KING'S THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 126, 24 November 1923, Page 9

KING'S THEATRE.

Pioturegoers are afforded excellent entertainment in the double fetaure. programme which was presented for the first time at the King's Theatre last evening. The first feature is an exceedingly humorous picture entitled "The Heart Raider," in which Agnes Ayres takes the leading part. The story deals with a millionaire, Grey, who "has plenty of money, but too much daughter," and- details the escapades of his child, which eventually assume such serious character that the old man insures himself against claims made on him for damage caused by her pranks. Thiß is very successful from the father's point of view, but it is disastrous to the insurance company, which is at a loss to know how to cope with the matter. Eventually it dispatches one of its clerks with instructions to marry the girl, as a clause in the policy states that as soon as the girl was married the policy, became null and void. Muriel, however, is in love with John Desmond, who, becoming tired of her pranks, will'not have any more to do with her. Muriel, on her part, is not so easily put aside, and pursues Desmond in a'fast motor launch when he has gone on a cruise. A storm arises, and . the • small boat, broken down, is at tlio mercy of the waves, when Desmond's yacht comes in Bight and rescues Muriel. ' The story has a happy conclusion, and M'Mahon, the insurance agent, figures as best man at the wedding of Muriel and Desmopd. The second feature is a story written around an old colonial law which permits of the willing away of children by either parent in case of death As its title, "The Forgotten Law indicates, the picture concerns this law, which had riot been used for years, and the result of a husband's action when, he wills away hi» only . daughter -:to his: brother in spite of his wife s entreaties. Milton Sills takes the leading .part, and is supported by a strong cast...The.King's Orchestra supplies pleasing musical selections