THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVI, Issue 8, 21 December 1925, Page 3

THE PICTURE HOUSES.

COSY DE LUXE. Mystery, moving drama, and suspense an* the outstanding elements in ••Fast .of Suez.” the star film in the non programme presented at the Cosy Theatre. Eastings. This fascinating screen play, written by Sada Cowan, from Somersc. Maugham’s stage success tells a thrilling story of sinister intrigue in the Orient. The evil of China, the social ostracism of those who mate with Chinese, and u*hose children are Eurasians, form the back* ground for the plot. Pola Negri, who takes the part of Daisy Forbes, has never appeared to greater advantage nr been offered the opportunity i’oi greater dramatic acting than in this picture. The last chapter of the serial, a coinedv and gazette complete an enjoyable programme. mz’?;::;pal. A decided departure from the usual run oi flapper pictures, and surmounted with many fine moments of breezy comedy and absorbing drama. “The p ainlel Flapper’’ was presented nt the Hastings .Municipal Theatre on Saiur- • I \ (" oning t > a large audience. This photoplay was a revelation in so far ns tin almost astounding story was unveilod. I’hc trend of the story jourI'ov.s through the episodes and es-<;:p;'(l<-s <>| Ihe present day girl, pointing like a glaring finger of warning to tli<> trench tous nooks and corners in the jagged path she walks. Pauline Garon ami Janies Kirkwood are the sial- A high-class snp|>orting programme was also screened.