"THE MIDSHIPMAN."

Evening Post, Volume 137, Issue CXI, 10 June 1926, Page 6

"THE MIDSHIPMAN."

Commencing to-morrow, at 8 o'clock, with a matinee on Saturday at 2.30, the long-awaited picture, "The Midshipman," will be screened. Full of thrills and action, with comedy galore, "The Midshipman" is a delightful and entertaining film. Ramon Novarro plays the leading role and has a supporting cast of favourites, including Wesley Barry, of frecklefaced fame, Margaret Scddon, and Crawford Kent. The story was written especially for the screen by Carey Wilson. The story centres round a young man, the son of a lieut.-commander, who _ lost his life in the war, who follows in his father's footsteps professionally. The beauty of the story is that it is dependent chiefly upon its fine and truthful detail. Thus from the very first shots showing Novarro entering the historic Gate No. 3 of the Academy, to the last,. wherein Harriet Hammond pins on his epaulets, one is thrilled right through the picture, which shows a.midshipman's.fight for love, honour, and happiness. A big supporting programme has been arranged, including music specially arranged by Mr. L. D. Austin. The box (plans are at The Bristol, Aitken's Book Arcade, or ring the theatre.

Laughter -week commences at the De Luxe Theatre on Friday, 18th June, with a laughter matinee on the Saturday at 2.30, when the king of comedians, Reginald Denny, will appear in the funniest comedy ever written, "What Happened to Jones," from George Broadhnrst's sensational stage success. There is not a chill spot in the.whole melange of mirth. Denny has been seen in such successes as "Til Show You the Town," "Where Was I?" "Sporting Youth,"' and "California Straight Ahead," but "What Happened to. Jones" is by far his funniest picture. Crowded with humorous situations, Denny, taking' the part of Tom Jones, gets him-, self into unbelievable complications in his frantic efforts to escape from trying situations. An excellent supporting programme has been arranged, including a delightful musical programme arranged by Mr. L. D. Austin. The box plans are at The Bristol,. Aitken's Book Arcade, or ring the theatre.