PALACE THEATRE.

Gisborne Times, Volume LV, Issue 6273, 29 December 1921, Page 6

PALACE THEATRE.

DOROTHY GISH AND WALLACE REID IN FASCINATING .PLAYS.

The change of programme at tlie Palace Theatre yesterday introduced two big favorites in Wallace Reid and Dorothy Gish, in two very fascinating productions. Wallace Reid in the thrilling adventure story “Always Audacious” from • the French story ‘,,‘Toujours do L’Audace” plays a dual role, tlie hero and villain. Two men are so much alike that no one can see any difference. The hero Danton is a rich idler, the villain is a crook. He hits upon the hold idea of kidnapping Dainton and taking liis place in society. Danton is shanghaied, and liis sweetheart, thinking the imposter is Danton, assists in making the path of the crook easier. After some excitingexperiences, Danton arrives home again, but no one will believe his story. How the impostor is overthrown on his eve of marriage to Danton‘s sweetheart makes a play that has. innumerable thrilling scenes. Some astonishing photogra- J phio effects are seen in the production, Dorothy Gish is always full of liumor, and can be relied upon to radiate merriment. In “The Ghost in the Garret” she lias/a play that allows her full scope for her talent. She plays the role of a young girl who visits her rich uncle and aunt; she takes her dog and parrot. The dog commences by routing a fashionable party, and the parrot misbehaves itself. A valuable necklace is stolen and the thieves hide the booty in a “haunted house.” Dorothy is there and surprises the thieves by appearing as the ghost. Complications arise but later everything turns out satisfactory. The supporting programme is especially good. A matinee will he held to-day.