LIBERTY THEATRE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17039, 12 May 1923, Page 7 (Supplement)

LIBERTY THEATRE.

4f GARRISON’S FINISH ” AND “I AM GUILTY.” “ Garri&on’s Finish.” to be screened for the first time at the Liberty ’S?heatre to-day, is a drama of the turf, t/hich serves as an excellent vehicle to S low the youthful graoe and vigour of Jack Picki'ord. From start to finish “ Giurrioeu's Finish ” is exhilarating entertainment of the highest class. The story has to do with Billy Gaiuison’s career as a jockey, which series still further to illustrate that tile ‘‘sport of kings” is often the “sport of crooks.” Billy is up on the favourite at Belmont Park- New York, but so badly does lie ride that ho has to face the stewards and is disqualified. Only one in that mighty crowd senses the truth. Sue Desha, knows that Billy can ride ; she believes that something lias gone amiss and is sympathetic. Two weeks later, Billy, who has gone down in the crash, is found wet and bedraggled on a park seat, his memory gone. Only one thing connects him with the world— Sue Desha's card, found in his pocket. The tramp who finds Billy takes him to Colonel Desha’s home, when lie again meets Sue. She hands him over to the trainer, who soon ascertains how well Billy can ride, and arranges foi aim to ride the Deslia horse The Rogue in the Kent tick v l>erby. But the same man, Crimmins, who -doped Billy

lit Belmont, ig still at his nefarious schemes, and. having in Billy’s absence robbed the latter's mother, he purchases a fast colt with the money to win the Kentucky Derby. Crimmins and his confederates trv all manlier of ruses to keep The Rogue off the track, but Billy* finally gets him there and rides him to victory, which means a clear understanding with Colonel Desha, and felicity fpr Bill}’ and Sue.

Louise Glaum’s latest starring vehicle, “ I Am Guilty,” is the second feature on the programme. Miss Glaum plays the part of a “ somewhat different ” showgirl who settles down to married life with a man who fails to appreciate her woman’s nee-u cf affection and attention. She per nits herself one last fling in the world kom which her married life has taken Lcr. and finds herself implicated in a murder mystery from which she has great difficulty in extricating herself. Miss Glaum plays the part of the wife with a force and sincerity that plant her more firmly than ever in the ranks "if the greatest emotional artists on the screen to-day. She goes from laughter to tears; from care-free irresponsibility to the shadow of the death chair with splendid art; and Mahkr Hamilton, who ’ supports Miss Glaum handles his role most convincingly.

The comedy element is well caterer for, a clever National comedy “ -Slone'. Mix-up ” being screened, in addition to a Pathe Gazette and Pictorial. Special music and effects will be pro vided by the Liberty Grand Orchestra under the eonductorship of Mr Arthur Gordon

The box plans are now open at th Bristol Piano Company.