PICTURE THEATRES

Evening Star, Issue 19407, 16 November 1926, Page 3

PICTURE THEATRES

EMPIRE Following close'ly in the wake of ‘ The Rag Man ’ is Old Clothes,’ the latest Jackie Coogan feature, now at the Empire Theatre. It has all the fun of its predecessor, as well as a number of new and entertaining incidents. The principals are tho same, Jackie Coogan being Tim Kelly, and Max Davidson playing Ginsberg. In addition, important roles arc played by Joan Crawford, the new' screen find, Alan Forest, and James Mason. Those who view the picture will meet two friends who recently provided them with an hour’s splendid entertainment, and who promise as much again 'now. Those who saw ‘The Rag Man ’ will never forget Kelly and Ginsberg, and will certainly want to see them again. Those who have since heard what they missed by not seeing that great picture will welcome this opportunity of making tho acquaintance of that lovable, laughable partnership. ‘ Old Clothes ’ is a picture of their further adventures, and begins where ’ The Rag Man ’ ended. The partners lose the fortune that Tim won in tho last picture, and how they made another is told in a most interesting manner. There are several other pictures on this bill, and the Empire Orchestra is heard in a selection of splendid pieces. OCTAGON Charles Ray and Pauline Starke play together for the first time in ‘ Bright Lights,’ the feature attraction at the Octagon Theatre. The story tells of a disillusioned chorus girl. Patsy Delany, who finds in an unsophisticated country boy the romance her life has lacked. The type of part that won him his screen fame is again played by Ray. He is seen as the bashful farmer hero. The part of Tom Corbin gives him an opportunity to display _ his wonderful talent foi drama, and his comedy scenes are the best that he lias ever done. ‘Bright Lights' holds a subtle moral .that never is allowed to become too evident, with the result that there is no impairing of the entertaining qualities with which the film abounds. With his characteristic, unobtrusive touch, the director (Robert Z. Leonard) has invested'the picture with clean humor, romantic heart _ interest, and dramatic situations leading to a thrilling climax. While tlmre are dramatic possibilities in the film in_ which Miss Starke displays her emotional talent, she shines as a new and delightful comedienne. EVERYBODY'S ‘The Song and Banco Man,’ at Everybody's 'Theatre, has Tom Moore, Harrison Ford, and Bes.sio Love in. tho leading roles The story deals with “Happy” Farrell, a vaudeville actor, who loses his partner as a result of tho war. Unable to find work of any description, he decides to try robbery. Ho is captured by nis victim, however, and given a chance to redeem himself. If his story rings true he will be freed. He tells his story, but is arrested, as liis captor, Charles Nelson, realises that this is the best way of keeping him from killing himself. Nelson, however, gives “ Happy ” another chance, and ho goes West to make good. H, succeeds, but the call of the stage is too strong, and he gives up his business and returns to his old lifj. In addition is ‘Rouged Lips,’ the story of a little dentist’s assistant who goes on to the stage to win fame and fortune. QUEEN'S ‘ The Arizona Sweepstakes,’ the current, headliner at the Queen’s Theatre, deals with the adventures of a cowboy named “Coot” Caddigau, played by Hoot Gibson, who, while visiting a large city, became involved in the gang warfare of the metropolis. Ho is falsely accused 01 murder, but a friend keeps him hidden. While tho police are searching fo> him, he remembers that he is due back in Arizona, for he has promised to ride a hors a belonging to the father of the girl he loves, in the most important race of the year. Upon the result of this race depends the girl’s future, as li;r father has staked every thing on it, and the most dangerous rival is threatening to take the girl and foreclose on the ranch. “ Coot ” risks capture, deserts his hiding place, and returns to the ranch in time to ride in the race, not without having obstacles placed in tho way by lii.s rival. The i ace scene is ono of the most thrilling ever screened. PLAZA AND GRAND The first of tho throe feature pictures at the Plaza and Grime, Theatres this week is entitled ‘ Tho Far Cry,’ and has Blanche Sweet and Jack Mnlhall in the featured roles. The story deals with Claire Marsh, a young American girl, who is living with her mother in Paris. She runs away from school, and marries a French fop, but divorces him when she discovers that the marriage interferes with her freedom. Later, Dick Clayton, an American artist, falls in love with her, hat his mother hears that his work is suffering ir consequence, and goer to Paris to break up this state of affairs. Dick resents this interference, and takes Claire to Florence. There they meet Count Stnrani, who makes love to Claire. Dick flies into a jealous rage, which sends Claire back to Paris, leaving an invitation for tliecount to follow her. She quickly finds that she does not love him, and 'finally is reconciled with Dick. The other pictures are ‘Another Scandal ’ and 'Motor Trouble.’ KING EDWARD Showing at the King Edward TheV.ro is ‘Old Clothes,’ tie successor to ‘The Rag Alan ’ Jackie Coogan is starred. Tho amusing and human story of tho two friends, the little Irish orphan and the old Jew junk dealer, is carried on in the same delightful fashion, though the incidents here differ greatly from those in ‘The Rag Man.’ For instance, love makes its appearance, with Kelly as Cupid and Ginsberg as a victim. The business angle is not lost, however, as they -have been parted from the fortune Tim secured, and have to find another. This they do in an amusing fashion. . MODERN FASHIONS DO THEY INDUCE T.B.P THE COMMERCIAL FACTOR. NEW YORK, November 4. Fashion designers anti health author! ties arc at war with each other, with the female sex rallying to Fashion's banner. A deep-laid plot, at back of which are wool and cotton mill owners, is hinted at. The health authorities started tho trouble by declaring that modern fashions are responsible for the alarming increase in death from tuberculosis among girls from 15 to 24. Let climatic conditions dictate fashions, say the health officials, condemning open necks and short skirts. Fashion experts counter by pointing out that the accepted treatment for T.B. sufferers is to allow sunlight and air to play freely on the body. Tho increasing adoption of silk for under as well as outer garments and tho brevity of the modern skirt is lessening the demand for wool and cotton fabrics, it is declared by those who suggest that powerful mill interests are behind the health authorities’ attack on to-day’s fashions.