EVERYBODY’S THEATRE

Gisborne Times, Volume LV, Issue 6183, 14 September 1921, Page 2

EVERYBODY’S THEATRE

DEAD MEN TELL NO TAKES AND “PLEASURE SEEKERS.”

"Special interest attaches to today’s matinee and to-night’s screenings at Everybody’s inasmuch as “Dead Men Tell !S T o Tales” the Vitagraph super-feature and “Pleasure Seekers” the Selznick special are the main attractions. “Dead Men Tell No Tales” has been adapted for the screen from the famous novel by E. IV. Hornung, the author of Raffles. Charm and beauty and love which endures through many dangers and vicissitudes are woven into the texture of the plot and are brought out in all their fascination by masterful direction, and the wonderful acting of an all-star east headed by Catherine Calvert and Percy Marmont. Unlike most pictures, the big sensational thrill comes in the early scenes. It. is the burning and blowing up of a sailing .vessel. This is one of the most realistic scenes ever filmed. From this point the action moves swiftly. Mystery, suspense, love andthrills follow one another in rapid succession. The photography is clear cut and sharp, and the scenic backgrounds are not only magnificent, but appropriate to the action. The moot question of whether it is possible to reform a man by marrying him is one of themes of “Pleasure Seekers.” Elaine Hammerstein is the featured star of the production, and it is safe to say that she has never had a vehicle that displayed her talents to such advantage. The programme of supports including the Patlie comedy “Run ’Em Ragged” will be screened in addition. Box plan at Miller’s Corner.