EMPRESS THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 79, 3 April 1926, Page 5

EMPRESS THEATRE.

'Like "The' City of Silent Men," "The Man Who Found Himself," the star at-traction-commencing at the Empress The-atre.to-day; is a prison story. It was written.•• especially for Thomas Meighan by Booth Tarkington. Tom has the role of the '■ happy-go-lucky son of a rich smalltown . banker. His family is prominent lan/Hooked up. to. The bank smashes, and the hero's kin become criminally liable to ■ ; the ; State, Rather than see his respected father and brother go to gaol, the son who has always been considered no account anyway, assumes responsibility, and is sent, to Sing Sing. Virginia Valli plays opposite the star in the production. It is. a very human story picturing all the intense emotions of a man who is subjected to a great and bitter wrong. Thomas Meighan has never yet been Been to better advantage, and the many exciting moments which arise afford great scope.for his masterful acting powers. "The Chochocos," the first real motion picture made in Alaska yet shown, is ' also on' the same programme. Coupled with the wonderful background of natural Alaskan scenery there is a powerfully compelling drama of i-qmance and adventure, in. this picture that is of general appeal to all. There are many exciting incidents in the story, all of which led up to a most exciting climax. Besides these two star attractions there are some good supports and an enjoyable orchestra. '- '„' "HOT WATER." 'Harold Lloyd introduces a new type of light automobile to the screen in his latest comedy, "Hot Water," which commences at the Empress Theatre next Friday. He is the sole creator, inventor, and producer of orie.of the swiftest and funniest factions that has ever been seen. Harold Lloyd take* the family out for a ride in his new car, or rather' his wife's family takes him out in hiß car, and if there is anything that could happen to .a new automobile, and does not in this picture, Mr. Lloyd will give the remains to the one telling ■what he forgot to put into the sequence. This part of "Hot Water" was developed in -Mr. Llyod's mind, and is the consequence, of a trip the noted comedian took to. Big Bear Valley several years ago when the machine in which he was riding was involved in every kind of accident, broke every part imaginable, and wound up by going up in smoke coming down one of the worst grades on the mountain road. . Lloyd never could forget this incident, and in "Hot 'Water" he found just the spot to relate .what was actually an experience of his own. The box plans for the season are now on view at The Bristol.