KING'S THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 143, 20 June 1925, Page 10

KING'S THEATRE.

"So Big" is the title of the photo play which is the main attraction at the King's. Theatre this week. It is the story of the trials of the life of a. small city girl whoso father dies and leaves her in poor circumstances. Selina, for such is her-name, having Teceived an education takes a position as teacher at a high school in a farming district where modern methods are unknown, and where the farmers work in the manner their fathers and grandfathers did. Consequently Selina,'s husband kills himself from- overwork and Selina is left to support herself and her little son "So ■ Big." She refuses to sell out the farm, but determines to work it herself so that her son may have a home. Introducing modern methods, Selina brings about much improvement, and at the same time earns sufficient to enable her son to attend the best colleges. Years pass, and the day comes when "So Big" finds himself" a famous man, but a climax is reached when he decides to elope with a married woman. His arcd mother lea-Tns of it. and uses every endeavour to prevent her eon from leaving home. The scenes that follow are tense, but finally lead to a reconciliation. The part of Solina, young girl and old woman, is taken by Colleen Moore, who gives a realistic interpretation of her roles. She is ably supported by n

strong cast. The supporting programme includes a' Gazette and a comedy. The King's Orchestra contributes appropriate selections.