AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18461, 15 August 1925, Page 15

AMUSEMENTS.

PICTURE HOUSES. LIBERTY THEATRE. "DOWN TO THE SEA IN SHIPS." A STUPENDOUS PRODUCTION. Few motion pictures that have found their way to successful completion have been attempted on tho scale wiih which "Down to the Sea in Ships" lias been produced. Its screening commences to-day at Liberty Theatre. Tho outstanding fact in conjunction with the filming of this picture is that it is one of the few productions that has had for its locale the tempestuous waters of the high sens, and the principal character in a breathtnkiiii drama "of the Atlantic is n ninety-ton whale. Nature lias provided not only a wonderful background, but places in this settin" an enraped leviathiiui of the deep, stung to "fury by i deeply-embedded harpoon. Tho great moment in "Down to tho Sea in Ships'* comes when tho realising the ; futility of escape, turns on its captors, and sweeps one side of tho boat, leaving j but the stumps of broken oars m the hands' of the fear-stricken crew. The harpoon is still embedded deeply in the back of the whale, and in one last effort to riu itself of tho life-taking iron, tho giant swiius off to a distance of several hundred feet, turns, hesitates an instant, and then charges tna boat with the speed and force of the fastest express. It is only a matter of seconds until the whale has hit the boat squaro in tho middle, smashing it to bits, and tossing its crew in the air. Sharks aro plainly seen readv to striko the moment any of the crow touch the water. Back of all this action is one of the most appealing lovo stories ever revealed on the screen. The second big feature on the programme is "The Breath of Scandal." Gasnicr, who will be remembered as tho director ot such successes as "Rich lien's Wives. .loor Men's Wives," and "Maytime, has exhibited wonderful skill in transferring this society drama of the screen. The phase of life which "Tho Preath of Scandal touches is oos which 's right ar s" in< * |] 10 ■ orncr from us all. It provos that the young person of the present feneration tho flapper'—is not entirely responsible for he* all too liberal view of life. It is bequeathed | to her ot least in part from the attitude to- ■ wards domestic obligations which licr parents have exercised for her example. There are enough stars featured in "The Breath of Scandal" to round out nicely-fcatured casts for three pictures. They inclydo Patsv Ruth Miller, Lou Tellcgen, Betty Blvthe, Jack Mulhall, and Myrtle bteaaman, su'd pretty Phyllis .Ilavor provides the comFor this afternoon and to-night tho film showing the arrival of the x leet m Wellington will bo screened. Parents aro reminded ot the fact that the "Breath of «fiuidai" will bo omitted from all afternoon 6".sions, and a Snub Pollard comedy will bo -,substituted in its place. Mr Howard Moody's orchestra will render suitable music, and patrons may book their seats either at Tho Bristol or by telephoning '20&6. GREATER CRYSTAL PALACE. TWO FINE PICTURES. "HEAD WINDS" AND "THE TOM BOY." "let 'Er L'uck," "Wolf Blood." and curxeiit fino programmo of motion pictures! will be shown at Greater Crystal Palace for the last times this afternoon and to-night, and tho world-famous Symphony Orchestra, under tho distinguished canductoreliip c{ Mr Alfred J. Buaz, will play a*t both sessions. "Head Winds," tho Universal-Jewel feature co-starring Houso Potcrs and Patsy Ruth Miller, is tho main feature on tho new programmo at Greater Crystal Palaco for next week, commencing Monday, and is a thrilling story of the soa, its pccplo and its romance. Tho keynote of "Soacl Winds" is novelty, for it dea'® with an unusual situation in an unusual way. For instance, iu the st-ory Houso Peters is cast in the tolo of a millionaire sportsman who in order to win tho lovo and respect of tho girl ho loves, finds it necessary to kidnap her and spirit her away to sea. As Peter Ross'yn, tho wealthy yachtsman, Houso Peters is seen in a rclo which is acclaimed to bo his greatest screon characterisation. "Head Winds," adapted frc-m tho breezy "Saturday Evening Post" etory of tho same jama from tho pen of A. M. Sinclair iVilt, is tho third production which Peters has made for Universal, his allior two being "Tho Tornado" and "Bafflei" In "The Tornado" Peters was seen in