EMPRESS THEATRE

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

EMPRESS THEATRE

“SEA HORSES.” The programme commencing at the Empress Theatre to-day will be headed by “Sea Horses.” a Paramount picture, in which the east coast of Africa, admittedly one of the most romantic spots in the world, is the colourful background for thrilling action. The story, which was adapted from the exciting novel by Francis Brett Young, details the thrilling adventures of a lovely, cultured English girl, who comes to one of the seldom visited ports on this coast in search of her handsome Italian husband. Matching the story in strength is the powerful cast of popular players, which features such favourites as Florence Vidor. Jock Holt. George Bancroft, and William Powell. Manv of the stirring dramatic scenes, including j lll o , x ' trcmelv realistic hand-to-hand liatt.e, take place on board a freight-carrving sliin. captained by Holt, on which Miss Vidor, acrnnipanied liv her four-yoar-nld daugliHr. is the lone woman passenger. “The Crimson Runner is a vibrating talc of a daring female Robin Hood, who rose out of the chaos and confusion that enveloped post-war Vienna, terrifying the aristocracy and tormenting the police, until a handsome young Count won her. heart and hand, and she fouifd happiness and peace in the repose that wealth and leisure hrmiobt her. Priscilla H->an. Alan Hall, Mitchell Lewis, end Ward Crane are in tlm cast. The latest Pathe Gazette w*\l also be shown-