THE LYCEUM

Huntly Press and District Gazette, Volume XV, 9 August 1929, Page 3

THE LYCEUM

To-night, Paramount presents Adolph Menjou and Chester Conklin in “Marquis Preferred,” their latest picture. Something pretty—very pretty?—a royal romantic farce. A gay, dashing, high-living nobleman loses his title for cash and his heart because he can't help it. Something to laugh over—and over. Suave polished man of the world, Menjou stars in exactly the smart type ol‘ picture that you demand. You will also see the cream of the supports in Fox News and Pathe Review—Walkingtwo good comedies, “Bashful Jim” and “One Selected”—also the sth episode of the popular serial “The Return of the Riddle Rider.” The Lyceum beats everything for variety, which is the spice of entertainment. Spend the Lyceum and get your money’s worth. On Saturday, one of the best and finest combinations of features for which the Lyceum is renowned, will he presented topped by the First National drama, “The Stolen Bride,” starring the beautiful actress, Billie Dove, the ladies’ favourite in lluntly. The story is a comedy-drama, staged with an eye for colour and the atmosphere of that picturesque country, Hungary, in the days before the World War. In support of Miss Dove the popular Lloyd Hughes and Lillian Tashman head an all-star cast. No. 2 drama is by British International ,the leading and best British producers to date—it is entitled “Not Quite a Lady,” anil stars Mabel Poulton and a brilliant all-star cast. A beautiful cabaret dancer —an impressionable youth—infatuation—and a mother’s masterly move to test the dancer’s love—to assure her son’s future happiness. This is one of the most piquant pictures you have seen in many a day. No. .1 drama is by Wm. Fox and stars Harrison Ford and Georgia Hale in “A Woman Against the World.” This picture is very dramatic and full of thrills, romance and mystery. It is a compelling and gripping newspaper epic in which the girl newspaper reporter urravells a murder mystery, and wins' a husband. At the matinee “The Stolen Bride” will be shown and a good supporting programme of comedies and the serial—send the children to our big matinee. Patrons, to avoid disappointment, should hook their seats at B. M. Balcke’s. MONDAY United Artists present “THREE PASSIONS” Rex Ingram now presents his latest picture “Three Passions” starring Alice Terry, Ivan Petrovich and i Shayle Gardner. Mr. Ingram will be remembered as the talented producer >f “The Four Horsemen” and “Searamouche” and now you have ‘ Three Passions.” This picture deals with the jazz-mad thrill crazed society of to-day—the wild reckless gaiety of young moderns—the furious activity of the money fiends—the voluptuous wiles of present day Circes and the tumultuous struggle of the spirtiual against the carnal. “Three Passions” is from the newest novel by Cosmo Hamilton. An attractive programme >f supports includes Paramount and Australian News—Cartoon and two Comedies, ‘Should Scot-, hmen Marry’ and “One Selected.” Prices for ‘Three Passions” are 1 G and 1 2. On Wednesday Universal presents William Cody and Duane Thompson n “The Price of Fear,” assisted by m important cast. This is a sensational story of the underworld with action every minute and a spectacuar climax which will give you one of he greatest thrills of your life. Don’t miss “The Price of Fear”—it’s good. Excellent supports include Fox, Inernational and British News—Caroons and two good Comedies, ‘Newlyweds Happy Days” and Cold Turkey.” For the goods—the Lyceum always delivers—your entertainment is assured.