EMPRESS THEATRE

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12538, 30 August 1926, Page 9

EMPRESS THEATRE

“THE NEW KLONDIKE.” “The New Klondike,” which is now showing at the Empress Theatre, tells of a baseball training camp, and the Florida land rush, with its attendant inflated living costs and the scarcity of moderate priced quarters. Meighan, as a has-been ball player, wanders into the frenzy of a Miami real estate office, and oomeß under the spell of a glib salesman. When the spellbinder discovers his prospect is dead broke, he presents him with a little button, which bears the legend: “Florida Fruit” imposed on the reproduction of a lemon. The realtor assures Meighan that this insigna will prove an open sesame Throughout the State, paving his way to the hotels and restaurants. Lila Lee plays opposite Meighan. His supporting cast includes Paul Kelly, Fritzi Brunette, Vera Sisson, Charles Wlnninger, and a host of others. “Sunrise,” the supporting picture, is a picture which deals with the hunt for gold in Australia’s outback. Some of the most magnificent scenery in New South Wales has been transferred to the screen in this film, which has a particularly thrilling plot. The cast includes Richard Travers and Phyllis Du Barry. Excellent music is rendered by the Empress Orchestra.