THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 15318, 14 September 1920, Page 3

THE PICTURE HOUSES.

"THE SILVER KING" AT THE PALACE PICTURES. At the Palace Theatre "The Silver King," with William Faversham and Barbra Castleton as Wilfred and Nellie Denver, with a tremendous cast; Charles Ray iii the delightful dramatic story "Bill Henry"; and a splendid programme of supporting films will he shown for the last time. EVeryone who wants relaxation and healthy amusement should make a point of seeng this programme. To-morrow at the matinee another double-star programme will be presented, when George Walsh, m the spectacular photo-play "Help! Help! Police!"; and John Barrymore m the brilliant com-edy-drama "The Man from Mexico," will be the main attractions. To these is added the funniest of all Mack Sennet t farce comedies, "The Ladies' Tailor," with Ford Stirling m the leading role, and some fine supporting subjects. George Walsh m "Help! Help! Police!" does some wonderful ihrilling stunts. These Include a death-defying leap from a water-tower on to a fast train. «i Jump from the train to a semaphore bridge, a spectaciilr rescue from a burning hotel, a desperate fight m a deserted building, one man against five, which if so realistically fought that the audience is carried away by its intensity, while through it all there is a heart-swelling love story and a big dramatic, climax for a finale. JoTin Barrymore has appeared m many big and attractive photo-plays, , hut In "The Man from Mexico" he has' a story that is surcharged with thrills and merriment. Martin Harvey, the well-known authorcritic, says that "The Man from Mexico" with John Barrymore m the lead is the most cheerful thing that has happened for many years." With two such leading attractions and the Mack Sennett comedy, the maximum amount of pleasure seems to be assured. i EVERYBODY'S. , I With the excellent vocal and picture programme now ' being presented at Everybody's, it is no small wonder, that large audiences are maintained. To-niglit Madame Hay ward will give a Scotch evening, when ,-jVe.i' numbers, will include such favorite songs' as, "Within a Mile," "The Auld Hoose," arid "Caller Herrln'." These fine songs were sung by this talented artist m the City Hall m Glasgow and the Carnegie Hall m New York. The picture attractions— "New York Luck," featuring William Russell, "Eternal Love," with Ruth Clifford and Douglas # Gerrard m the main roles, and the Sunbeam comedy "A Pool of Peaches" — will be finally shown to-night. i To-morrow's Matinee: Commencing with the matinee to-morrow, another superb programme will be presented. The main features are Bessie Love and her trained dog Prince m "Carolyn of the Corners"; Kitty Gordon, the screen's fashion-plate, m "The Unveiling Hand"; and new vocal numbers by Madame Annette Hay ward, the Scottish operatic contralto. That winsome little star, Bessie Love, assisted by her dog. Prince, m 'Carolyn, of the Cor-, ers," again has a role that fits her per-' fectly. As the little town waif who, orphaned, is ssnt to her uncle m a wayback country village, she creeps* into everybody's heart, m what' is probably the finest piece of child impersonation seen on the screen.' A remarkable bit of acting is that of Bessie's dog, Prince. What is the greatest gfft, beauty or. intellect? That is only one of the problems k solved m the new Kitty Gordon feature, "The Unveiling Hand," m which the . benut'fui star Is. admirably supported by Irving Cummings and George McQuarrte. The picture is notable for the smooth progression of the story, the admirable j selection of scenes, especially the desert locations, and artistic photography. As usual. Kitty Gordon shows she is still qualified to hold the title of the bestdressed woman on the screen. Madame 'Hay ward, whose success' and popularity are undeniable, will continue her Gisborne season and will be heard m a number of choice operatic' selections .