PLAYS AND PICTURES

Stratford Evening Post, Issue 84, 20 November 1928, Page 2

PLAYS AND PICTURES

ACROSS THE FOOTLIGHTS (By "SPOTLIGHT.") KING'sTtHEATRE. Tuesday, a*:d Wednesday, "Rash Privates" (Lya. De Putti-Malcolm McGregor). Thursday Only (Show nisxhc) "The. Mna.se." (Richard Barthelmess-Ahce 'Joyce), Fridifiy Only, "If I Were Single'' (May McAvoy-Conrad Nagel). Saturday and Monday, "The Wild West Show" (Hoot Gibson), Picture fans wi.U have jhe pleasure once again of seeing a war comedy of outstanding merit, "Rash Privates,." produced by Universal Films Ltd., whose complete service has been renewed by the management of the King's. Tuesday and Wednesday have been allotted to Universal pictures, and once again you will sea your old favourites. —s — A mysterious telephone c all over the private wire of the Governor saves a boy's life at dawn! There is one of the big scenes in First National'a "The Noose," with Richard Barthelmess in the starring role. The highly dramatic scenes that ensue bring together two of the screen's cleverest players—Richard Barthelmess, the star, and Alice Joyce, favourite of the films who is cast as his mother, the Governor's wife. Miss Joyce was selected for the role because her dramatio ability and sympathetic rendition of emotional roles. Her work

in "The Noose" stands out as the I best she, has done in a long and event- U ful sovreen career, and will win her ; many friends among screen patrons. —XX— Jean Hersholt, who plays the role of the lovable Dr. Juttaer in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's screen version of "The Student Prince," was one of Denmark's celebrated stage stars befor he became a motion picture actor. This lavish production will be seen shortly, with Norma Shearer and Ramon Navarro in the principal roles. XXX Camilla Harn has confirmed her married state. Her husband is Clauz ; Goerz, described as a wealthy exporter and importer of London and Berlin.. Tht marriage took place in I Europe prior to Miss Horn's arrival in Hollywood. —xx— Universal's first all-talking motion picture is now being produced under the direction of Leigh Jason. It is j entitled "East Side,"i an original by j Tom Reed, and its cast includes such I well-known players as Jean Hersholt, Walter Long, Mary Nolan, Grace Yalent.ine and Tom MeGuire. —XXX—«. Theodore Roberts, back at work on the studio lota at Hollywood, is, according to our correspondent, a godly sight. Puffing away at the old cigar, he sat on the side-lines waiting to be

called. That the year and a half which hjg has been been absent from pictures wag filled with tragic consequences shows in Roberts' face.. He was one of the most severe breakdowns in film history. —xs — Exemplifying the universal appeal of the motion picture, as well as the widespread popularity of William Boyd, it is stated that the star, in a single day recently, received fan letters from the Philippine Islands, Hawaii, Porto Rico, Norway, England, Scotland, France, Finland ,Cuba, NeW Zealand, Belgium, Argentina, Canada, and forty-four of the United States.

—xx — Albert Vale.nti.no, a brother of the late Rudolph Valentino, has a supporting role in "Tropic Madness," an FBO vehicle for Leatrice Joy. This is said to be Iris first appearance on the screen. —xx — Lois Wilson has been signed to a long-term contract by Warner Brothers, the agreement specifying that she be called upon to play nothing less than featured roles. Her first picture under the new contract will be "Kid Gloves.". XX — Harry Langdon, who is making a brief tour of the Californian vaurtevill theatres, is said to be drawing a salary of £3OOO a week. —xx — Charlie Murray has just completed his contract with First National, and has signed for a 14 weeks' tour of the Californian vaudeville, theatres. —xx — Keen interest has been aroused by the announcement by J. C, Williamson Ltd., that the Vanbrugh-Bouci-cault Company, headed by the famous artists named, will open the New Zealand Tour next January. The Australian season has been one) series of wonderful successes, and New Zealanders are naturally waiting with keen anticipation for the presentation if such effective plays a 3 "The Letter," "All the King's Horses," "On Approval," "The High Road," "Miss Nell o' New Orleans," and the overwelcome "The Notorious Mrs Ebbsmith." —xx —• The North Hand season of Mr Anthony Prinsep's Company at the head of which is the famous London actress, Miss Margar.et Bannejman,; has

ended, and a tour of the South Island has commenced. Despite, most unfavorable weather the audiences have, been large, and their enthusiasm unbounded. That Miss Bannerman more than confirmed the good opinions formed when details of her successes in London were cabled out, has: been proved by the eulogies of both Press and public, "Wonderful Acting" was the general opinion; "nothing like it has been seem in New Zealand for many years.'.' Tin. company will visit Timaru, Dunedin, Invercargill, and Ghristehurchj before returning to Australia. — xx — It is no exaggeration to term Edgley and Daw© the two principals of the J. C Williamson "Midnight. Frolics" Company, coming to New Zealand in December, comedians cf the highest class. Who will eVer for " ge.t their absurd fun-making in the pantomime., "Sinbad the Sailor," sent to New Zealand some years ago? Their drolleries —quite' out of the common simply convulsed their audienemies, and that dancing (particularly their simultaneous efforts), was voted superior to anything previously seen in the Dominion. Their ludicrous "make-up," their originality and the vim with which they carried out their work, stamped them as comediang of a most original order, and their coming again to New Zealand* under J. O. Williamson panner is welcome news indeed.

THE ANSWERMAN. ] The Answerman will be pleased to answer any questions relating to the stars or the motion picture industry in general Write a short letter, ask what you want to know and post it to "Answerman care Evening Post." All letters must be endorsed with the writer's signature, but for publication a nom de plume may be as> sumed. Questions will be answered 1 only through these columns. Fan (Midhirst). H. 13. Warner is married and has three children. His eldest son, who is about 18 years of age, will be seen with his father on the. screen for the first time in "Sorrell and Son." Richard Barthelmess waa born in New York on Wie 9th May, 1895, is sft- Tins, tall and has dark brown hair and eyes. His address is First National Studios, Burbank, Cal. Gre.ta'Garbo was born in Sweden. She is 22 years, old with darlc hair. Her address is Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Culver City, Cal. I think the ''Cohens and Kelly's in Paris" will bo at thp King's Theatre very shortly, yon I could ask the Manager, and I am sure he would gladly tell you. Phyllis (Stratford). I was ve.ry pleased to hear you liked -their) pictures you mentioned. Sally O'Neill is very dark and her birthdays fall ! on the 23rd of November each year. She ig 20 years of age.- Clara; Bow is 23 years old. Olive Borden 21 i ye.ars. Yes, Olive Brook is an. Eng- • lishpiam, he was born in London, on ' the Ist June, 1891. I will be ready to answer more quosi tions next week. Cheerio,