THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 15594, 10 August 1921, Page 5

THE PICTURE HOUSES.

EVERYBODY’S. A captivating atid entertaining programme will be presented at Everybody’s to-night, having the all-British feature “The Case of Lady Camber,” and tin* Frank Keenan special “Brothers Divided” as the leading attractions. the film version of Horace A. Vaehell's successful play, “The Case of Lady Camber,” comes heralded with a big reputation. .‘The Case oi Lady Camber” was first produced in London by the late If. B. Irving and enjoyed a considerable run. In the film, Irving’s old part is played by Stewart Rome, the popular British screen star, who is supported by Violet Hopson, Greggory Scott' and Pollio Emery, who, as Lady Camber’s maid, repeats a clever character study, which made a great hit in the original production. Frank Keenan is seen in a dual role, the first uf his cared*, in “Brothers Divided,” and is convincingly effective in both characters. 'flic moral of the story is contained in tho star's remark after being released from serving a term of twenty years in prison—

“One hour of being just to the other fellow is worth a whole year of prayer”—and the veteran actur provides some wonderful contrasts in his two' roles of the brothers whose characters are so entirely opposite. Without Haunting its moral before you, this is n picture that gets under the skin, and one that advocates civic betterment and personal happiness in a human and convincing manner/ In addition “Fly in the Ointment,” a two-reel comedy, and other supports will he shown. PALACE THEATRE. The three star feature programme presented at the Palace Theatre is expected to draw crowded "houses during its screening. Beautiful, charming, and magnetic Billie Burke, in “The Frisky Mrs. Johnson,” is probably the headliner; hut each of. the three subjects are splendid attractions. William Russell, in the vivid story of the C'anadiifti snowcapped region, "The Challenge of the Law,” and pretty Louise Lovely, in “The Little Grey Mouse,” make powerful appeals to the heart. “The Frisky Mrs. Johnson” is a. charming picture story of the gay carnival season in s Paris. Billie Burke wears some of the most exquisite gowns that have been shown on the screen, and she portrays the role of a gay young widow who delights in the fun of the carnival, and whom the scandal-mongers called “The Frisky Mrs. Johnson.” Her younger sister. who is tho wife of a big financial magnate, is also in Paris, enjoying the delights of the gay festivities. HA husband is 100 busy to allow her much of his company, and §he meets Sir Lionel Hcalhcote. This is the cause of some vividly dramatic scenes, and the events which followed showed that the “Frisky Little Widow” had brains and a heart that understood. “The Challenge of the Law” is packed with stirring dramatic action, clean, wholesome comedy; and a. charming love story is woven into |the plot. William Russell gives a striking impersonation of a. mail who knows no fear. Helen Fergusson plays the heroine, and the supporting cast is a brilliant one. The scenic backgrounds to the story are outstanding in their Louise Lovely, in “The Little Grey Mouse,” gives one of the most delightful performances of the screen. It is a gripping romance of literary fame and social climbing, strong, intense, and; highly emotional. A woman play with an appeal to men. The supporting films are well chosen.