THE LYCEUM

Huntly Press and District Gazette, Volume XV, 23 August 1929, Page 3

THE LYCEUM

To-night, a fine double programme will be presented headed by the Fox production, “Blue Skies,” featuring the new star, Helen Twelvetrees. Enjoying this romance of blushing youth should bo child’s play for old and young. It tells blissfully how an orphanage yard becomes the Garden of Eden for two fetching youngsters. It whoops with humour and sighs with pathos. This charming picture will be much enjoyed by the ladies. No. 2 feature is a good U.F.A. production entitled “When Duty Calls” and stars Olga Tschechowa. This is a gripping and stirring melodrama of the fire-fighting forces—backed by thrills, romance and danger. Answering the call of duty, the fireman leaves his home—sometimes never to return. This is a refreshing drama, different to the American type and full of entertainment value. The 7th episode of “The Riddle Rider” serial will also be shown. Spend a good evening at the Lyceum. On Saturday, the Lyceum will again lead the field with three of the best and most entertaining releases of the week headed by jolly Jack Mulhall and darling Dorothy McKail in “Waterfront.” You will see this popular team in the best picture they have put out in many a moon. Here’s one that is full of pep, has plenty of comedy, is perfectly directed, splendidly acted and is entertaining from start to finish with good clean comedy. Patrons everywhere have given this picture the big okay. Don’t miss it. No. 2 feature is a high-class, outdoors drama by Paramount, starring the very popular and likeable Fred Thomson in “The Pioneer Scout.” This is a thrilling romance of the early West done in new style—if you’re looking for real thrills combined with a sweet love story—then you must see Fred Thomson and his beloved horse, Silver King, in “The Pioneer Scout.” This is probably the last Fred Thomson picture you will see—-and it’s good. No. 3 feature is “South Sea Love,” starring Patsy Ruth Miller. The story deals with Broadway nights, tropic days, two men, and a wilful woman. This picture has stirred the enthusiasm of patrons by its pictorial beauty as well as its highly dramatic situations. The ladies will like this one. At the matinee Fred Thomson and Silver King will he seen, also two good comedies, and “The Riddle Rider” serial. Send the children to sec* their prime favourites. Patrons should reserve seats at IL M. Balcke’s and avoid disappointment. MONDAY VOX STROHEIM and FAY WRAY in “THE WEODINU MARCH" A big double super programme will be presented headed by the sumptuous Paramount production “The Wedding March,” starring Erich Von Stroheim and Fay Wray. This picture is gorgeous and spectacular in parts—-it is produced with all the old .ime Von Stroheim realism and attention to detail—it has a story of unusual scope and power and it presents an exceptional cast which is headed by Von Stroheim himself. The action takes place in and near Vienna in the hectic days just preceding the great World War. The ladies of Huntly are invited to see “The Wedding March.” No. 2 feature is "The Desert Bride,” starring Betty Compson. Here is a swilt-moving drama of the Near East containing plenty of action, thrills and suspense. It is the type of picture you will enjoy and makes a very fine support for “The Wedding March.” Prices for this big double super are 1 6 and 1 3. On Wednesday Universal presents Hoot Gibson in a thrilling picture of action and romance entitled “The Danger Rider.” You will see a rare combination of fast action and Western thrills with humour incidents galore and an appealing romance. Excellent supports include International and British News, Fox Variety, and two comedies “Newlywed’s Annivery,” and "Sweet Pickle.” This is a good entertaining programme—come and see it.