TOWN HALL

Huntly Press and District Gazette, Volume XV, 24 July 1931, Page 3

TOWN HALL

With the “Sound” Reputation. West SOUND H^rjfSYSTEM ; TO-NIGHT RICHARD ARLEN, JACK HOLT, in j| “THE BORDER LEGION” by Zane Grey. Zane Grey’s stories are high spots ot screen entertainment. With the introduction of dialogue the stirring tales of the wild west have become gripping than ever. Ihe Border Legion.” which will be seen at the Town Hall, to-night, is true in every detail to the period it represents. “The Border Legion” is Zane Grey at his best. It has swift action, hard riding romance and a hundred and one thrilling moments. It is a picture for young and old. The short supporting items include “Divorce A La Carte,” a Murray and Sidney comedy. Also other singing and novelty pictures. 2.IS—SATURDAY-—8 p.m. Powerful Relentless THE SHADOW OF THE LAW With WILLIAM POWELL The attraction at the Town Hall cn Saturday, at matinee and evening performances, is William Powell’s latest Paramount thriller, “Shadow of the Law.” Here is mystery, action, and suspense coupled with a first rate etcry that fits Bill like a glove. Powell as a young engineer is tricked by a scheming woman. Convicted of a murder oi' which he is innocent, he is sentenced to a long term. He escapes, and from then on is hiding from the law. Things are complicai ted by his attachment with a wealthy | girl from whom he hides his secret, i Then the blackmailing woman finds ; him out—but see and hear the startj ling climax when Powell wipes out ! his past and claims happiness with j the girl he loves. Seldom does such | a forceful and dramatic story reach j the screen and patrons are advised to make early reservations in order to ensure a comfortable seat. Phone Curran’s and your seats will be book-' td. The supporting programme is entertainment of variety and interest There’s a Charley Murray comedy, “The Stay out.” Another splendid Vagabond Adventure picture “Drums jof Fear.” Then there are comedy j and News Items. Altogether, it’s a i programme out of the ordinary. MONDAY—TUESDAY WEDNESDAY RICHARD BARTHELMESS, in “SON OF THE GODS” by Rex Beach. Here’s Richard Barthelmess at last in the thrilling Rex Beach story. “Son of the Gods.” You can see it at the Town Hall, next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. In this screen version of the master novelist, Barthelmess has the most colourful role of his career. He enacts the part of Sam Lee, an American boy who is raised by a dignified Chinese nobleman and believes himself also an oriental. The tragic and dramatic situations into which this leads him make what is probably one of the finest stories yet filmed. The action moves swiftly through Europe, New York, Monte Carlo, and the Orient with many scenes in spectacular colour. Constance Bennett has a prominent role together with other popular players. With “Son jof the Gods” will be screened “Golden Pagoda,” a Vagabond Adventure gem. There will also be Vitaphone shorts including a musical number. THURSDAY -FRIDAY. AU British Laugh Hit “ROOKERY NOOK” j Special return tea -on (f two nights only don't miss it.