DE LUXE THEATRE

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12455, 25 May 1926, Page 4

DE LUXE THEATRE

“THE FOOL.” AN AMAZING FILM. A story that has provided the theme for sermons and discussions in all parts of the world forms the basis for the programme now being shown at the De Luxe Theatre. “The Fool,” the intriguing title of Channing Pollock’s famous novel, has remained unaltered in the picture, which, however, is able to elaborate the story very considerably. Edmund Lowe, who takes the principal character in the story, gives a very fine rendering of a difficult character, being well supported by Anne Dale as the crippled girl, and Mary Thurman as the Magdalene. The 6tory of the “The Fool,” briefly, tells of the life work of a young minister who attempts to emulate the life of his Divine Master. He finds this a very difficult proposition in the twentieth century, and the climax comes in the final scenes, when he is assailed and beaten on the floor of his mission, becoming unconscious. There is only one other picture on the programme, a gazette. The De Luxe Theatre has an enviable reputation for its music, and the items selected for the present programme by Mr L. D. Austin, the leader, are quite equal to any of his former efforts in this direction. As an overture the “Pilgrims’ Chorui,” from Wagner’s “Tannhauser,” is played. RUDOLPH VALENTINO STAR FILM FOR DE LUXE. Differing from all previous roles, in that he plays the part of a Slav and not a Latin, Rudolph Valentino has the finest role in his career, in “The Eagle,” a United Artists attraction extraordinary, which commences screening at the De Luxe on Friday with a Valentino matinee on Saturday. The star is seen first as a Russian, and as such the famous “Sheik” is more handsome than ever. He is first a Cossack lieutenant, and then as a swift, mysterious, adventurous bandit, whose exploits thrill all Russia. .He throws himself into his pan with real zest, he rides, fights, makes love and encounters danger with a defiant smile. Incidentally “The Eagle” has more comedy than any other Valentino picture. It has a gorgeous modern Russian background, no expense having been spared to make it a fitting vehicle for the screen’s most romantic actor. The leading woman in the film is Vilma Banky, whose ravishing beauty gained her instant success in Hollywood. She was first discovered in Budapest by Samuel Goldwyn, and is being hailed by the critics as the most important “find?’ of the year. Patrons will agree after seeing “The Eagle” that it is Rudolph Valentino’s greatest role, and he has the right to the title of the world’s greatest lover. A special musical programme has been arranged by Mr L. D. Austin to be rendered by the orchestra De Luxe. Patrons are urged to book seats without delay, the plans being at the Bristol Piano Co., Aitken’s Book Arcade, or ring theatre, ’phone 23-080. The management wish to notify patrons the theatre is heated nightly, thus studying their comfort.