THOMAS MEIGHAN'S LATEST.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18668, 17 April 1926, Page 11

THOMAS MEIGHAN'S LATEST.

"THE LIFE OF JACK HOBBS." CRYSTAL.PALACE, MONDAY. Can a man live down a prison record, even though the world knows he went there to shield another? Around such a theme as this is, it is naturally expected that Booth Tarkington, the famous authoT, would write a story rich in dramatic thrills, human interest, and sacrifice, and this he has done, with the result that in "The Man Who Pound Himself," which will be presented at tnc Crystal Palace Theatre on Monday, Thomas Meighan has a rolo which recalls vividly his celebrated portrayal in "Manslaughter. As in that famous role, Meighan is again a most impressive figure, fitting in well with every situation, portraying ably the varied emotions, and finally, after a gruelling career, finding himself in a burst of confidence and happiness. It is a role in which the popular star is at his best, a drama; opening with tho stamp of domesticity imprinted'on it, but rapidly changing for something far more intriguing, swift-moving, and sensational, and Thomas Meighan is again the hero as he first captured the public's heart. Virginia "Valli appears opposite the star, and gives a notably satisfying performance. Tho second attraction on the programme is "Tho Life of Jack Hobbs," which is a picture to draw the cricketers of the City. This is a film of profound interest, and utmost educational value, and should receive the instant recognition it merits on account of its almost unique message to the coming representatives of New Zealand. It traces Hobbs's career from its infancy to the historical moment last summer when he scored his 127 th century, which famous stroke is shown on the screen, and seeing that slow motion scenes of tho brilliant batsman's strokes and methods arc included in the film, tho opportunity of securing such an invaluable lesson in this fine game should not bo lost. An added feature on the programme is Sterioscopiks No. 2, one of the most, marvellous inventions in the moving picture art, in which the figures on the screen, do everything but talk. Tho Symphony Orchestra, under Mr A. J. Bun?,, will play a programme of special music appropriate to the occasion, including the following numbers: Overture, "The Bohemian Girl" (Balfe); "Andante Con Moto" (Beethoven, Fifth Symphony); "Symphonio Fantastique" (Foulds); "Valse in D Flat" (Chopin); "Musical Snuff Box" (Liadow); "A to Z" (Novello); "Kentish Garden" (Rawlinson); "Merrie England" (German); "Going Up" (Hirsch); entr'acte, "Seventeen" (Rosoflf); "Mirimba Bell," soloist Mr W. Debenham. The box plans are at The Bristol Piano Company, where seats may be reserved.