THE PICTURE HOUSES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 16121, 9 May 1923, Page 5

THE PICTURE HOUSES.

PALACE THEATRE

The new 'programme shown at the, matinee for tne first time to-day should J attract ..-big attendances to the Palace' Theatre during its three days' run. Another niataiee will be held to-morrow. The principal attractions are the popular character comedian Charles Ray in ' a sparkling comedy-drama, "Alarm Clock Andy," the story of a stuttering automobile salesman and a pretty girl; and Tom Moore, in the thrilling detec- j tive romance, "Duds," a story that will keep any crowd of spectators amused from start to climax. The comic section is headed by Mack Sennett's laughing success, "Movie Fans." The travel portion is marked by the Paradise Maoriland series of gorgeous New Zealand beauty spots. The news and gazette items are supplied by the English Topical Budget, and the Paramount News. Some other attractive items round off a fine evening's entertainment. In "Alarm Clock Andy," (an Andy), is employed as salesman for a motor-truck concern. He stutters and is very shy. His ideal is the crack salesman of the lirm, who is merely a bluffer. One day Andy meets a pretty girl, and falls in love. To stutter while trying to sell motor trucks was a fair handicap, but to be hopelessly in love at the same time would about finish any ordinary man. Andy meets every situation w'ith determination, and while he creates endless fun, he rises to a dignified position in the firm. Everyone will heartily enjoy Charles Ray in this fine comedy-drama. "Duds" is a story of a famous diamond. It has left a trail of strife through several generations, but now is stolen and there, seems no hope of its recovery. The story is most thrilling. Tom Moore is superb as the. hero. EVERYBODY'S;

"If 1 were King," the nine-reel William Fox, production starring William Farnum, which will occupy the premier position on to-riight's l new programme at Everybody's, is from the great stage success arid: novel by Justin Huntiy McCarthy, and is a. nine-reel production. Jn a letter to William Fox the author writes thus: "T witnessed the F. x Film Company's presentation of my story 'lf I Were King' with a keen interest, which soon became a warm approval that ended in cordial admiration. The tale has been, retold vividly and brilliantly in the terms of the new art. The characterisation is excellent, the setting remarkable for i( s beauty, and the handling of the great crowds towards tho close a marvel of effect. BuJ. the triumph of the film was William Farnum's interpretation ef the part of Francois Villon. Humor, poetry, rascality, gallantry, valor, passion, tragedy, played' in their turn upon William Farnum's face, so eloquent in its wordless.action that. I could almost believe I was hearing William Farnum's voice." "Domestic Relations," featuring Kathorine MacDonald, is the second attraction. Miss MacDortald has the role of the wife of n self-centred judge in this story which is most, entertaining. In addition the Fox News will be shown.