QUEEN'S THEATRE

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 48, 6 September 1928, Page 5

QUEEN'S THEATRE

"A' Thief in tho Dark," a mystery drama, will bo shown finally to-night at thu Queue's Theatre. Jt deals with the occult sciences, and tho story is a gripping one, depicting attempts made by circus side-show men to rob an eccentric old recluso and his granddaughter of their valuable jewels. Thero aro plenty of tho necessary secret stairways, sliding- panels, and all tho other ingredients which make for a 'thriller." •. Georgo Meeker, Marjorio Ueebc, Doris, Hill, and Noah Young havo tho leading roles, and they, aro supported by a speciallyselected cast of players. Thero is a good sup- • porting programmo, including a comedy, scenic a»d j a Fox news. Appropriate music is supplied by the orchestra, which plays "Light Cavalry" as an entr'acte. "Bachelor Brides," which commences to-mnr row at the Queen's Theatre, is said to bo splendidly produced. It is • a mystery comeuy drama, and presents Eod la Rocque in a now characterisation—ono of tho most artistic and satisfying of his successful career on tho screen. It is a personally supervised Cecil B. do Millo production, directed by William X Howard—two names that vest it with exceptional value. Keports of previews 'of tho picturo agree that it is in every respect a remarkable production. Tho featured playors are Elinor Fair and Julia Fayo. The other attraction is "Three Ring Marriage," a plcturisatlon of , Dixie Wilson's story of the circus, "Help Yourself to Hay." A large cast was provided in support of tho featured players. Tne picture provides Ideal entertainment, and one . which holds tho interest from start to finish. Lloyd, Hughes and Mary Astor head a great cast.