AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18603, 30 January 1926, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS.

PICTURE HOUSES. LIBERTY THEATRE. "LITTLE' ANNIE BCON£Y." MARY PICKFORD TO-DAY. The United Artists' special feature, "Little Annie Roonev," wi.l be presented at (he Liberty Theatre io-djy, commencing; fit noon. "Little Annio Rooney" is a feature for everybody. It has laughs galore; it has » real story that holds one from start to finish; there 13 just a tear or t'.vo and a lot of human interest, but moat of all there ia-Mary Pickford as n ragged little tomboy of New York fia«t Side, '.ho lender of a ganj: of boys, a fighting, 'aughin?. happy Irish lass of tho slums, who meets h;r crucial test when it cornea like the littlo heroine she is. It is the kind oi picture that only Mary Pickford can piny. It i? the type that made her famous, and in "Little Annie Rooney" ?he ;s at her best. The thftm© moves through many different phases with enso and logical sequence, while the picture is rich in incidents of . both humorous and pathetic nature.

Hard knocks and softened blows, sweethearts and rivals, alley fights and street games, are features of the trials and tribulations of "Little Annie Kooney," waif of New York alums, and nover was Mary Pickford moro laughter-prcvokins, more tear-corupcl-ling, than in this portrayal of ihe ragamuffin, hovdenisU role that made tier the world's sweethoart. Special matinees will be given at the Liborty Theatre. There will be two sessions daily, at noon at 2.30 p.m., whilst the evening session will <-ommcnce at 7 p.m. The bos plans for the briet season of six days only aro now open at Tho Bristol Piano Company, and intending: patrons are advised to book their scats, as record attendances are anticipated. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "CLASSIFIED." A CORINNE GRIFFITH CLASSIC.

Corinno Griffith in the big First National production "Classified," to bo presented at Everybody's Theatre on Monday, has made a remarkable divergence from her established roles, playing with superlative ease and her - customary charm tho sophisticated flapper of the present day. In this new role Miss Griffith loses none of her dignity, but the avid, breathless search for pleasure which so characterises modern young girls, is present in the star's work in all its entity, thus enabling the main element of "Classified" to be in no way obscured in Miss Griffith's stately Bnd cultivated personality. As Baba Comet, the impoverished clerk in a big daily newspaper, constantly seeking to bridge the gulf that to her meant Fifth Avenue, Corrino Griffith throws convention to the four _ winds and uses all sorts of means to achieve her twin ambition—position and wealth. Just how far she goes in this pursuit, and how near the brink of tho precipice she finds herself, is a remarkably appealing and compelling exposition of histrionic artistry And abandon. Tho many admirers of Corrine Griffith should not miss this opportunity of seeing "Classified," •if only to witness the versatility of this clever actress In her supreme ability to portray this role, which is so surprisingly different from her usual characterisations. "Classified" conveys, a wealth of meaning to tho understanding members of the public, which will bo readily appreciated by Everybody's discriminating clientele. "Select" Orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr W. J. Bellingham, -will play n special musical programme embracing the following nuinbtra;—Overture, "Raymond" (Thomas) j suite, "Romania Andaluza" (Sarasate); "Italian Folk Songs" (Langoy); violin bolo, "Midnight Bells (Kreisler); entr'acte, ''The Answer" (Wolstenholme); "Kissing Time" (Caryll); balldt music, "Miniatures" (Anscll); fox-trot, ''Seventeen" (Kahn). The box plans are now open nt The Bristol Piano Company, whero seats may be reserved.

QUEEN'S THEATRE. THREE BIG FEATURES. MONDAY'S NEW PROGRAMME. A particularly attractive programme has been arranged for screening at the Queen's Theatre, commencing at 11 a.m. on Monday. Heading tho list is Universal's amazingly dramatic spectacle, "Lorraine of the Lions," starring Jtorman Kerry and Patsy Ruth Millar. "Lorraine of the Lions" abounds in thrills sb crisis after, crisis builds up to the dramatic climax of the picture. Tho story is one of contrasts, nnd .concerns a girl of the primitive, •who has lived all her life in the jungle with only animals for companions. After many years she is rescued and taken back to civilisation. She is a tigrish little ,beauty -whose entrance into polite society creates 'a turmoil of passion and jealousy as she observes none of tho laws of convention. Prißcilla Dean, volatile vivid, and fascinating, is starred in tho greatest film of her career, "The Siren of Seville." In the field of tempestuous, emotional, histrionic art, Priscilla Dean has no equal, and_ in the multi-coloured romance, laid in the city of bull-fights, where blood rnns hot, and rnuoh is risked for a soft glance from dark eyes, Priscilla Dean is a ravishing senorita "par excellence." The third big feature is tho first episode of Universal's latest serial, "Samson of the Circus." As may be judged from tho title, this great work is redolent of tho sawdust ring, and abounds in thrills and exciting incidents. In connexion with "Samson of the Circuß," a bicycle competition will be held for children not over 16 years of age, a brand new "Couchman" bicycle, being given to the child who gives the correct •olution of a sentence, one word of which will be shown on tho Bcreen each week. The box plans are now open at Webley's.