PICTURE THEATRES

Evening Star, Issue 18998, 21 July 1925, Page 2

PICTURE THEATRES

OCTAGON Tiie programme at tho Octagon The,al re is headed by ‘To-morrow’s .Love,’ a Paramount picture. Tho.story opens with .Robert and Judith happily married, and enjoying every moment of their honeymoon. Within a. year Judith is contiimaliy irritated by her husband's petty fault-finding. She eventually suspects Unit ho is not true to her, and finds that her suspicions are correct, for Robert has made the acquaintance of Bess Carlyle, which develops into a violent flirtation. Judith obtains an interlocutory decree as a, stop towards divorce, but in order to obtain the final decree she must not reside under tho same roof as her husband for a year. She travels, but realises that it is Robert whom Stic loves. Meanwhile Robert, has decided that lie should marry Bess, and they become engaged on the eve of the last day of tho decree A surprise party puts in an appearance, pre-arranged by Bess, to celebrate the occasion. Biss ar-ranm-s the marriage for midnight, but Judith, hearing this, rushes home in time to prevent tho marriage, and by a clover ruse proves she and her husband have been under the one roof for tho night. They find happiness in flu ir reconciliation. Tim Octagon Concert Orchestra rendan appropriate programme of music. EMPIRE ‘ Enticement ’ is the current attraction at tiie Empire Theatre. The theme deals with Leonard, who is loved by two men. The one offers her companionship, understanding, sympathy, but ho is married, and ids wile will not freo him; while the other offers her protection, a home, his name, and his love—when his business docs not claim him. She mames this man, and then comes In understand what loneliness is, as he devotes by far the greater amount of his time to his business. am! accordingly .loglccts Ids homo. Leonorc begins to l ong for the companionship of Val, whom she had known and loved as a pal before her marriage,- but who had upon lost seeing him shown that his friendship for her had given way to a passionate desire. In her mind she compares tho two. She realises that neither ono of the men can give her all that she demands. One can give her only companionship, tin* other only love. Leonore’s problem is finally solved in a very unusual manner. A choice music il programme is rendered by the Empire Orchestra. EVERYBODY'S AND KING EDWARD ‘ Tiie Mad Whirl,’ which features May M‘Avoy and Jack Mulha.lL is tho chief attraction at Everybody’s and the King Edward Theatres, The story told is that of a family of three—mother, father, and son—all of whom spend their time in seeking new sensasations with a crowd of jazz-crazed friends. The parents are as hectic in their mode of living as are tho chilr'^en. Also showing at Everybody’s only is ‘The Snow-shoe Trail.’ Ja.no Novak is the leading player. Varied and interesting supports are also screened. QUEEN’S 'Squib’s Honeymoon’ and ‘The Star Dust Trail ’ arc tho two features at the Queen’s Theatre. Tho latter picture tells the story of a musical comedy .star and her less fortunate actor-hus-band, and tho difficulties they have in making Jove and fame, synchronise to the satisfaction of all concerned, lb is a charming story of great human inf crest--joyous iu places, and in others full of pathos. Shirley Mason, in tho leading role of ‘Tho Star Dust Trail,’ has tumid a characterisation well suited to her piquant personality, and Bryant Washburn is convincing as the husband in tho ease. PLAZA AND GRAND A Universal-Jewel production ‘The Law Forbids;’ is tho main item on the programme at the Plaza and Grand Theatres. Baby Peggy is the star. Tho supporting film is ‘The Fog,’ m which Mildred Harris and Cullen Landis are featured. An excellent supporting programme, i.s shown.