THE QUEEN’S

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11655, 20 October 1923, Page 7

THE QUEEN’S

“KICK IN." The new* feature at the Queen's Theatre which was screened for the first time last evening is Betty Compson, the popular screen artist, in “Kick In.” it is a George Fitzgerald feature from the Paramount studios. Ouula Bevgere adapted it from | lie big stage success of Willard Mack, and Betty Coiupson was seen in a role entirely' suitable for successful portrayal by this talented artist. Bert Lytell is Chic Howes, a crook who tries to go straight despite the fact that circumstances combined with environment are against him. Miss Coiupson is the daughter of the District Attorney, and one of the most dramatic scenes in the production of this feature, is that in tho scene before her father where she stand* beside the crook she has learnt to love, fighting his battle for him, and true to him in his hour of trouble. The regeneration of Chic Howes is eventually an established fact, but it is delayed and interrupted throughout the picture by a stirring sequence of strongly dramatic occurrences, which have their climax in complete regeneration and tho triumph of Jove. Able support is given by May McAvoy and Gareth’Hughes in the other principal roles. The scenes are most realistically conveyed, and an important part of the feature is the dressing, which is distinctive and of much interest to the feminine mind. The story does not lose interest from start to finish, and was much enjoyed by those who witnessed “Kick In's" initial screening. Romance and adventure go hand in hand in “The Social Buccaneer," the serial, of which the fourth part was shown last night. The story is laid in the United States, and a mythical kingdom called Thorwald, supposed to be in the Balkans. A Century comedy, tho latest gazettes, and a good supporting musical programme make the entertainment an mutually good one. A special arrangement of musical numbers in connection with the star picture was played by the well-known Queen’s Orchestra. The programme will be repeated this evening.