KING'S THEATRE.

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

KING'S THEATRE.

' Acclaimed internationally as being Jackie CooganY 'greatest photoplay triumph, "•'The Rag.Man"..which is now screening at the* King's Theatre, possesses an appeal to absolutely every type of theatre-goer— juit as much for adults as for children. It it-one of the most human stories ever filmed; with pathos and humour subtly ' blended and with many lovable characters. The phenomenal success it has experienced 'throughout the world is ample indication ■ ©f; the universal popularity of Jackie Coopah, while Max Davidson, America's finest \ Jewish character actor, is co-starred with ■the famous juvenile, and in this production registers his greatest triumph. Others of a carefully selected cast contribute ex- • cellent portrayals. "The Rag Man" is a fine combination of Jewish and Irish humour, twhich causes an endless round of laughter. Jackie Coogan portrays a little Irish-orphan lost in Ne>v York when a disatrous conflagration destroys St. John's Orphanage. He attaches himself to Max Ginsberg, junk dealer, a lovable old Jew, and;they become partners. Max has been robbed'of an invention, and consequently «£ -ifortune, ■ and the picture deals with hispartner's efforts to bring the swindlers to justice. :It is interspersed with surpris- ' ing business' ventures on the part of the qiiaint company. The photography throughout is excellent, while the sub-titles are •particularly good. A splendid supporting programme, together with a specially selected score of incidental music by the King's Select Orchestra, are additional attractions. This week's overture is "The Lightning Switch" (Alfdrd). Matinees take place daily from next Monday.