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Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 108, 9 May 1930, Page 5

SHORTT'S THEATRE. "Wheel of Chance" Is the principal picture ot the new proßriLMnio ■ Ijolft t» screened ftt Shortt's Theatre to-day. Ex-pugilists, ex-con-victs, and underworld characters true to life this picture, the newest Klchard Bathelmcss feature. This set, ono of the most colourful and typical of the underworld ever shown on the screen, Is the background Tor a dramatic incident taking place between Barthelmess* and Margaret Livingston, who plays "the other woman" in the story. "The Wheel or Chance" is an Alfred Santdl production, made at First National's Burbank studios. The story relates the dramatic adventures of twin brothers, separated in childhood by a trick of fate, and meeting again twenty years later in one of the nio.sl dramatically conceived scenes In the history of the motion picture. The scenes arc set in Russia and >'ew Yorls. Barthclmcss plays the dual role, portraying botli twins. . One is redheaded and one. black. Ono is denied the guidance of his parents, the other is more fortunate. With great realism anil understanding, the star enacts the two characters, Hiving to each the qualities as developed by; their individual' upbriiiKing. In the climax of tbc story, staged in a Courtroom where one brother nrosucules the other for murder without bclnc aware of the relationship, Barthclmess vises to dramatic heights seldom witnessed on the screen. The second features is '.'Oh, Ray," starring Colleen Moore." THE ARCADIANS. The final performance. of "The Arcadians," by t lie Edwin Dennis Operatic Company, was given before a large audience in the Grand Opera House last night, when there were scenes of enthusiasm. Floral tributes and gifts were handed up to principals and the other members of the talented company, and .Madame Kugenie Dennis received a handsome bouquet from the society members for her part In the presentation. The Wellington Free Ambulance funds should benefit as a result of the seasoi). Mr. Dennis is to be congratulated on the general , excellence of the performances.