the ro'e of a lumberjack who battled the elements to savo a email northern village from utter desolation from tho havoc of a, tornado, while in "Baffles" tho star portrays the rolo of the suavo amateur cracksman. His versatility is well exhibited in "Head Winds," for tho 1010 calls for » difficult interpretation of a difficult character. Patsy Ruth Miller, who plays tho leading feminine role Peters, plays tho part of Patricia Van Pelt, tho headstrong impetuous chrew, with whom Peters ia in love. Miss Miller, who will be remembered for her work in "Tho Hunchback of- XUro Dame," where she pftryed Esmeralda opposite Lon Chancy, does pomo of tho best work in her, career in "Head Winds." X Tu.ro picturo of many virtues is ' The Tom Boy," starring Dorothy Devoro and Herbert Rawlinson, which, is the focond big feiiuue on the new programme. We recommend it to all who caro for entertainment that carries with it- a punch, a romanoo as 6weet as ever told and moments of. excitement that lift you almost off your scat. "Tho Tom Boy", treats of a young lady whose dure wasi rarely accepted by oven the most oouragecus of her b:iy playmates. She led them in all their neighbourhood battles and generally camo off victor as a brave general should. When her rlieumatio father was euspectod by tho villagers of being In league with the local bootlegging ring she defended him hotly, even though sho was suspicious of father's nightly excursions. Alden Farwell, tho young man who carno to Tcmmy'e boardinghouaa one. day mysteriously, she also suspected of being the bootlegger's right hand man, especially after sho discovered a cod© book in bis roc®. Miss Devore and Mr Rawlinson do great work in this production which ia one of the justly fatuous Chadwiek pictures. Others in tho big cast aro Lee Moron, James Barrows, Helen Lynch, Harry Gribbon, Virginia True Boardman and Lottio Williams. Besides tho two main pictures there is a very funny Century comedy and the latest International News film. Following tho established custom particulars of next week's magnificent muaical programme will bo announced in Monday's newspapers. Tho box n'on : s °t, Til" V'ristcl, or soata may be reserved by telephoning Greater Crystal Palace, number S7SS. ' QUEEN'S THEATRE. HARRY CAREY IX "CRA3HIN' THRU." SHIRLEY MASON IX "THE STAR DUST TRAIL." A splendid programma has been ecJocied for screening at the Queen's Theatre next week, beginning Monday. Two special attractions .will bo submitted, and if. is claimed that either would be sufficient to star on any bill. The first will be a slurring Western drama, entitled "Crasbin' 'thru," which itaturea Harry Ciuoy. Although a delightful lovo clement inns through' thi3 picture, tho pro'ducer must have inado up his mind to build ui' a Western story which would top anvtinng else in its lino by at least cna of "two more thrills than had hkherto been incorporated in any previous btory of this tvpe This must bo the reason for tho unexpected thrills that are piled up. Xo sooner docs the audience breathe a sigh of relief v.'lion Harry Carey gallons off to safety with tho inert form cf Vol a Vale, lifted from beneath tho very hoofs of a crazed stampede of thousands of horses, when they aro ctaii-icd to rigid attention by a terrific windstorm. Another eigh of relief, and an avalanche that rears and thunders down the canyon plays havee with finio.ions once ruore A wholo mcuntainaido is set ablaze it one 'point in the story, and another is blown up bv clynamito. It is eaid that Harry C ttr ev in this picture, r. a whirling, ewirljn.c ridins. fighting fury, tearing through the* elemental situations of the stoiy like a tomado. If a roan cou.dn t get a position, if lis couldn't meet bis debts, if be were headed for the rocks, ar.d his wi!o was a successful actress earning sufficient t.> cover the cxterisc3 of tho family, would bo let her do it? This is the situation and tho thema of the second attraction, entitled "The Star Dust Trail," in which Shirley Mason is featured. Many 6ccnc s behind the Mago are shown, which adds interest to tins fine drama. How it nil ends and how the wifo sets Iter v.-ay. which :necta with the a. proval o r her husband, is entertainingly told. Tho supports include a an educational •übiect, Md the latest rVx INews. IncideinUi music will bo played i,.y the Queen's Oi«iu-tra.

