PICTURE THEATRES

Evening Star, Issue 19197, 13 March 1926, Page 10

PICTURE THEATRES

EMPIRE Tlio now programme which commenced at the Empire Theatre last evening is headed by the Mctro-Goldwyn production, ‘ Sinners in Silk.’ The strong cast is led by Adolphe Menjou, who, as an aged.man, seeks rejuvenation at tho hands of science. After treatment lie soon tires of bis old life, and is later introduced to I’cnelopc Stevens, the lender of a smart jazz set. Unfortunately, however, Penelope is more interested in a rather serious young man mimed Brock Parly, who disapproves of Penelope’s light-hearted escapades. Pen’s love of tempting danger leads her through many thrilling episodes, and finally brings her a well-earned lesson. The Empire Orchestra, under tho baton of Air C. Parnell, provide an enjoyable musical programme, including ‘Echoes of the Opera and selections from ‘ Sally.’ OCTAGON ‘ The Making of O’Malley,’ which commenced at the Octagon Theatre last night, includes many noted stars, including Milton Sills and Dorothy Mackaill. The story tells of a Now York’ lady who tires of society life and devotes her time to teaching in a school. Owing to the heavy traffic in the vicinity' of tho school, the Police Department assigns the task of controlling it to James O’Malley, with instructions to obey tho teacher’s commands. Her first command is to capture tho leader of a bootlegging gang, the head of which is Herbert Browne, a wealthy admirer of tho teacher’s. O’Malley arrests Browne during a raid on a society ball, but realising that he is in lovo with Lucille, as the teacher is named, ho frees him. A crook shoots O’Malley, who refuses to charge him with the crime, and the latter goes to gaol rather than divulge tho name of Ins chief. When Lucille realises tho baseness of Browne she naturally turns to O’Malley, and tho picture ends in a satisfactory manner. In addition, to a good supporting programme, tho Octagon Concert Orchestra give excellent musical items.

QUEEN'S AND K!HG EDWARD The current attraction at (he Queen’s and King Edward Theatres is entitled ‘The Speed Snook,’ and features Johnny Hines and Fairs Biuny. Tho picture tells of how Fairo’s father, who is standing for the office of sheriff, finds that a demoniacal racing car is causing all tho townsfolk to turn against him. Fairo Binncy, in conjunction with Johnny Hines, comes to his rescue, and in (lie end not only aids in his election, but tho good fortune that turned a sure defeat into a victory also aids materially in making her own agency a success. PLAZA AND GRAND ‘ The. Alan of Iron,’ which is tho principal attraction at the Plaza and Grand Theatres this week, deals with tho domestic strife of Philip Dubrun, a wealthy ironmaster, whoso loveless marriage has shattered tho cherished happiness bo sought in the union with ,«e beautiful Clare Bowdoin. An added attraction is ‘ AVagcs for AVivcs.’ EVERYBODY’S Jackie Coogan’s latest masterpiece, ‘A Boy of Flanders.’ is tho present attraction at Everybody’s Theatre. It is a, heart-tilling story of a child-genius, robbed of his art prize ami left to starve-—and of how the great dog “Teddy” rescues him and brings him fame. A strong list of supports includes Bobo Daniels in ‘The Manicure Girl.’