AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17634, 11 December 1922, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS.

'aXiTdifta materially « ■&*"* Ckßorzaga, director, '&** Gordon and Uore i>uviufc,js«* rtTirreatest iie;;,-kia C 1 5%S U .truthfully Md Mbat they have » co f 9) y»." Mm Bins*anger, f .. a | «*fe tot Of Unceasing t0.1,, ** j Motion raises his ™° to comfortably situate | r- Wf iSa tiro of the country fete * haven of - w , Ribands. Few mon can »TO wife *«<* chUby tho i#d cabarets and soaring «■ I*h ,«« is driven to the .wall, fctSEfc £ family neglects Us "old-fashioned K i» hero that tho ZZdfa P icture c0 ? le8 t . to " uLinir with it a realisation SKotSr and daughter and £, Sa«m and a determuiafitttue creation, with its Qlby rich humour, its boffilifi'and ite sympathy for K*, aw to -often misunderpyait oarriM the production ad"SaM Hi» Gordan and Mr '&. Jlaei are: Miriam Bartista, (Buster) Col- ' Baeto, Jam«* »?*"•> aJ. On Jonw, Edward Phillip., g-«d Margaret Severn. S, carnival ecenes of Two lapw" the second attraction ZJ,',*l the pleasant vacation Jlki ifMTi T 5 " 0 " deala Wlt;h , a oS»ho tabs her "two weeks jITj (uhwnable summer resort, LknisUkeii for a famous screen C u tl» "Diving Venus.", Cirfor tho shop yjji tie character of tho aotreßs, jMjfa (he ia enmeshed in a meet A» "let of compilations—not the S tk, MOMftitr of doing a high f-M die is not in the least 11 !tbtH»iiW»i the J&oa-krt "tMi thii liwly comedy-drama. JHilbtoUon ii the fifth group of oh Conjttitlon. The. group oomh4i!i of the contestants, and the on Monday week. jnSsi nroaical programme will be (tftajWy*' So l *' Orchestra, under ahttoiiip of Mr W. J. BollingfjJL Chief amon; the numbers Are "The Free Lance" l.rihiob, "Beroense" (Cesar Cui); Vest, oreneatnl emtee—"Andante" (fO, "I* Bal Masque" (Verdi); o Butioina" (Mascagni); Ballet flfldib; 1 (Itn Bloekx); entr'acte, 6" (Hdfmin); fox trots, "SroiHn' IVoonligiV (Conrad). ai mti oat lie obtained either at Uol or bf Uipsuing 4926. / ne Snrfaa«J»"a"•welcome reapvil lit ftiuf Theatre on Saturtelie »ppetred"as" ttie star ct "Ref>> principal feature on: HhH|lliuim;> Oorlnne is seen as cl&rai'girl about whose an»,r>od deal of mystery. her chosen profesemployed as butler ■Wtevniar Jlr Milton, tells her Wpitaddanghter of the old ■WiJOltoit,senior cast his' own .twoniit of his disapproval IBJBj&.tud. he demands, his butler !lS*Jranddauchter. The ° ■ f tll - at " ie °' d man's to drive him insane, agrees whom he has in^se cret as his own child. wmile chorna girl, finds ■Kfi e ' head of tie house.home. The grandorder to make up for |^BSSf? M rtednesi. All gees BfW l^^of ' the .reoeption in and the girl HlMßi|ttw' that she is an K^i> : ) aeheme, as it might The girl ■kUSIJS" V*os back to the own living. to old Milton, l^»ffiSr ,: i attempts to blr.ckhis plane, w nnd most unexmadly jealrejection by a girl ; ,and en the night 1 * theatre he sees ■KSP™ « hOx with her lover. attempt* to shoot a^HSJStJiA'* 510 hsß accompanied ■^?«»tw., saves the girl's ■HgMb'-tU itage at the time iH»SSr*fr* *e«PJL °n bravely ■fP& pl £- Wh"» ahe re(^■Sjgri^'loo™ she finds her ? n ? the secret of KIW Md ln ' tho emotion ■KSSJhI! P romise 9 his old |Hggrttot the girl shall alf 1 " mI eranddaughter, .« aM ' fl ced so much |l^^»yfi 6 r?lL and his m «ater, Graffito, iag oppor■BsrHJa.aome. of the big i», for- those ]8 h 6 i„, of ere u & charmf^»i^Pffi. th r ~1 « n the play, ™ capable hands Hin^%^|2 B t the' trimmings the worth of ■^^ d Theatre for some (^B^£Sa v i°;,P I»ys 1 »ys the lead, with true beauty. HlaPhtt a? C „ Un « role of *« one . ot the best m »n and blind Work out their appeaL The H^^,w? pi!Cao,e lor ida i*^R onn d- The ■HKggV nt t£u backwater 6M annhght, are who Ire each .manner. The minded char■Kra desenbed as Hw^lvilu.^ l,^. >ld marries, the girl is ,nada to "suffer MErtft'' l has MW»ffi»W«g comes V s e »ed, and tin*, but hav°er seel^^^^rtra.* 111 * moments Mpportj the plc'-

• GEEATER CRYSTAL PALACE (THIS WEEK'S FIXE PROGRAMXfv' nr. ORCHESTRAL MUSIC ffi PIOTOReI! The manager of Greater Crystal Palace, Mr V. JI. Beebe, considers tho progmmme of orchwtral music and pictures fox this week, commencing to-day, one of tho finest which he ha 3 ever submitted at the big i theatre. One thins is certain: the big Symj phony Orchestra oi more than.- twenty prci f*£6ional f>en"orrcers, under tive distinguished' j conductorship oi Mr Alfred J. Bura, has ■ never been heard) in a brighter or better j musieiil prograinics than tho one for this ! week. Tie lollowiaj are tome oi the orch:»t tral nuaibci'a:—Overture, "Morning, JSoon ; andNNuti = -ut (BupptJ; "Pomp and l Circumstance'' (.Eljar); Schubert's Jniinished isympnouy; Suite, "OiiiOilo'' (.Coltridge-Taylor); [ "Hear My Prayer' (Mendelssohn); ■ Alary - llhi-.sch); "Leave Me with a Smile" ler); "In Old Munila'' "liridal Pro- . ccsoiou'' (Uicicer Aubrey); ' rlisaes" (Zamecricb); "Swinging Trite. Cupici' (Hersom); "Mt-dley of Favourite American Tunes' Queiitin). Htiid-.i.g' i!ie new pictorial portion oi the : is a huge six-part liodkin6o;t photoplay which was produced by the master mind and hand of Irvia V. Wii.ut at his own btudios. A rare treat is promised patrons in this yrcat picture, v.