ENTERTAINMENTS

Southland Times, Issue 18973, 21 June 1923, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

ALBION THEATRE. LAST NIGHT OF “HEROES OF THE STREET.” The commodious and comfortable Albion was filled at an early hour last night, the current programme proving one of the most acceptable the management has given us. Wesley Barry worked hard on his latest picture. “Heroes of the Street,” a Warner Brcthers production showing for the last time to-night. But it was work worth the effort, for the result is a picture of the most rollicking healthy fun, the kind that goes straight to the heart of every man, woman and child. There is more excitement to the square inch of reel in it than can be found in a dozen pictures, and the pranks and scraps of Wesley, plus the love story, make it a worth-while film. The supporting cast is composed of Marie Prevost, Jack Mulhall, Wilfred Lucas, Aggie Herron, Al Walling, Philo McCullough, “Peaches” Jackson, Joe Butterworth. Phil Ford, Wedgewood Nowell and Lillian Leeds. William Beaudine directed this picture, which was adapted for the screen from Lem Parker’s brilliant stage play. “Western Hearts’’ the first feature screened, gives one a breath cf the great outdoors and was very acceptable. For pure comedy, the Mack Sennett latest “Gymnasium Jim” must be seen to be appreciated, we have never laughed so heartily for many a day. The whole programme is well worth seeing. TOM MOORE. WILLIAM FARNUM AND “ANY OLD PORT.” An all-star entertainment is promised patI ror> of th? Albion Theatre commencing toi morrow, Friday and showing fcr three i nights. ‘Without Compromise” is the title 'of the latest William Fox production starring William Farnum. the popular por- | tray r of screen heroes. As a two- • fisted sheriff who maintained the morals lof the community without resorting to his : shooting-irons, William Farnum has op- ' portunities for displaying an intensive his- ' trionic talent that places him in a niche all I his own. No actor of the screen knows better than Wm. Farnum the enhancing value of the dramatic power of restraint. The genial Tom Moore is seen in the wellknown story by Frank Packard named “Pauned.” One needs no more information fcr if the film is anyway like the book, then everyone is in for a treat. A Christie comedy “Any Old Port” rounds off an ideal programme. CIVIC PICTURES Victor Potei and C. L. Sherwcod, as two hobos or knights of the road, are responsible for a whole lot of humour that relieves the thrills and tension in the Universal drama “The Loaded Door” starring Hoct Gibson, which is being shown for the last time at the Municipal Theatre to-night. These two artists are good for many laughs from the time they enter the picture on a freight train until they exit on a charge of dynamite. “The Loaded Door” is a typical Gibson vehicle with plenty of vigorous action and thrilling incident intermingled with a wholesome romance. Gladys Walton, supported by Jack Perrin and Kathleen O’Connor, appears in “The Trouper,” a pleasing story of theatrical life, that is also included on the programme, together with two comedies. One, “Torchy’s Hold-Up,” featuring Johnny Hines and the othef, “Short Weight,” with Brownie, the wonderdog and Johnny Fox as the principal artists. The programme should not be missed to-night.