AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18264, 24 December 1924, Page 14

AMUSEMENTS.

PICTURE HOUSES. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Thrills, romance, tnd whirlwii*! action are contained in "The Code of the Sea," the big picture at the Queen's Theatre. If ever a picture deserved to be described i as "packed full of thrills," it is "Tho Code of the Sea," but this film is far from berag jast a bunch of aensational "stunts" and nothing more. Prom the start, ono realises that it is different from the usual run of i sea stories, that it is a romance of the deep ocean, and not an insipid tale of coastal towns and estuaries. Booth Tarkington, the i bright American -whoso stories and nereis have won world-wide fame, was responsible for the second big picture, "Alien Adams." This is based en a priie-winning tale of the same name. GRAND THEATRE. "Grumpy," a mystery romance of young hearts, is the big attraction at the Grand Theatre. It features Theodore Roberts, May McAvoy, and Conrad Nagel. "Mord Em'ly," the second big- feature, tells of a charming and bright little Cockney who lives in tb« shims of the 'Walworth road with her poverty-stricken mother. The part of "Mcrd Em'ly" is capably played by the dainty little actress, Betty Balfour, and she is supported by Rex Davis, Edward Sorley, Mrs Hubert Willis, and Elsie Craven. A highly amusing Tri-stone comedy, entitled "Our Daredevil Chief," and a Bcenic film showing views of beautiful Cornwall, are also screened. LIBERTY THEATRE. 'The Danger Point," » Master, Picture production of Stuart Black-ton's great novel, is the main attraction at tho Liberty Theatre. The cast is an. excellent one. Pauline Frederick, the "natural" actress, who never appears to be acting, and Lou. Tellcgen, famous as th« screen's "groat lover," are the two stars, -while Helena D'Algy, a, beautiful Spanish girl, Pauline Gladys Praam, Clifton "Webb, and Homer Land have big parts. "The Danger Point," another interesting story, and "Air Pockets," a Mermaid comedy, are also screened. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Real holiday attractions are provided at Everybody's Theatre this week. "Single Wivos" is the big feature, and it is a heartreaching story with a powerful theme, very well acted. The story deals with a curious class of women, rather common to 'present day existence. These women, through the inattention of their husbands, are forced to seek pleasure elsewhere. Supporting the big picture are a topical number, a travelogue, and a snappy comedy. Everybody's Select Orcheßtra, under Mt W. J. Belling•ham, P.S.M., plays a fine programme. J GREATER CRYSTAL PALACE. Pictures and musio ana of tho best at Greater Crystal Palace. The first of the two big features is "Quincy Adams Sawyer," an eight-reel Metro production, in which a brilliant oast of actor* are engaged. A Mary Roberts Rinehart story provides the scenario of the second big feature, "K, the Unknown." Pull of aiUuring mystery and -with an unusual and most appealing love story, this makes an exoellent photoplay. Percy Marmot, who will he remembered for his fine work in "If- Winter Comes," has the principal male rol«. STRAND THEATRE. "Pure Grit," a thrilling and unusual story, has pride of place on a fine bill at tho Strand Theatre. The plot is laid in one of the Western States, where bad mon and heroines are still rife. Tho second attraction is "The 6.60," starring NSlos Welch and Renee Adoree, and the supposis are a "Baby PeggT" comedy, episode IS of "The Ghost City," and a news film.