AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18968, 5 April 1927, Page 13

AMUSEMENTS.

♦ "THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS." PATHOS AND HUMOUR. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. "The Family Upstairs," the principal attraction at Everybody's Theatre this week, must be classed with the brightest and best comedies seen here for a long time. Right from the start the comedy element is predominate, but at times there arc touches of pathos which add considerably to the appeal of the picture. The story depicts various happenings iu the life of an average family, and should appeal to all. Certainly last night'B big house thoroughly enjoyed itself. for the patron:, rocked with laughter at the humorous situations with which the story is .•raramod. Briefly the Mory centres round the love affair of Louise Heller, a quiet little bookkeeper in a vegetable market, who falls in love with a bank-teller. Mrs Heller, eager to launch her daughter upon the sea of matrimony, is the innocent causo of endless trouble. She paints such a glowing pic tnre of the social standing and prosperity of the Hellers that the poor bank clerk cornea to the conclusion that Louise is too good for him. and finally bolts. Mr Hellev then takes a hand and rights the blunders made by the mother. However, in the meantime, Louise runs away to Coney Island, and the bank clerk follows her, and how they j.ve united forms the basis of a satisfactory and hilarious climax. All the characters are veryhuman. Virginia Valli, as Louise, gives a fine portrayal of the character, while Allan Simpson, as the bank clerk, leaves nothing to be desired. J. Farrell Mac Donald, as the father, and Lillian Elliott, as the mother, are most satisfactory. This William Fox picture is well worth seeing. The second feature, "The Wise Virgin,' is a splendid film, good enough to be a main feature at any theatre. The action centres round the infatuation of a young girl for a handsome foreigner. The girl's grandmother suspects the Count of wooing her grand daughter for her money, and sots about in her own way to discourage the match. Patsy Knth Miller, as the granddaughter, and Matt Moore, as the Count, are the principals in a charming and satisfactory story. A Fox News completes the programme. The orches tra, under the direction of Mr \V. J. Bel linghnm, played a fine programme of music, including "Bye Eye Blackbird" and "Wil liam Tell," while excerpts from "Tonight's the Night" proved most enjoyable.