AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18486, 14 September 1925, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

PICTURE HOUSES. GREATER ?RYSTAL PALACE. "THE MAN IN BLUE." LIONEL BAERYMORE IN "MEDDLING WOMEN." "The Man in Blue," Universal-Jewel, costarring Herbert Rawiinson and Madge Bellamy, heads the new programme at Greater Crystal Palace for this week, commencing to-day. It is a colourful love story of an i Irish policeman whose beat is in the Italian | quaver of a great American city, and of a | little Italian flower girl, the parts played : respectively by Rawiinson and Miss Bellamy. Opposed to their marriage is the unde of the girl and a middle-aged Italian boss, who wants her for h.mself. As the result of , the gill's determination to have her own way, the uncle meets with a "fatal aoci- j dent," which had been prophesied by the Italian boss, and the girl is taken to his home to be cared for. Circumstances lf-ad the girl to believe, the policeman to be married. She is heart-broken, but even tben, sh» fights against her coming marriage, finally comes the night of the wedding, which is preceded by a big banquet, after which the girl escapes from the room when* she has gone, prefeumab'.jr to make her last arrangement of her toilette. The cop, learning what has caused her mysterious silence, traces her to a cafe where she h'as been taken by a friend. Among the thrilling scenes in the picture is a terrific fight in which the policeman rescues th* girl from the cafe. This production is the screen version of "The Rose of Napoli," a novel written by Gerald Beaumont, and the leading »upp*rting roles are played by Nick de Ruiz, Harry Mann and Cesare Gravina. The three children of Maurice Barrymore and his wife wcrs> born in the royal purple of the American stage. Lionel, the eldest, is starred in Chadwick'a "Meddling Women," a mastorful photodrama which is the second big feature on the new programme. He made his first appearance upon the stage with his uncle, John Drew, in "The Rivals." After a few years upon the stsge, he determined to become a painter and spent several years in Paris studying art, in which he remains intensely interested. The call of the stage was in his blood, however, and his success in "The Mummy and the Humming-Bird" and in "The Other Girl," has been too pronounced to be forgotten. He returned to the stage in Augustus Thomas's play, "The Copperhead," and scored j a big hit in the role of Milt Shanks. His standing as one of the. foremost actors on i the American stßge was made secure by his acting in "The Jest." About ten years ago Lionel Barrymore deserted the stago for the screen, first appearing with Biograph. Of lato. years, however, nf has been acting on bo'th stage and screen. Hie most recent screen successes were in "Enemies, of Women,," "Unseeing Eyes," "Eternal City," and in D. W. Griffith's "Love and Sacrifice."

Basidos the two main pictures there, is a very funny Century comedy and the latest International News film. Incidental to and in conjunction -with the screening of the-various motion pictures, the 'vorld-famous Symphony Orchestra, uni»er the distinguished conductorship cf Mr Alfred J. Bunz,\will present a magnificent musical programme which includes the following classical and popular numbers: —Overture, "Pique Dame" (Suppe): "Symphony No. 6, Third and Fourth Movements (Beethoven), "Three. Songs" (Brahms), "Hungarian Dance, 13" (Brahms), "Slavonic Dance" (Dvorak). "Popular Songs" (Ronald), "Valse Orient" (Strauss), "Suite Fantastique" (Foulds), "Romance, Andaluza" (Sarasate), "Honolulu Blues" (Davis). The box plan is at The Bristol, or seats may he reserved sjl telephoning Greater Palace, number 3758.

QUEEN'S THEATRE,

"THE RAINBOW TRAIL." "CHAMPION OP LOST CAUSES." The management have been fortunate in again securing a brilliant collection of pictures for screening this week, commencing to-day: The chief ■ attraction will be "Th« Rainbow Trail," the sequel to "Riders of the Purple Sage." - 'Like this picture, "The Rainbow Trail" was written by Zane Grey, and contains on exceptional cast of popular players,.including the screen's greatest Western <tar, Tom Mix. T on y'. the wonder horse, has an important part in the picture. He carries his master through perilous situations in the beautiful, rugged, snow-capped mountains of the North-West. While making the picture, Mix performed new deeds of daring. The picture is full of swift situations, and the story an engrossing one of a man's, hunt for the girl of his dreams. The trail leads him to Surprise Valley, where his uncle, Jim Lassiter, a woman, and the girl have been held prisoner for years. An outlaw band tries to thwart his efforts to rescue them, but, after overcoming apparently insurmountable obstacles and fighting a desperate battle, he succeeds. As is usual with Western pictures, there is plenty of dare-devil riding, many fights, and the action starts at the very beginning of the picture, and does not let up for one second until the final fade out.

