KING'S THEATRE.
"Twelve Miles Out," which is the title of the main attraction in tho change of programme at the King's Theatre, deals with the rum-rmming fleets which operate oft tho coast of America. Tho central figure is a master of a rum-running schooner, who, after knocking round tho world, settles down to tho dangerous business of smuggling liquor. la tho course of his business dealings he encounters rivals, and price-cutting is one of the causes of trouble among the dealers. The romantic side of tho picture is not overlooked. The rum-runner finds it necessary to abduct an engaged couple in order to preserve the secrecy of his trade, and from the time the two are made captives on his schooner events follow each other with rapidity. Engagements at sea with revenue cutters and other rum-run-ners give life to the picture. John Gilbert, of "The Merry Widow" fame takes tho leading malo part, and he is supported by a strong cast which includes Joan Crawford, Ernest Torrance, 'and Dorothy Sebastian. There is a good supporting programme which includes a news, a New Zealand scenic, and a comedy. The King's orchestra plays tile overture "The Beautiful Galathea" (Suppe), and the entr'acte, "Parade of the Tin Soldiers" (Jessel). There is appropriate incidental music.
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Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 123, 26 May 1928, Page 7
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211KING'S THEATRE. Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 123, 26 May 1928, Page 7
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