominent place in the history of the motion picture art. His acting is wonderful. The supporting programme is a bright one, while the music pla/yed by the "Symphony Orchestra is delightful from start to finish. STRAND THEATRE. To-day will give patrons of the Strand Theatre a last chance of seeing: "Fool's Para- j dise," the wonderful picture which has had so successful a run in Chriatchurch. In i general interest the plot excels, while some ; of t.he_ scenes are the most thrilling ever I devised. Ths cast is a powerful one. The I Goldwyn feature "Strictly Confidential,'' ' starring Madge Kennedy, heads a big supporting programme,