KING'S THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 55, 13 September 1928, Page 5

KING'S THEATRE.

Thero is a double-feature programme now showing at the King's Theatre. Tho flrst plcturo, which Is entitled "Tho Grip of tho Yukon," Is a dramatic story of tho frozen north. Francis X. Bushman and Nell Hamilton hare tho principal parts, and Juno Marlowe plays tho feminino lead. Tho story tells of a lonely prospector who stakes out tho richest mine in tho district, and who jealousy guards tho secret of its location. Alone in tho wilderness, lio becomes tho victim of gold-fever, and his claim passes into the possession of two prospectors, who alone know how the old man met his end. The daughter arrives, aud the story thereafter works up to a totally unexpected climax. The second feature, entitled "Stop That Man," In which Arthur Lako and Barbara Kent take the leading roles, is n comedy of a somowhat unusual variety. It cannot fail to amuse. The supports are good, and tlio orchestra supplies appropriate music. "Telling the World," starring William Haincs, will bo shown at tho King's Theatre on Friday. William Uaines gave us tho romanco of golf in "Spring Fever," the romanco of a military cadet's life In "West Point," tho romance of polo lv "The Smart Set," aud vow ho gives us tho romance of the great Press agencies operating throughout tho world lv his latest attraction. It is said that the story "Telling the World Is worthy of a great dramatic attraction, and Is easily Haincs's greatest picture, lv this picture Haines essays tho role of a newspaper reporter. Tlio story moves round to a Chinese rcvolutiou, with a girl's life at stake. Anita Pago makes her debut to tlio screen opposite Haincs, whilo Polly Mornn and Bert Koacli are other favourites who appear in the cast. Tho film of the arrival of the Southern Cross at Christchurch is a noteworthy attraction which commenced last night, and will screen up to and including next Tuesday night.