PICTURE THEATRES

Evening Star, Issue 19196, 12 March 1926, Page 1

PICTURE THEATRES

EMPIRE Adolphe Menjou heads the big cast in ‘Sinners in Silk,’ tho new headliner at the Empir3 Theatre. Menjou, as a prematurely aged man of the world, seeks rejuvenation at the hands of science. Ho undergoes treatmentrund i returns to his circle a new man. He soon tires of tho old life, when ho is introduced to Penelope Stevens, the leader of a smart jazz set, a girl whose escapades come from sheer light-heart-eduess. Pen, however, is more interested in Brock Farley, a rather serious young man, who doesn’t approve_ of Pen’s ways. It is her love of tempting danger which leads Pfcn through many exciting moments in this particularly bright production, and which finally brings her a well-merited lesson. Monjou is quite at home in a role written for him, and he makes the fullest use of -it. Eleanor Boardman is seen in one of the pictures which have led critics to predict her early stardom, and Conrad Nagel is again responsible for an interesting interpretation of drama. Their good work is reflected in the able support of the other players. The producer has injected many flashes of humor into the sequence, which contrasts well with the more tense moments. This is said to he very noticeable towards the end of the picture. when Menjou set the stage for lus experiment upon the character of Pen. And then conies the queer turn of the plot, winch upsets the best-made Ilians, and the picture finishes up in a surprising!v novel fashion. Under Air C. Parnell the Empire Select Orchestra plays a good selection of music. The overture is ‘Echoes of the Opera,’ and the entr’acte is selections from ‘Sally.’ OCTAGON The new picture to commence a season at the Octagon Theatre to-night is ‘ The Linking of O’Malley.’ It is said to he a good picture, in which there is objective, action, melodrama, well motivated—a picturo_ in_ which there are displays of primitive emotions, fear, rage, revenge, passion, and hatred. Dorothy Mackaill heads a brilliant supporting cast. Tho principal actor is Alilton Sills, who fights Ilia way to glory and love as a real twofisted member of tho police force There is an excellent cast supporting the stars. Included are Thos._ Carrigan, who gained a high place in filmdnm as Nick Carter in the detective series;. Helen six-year-old screen actress: Claude King, Warner Richmond, Julia Hurley, Allen Brandor, Charles Graham, Nell Craig, and Jack De Lacey. Thrills galore, pathos, tragedy, color, real fun, beautiful photography, a wonderful love story, and unusual settings are promised in ‘The Making of O’Malley.’ A large part of the picture was photographed on the streets of New York City, Cdiore Sills is shown actually engaged in directing New York’s street traffic. In addition to a good supporting programme, the Octagon Concert Orchestra, dirocfcedhy Mr A. Ncate, will play the following items:—‘Four Fancies’ (Somerville), Intermezzo. Op. 9, No. 3 (Richard Strauss). ‘Rigndon’ (Reyinff), ‘Sunset Aloditation ’ (BiggsL ‘Serenade’ (Jensen), * Air do Ballet’ ( Borch), ‘ Canzonettn, ’(Herbert), ‘ Romanza ’ (G ranador), ‘ AViegenlied ’ (Brahms), ‘Morris Dance' from York Pageant Alnsic (Noble), ‘Polonaise,’ from the opera ‘ Eugene Onegin ’ (Tsehaikowsky. QUEEN'S AND KftiG EDWARD The popular comedian Johnny Hines ha.s the leading role in ‘ The Speed Spook,’ which "was released at the Queen's and King Edward Theatres to-day. It is a picture of action, pathos, and politics, and suits Hines perfectly. It also oilers any number of unusual opportunities for the supporting cast to be in the limetignt. Supporting Hines are Edward Broese, Fa ire Binney, AVanier Richmond, Frank Losee, and Henry A\cs(. EVERYBODY’S The new headliner at, Everybody'S Theatre is entitled ‘A Boy ol Flanders,’ and it features Jackie Coogan in the leading role. ft is a. throbbing, human romance, and tells how Neilo, a, little waif, tries to earn his own living, after the death oi Ins grandlatbor. He enters a sketching competition, but his drawing is overlooked and the prize awarded to another. Later, it is loumi and bis genius is recognised. A search, is mafic and the boy enters on a- more happy life. Bebe Daniels is also featured in ‘ The Alanicure Girl.’ PLAZA AND GRAND ‘A Alan of Iron ’ is the duel attraction at the Plaza and Grand Theatres tins week. The story deals with the domestic struggle ol Philip Durban, whose wife shuns him Irom llie day ot her marriage because ol her inialuation for a. loroign nobleman. Thu development of the story, which is smooth and rapid, provides a senes ol tense dramatic episodes. Also showing is ‘ Wages for AA ivos.’