PALACE THEATRE.

Gisborne Times, Volume LVI, Issue 6322, 27 February 1922, Page 7

PALACE THEATRE.

ETHEL CLAYTON AND MADGE KENNEDY IN TWO HEARTINTEREST DRAMAS.

The programme presented at the Palace Theatre on Saturday night is one that has a universal appeal. Not only are the star subjects of more than usual attractiveness, but the supporting programme is especially happy and entertaining. It is a long while since an industrial subject such as “Canadian Steel Industry,” with all its marvellous machinery, lias been presented. The other films include Eddie Polo in the seventh episode of the thrilling serial story, “King of 'he Circus,” which is thrilling to a degree. An interesting English Topical Budget, a funny comedy, “Hicks the Janitor,” and some scenic studies deserve special mention. Ethel Clayton in “A City Sparrow” has a story oi a young girl who became a star vaudeville dancer. While performing she meets with an accident. She is in love with her dancing partner, but the time which elapses before they can appear together brings about a change. Later on she meets another man, and it is with him that the remaining_ chapters, which arc full cf pathetic and beautiful scenes, are played out. Clyde Filmore and a big supporting cast assist Ethel Clayton superbly. Madge Kennedy in '‘Strictly Confidential” has a big, bright and buoyant story. She plays the role of the daughter of a butler in an old Irish family. Reared in London, she achieves a fondness for bright and happy companions, so that when she is brought to. “Bantock Castle” to become a domestic, she revolts at the rigid rules. Seizing her opportunity she runs away to London again. Here she becomes mixed up with a happy bohemian set, and marries a young landscape painter. The complications which follow her marriage keep the

audience amused and interested to the delightful finish of the story. The plan is at Muir’s.