THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 15365, 9 November 1920, Page 5

THE PICTURE HOUSES.

PALACE THEATRE. j "The Miracle of Love," a magnificent photo-drama in seven reels; "Behind the Mask," a high tension; story of high finance; and a good., selection of Interesting minor Alms, will" be shown for the la?i. time at the Palace Theatre to-night. "The" Miracle of LoVe" is an International Attraction, and probably the best English production of recent years. The theme is gorgeously worked out, the settings colosSal. the gowning magnificent, and the' romance certainly one that is crammed with heart interest. "Behind . the . Mask" "is a palpitating play of human endeavor, and' a hate that: turned to love.' Catherine' Calvert is the. star. She is supported by. a splendid cast. to-morro\v.- at the matinee, . George Walsh, in "A Manhattan Knight," and Enid Bennett, in "The Virtnous Thief," will be the main attractions. To these will be added a brilliant supporting programme. "Ar Manhattan Knight." is » novelty melodrama, something quite new, and George Walsh is seen at his best in it.' The story was written by Gcllet Burgess, one of the most successful writers of to-day. "The Virtuous Thief" is Enid Bennett's greatest hit; It. is a • story . that lecms with action and romance, the tears and smiles mingling as the story unfolds. Both features \\*ill be. shown at the matinee, which begins at 2. EVERYBODY'S. A final opportunity will be given tonight of witnessing'' the screening of "Happiness aY la. Mode,", in which Constance Talmadge cleverly taltes the Tole of a young' wife who makes the mis-: take of being too considerate of her-hns-| band.' Hale.' Hamilton' has one .of the best of his screen roles 'in "The" Four Flusher," which recounts the . adventures j of" a young man who- believes- in the get- 1 rich-quick policy.. He engages a suite in : a fashionable hotel, .'and. so impresses the rich 'merchant and secures tho position, but not before many humorous complications set in. The supporting programme includes 'Nothing' to Wear," a clever comedy, and the latest * Gazette. New programme to-morrow — The attraction to bo screened at. tbe matinee and evening sessions to-morrow ?re, '.'The Eear. Woman," a ' G'oldwyn feature in which Pauline Frederick is. starred, and "The Social Pirate/' a World drama featuring June Elvidge and George Macqiiarie. Pauline Frederick runs the gamut of emotions in the "Fear Woman-'' At one moment she plays high comedy; at another she' is the tragedienne. With her ' gorgeous:**, gowns and.' vivid personality, the superb settings provide htftv with atmosphere magnetic in appeal. "The" Social Pirate" affords June Elvidge tlie 1 . fullest scope for hei* great screen •ability. It is a story of womanly patience and ;fprtitude which defeated the 'harsh treatment 'of fate and the scenes shift from tawdyincss and poverty to mggpiflcent. splendour. other supports w.fll,' be screened. .'■ . •