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! "IP WINTER COiIZS." | "TOO MANY KISSES.'' \\ later Comes," the scroea version, o> ■S. M. Hutchinson's f uuous novel, -k-111 | giace the screen at the Grand Thea-tro toI '• u • To see the picture is lika rcadi.ij the again, tho calm power o: the tfory, --- n ? in the appeal o; cr.o eubVimo and nuraan character, has Loo i so beautifully ; and naturally preserved. Harry Mil arde'a -cctin? shows a fin? understanding oi how ■. dr.ur.iv on the screen, but it stows a talent nvre rare and wiuenoauc than this. He bus transferred the c ', tho book to tho Severn. Percy - atmont 5 performance us Mark Sa,bro is an emotional creation of tho finest type of -creea acting. It shows profound study, an t , xe tochnicine, a su-oerb svmpathv. e::-1 above all this-inepiration. " l-.,„ ■' ,lle 5:o! T tells of Mark Sabre h n r. 1 ., a8 "Puzzlehearl Sabre." in the town BCD TL Q :' Cr 7" h j; Er, C Und. Ahvuvs : .',lc to Set fine v !t° • a eslion - •>"* frequently !.J°f Vurs '««l, 111 various we.vs, he is retinrlovo) "j- a rca:r ' o! '' Hi* wifo has no understanding of him and faiis to conr.ton-u-V, 1 ' 5 defence of a friendless girl f.n-1 oa '."- , A business rival confuses Sabre's • ? scandal and the trial fc'lowin tho go-Is death almost, breaks Sa'rrc. a voman who bas always loved him appeals in time ti> save him from a ccmplctn breakdown _ end prcctor happiness is in S iHr when tho story ends. 100 Mapy Kisses" a, Paramount picture, starring Richard Dix, is tho second attrac- •° n t I' 1 " s P ar » time," Dick Gaylord , 1 " a l3a:.'S' man in every uens 0 of the word. . ■^ co Many Kisses" have brought poor Richard into court time and again to answer breach •ii PIY ?' IIISO . eu . :t3 ' an< l hi a father's patience > -n™ ' 3 j" st a ' o . out worn cut. At any r ®te, Bick himself unceremoniously shipned off to the nicturesouo little town ■of Potis»ny in the Pyrenees—far from the maddening crowd, and wild women. He thinks tliis is tho case, anyway, and is more than agreeably surprised when his business nbroad brings him in contact with the most beautiful girl he has ever seen. Specially selected music by the .lew Grand Orchestra (conductor Mr. A. Cordon), accompanies the programme. Soats mriy be reserved at the thcatro or by telephoning '233-1. | EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. i TWO "SPECIAL" ATTRACTIONS. "THK UNWANTED GUEST" AND ; "PLAYING WITH SOULS." Tlie star attraction at Everybody's Theatre next week is a Paramount "special," entitled ''The fuwanted Guest," starring Jenn Tolly, Maurice B. Flynn, Mary MacLaren, and Lois WolUeini. It is stated to.be ono of the most unusual pictures of the season. It combines fho two greatest novelties of tho motion-pictures, undersea and colour photography, in an absorbing and exciting story of intrigue that wandera betweon tho ultra-fashionable bnunta of society to the out-of-the wav places of tho tropics. Gay and glittering Paris is brought to your very feet in tho Becoud attraction, "Playing With Souls," a now First National picture. Dazzling scenes of Parisian splendour feature this colourful story of the boulevards. Palatial drawing-room scenes, rich cafes, dingy Apacho dens, romantic nooks along the river Seine—all are shown as the story is unfolded. "Playing 'With Souls" is the Btory of an American family in Paris. A cast of exceptional players is seen. Jacqueline Logan has tho role of an alluring dance-hall girl. Mary Astor is a sweet French miss, and Belle Bennett is seen as tho frivolous mother who is seeking oternal youth. Clivo Brook, the eminent English actor, has a wonderful role in the father's part, and Buster Collier is the son. This disrupted family is abroad in Paris, and tho adventures that befall the various members make up the story that is both unusual and intriguing. A delightful musical programme) will be given by Everybody's "Select Orchestra, under the conductorsliip of Mr W. J. Bellingham, F.S.M. Chief among the items arc tlie following:—Overture, "Danse Humoresquo" (Vincent); smites, ''Scones Napolitaines" (Massenet), "Fantastique" (Foulds) : Hawaiian song, "Aloha" (Kawelo) ; violin solo, "Melody" (Dawes), M iss Norma Middleton; entr'acte, "When Other Lips" (Balfe); opera, "tienovicve de Brabant" (Offenbacji); symphony, "G Minor" (No. 40) (Mozart). As usual reserved soats may be obtained either at The Bristol or by 'phoning '1923. STRAND THEATRE. "THE SIGN" OF THK CACTUS." "Tho Sign of the Cactus," featuring Jack Horde, heads tho "bill to be shown at tho Strand Theatre to-day. Tho of a great section of tho cattle country face rum, being victims of a great water company, which far ten years has held them in its grip by excessive charges for water. . This supply is taken from tho ranchers by tho company's big dam. Then tho disheartened mon and women aro gi*'en renewed courage by tho promises cf a mysterious rider, who becomes known as "White Horse Cactus," because of tho big white horso he rides. When he commits depredation? against tho water company or aids tho destitute ranchers, h© leaves a cactus blade. Finally someone dynamites tho dam find tiio ranchers have abundant water, and n.re saved from ruir.. It develops that the mysterious rider i 6 nono cthor than the son of a rancher who was killed by gunmen in tho employ of tho water company when tho boy was fifteen xears old. He also is the man whom tho daughter of tho head of the water company ioves. and whose life ho has isaved from the fiocd. "The Fast Steppers'' ie continued, the third race being entiled "Tho Christmas Handicap." It is a thrilling speedy lomanca of America's great racing Mecca, and stars Billy Sullivan, tho popular ttar of tho famous "Leather Pushers" series. "Pew-, dered Chickens," "Tho Riddle Rider," and an International News wiil a.so bo shown.