THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIV, Issue 45, 1 February 1924, Page 5

THE PICTURE HOUSES.

THE KING’S.

The large and delighted audience shows only too well how much this fine comfortable little theatre is regaining its popularity which is very encouraging to its very enterprising manager. The change of programme to-night will provide first-class entertainment for lovers of a really good comedy-drama, when the management will present Alice Lake, the well-known Metro star, in a beautiful photoplay “Kisses.” it shows how a young girl at boarding school learns among other things to make kisses and returning home she finds her father financially ruined, and converts her knowledge to good account, bringing happiness to those around her and also to herself. The supporting pictures are quite in keeping with the rest of the programme. The management have secured the special production “The Life of John Lee, the Man they could not Hang." This is not a story, but actual fact. This picture, which hag been taken on the actual spot and is accompanied by an able lecturer, has cost the management considerable money, but it is intended to stick to their policy of cheaper pictures and screen this at ordinary prices. This is a 1923 production and must not be confused with any similar picture. The box plan is now open at Ribbands’s. COSY DE LUXE. A crowded house witnessed the screening of H. A. Snow’s great hunting picture at the Cbsy Theatre last evening. It is not so much the bare records that make for popularity, but it is the manner of the presentation, and the knack that young Snow had of turning the handle of nis machine just at the right moment. The closeups of some of tli« wild animals are nothing short of marvellous.’ The picture is a revelation and adds educational interest to a film which has been made amusing to a degree. This feature is supported by the First National’s powerful drama “The Cave Girl,” which is a unique character in the annals of the screen. She can fight her own battles and chooses her mate much in th© manner of her primitive ancestors. Withal, she is loyal, steadfast and true blue, never for an instant losing other people’s respect or her own self-respect. To-morrow’s Matinee.

Two excellent attractions are offered for this matinee programme. The star feature is Selznick’s drama “Her Silent Sacrifice,” starring Alice Brady as “Arlette.” Richard Vale, an impecunious young artist, comes to Savenay. His devotion to art brings him to the verge of starvation, and it is Arlette who comes to his rescue. Ln the last scenes the threads of the tai© are drawn together. The culmination of the story rises to tragic heights. Th© second star attraction is a Tom Mix drama- entitled “Starring Western Mixtures,” a Christi© comedy “Parked in the Park,” and a special scenic “Queen of the Coast,” make promise of a very entertaining programme. MUNICIPAL. There should be a crowded house tonight at this theatre. when “Shadows,” which is a powerful story and fine production, will be produced. In this drama the spectator is kept on th© edg© of his seat with dramatic interest until the final shot. Lon Chaney gives another unforgettable performance as Yen Sin in a role that outshines anything he has ever done in pictures. ‘ Marguerite de* la Motte, larrison Ford. John Sainpolis, Walter Long, Buddy Messenger and Priscilla Bonner are included in the cast. The production values are flawless. The supporting programme promised is one of th© most entertaining. This programme will be screened for this night >nly. Matinee Programme.

The Phil Goldstone production “Wildcat Jordan” for th© matinee programme contains fast moving situations, stunts, thrills and a story with th© final ending in doubt until the last “fade out.” The star. Richard Tab madge introduces some heretofore unheard 'of stunts, dives, falls, fights, etc. It is worth going without vour lunch to be in time to see it. The supports include th© following: A Century comedy entitled “So Long Buddy,*’ starring Buddy Messenger, Universal’s chapter play “Around the World in 18 Days.” and the latest International News.