AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18488, 16 September 1925, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

PICTURE HOUSES. QUEEN'S THEATRE. ~ r ''The Rainbow Trail" wa3 specially writ'ten by tho "Western novelist, Zane Grey, as a. sequel to the famous "Eiders of tho Purple Sage." Heading the cast of notable flayers are Tom Mix, fearless horseman, and: the wonder horse, Tony. The picture carries the spectator along with its deep fiow of human drama to on© of the most startling climaxes ever photographed. Mysterv stalks through •every foot of "ChamDion of Lest Causes." in which Edmund Lowe is starred. Barbara Bedford 1 heads the supporting cast. This picture has been adapted from a story bv Max Brand, and has to do with a mysterious murder gaEg. GREATER CRYSTAL PALACE. "The Man in Blue" is a tale of an American policeman and an Italian girl, m the Italian settlement of an American city. Madge Bellamy, as Lita Theresa. the Italian flower-girl, is fairer than all her flowers, fresh, naive, and charming. Her simple trust in the "Signor Cop," and the worth of her policeman lover, are refreshing features in the plots and intrigues .of the picture. The second big picture, is "Meddling "Women," featuring Lionel Barrymore. It is a tense society drama, showing how ■ gossip may go a long way to ruin a man's life. The programme includes a humorous Century comedy, "Tho Gridiron Girl," and an International News film. i EVERYBODY'S THEATRE.

"Declasse" stars that beautiful movie favourite and inimitable actress, Corinne Griffith.' The role of Lady Helen Haden, that of a charming woman who has made an unhappy marriage, is by no means an eaey one, entailing as it does a series of difficult situations demanding much of the actress. The screen version of "Lena Rivera" ia the supporting attraction, and is a good production, with much of the human interest, pathos, and dramatic situation. The cast includes Earle Williams, JohnnyWalker, Gladys Huletto, Edna Murphy, Doris Rankin, and others. An adde3 attraction is the screening of the Canterbury schools' seven-a-side tournament, where 1400 young "All Blacks" are seen wearing the jersey.

LIBERTY THEATRE. Another thrilling desert tale is "The Arab," now at the Liberty Theatre. Many pictures have been made since the wellrqmembered film "The Sheik" in the hope to win portion rf the praise given by public and Press, but it is quite safe to say that tho only rival "The Sheik" has had since its record screening in this city is 'The Arab," a Metro masterpiece, which is the headliner on the current bill. Youth, love, and speed are all mixed up in the second attraction on the bill, entitled "Daring Youth," which features Bebe Darnels and Norman Kerjy. The picture is a comedydrama, of lifo in New York's high .society, circles. GRAND THEATRE. Alice Terry, the star of "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," ia appearing again at tho Grand Theatre, in a film version of George Gibbs's celebrated novel, "Sackcloth and Scarlet." The story lends itself to picture treatment admirably. "Honour Among Men," the second big attraction, is taken from the well-known tale, "The King's Jackal," by 'Richs.rd Harding Davis. •It is a "Wm. Fox special feature, and tie story tella of the beautiful and rich American girl who gets mixid tip in the affairs of a, little principality.

STRAND THEATRE. "The Painted Flapper," featuring James Kirkwood, Pauline Garon, and Kathlynn Williams, heads the bill at the Strand Theatre this week. Arlino Whitney was the care-free, frivolous daughter of Mrs Whitney. She was known to her companions as "The Fainted Flapper." There are also shown "Tie Riddle Rider" (episode 11), Buddy Messin»cr comedy, "Almost a Husband," International News, and Jack Dempsey in the "Fight and Win" series.