PALACE THEATRE

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 11011, 25 January 1926, Page 6

PALACE THEATRE

“WELCOME HOME” Hundreds of disappointed patrons were again unable to gain admission at the Palace on Saturday night, when the delightful comedy drama “Welcome Home” was screened. Lois Wilson plays the leading role. Ibis picturo will ho shown absolutely toi the last time to-night. All was serene in the little flat of Fred and Nellie Prouty until the letter came telling them that Fred’s father was coining to ITve with them. Seveny-one —but a mere boy in spirit. As spry as his son and' don’t let anyone tell him he isn’t. As hale and hearty as a youngster—well, almost. Old man Prouty was still ambitious. Lire sun held out rosy promise to him. He doesn’t realise it, but everything goes wrong on liis arrival, and. everything he turns his hand to ends disastrously r' What happens from this point we’ll leave for you to? see. ' Commencing to-morrow, for one matinee and two nights only, Mix and Tony will he seen as Lick Turpin and Black Bess, in the photoplay of England’s most daring bandit. Nothing will grouse more interest for theatre fans than the announcement that Tom Mix, far-famed ns a western star, will he! seen m die fussy clothes trimmed iyith fine laces and hats with large ; plumes which Hick Turpin, the romantic bandit, wore in the days of .yore.lt is claimed as the most ambitions film Mix has ever appeared in. rso expense was spared +o make tins production a screen classic de luxe and critics on all the, metropolitan papers have) received .it hath linusunl acclaim. as one of the few films deserving of eternal life. Tom is' supported by an excellent cast of players.