‘SEHORITA'

Evening Star, Issue 19722, 24 November 1927, Page 9

‘SEHORITA'

SOUTH AMERICAN FEUD PICTURE-

Variety in a. picture entertainment is most desirable, especially when in the theme of two feature pictures. Variety combined with excellence is most marked in the two productions to be presented at the Empire Theatre to-morrow. With such a film a/s ‘ Scnorita,’ starring the popular Robe Daniels in both feminine and masculine roles, ■ and with ‘ Collegians ’ as a support, _ the programme leaves little to he desired, ‘Seuorita’ is a stirring tale of the out of doors of South America, and of a bitter feud between two rival ranchers. But the absorbing interest of the film lies in the actions of Bebo Daniels, who, as Francesca Hennandez, exhibits in the first _2O years of her life traits that are decidedly tomboyish. In the sports hold she is the equal of almost any man, and has developed skill in shooting, riding, and swordsmanship. From San Francisco she is called to the help f her grandfather, Don Francisco, who lias been in the belief tliat the child bom twenty years before was a boy. Francesca’s love Of boyish pranks finds vent in peculiar circumstances, as she is more or less forced by fate to assume male attire and maimers. On her grandfather’s ranch in South Amrcica she is brought face to face with the feud, and takes a prominent part in it. Forced to carry on tlio make-believe of being a man', she crosses blades with renowned swordsmen, and performs like an accomplished horseman. Entwined in the story of masculine deeds is a romance which hmillv bears fruit in an unexpected manner. There arc many quick surprises about the story, which is highly interesting throughout. The skirmishes of the rival ranchmen afford plenty of action and excitement. Besides Miss Daniels, the noted cast includes William Powell and James Hall, the former as the villain of Urn piece, and the latter as Roger Oliveros, who wages a bitter war against Don Francesca after returning from Europe. Both give excellent interpretations of their parts. ‘Collegians ’ is a new series of sporting pictures which are full of life and energy. An added attraction will be the singing by Mr Les Dailey of ‘ Lolita ’ and l ln a Little Spanish Town.’