PALACE THEATRE.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10729, 29 October 1928, Page 6

PALACE THEATRE.

“TWELVE AIILES OUT” AND “HALF A BRIDE.”

The special programme closing Tonight at the Palace otters something new in sensation and thrills. “Tivelvo Miles Out” is the greatest picturo John Gilbert has appeared in, and Esther Ralston rises to greater heights in “Half a Bride.’’ John Gilbert again proves his ability as a star in “Twelve Allies Cut.” The picture opens w.th thrills and sensations which continue through every foot of film that follows and an unusual story is depicted with artistry. The story is one of modern piracy, and as it develops, on rapiu tire lines, you leave the sea to visit thrsty New A r ork night clubs, then go hack to the sea again to bring liquor ashore for metropolitan merrymakers. But the revenue boats appear. Under machine-gun fire there is a dash for the coast. Then a gir;. steps into the plot—^kidnapping—at sea again, cruising warily again foi a landing—hi-jnekers.'* Twentieth century pirates step aboard disguised, as revenue men, seize-the cargo, and the lender demands the " girl as a hostage. A fight with fists, belaying pins and even revolvers settles tile dispute about tho cargo of rum ami romance.

in “Half a Bride,” one sees an entirely different, and, if possible, more charming Esther Ralston, in tho opening scenes she is gorgeoush gowned, her frocks being the latest creations. The story is an intriguing study of modern fast living and its antithesis. The story moves from the gilded ball-rooms of the wealthy io the sordid underworld pleasure dives, to the clean deck of an oceangoing yacht and to the intriguing sotting of a deserted island.