QUEEN’S THEATRE

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12315, 9 December 1925, Page 9

QUEEN’S THEATRE

“HEARTS AND SPURS.” Buck Jones, William Fox’s cowboy star, who has thrilled thousands of picture fans by his deeds of daring/ surpasses his previous efforts in “Hearts and Spurs/’ based on “The Outlaw,” Jackson Gregory’s realistic story of the west, which was the feature attraction at the Queen’s.Theatre this week. 'The story is replete with adventurous moments and terrific action. In .transcribing the novel to tho screen, the activity of the plot has been greatly enhanced. Buck is just the kind ot man you would imagine the hero to be. He is rugged, lives and breathes the great outdoors, and conducts himself like a true westerner.

. - Tile big Fox star’s forte is performing hazardous deeds. The present etory gives him ample opportunity to wade literally through perilous ventures. There are fights Aplenty—-hard fasti rides—more fights. Carol Lombard plays the loading role opposite Buck with good understanding, and Freeman Wood, William Davidson, Jean La Mott, and Robert Littlefield all give sterling performances. W. S. Van-Dyke directed -the picture, and John St-one prepared tho scenario. “Hearts and Spurs” will be featured at tho Queen’s Theatre for' two more days. Included in the programing is a further instalment of the amazing serial. “Samson of the Circus,” a hilarious comedy, a picturesque scenic, and the latest gazette, which includes the film record of the world’s championship sculling race between Goodsell and Paddan.

The music of Miss Eileen Dennehy’s Orchestra greatly adds to the charm of the programme.