KING'S THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 122, 25 May 1928, Page 5

KING'S THEATRE.

John Gilbert is a man of many surprises to movie-goers. He has just unloaded the biggest of his brilliant career in "Twelve Miles Out," the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer special production now at the King's Theatre. In "Twelve Miles Ou,t" Gilbert appears as a lonoliii.nd adventurer, mixing unlquo . tlirills, breathless adventure, halr-ralslg acnsiitions, and bewitching love in. a picture pai-k----cil full of novel entertainment. The story Is uiie of adventure on the high sens, based mainly ou the latest phase of American lil-u—lioot-lwslas;—or the incessant war between the lum-rimncr and the law. llomaucc, however is part of the cargo, and the blend keeps onlookers tenderly sympathetic when they lire not on tiptoes of sheer excitement, as it were at the terrific battle of wits, lists, iron bars, and pistols, which finally takes place to settle a long-standing fucel between Gilbert and his malo rival. This unique attraction provides Gilbert. with his most aggressive role. Joan Crawford plays opposite him and gives a brilliant and sympathetic performance. i'lils beautiful young player is leaping into popular esteem by presenting one brilliant characterisation after another. Ernest Torrenee Is east 'opposite Gilbert, his rum-running rival, and there can be only one oplniou about his strong, breezy,, skilful performance. An excellent supporting east back up the leading players. The supporting programme includes a New Zealand scenic, a comedy, and the latest Budget of Topical Events. King's Select Orchestra is heard to advantage in a well-selected programme. The box plan is at the Bristol.