PICTURE THEATRES

Evening Star, Issue 19385, 20 October 1926, Page 5

PICTURE THEATRES

EMPIRE ‘ The tfreat Divide ’ has proven! a oig attraction at the Empire Theatre, it isan immortal stage play of'the Grand Canyon of Arizona, and of the tnnlling lawless days of the West. The picture comes to tho screen amidst a. II its glory, and takes its place among the few works of tho sermon that will live and thrill for all time. The picture features an all-star cast, including Alice Terry, Conway Tearle, Wallace Beery, and Ford Sterling. The story tells of a lonely girl in the perilous lands of the West. While three men fought to own her, she stood nt buy. Two of trio men shoot it out for her, and the conqueror marries her and takes her to his mining homo away up on tho skyline rim of tho Grand Canyon. The subsequent adventures of the pair and those seeking them are intensely thrilling. Ruth Jordan spurns her picturesque Western husband, hut when a son is born to them she finds that her lovo is for tho man who carried her away to his silent homo. The story is as graphic as it is new, and it is thrilling from beginning to end. < INFATUATION ’ NEXT CHANGE. Tho sinister spirit of tho Orient, with its mysterious influences, has been transferred to the screen in 1 Infatuation,’ coming to the Empire Theatre next Friday. Hie picture has been produced on a lavish scale. The production tells of the warfare with the desert tribes, and tho story goes forward with continuity to a climax that is restrained, yet more convincing than tho most melodramatic scene. It is a tale

of love, and, as its title discloses, of infatuation. Tlio story tells Low Sir Arthur Little, British Commissioner at Cairo, is so occupied with affairs of State that he has little time to give to his .voting wife. In consequence, Lady Little seeks the company of her hue- | hand’s handsome secretary, Ronald [Parry. Although Sir Arthur is aware lof the danger of an attachment form- ■ ing between the pair, ho is willing to Irish it that his wife may be properly I entertained. Gradually Lady Little ! begins to realise that her husband’s neglect is chronic, and sho permits herself the luxury of falling in love with Parry. When her husband refuses to honor her plea to pardon an Egyptian official held for an offence not punishable under the Egyptian code she feels that they have come to the parting of j the ways. The imminent catastrophe is sensed by Parry’s sister, who arranges to have Parry transferred to Paris. In a groat final effort to preserve her marriage, Lady Little encourages the plan. But at the eleventh hour Parry is ordered to remain in Cairo. Ever mindful of his duty, Sir Arthur disdains to dismiss a trained helper because of Ids own domestic difficulties. Indications are that Sir Arthur has for ever lost his wife. Then Lady Mary learns of a plot to assassinate her husband. Her instant impulse to save him brings j vividly to her mind the fact that she i still loves him. Sho is still more as- ' sural of this ffict after she saves his ‘ life. The reconciliation that follows [ forecasts future happiness. OCTAGON ‘ Beverley of Granstark,’ a comedy production, is showing at the Octagon) i. Theatre this week. Tug‘story concerns i Beverley Calhoun, who, returning home

from boarding school, was astounded to find that her cousin Oscar had been discovered to bo heir to the throne of Graustark, a European kingdom. She and her cousin proceeded to Graustark, and on the way were met by the duke, who was acting as temporary regent, j In the meantime General Marlanox, a , pretender to the throne, had learned of the coming of the young prince, and was plotting with one of ins officers, to have him assassinated. On the journey Oscar met with an accident, and had perforce to stay at an inn in the Alps on the border of his kingdom. The duke hit upon the idea of Beverley donning her cousin’s uniform and impersonating him till ho could be moved. It was discovered by the plotters that the “ princo ” was a girl, and Marlanox prepared to expose the fraud and claim the crown. A group of shepherds, headed by one Danton, arrived in time to save the situation. In order to cement the friendship of_ the kingdom Danton had disguised himself as a shepherd to guard the new priuco from the pretender. Beverley’s ruse was explained, and soon she became a princess in her own right QUEEN'S A story of life behind the realm of the footlights is told in 1 A Broadway Butterfly ’ at the Queen’s Theatre. The story deals with Irene Astaire, who is determined to win her way to Luno on the New York stage. She is engaged as a chorus girl, and her shy naivete soon proves a strong hire to the men about town, who shower her with unwelcome attentions. Irene is soon up in an affair with two men, and only the timely appearance of he - bosom friend helps to unravel the tangle.

EVEBYBODY’S sporting romance entitled ‘The Now Klondike’ is the current attraction at Everybody’s Theatre Thomas I Meighan is the featured player, and jho is supported by Lila Lee. The story [deals witli a bascballer who goes to Florida with his team, and there becomes interested in the real estate business. The adventures ho encounters before finally winning through form an interesting story. In addition is Marguerite do la Motto in ‘The Famous Mrs Fair.’ PLAZA m GRAND Tho big double-feature bill at the Plaza and Grand Theatres is headed by the gay cornedy-drama entitled ‘Watch I Your Wife,’ with Viriginia Valli and Pat O’Malley in the leading roles. In 1 addition is ‘Too Much Money,’ featuring Anna Q. Nilsson and the handi some Lewis Stone. KiHG EDWARD How three men gamble for a girl, with one ultimately coming out victorious, is told in ‘ The Great Divide,’ now at the King Edward Theatre. The j remainder of the story has to do with [ the girl’s struggle to regain her freo- , do»i. by getting possession of a string of gold nuggets, for which she was traded.