AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18551, 28 November 1925, Page 13

AMUSEMENTS.

PICTURE HOUSES. LIBERTY THEATRE. "LOCKED DOORS" AXD "TRIFLERS." The programme !o be submitted at the Lib?!!;.- Theatre to-night will easily bear comparison with that showing ai-.ywl.eic else ir the City. X,vo :ealuie» ui excellent enterta.ument value, will be submitted, which together with suoporU and Mr Moody's- orchestra, will assure perfect satisfaction. "Locked Doe>s," a William de Mille productica lor laramount, is the main fealuie. iliu story, is iu original one for the tcieon by C'iara Beramjer, ana the picture features Betty Compsoa, Kulhiyn "Williams, 'J hcodoro Ivojeris, and Robert Edese>n. Miss p ays the ro.e of Mary Carter, wile o: an unusually wealthy architect. Roberts is her lather, we-il on in years ana »n invalid. It was for h.m—that he might have a ccmtoitab.e homo—that Mary really consented to many. Incidentally, this is first screen appt-aramre since bis sickness, which kept him out of pictures for the best part of a year. It is a highly dniniat'c study, of the love. <-f two young people who meet at a mountain tiout stream, but do not kr.o.v each athcr's identity. She is married to an elderly architect, while he is the friend and employee oi the man to whose wife he is making love. When they disc-.'ver their relationship, and ti/ 1o supcprcss their love, it becomes a flaming passion, and carries t.'iem into a. vortex of cor.flctirg emotions. Of equal value is the Master production, tho "TriHers." It concerns an ht-iress, and the crowd of admirers wh" find her name a dollar mark. To esea]>e Trom the threats of one disappointed lover, she marries a man, no', for love, but as a matter of convenience. There is a scientist in love with her, too, and her pity for him in his blindness causes the husband to think that he is the man hi 3 wife really loves. He agrees to a divorce, and not until the rejected swain has shot both husband and wife, is there a bedside, reconciliation, and the scientist, happily' restoied a g t 0 eyesight; heroines the firm friend of the two whose lives he so nearly wrecked. Mao Busch, an Australian act.res 3, is in the leading role, and she has the, support of Frank Mayo, Ellici Dexter. "Walter Hiers, Eva Novak, and other favourites. An "Our Gang" comedy, entitled "The Buccaneers," is a'so irrluded in the programme, and Mr Mocdy's orchestra, will give of its best, which means perfect harmony. Seats may be booked at- The Bristol till 12, and " thereafter at tho Theatre

GREATER CRYSTAL PALACE. "THIS MAX "WITHOUT A HEART." WILLIAM DESMOXD IX "RED CLAY." "Daytime. Wives," "Don Dare-Dcvil," and current fine programme of motion pictures will be shown at Greater Crystal Palace for tho last times this afternoon and to-night, and the Symphony Orchestra, under the distinguished conductorship of Mr Alfred J. Bunz, will play at both sessions. Local picture playgoers will see a pleasing and entertaining society drama, decidedly out of tho ordinary run, in '"The Han Without a Heart,' 7 tho latest Banner production, which heads tho new ■ ■ programme at Greater Crystal Palace for next week, commencing Monday. Tha picture, which was directed by Burton King, is based on tho book of the same name by Ruby M. Ayrcs, tho famous author, and deals with the novel situation, which develops when a brother tries to eavo his sister's happiness by kidnapping the girl, whom he believes is about to elope with her husband. An intriguing romance ensues, which comes to a climax in a lonely mountain hut, where tho gallant kidnapper and his fair victim have taken refuge. Director Burton King ha 3 gathered a cast of exceptional quality to produce "The Man Without, a Heart'! in its picture version. Heading the Hat is Kenneth Harlan, always a favourite with picture-goers, and one of the most popular "heroes" of the screen. Playing opposite Mr Harlan is the equally popular Jane, Novak,, while tho balance of the cast includes Btich well-known artists as Faire Binney, David Powell, and Bradley Barker. William Desmond's many-sided versatility is well exemplified in "Red Clay," the second big picture on the new programme. Ho is known to the great host of picture adherents as a player of virile Western roles. Dress-suit roles have also fallen to his lot, and he has carried them off with equal distinction. In "Red Clay," he plays an Indian, not an Indian of the plains—for Desmond paints an accurate picture of the Indian of to-day—but the cultured college man, soldier, business man—everything that His white brother is—and, despite his attain-' nients, still a victim of the racial barrier that not even Hove can bridge. It is a powerful drama of opposing heart-interests, told in a masterly manner. Thrills abound! —a great college football game at fever heat, a stirring battle-ground scenes—and' under it all is a remarkable romance. Mar. celihe Day, TJniversal's new "discovery," plays the leading feminine role in the new picture, and proves a very charming heroine. Albert J. Smith, the "7ohn Redmond" of "Daniel Boone," is a triumphant villain. Ynez Seabury's dark Spanish beauty is ideal in the role of an Indian maiden, and Lola Todd, Billy Sullivan, and other standard players are seen in the production. Ernst LaemmLc directed the picture. Besides the two main pictures there is a very funny Century comedy and 1 the latest International News film. Following the established _ custom, particulars of next week's musical programme will be announced in Monday's newspapers. The box plan is at The Bristol, or seats may be reserved by telephoning Greater Crystal Palace.

