THE SILVER KING

Gisborne Times, Volume LIII, Issue 5582, 10 September 1920, Page 7

THE SILVER KING

- «<s/£=* [ | AT ms MAJESTY'S TO-AIORROAV i NIGHT. ! _ ■ J The popular.tv of “The Silver King' : } is proved by the way the public are I booking seats at His Alajesty’s Theatre, ! where it will be shown at 7.45 to- | morrow night. The picturisation of : “The Silver King” is one of the great- | est things that has been done in the ' picture world during the year, and ! wherever the p ct\-re has been shown j its success has been greater than the I play. As a drama “The Silver King’’ j still retains its reputation of being the • greatest melodrama ever written for I the English stage. Its sensational incidents. its magnificent story that rings ! true from first to last, and the wonderful love interest . u the play will make “The Silver King” one oi t 'f? immortal British productions. \\ ilson Barret was the first man to play AVilfred Denver, since when it has been played by every class of leading man. George Titherage was the first AVilfred Denver in Australasia, and AA ill am laversham. who now plays the role in the picture, was the first man to play the part in America. The picture of “The Silver King” contains infinitely more detail than the drama. For instance, the train smash as shown in the picture * one of the greatest scenes ever filmed. The race for the Epsom is another great scene: these are only spoken of in the drama, and there are a hundred other scenes visualised that are only spoken about in the play. In addition to “The Silver King.” with William Faversham and Barbara C'astleton, another big attraction is Charles Ray in the sterling dramatic success .“Bill Henry’’ will be shown, also some excellent supporting films. r l he performance will start at 7.45 sharp. Seats may be booked at Muir’s.