The second attraction is "Champion of Lost Causes," in which Edmund Lowe is starred. Barbara Bedford heads the supporting cast. This picture has been adapted from a. story by Max Brand, and has to do with a mysterious murder tang, who blame ascertain young man for a murder recently committed. The unravelling of this mystery makes a fine photoplay. A charming love story runs through the picture. The supports include a comedy, an educational subject, and tho latest Fox News. Incidental music will be rendered by the Queen's Orchestra, under the direction of Mr H. Ellwood.

STRAND THEATRE.

"THE PAINTED FLAPPER." "The Painted Flapper," featuring James Kirkwood, Pauline Garon, and Katblynn Williams, heads the bill at the Strand Theatre this week. Arline "Whitney was the cars-free, frivols daughter of Mrs Whitney. She was at the height of her pleasures, and was known to her companions as "The Paired Flapper Atline's sister Eunice was* altogether different, and her chief aim in life was to ploase her mother. Ten years before Mrs Whitney was divorced Eunice met Egbert Van Alyn and become engaged to him. Arline resolved to break this engagement because she knew her sister loved Jimmy Arnold, Eunices childhood sweetheart. ■ Arline, too, had a | (childhood sweetheart, Danny Lawrence, but .he considered him too old-fashioned One dav the man from abroad returned. Strange how this man should stop at the same hotel where Arline'B chum lived; his room wsb next door. " Qn entering his room he overheard Arline and her flapper friends sayine they were going to "The Cat's Pyjamas hit night. Ha went to "The Oat's Py- °" " After a hilarious evening, Arline, her dmm, and Eddie Howe, whose dancing fascinated Arline, went up to tie hotel room The man from abroad heard loud talking. Suddenly he tore open the door, and finding Arline assailed, beat her assailant into unconsciousness.' Arline was furious and said, "Who. are you?" The stranger rejoins, "I am your father, Arline. Egbert V»n Alyn and his friends were entertaining Mrs Whitney -smd Eunice at Egbert's home. In the midst of a game Mra Whitney left the room with Egbert. He thrust a chloroformed handkerchief in her face and was stripping her of her jewels when in came Richard Whitney, Danny Lawrence Jimmy Arnold, and two detectives, who 'immediately recognised Egbert as a "rook Mr and Mrs Whitney were reunited Eunice and Jimmy were happily carried and Arline returned to the boy ehe shown "The Riddle Ttider" (episode ID, Buddy Messinger com"Almost a Husband," International nSws, and Jack Dempsey in the "Fight and Win" series. »