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

TOM MIX IX "DICK TURPIN." PERCY MARMONT IN "MARRIED PEOPLE." Tbe change of programme to be screened at the Queen's Theatre next week contains a super-special well above the ordinary. This is "Dick Turpin." As "Dick," Tom Mix appears as a dashing rascal oil lovable qualities, and his superb horsemanship is thrillingly demonstrated in his famous "Ride to York." This feature is so magnificently done that the pulse of the onlooker is at top speed as the wild ride and the relentless chase continues. Unusual attention to detail marks the latest Mix offering, and there is in the massive settings of London's streets and the inns and taverns along the York road, evidence of extreme care in getting the right atmosphere. It was along these places where Turpin patrolled that he got the nattering title of the Robin Hood of the road. Clad in the heavy brocaded velvet coat, satin breeches, ostrich-plumed hat. and laced-trimmed sleeves of the period, 'Tom Mix makes a far finer figure than his admirers have hitherto seen him portray. To stick closely to tradition, ho even kep_t his wonder horse Tony in the stable, and bought and especially trained a superb. black mare to enact the role of Turpin's famous mount. Black Bess. Another feature, second only to the famous- ride to York, is the reproduction of a London ring fight in the famous old Boar Inn. This is taken from ancient prints of tho battle between Lord Marsh's hideous bully "Old Buckhorse," and Harry Gray, the clog maker, which took place in 174' J. In the Turpin version Jack Herrick, Dempsey's sparring partner, enacts the role of Buckhorse. and Turpin, substituting for "Bully Boy," Inters the ring and fights a savage battle. In support of the Western star, in this radically different picture, is the most powerful cast he has ever been aided by. Alan Hale, the famous heavy, has the splendid role of Turpin's associate robber, Tom King, and his work adds to his fame. Kathleen Myers, one of the most handsome women of the screen, is fine as the leading lady. The second attraction * is "Married People," in which the popular stars Percy Marmont and Mabel Ballin are featured It is a society drama -with splendid settings and beantiful gowns. The supports include ft comedy and the latest Gasette. Incidental music will be played by the Queen's Orchestra.

GRAND THEATRE. "THE NIGHT CLUB" AND "THE COMMON' LAW." It is net often that such an excellent. programme as the one screening at the Grand Theatre for the week commencing todav is available far prestnt-ation. In the •Night Club," the new but very popular comedian, Eaymond Griffith, is said to d ' J the greatest, wcrk o: his brilliant career. The stcrv sells- <-i a vot-.mi man who swears to ha-e nothing to no with women becaus. he has been d,so:ted .it she altar. We 1= heir to a io-umc j-rovided ho marries a certain girl. 11- has no d-sire to n>eet her or see her, -o .he -rc«-3 awav. iiee ne me-H a bi-auti:ul -.-irl. v.-ho turns out t« be the one of the v-il. lie changes .'.is m.nd. thinks that he -wants to marry her because oi she clause in the wil!. and to prove lha. h* is in earnest he decides to die. he hires a man to kill him and then Bnda tlia-l the girl io\es him. Th-;re arc laughs aplenty when Griffith tries to get away from tue assassin v'.ho wants to earn his Ice. t The second picture, -The Common Lav, is a film version of Robert W. Chambers 3 novel. The cast is eMraorditiary for en? 1 it-tore, and Connne Giilhth ana Conway lcar:e, who take the main parts, tjre s'U'; p,;nrcl ! v Eliot- DexUr, Doris Hay, Hocin Rosworlh, Br-ar.t Washburn. il.« JJu Font, and Harrv >ivors. Beautiful Connne -Itninth m the rcie of Valerie West, an artists model, and Conwav Tearle, as her employer, are deeply in love with each other, but Conwav's "scrern p:\rents strenuously object t.-. the" marriage, and are planning' to force their son to many a cold-blooded society girl, whom he does not- love, and in tins way enable him to climb the social ladder. The father threatens to cut his son off without a cent, if the latter persists :n carrving out his plans to marry his model. In the usual "cut and dried" type of fiction or drama the hero would -unhesitatingly renounce all claims U, the parental fortune and choo?e the course of true love. But it is just hero that "The Common Law displays originality, and is more true io lite than its predecessors of similar nature, for the hero in this case listens to the parental admonitions and turns his back upon Mr Cupid. Nor does he alter his decision to tiro very end of the story, and then us parents" with draw their opposition to the match and all ends aa it should. 11ns is only one of the points wherein "The Common Law" differs from previous stories built upon this (.home. The popular Elliot Dexter also has a prominent role in the cast, that oi Querida, another artist. The Grand augmented orchestra, under the supervision of Mr Howard Moody, will render * suitable musical selections duringthe screening of the programme. Reserves mav be obtained by ringing- 2934- any time.

