THEATRE DE LUXE

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12596, 5 November 1926, Page 3

THEATRE DE LUXE

“THE-fcOVE THIEF.” Some of the largest and most gorgeous sets ever used in a motion picture were constructed for “The Love Thief,” which commences its screening at the De Luxe Theatre this evening with a matinee on Saturday at 2.30. The featured players are Norman Kerry and Greta Nissen, whilst in. the cast are such favourites as Marc McDermott, Cissy Fitzgerald, and Oscar Beregi. Love and intrigue in the court of a mythical kingdom is the theme, and there is‘presented the amours and political intrigue of tw;o tions. There is rapid action, a sweet love story, and , some very clever comedy to relieve the dramatic moments. Through it all suspense is kept at a high pitch by the intrigues of grasping foreign powers, whose representatives are in the court. Duels, fights, disgrace, escape, and final happiness, occur in rapid succession to impressive background of lively court scenes, beautiful sets, and attractively uniformed men. Norman Kerry rises to dram'atic heights in this picture of greater sincerity than anything he has done previously. A supporting programme of tnent will also be screened, while the De Luxe Orchestra will Tender appropriate music. The box plans are open at the Bristol, Aitken’s Book Arcade, or ring the theatre. A THRILLING PLAY.

“The Bat” commences a week’s season at the De Luxe Theatre on Friday, November 12th, with a matinee on the Saturday at 2.30. Taken from the stage play by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood, it is easily the greatest thriller ever produced “The Bat” is one sensation after another, with no solution bubbling up until the moment the* story gives its secret up. The actors and actresses were required to take an oath n«tj to reveal any details of the production, no visitors were allowed ou the sets, and during the filming of certain sequences nobody but the director, camera men, and participating actors were present. Roland West’s goal was to baffle and entertain, the hundreds of thousands who saw the play and picture. The box plans are open at tho Bristol and Aitken’s Book Arcade.