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. j "DECLASSE" AND "LENA RIVERS." SCHOOLS- SETEX-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT. Corinne Griffith cannot. receivo too mach praise for tho superb manner in which she dramatically interprets the role ol Lady Helen Haden in. the First National, production "Declasse," which opens at Everybody's Theatre today for a week's screening. Never has this star lent herself to a part more admirably suited to her dramatic ability. It might have been written for her. Her gowns represent the latest fashions of London and Pans. Lloyd Hughes in a not altogether sympathetic part in the beginning proves himself capable of handling a difficult role. Clive Brook a newcomer to motion pictures from the English stage,, performs creditably as Solomon. Other members of the cast include Louise F"enda Hedda Hopper, Rockliffc Fcl.owes. Lilyan "ashman, Joan' Standing, Eddie Lyons and ■Mario Carillo. The story deals with the unhappy marriage of Lady Heleri and her love for an American. Ned Thajer. Ihayer has fallen into the hands of an adventuress and need for** him to become cl»> n her hands. His reformation and Lad> future happiness are the basis of a thrilling and entertaining story interest Carrving with it all the heart interest pathos," aid drama that made amous such stories as "The Old Homestead " and W Down East," beloved of millions, Rivers" has been adapted to the screen and is to be shown as the second feature <m the programme. The production is P° rt "f *£_>> a notable cast, which includes Earle lll >?°"' Johnny Walker, Gladys Hulette Edna Murphy, Doris Rankin, Marcia Harris. Irma Harrison, William P. Hayes, Frank Sheridan and many others of equal fame. As a special added attraction, the him I showing the Canterbury schools seyen-a-side tournament will be screened. In this picture ! over 1400 boys take part in the annual struggle for the school championship. A splendid musical programme will be , given by Everybody's "Select" Orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr W. J. «ei- [ lingham, F.S.M. Chief among the items are the following:—Overture, ''Motor-Maid .Braham): ballet music, "Coppelia l" 6 / lines)- suites, "Thais and Talmade (Campbell)-' string suite, "Music Pictures" (Foulds); overture, "Egmonf' (Beethoven); entr'acte, "Old Favourites" (Seredy), trio, "D Major, Op. 33" (Hummel), Mu.es Norma and Doris Middlcton and Bonnie Young; light selection, "Crown (Aubcr); fox-trots, "Southern Kosa (Mavorl); "Song of Songs" (Moya). . As usual, reserved seats may be obtained cither at The Bristol or by 'phoning iS-o.

GRAND THEATRE.

"SACKCLOTH AND SCARLET."

"HONOUR AMONG MEN."

Many, people will remember the famous picture, "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," and the leading actress, Alice Terry, who made her film name in that big production. Now she appears again at the Grand Theatre in a film version of George Gibbs's celebrated novel, "Sackcloth and Scarlet." The story lends itself to picture treatment admirably. The theme relates to the adventures of two orphan sisters, Joan and. Polly Freeman. These two girls have onlv one thing in common—unusual beauty. Polly is a light-hearted damsel to whom the lure of strange adventure appeals strongly. In order to gratify her desires she goes West and engages in a brief love affair witli an hotel guide. Later, she returns to_JNew York and tells her sister Joan (Alice terry) a secret. Joan accompanies her to France, where baby Jack is born. From the very first Joan becomes devoted to the child,while Polly hates the sieht of him. Joan cares for the child for Six years as if he were her own. Naturally there is a great deal 'of gossip and speculation, and to shield her younger sister Joan takes a large share of the trouble that results from the talk of the gossips. Some time later Joan sees an opportunity to go back to New York andher friends. Eventually she settles down in Washington, where she meets and falls in love with a Congressman, having no idea that he is really the father of little Jack. Their Tomance progresses rapidly and smoothly, until Polly comes on the scene. There i's instant recognition, and for the time being' Joan's happiness has been destroyed. A period of suspicion and entanglement sets in, but in the end everything is straightened- out, as it should be ma good story, and the last few scenes of the final reel show happiness all round. The plot is good, and is well interpreted. '.Settings also are of lavish nature. "Honour Among Men,'.' the second big. attraction, is taken from the well-known tale, "The King's Jackal," by Richard Harding Davis. ~lt is a Wm. Fox special feature, ! ,»nd the story tells of the beautiful and) rich American girl who gets mixed up in the affairs of a little principality whose king has been exiled. From every point of view the picture makes an excellent entertainment, and in addition to having quite a £ood and well-connected plot, there is a considerable amount of comedy of the bettar sort. The picture was directed by Denison Clift, who worked from his own screen adaptation. Edmund Lowe is the star, and, associated with him are Claire Adams as the American girl, Sheldon Lewis as the King, Diana Miller, Fred. Hecker, and a large number of , other well-known artists. Supporting films are worthy of the two big attractions.

The musical portion of the programme played a large share in the evening's entertainment. The Grand Orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr Arthur Gordon, injluded among its numbers "Etienne Marcel" (St. Saens),, "Night Music" (Mozart), "Ave Maria" (Sctiubert), "Caprice Viennois" (Kriesler), "Three Songs" (Brahms), "Cavalleria Rusticana" (liascagni) A selection from the musical comedy "Primrose" was played during the comeds, and the entr'acte, "Lazy Daisies," played as a xylophone solo by Mr Costley, was enthusiastically received.