STRAND THEATRE.
A picture for mothers who are seeking the "highest bidder"' for their daughters is offered in "White Shoulders," Katherine Mao Donald's latest First National attraction, which receives its initial presentation in 'Wellington at the Strand Theatre to-day. Tbe action of the story revolves around beautiful Virginia Pitman, whoEe family has been reduced to beggary. Robert Pitman, the hot-headed brother, shoots a man who spoke slightingly of his sister, with th« result that he is tried for murder. The mother has felt it her duty to -protect her daughter from suffering," ■which sho has herself felt, and has plunged on gorgeous gowns to make Virginia attractive to rich suitors. The result. is utter disaster. Most conspicuous in" support of Miss Mac Donald are Bryant Washburji, Nigel Barrie, and little Richard Headrick. The second feature is Douglas Fairbanks's latest starring vehicle, "One of the Blood," in which he personates a. young man who lives a life of constant excitement in New -York to stifle the longings of normal youth. .He goes to Mexico, vanquishes a band of bandits, releases a number of American prisoners, and finally he is seen putting down; a rebellion in an obscure little kingdom of Europe. Included in the supports is a rollicking comedy, "The Lawyer."
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Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 88, 13 April 1923, Page 3
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210STRAND THEATRE. Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 88, 13 April 1923, Page 3
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