EMPRESS THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 92, 15 October 1927, Page 7

EMPRESS THEATRE.

The mantle of her father has fallen on charming Dolores Costello, daughter of Maurice Costello, a favourite of the Vltagraph days, who is seen this week in Wellington, at the Empress Theatre in a highly dramatic role, In "The Third Degree." She Is the daughter of a circus woman who Is left on the hands of the owners, and grows up in surroundings not usually conducive to good upbringing. The girl meets the son of a millionaire, played by Jason Robard, and they fall in love. The boy s father looks upon the romance with disfavour, but defying parental restrictions, the two marry. The husband loses job after job, through the agency of his father. The latter's second wife is the mother of the girl, but is not known as such. The son pays a visit to his father, and is shortly afterwards found in the room with every appearance against him of having murdered his parent. Thence onwards the story Is one sequence of sensational events, and the boy undergoes the dreaded third degree. The climax is a complete surprise. The acting of Louise Dresser as the wife of the millionaire hiding her past, is superb. Playing opposite is Rockllffe Fellowes who specialises in villainous roles. There is a fine supporting cast, and the story is worked .out with many sensational developments. During the day sessions only, Harry Carey is featured ln a i tlrri?s.. C 01? of *"" West, "Seventh Bandit, which contains humour, romance, and thrills. Miss Edwards's Orchestra accompanies the screenings. "The Third Degree" is a picture to see and talk about.