-jicii was adapted to the i-creen from the world-fani<;us novel, "The l-'aco of the world," by .loh;m Bojer, one of riiu greatest oi prc-fint-day European writers, The iitory deals witii the adventures and misadventures of Dr. Harold Mark and Thora, his young 1 bride, played by Edward Hear:i ::nd Barbara Bedfoid. There is a villain—naturally—and in tliiit particular instance a most j.lausible and fascinating one—for this important rolo has been entrusted to Lloyd Whitlock, oi;o of the most popular actors appearing before the camera to-day. He docs his best to win the beautiful Thora, and for a while it look 3 as though lie is Koing to succeed, but Pate intervenes, and in a singularly appealing climax seta everything- right. Some of the big momenta of j the nro'iii'jtion are the wrecking, of a highpowered racing car—the burning of a threestorey building snd a rescue from tho flames. "The Face of the "World" is a, splendid production, full of love, romance, elaborate settirij;.?, beautiful snow, scenes, and many thrills, and all are combined and spiced with nmch good clean hnmour. There are no sermons preached, neither are there any morals expounded in "Top o' the Morning," the newest Universal special attraction, which is the second bis picture on the new programme. It is a beautifully clean story, built around the lives of regular folks, like those who live and love and laugh in every city, town, and village. Gladys Walton scores highly in this delightful photoplay, and her work jg conclusive proof that as an emotional actress she ranks among tho beat. Tho story is from the pen of Anne Caldwell, und for many years before its adaptation to the screen enjoyed a huge success on the speaking stage. Supporting Miss Walton is an excellent oast, which includes Harry Myers, Ralph McCullough, William Welsh, Lorcen Turner, Harry Carter, and others. The supporting films are the eighteenth and final chapter of "With Stanley in Africa," and the opening chapter of a fine new photoplay entitled "The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe." Besides there in. a -very funny Century comedy and the latest International ISews film. The box plan, is at The Bristol, or seats may be reserved by telephoning Greater Crystal Palace, number . 8758. QUEER'S THEATRE. A story with all the fascination of little known lands, and portraying the heroism of a seldom-heard-of band of gallant men, is contained in "Trooper O'Neill," the principal attraction on the new programme at the Queen's Theatre. ' The members of the North-West Mounted Police, who go out to the distant forests and plains to keep order and uphold the law, generally go alone among men that are unfriendly, if not hostile. Through intense cold, fierce storms, and the myriad dangers of the trail, mon of the Mounted push on to carry through their appointed tasks. These tasks usually call for the risk of life in bringing outlaws to justice. The law must be vindicated, and toll must be taken from those who wilfully destroy human life. This is the kind of outdoor tale that Pox Corporation presents in "Trooper O'Neil," starring Oharles Jones. Charles Jones's ability as an actor has long heen recognised by the.'most discriminating picture followers. Intertwined with the swift action of the photo-drama is a finely developed love theme. The second attraction is entitled, "Little Miss Rebellion," in which the delightful young actress, Dorothy Gish, is starred. It is a bright comedy-drama showing a young girl of society who decides to earn Jier own living. A Sunshine comedy, • "The Landlord," heads tho supporting programme. Chapter seven of "Fahtomas" is a most thrillin and entertaining episode. A cartoon and the latest Pox News complete this brilliant programme, which is supported by an attractive musical bill. STRAND THEATRE. one of the biggest bills yet presented'at the popular theatre will be screened for the first time. Doraldina, queen of dancers, will be seen in a stirring drama of life in the Southern Seas. ' 'Passion Fruit" is said to ba one of the finest ever placed in the setting of tropical seas. Thrill after thrill is' provided in the absorbingly interesting story, and few pictures sustain the attention of the audience to the last minute as does "Passion Pruit." Although the big , film Is in itself more than a whole entertainment in value, there is a very big supporting programme. Popular Wallace Reid, who is as debonair as ever, appears in that film of stirring action. "The Hell Diggers." Its intense appeal has made it a success wherever ft has been screened. , There is an excellent comedy, and also topical and educational films. The programme of music to be played by the Strand Orchestra is an especially fine one, and the whole entertainment is a magnificent bill. There will be no advance on the usual prices.