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "THE SHOOTING OF DAN McGRFJW." "MY SON," STARRING NAZIMOYA. The moat Ihrillinpr picture of the year is "The Shooting of Dan McGrcw," the now screen version of the famous Robert W. Service poem mad 6 by Metro, which opens ,at Everybody's Theatre at the matinee on Monday for a six-days' season. Barbara La Marr is the lady known as Lou, and never has she appeared more beautiful nor as filled with dramatic fire as in this surging story of love in tho Yukon. Lew Cody plays Dangerous Dan McGrew, and he makes the character one of grim sternness and villainy. Percy Marmont appears as Jim, the husband!, and he, too, seems to be caught in. the atmosphere of Service's story, and gets every bit of tragic meaning into jiis acting. Mae Busch, ns Lou's friend, and George Seigmann, as the Malamutc Man, complete tho stellar really extraordinary cast. The Me.tro version of the poem goes back to tho years before the killing in the Alaskan saloon, and 6hows the early married life of Lou and) Jim. Tho handling of the poem proves remarkably successful, and makes possible the inclusion of a number of thrills that keeps tho audience on edge. The scene- starts in the South Seas Isles, moves to New York, and then shifts up to tie Yukon, lending a variety or settings both beautiful and satisfying to the eye, and forming an ideal background for the dramatic tale. Edwin Carewe's picturisation of "My Son," which is the supporting attraction, is a mighty achievement for First National. Nazimova plays the starring role and gives to !he portrayal a. finished quality comparable to the finest screen work. She .plays the role of "Ana Silva," a Portuguese fisherwoman who loves three men. Sony, her son, she loves most of all, for he is the image of his father. The drama that comes into tho lives of Tony andl his mother, brought by Betty Smith, a flippant flapper from the city, is vivid and compelling. The audiences are held spellbound by tho acting. Especially by the last reel are they affected. In this fast-moving' bit of action they see a mother turn tigress and! fell him with an axe-handle rather than see her son become a thief. Jack Pickford pkys the name-Tole and proves D.. W. Griffith's statement about him: "Jack Pickford! is the most natural actor that ever walked in my studio." Other splendid portrayals are given by Hobart) Bosworth, Charley Murray, Mary Akin, lan Keith, Conßtance Bennett, and Dot Farley. A delightful musical programme will. be given by Everybody's "Select" Orchestra, iinder the conductorship of Mr W. J. Bellingham, F.S.M. Chief among the items are the following:—Overture, "Festival March" (Zarnechik); song suites, (a) "Love's Garden of Roses," (b) "Roses of Picardy,' (c) "Wonderful "Word of Romance" (Haydn Woodl), "Songs of the Hebrides" (Fraser); suites, (a) "Hymn to the Sun," (b) "Eastern Romance" (Rimsky-Korsakov), "Festourverture" (Brahms); entr'acte, "Minuet" (Beethoven); new fox-trots, "Moonlight and] Roses" (Wpret) "The Siren's Song" (Kern). The box plan is at Tho Bristol. Reserved seats may be obtained there or by 'phoning: '4925. STRAND THEATRE. "Learning to Love," an amusing comedy, featuring Constance' Talmadge and Antonio Moreno, will be presented at the Strand Theatre to-day. "Up the Ladder," with Virginia Valli and Forrest Stanley, will be shown in support, also a comedy and a topical.