QUEEN'S THEATRE.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19111, 21 September 1927, Page 6

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

The lieadliner of the programme at the Queen's Theatre this week is "The .Prince of Pep," starring Richard Talmadge, and .never has a motion picture beeji more aptly or fittingly titled. Talmadge has played some big parts in hiß other successes, but in this feature he eclipses all other standards set by him. He is recognised as one of the screen's most versatile actors, and, as a comparatively young star, has quickly acquired a large circle of admirers, and, _in his. own profession, envious ones. He simply revels in action, in spectacular playing. Jjut in all his .pictures he jntroduces that touch of originality so essential to success. "The Lightning Rider," featuring' Harry Carey, is another "star" picture, of the "Western type, possessing plenty of_ heroic exploits, ( and offering en opportunity for some unusual costuming and settings. Although "The Lightning Rider" is laid m California, and its characters are American, there is a' Spanish strain running through the story. The story is about The Blacl: Mask, the terror of the village, and Phil Morgan, deputy sheriff, who rides at night disguised as a bandit.- in order to trap him. As Philip Morgan, Harry Carey is given' ample scope to prove his ability as a romantic figure on the screen, and some oi his escapes are thrilling.