KING'S THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 54, 12 September 1928, Page 5

KING'S THEATRE.

.There Is a ddublo-featuro programme now showing at tlio King's Theatre. Tho first picture, which Is entitled "Tho Grip of tho Yukon," is a dramatic story of tho frozen north. Francis X. Bushman and Neil Hamilton have tho principal parts, and Juno Slarlowe plays tho 4 feminine lead. Tho story tells of a lonely prospector who stakes out the richest miuo in tho district, and who jealousy guards the secret of its location. Alone in tho wilderness ho becomes1 tho victim of gold-fever, and his claim passes into the possession of two prospectors, who alone know how tho old man met ills end. The daughter arrives, and tho story thereafter works lip to a totally unexpected climax. Tho second feature, entitled "Stop That Man," in which Arthur Lake and Barbara Kent take tho leading roles, is n comedy of a somewhat unusual variety. It cannot fail to amuse. Tho supports aro t'ood, and the orchestra supplies appropriate music. In "Telling the World," which will open on Friday at the King's Theatre, William Haines reveals himself as an actor of dramatic ability. The story requires him to face a Chinese revolution and Chinese summary justice for the sake of the girl he loves, and in this sequence he keeps his spectators on the tiptoe of mingled suspense and excitement. "Telling the World" shows Halucs's comic ability, however, equally as much as his dramatic talent, and tills picture Is generally reckoned to contain more comedy than any of his previous productions. Anita rage, a young newcomer to the screen, appears upposito him as leading lady, and by her beauty and talent Is reported to give a strong romantic appeal to the whole production. To commence this evening at tjio King's Theatre for one week is the official fllm record of the arrival of the Southern Cross at Christchurch. Interesting shots depict tho preparations at Sockburn, the feverish excltcmont and final landing of the 'plane, together with v tlie great reception accorded the aviators.