EVERYBODY’S THEATRE.

Gisborne Times, Volume LX, Issue 9798, 7 May 1924, Page 6

EVERYBODY’S THEATRE.

“LIGHTS OF NEW YORK”—KATHERINE MacDONALD IN “REFUGE'

Something unique in the way of picture programmes will be presentee, at Everybody’s Theatre at the matinee to-day. The entertainment will be found to be of unusual merit, but the management desirct <;0 point out that as no additional charge will bo made those who do not reserve should be early. The leading feature will be a William Fox production entitled “Lights of New York.” The story has been divided into two sections. The first deals with the experience of a youth who was left, when a baby, on"the doorstep of an East Side pawnbroker. Clarence Nordstrom is cast as the adopted son of the loan agent. In the story lie returns to his father’s store alter "he lias left home and joins a gang, for the purpose of robbery, it is “only when he realises the consequences that lie abandons his shameful life and returns to the fold, in the second episode, the story of a man who lost his fortune and has descended into the depths, is told. _ Marc MaelDermott is cast in the principal role. There are many distinctive features about “Refuge,” the second feature to be shown, and it is declared to be the finest production m which Miss MacDonald has ever appeared. She plays the role of Countess Nadia, who is, drawn into the vortex of a political intrigue in a European Kingdom, and finds herself being used by a baud of conspirators plotting against the throne. Danger confronts her at every turn, and she has many exciting adventures before the occupant of the throne is unseated. Incidentally Katherine MacDonald wears some wonderful dress creations. The special Mermaid comedy, “Three Strikes,” and ether supports will also lie shown.