THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 15465, 9 March 1921, Page 5

THE PICTURE HOUSES.

EVERYBODY’S. The«new change at Everybody’s Theatre o-night should prove of more than usual nlertaining merit having ns the topineis “Hoop La.” a clean circus picture, and "Lady Clare,” a screen adaptation if Lord Tennyson’s famous poem. The irine.ipal .attraction about “Hoop La.” tarring Billie Rhodes, is—Billie Rhodes. This charming little comedienne is the centre of attraction in practically every scene. She seems »fo carry otit with equal Base the hard tasks of practically every >erformer in the circus ring! from eques,'rienne to clown. It would he hard to Ind a more suitable star to fill the part f "Hoop La." It is a genuinely attracivo story, splendidly presented. It is fitting that the picturisation of Lord ennyson’s famous poem “Laely Clare," should.he carried out in England by an old English organisation. Acclaimed b* r .the press in England as a triumph o.f British production, and a picture -that sets a new standard of excellence; this adaptation of the fine poem is one that should he hailed with delight everywhere English is. spoken. Mary Odette,‘in the iitle role gives a remarkable impersonation of (he poet's wistful heroine. Our old fiiond Bert, of the “Better ’Ole,” Arthur Cleave, is seen as Amos Boulton 'n "Lady Clare,” and a cast of unparalleled exeollcnee, is in support. Beautiful scenery characterises the production throughout. “Kiss are, Caroline,” a clever two-reel Christie, comedy, supplies the lighter vein of the, programme. PALACE THEATRE. One .of the most pleasure-giving programmes was presented at the Palace Theatre this afternoon on the usual midweek change, Apart:from its length and Variety, the. dramatic.. subjects arc parOcularly attractive,, vGladys Brockwell heads a big and powerful- cast, in- a play of love, and courage,),the 1 , action : taking nlace in the snow-clad Alaskan region, “The Rose of Nome.” The story centres about miners in the Alaskan gold fields and the Canadian North-west. It has a big theme which carries the audience rapidly from one dramatic, scene?) to another. Tift . plot also carries '-forward lie. high ideals of a French' Canadian, who recognises in a dance 4 Itali c the saintly• qualities of liis conception of the Madonna. The story is a ,gripping.*one and holds the interest from- beginning to end. May Allison,, the ;? dainty*', and charming screen star, is« featured ,In a brilliant story of society ’and its dependents, ‘,‘Thc. Upliffers.' l ft is a story'of. t>vp wanton and* two men. One man, lias, very little time for the pretences of socilfty. The other man- thinks that society should be reformed. Neither has met the girl he-Can-love, but when they' do a change comes/over the scene, and their ideas make a 'drastic change. ‘‘The Uplifters” has gaiety and fun and- drama-j ti’c suspense and holds the interest com-* plotely. Tho Century comedy, “Should Tailors Trifle?” is a. rapid-fire .laugh winner that compels the heartiest laughter. The remaining films are many and varied: The programme begins at 7.45. A matinee will he held to-morrow at 2-,