LIBERTY THEATRE-

Novelty is the keynote of the entertainment presented at the Liberty Theatre this week—and novelty is a feature which has a B appeal Ln these days of stereotyped plot* and maea production in the motion picture The whole programme at the rberty i» goo a i tut tn<s mos t outstanding item is lj3 .> song-scenic "Women •Must Weep," which for she? r beauty o: conception and treatment must represent the standard of almost absolute perfection. Syn«w*wed with the picture was the solo by -"iss .Gertrude Osborne, whose beautifullv esf'i? 31 ! 6 voioe brought out all the pathos -no. charm of CEarles Kingsley's wonderful ?w. m "i °, ne i * e3 xh<x - three iishers sailing Zn % • the w * 8t > an<i the three wives lelt if h S 'i°?- The bi:aut >' of shore scenes t;,.! e ?°, des °ription, and it makes an effec«£t„ U to the bla< * tragedv of the simple W• t- cnie lty of the se'a which claims ii-i victims as of right and the lot o: women "„ ■ i m } m , sta J' at home while men go out in l ; s * r . eac herou3 waters, are each delineated in striking terms in this new departure in motion picture photograph*-. Xobodv could »ee and hear "Women Must Weep" without J;*,. s . pateful to the producers for an ar- „ ", c ldea artistically realised. The warm applause of the large audience was sufficient indication of the success of the film. *l> another novelty on the programme is ine main picture on the programme, "The yiient Call.'. It i 3 „ovel in that there is no eternnl triangle," though there is a strong ci 1 ' 6 '"teiest in the storv. The hero is ,„ u S i Wt > a wonderful "dog, who is half ,„ ' a ? d * wanderer In- nature. Ho is tamed in early hfe by a Naturalist who saves him nam a professional wolf-hunter and' trains mm in the domestic art?. His master, howler, lias to go back to civilisation in order w revise the proofs of a new book. Strongfif ' •i2 ne,v and deserted, feels the call of the wild, and begins- to haunt the places wnere he had been happy with his master. ■unven by hunger ho reverts to the pursuits ti, l J ancoatois '^ d ' hegins to slay cattle. ine -Mocicnien's Association issues a large | reward for the capture of the wolf that is doing so much damage to the. cattle-raisers. Mrongheart ■is tracked to the ranch of his master, and is tried by a jurv of his best i. lends. Ine nihj of the ranges'is inexorable, and tho cattle slayer is doomed to death, btrongheart decides that an outdoor life is mere healthy and departs unexpectedly. He is now an outcast and flies from the haunts of men. He hunts by night and buries himseil m by. day. His master returns to the ranch only to find that Stronsrheart has disappeared. Meanwhile Bettv" Houston has come out to the district where her father, a processor, is studying rock formations. Her tattier has strayed by accident into the camp ct a Bang of cattle rustlere and is captured:, fetty is followed by ono of- the gang, but btronghe-ut, who is near, recognises her assailant as a, former enemy of his, and aeon I puts Mm to flight. Eventually Strongheart comes across his old master and brings him i to Betty, with the energy of a pure match--1 maker. Betty is again attacked by night, and Strongheart-tarcka her assailant back to the camp, where har father is imprisoned. The Sheriff's posse is warned, and that night tho camp of. the rustlers is captured 1 . Stronghea.rt has thus atoned for hia "bad break of caftle slaying and becomes a reapectable member of the community again, with the. knowledge that he has made at least two people happy. John Bowers and Kathryn McGuire have the leading parts in this story of the wilds. The snow scenes axe wonderful, and the combination of human and ftnimal interests in the story makes it a film of very widto interest and appeal. The more one reflecte on tho- part played by Strongheart the more one realisec how wonderful it is. An intelligence not far below that of men must be needed for training to be so successful. The supporting programme includes one of the funniest comedies of the year, "Robinson Crusoe, Ltd.," featuring Lloyd Hamilton. A burlesque on the Bobinaen Crusoe of Daniel Dofoe it bubbles with merrimsnt from start to finish, and the light-hearted laughter of the whole audience was ample testimony of its mirth-provoikng qualities. It must be seen to be appreciated. Lloyd Hamilton as the modern Robinson Crusoe is the complete humorist. Still another big supporting attraction is "In the Back Yard, a Jimmy Atibrey comedy as laughable as usual and with a much better plot than is usuai in a comedy of the -uproarious land. In addition there ore two excellent Gazettes, a form of entertainment always very popular with picture audiences. The musical programme played: by the Liberty Grand Orchestra is a. very fine one. The big programme. will bo repeated! daily till Friday.