PICTURE THEATRES

Evening Star, Issue 19697, 26 October 1927, Page 2

PICTURE THEATRES

OCTAGON

Based on the humorous aspect of tlio American Civil War and with Busier Keaton as the star, ‘The General,’ which is being screened at the Octagon Theatre represents the last word in elaborate comedies. The story deals with the feat of a band of Northerners who stole a train and raided Confederate territory daring the early part of the Civil War. They tore np trade, destroyed telegraphic communication, and would have disrupted the South’s military plans bad it not been for a voting Confederate locomotive engineer who chased them single-handed and finally caused their capture. The story is based on an actual incident that occurred during tlio conflict, and no pains have been spared by the director to make the picture a success. _ Playing in the chief feminine role, Marian Mack gives an excellent portrayal of the crinolined Annabcllc Lee, who was in love with Keaton.

EMPIRE

The very atmosphere of the auto racers lias been captured in ‘bast and Furious,’ the Reginald Denny picture which is being screened at the Empire Theatre. In order that tlio picture should bo more realistic, somo of America’s foremost motor racers were engaged, and they spent several week's at California race trades, where expensive, high-powered cars were used in the thrilling race sequences in which Denny himself participated. When the popular star is driving anything, he it aeroplane, motor car, or speed boat, at anything more than ordinary pace, lie is completely in his element. Iho picture is not all thrills, however, and the love story of Tom Brown and Ethel Miller has been deftly woven into the action. Denny has the role of Brown, and after a motor accident receives first aid at the hands of Ethel, and they fall iu love with each either. _ In order to completely recover from his accident he o-oos to California, and there becomes involved in many thrilling situations. Ho is pressed into service to drive Miller’s entry in a speed race. He wins the race and thus oaves the way to happiness with Ethel Miller ihc inks of Ethel is taken by Barbara Worth.

EVERYBODY'S

Tho double-feature bill at. Evcrybodv’s Theatre this week is proving a big attraction. The chief pictmc, ‘Women Love Diamonds,’ is a poignant drama, sot in surroundings that spell tho jov, revelry* and the pleasure m the idle rich. An exceptionally strong cast, which includes [’amine Starke, Owen Moore, and Lionel Barrymore Jins been secured for tins excellent him. ‘ Love Makes ’Em Wild is the other feature, and it provides the audience with plenty of delightful entertainment Another good programme is hilled for Friday, when ‘ Sw«t Rosie O’Gradv ’ and 'Western 1 hick mli be shown. In the fucst picture Shirley Mason is tho star, and it tells how she rises from a tomboy of the streets to a. belle of society. Art Acord is Inc chief player in the Western romance.

QUEEN’S

‘ The Fighting Edge ’ is said to be one of the funniest pictures seen lor .sonic time, and it tells ijio story ot a voiing Secret Service man who sets out to find a fellow-ofliccr who is lu captive by smugglers. He gets into the law-breakers’ den. Then things begin to move. They hurry along at a smart pace to tho end, wheii the hoio discovers the prisoner, and is ms nimentnl in bringing about the ancst 01 tho entire .gang. „ ‘The Auctioneer,’ which is hilcdloi Friday, is said to contain all the moTcdicnts that wholesome _ entertainment could have, there being pathos, comedy ot various sorts, intrigue, and romance. Marion Nixon, George Sidney. and Oarrcth Hughes head a particularly strong cast.

PLAZA AND QSIAKD

Patrons of the Plaza and Grand Theatres arc being provided with an excellent programme of pictures tins week. ‘Arizona Bound, starring Gary Cooper, is one of the. attractions, and it contains a thrilling story ot tho West. ‘Easy Pickings’ is » mystcry play featuring Anna Nilsson. The first episode of the serial picture, ‘The Return of the Puddle Ruler, featuring William Desmond, is also showing.

KING EDWARD

‘Fast and Furious’ is tho chief attraction being screened at the King Edward Theatre to-night, and, as tho title suggests, is full of exciting situations from beginning to end with an auto race in the background. Reginald Denny is the star, and admirers of tins popular star arc given a chance to see him in one of his best pictures. Hie other members of tho cast also give good performances.

ROSLYH

Equipped with a -ripping story, mid surrounded by an excellent cast Buck Jones appears at the Koslyn Ihcatio to-n Hit in ‘3O Below Zero, Fox I'lhns version of John Stone's dramatic story of the North woods. The cast, which N a strong one, is headed by Eva Novak. The story opens in New York, and has a thrilling: climax in tho snow countrv, where Buck is said to jiojionu some of the best “stunts oi. Ins career. Excellent supports are screened, including; the ninth episode of the ‘Phantom Fortune.’