QUEEN'S THEATRE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17190, 6 November 1923, Page 3 (Supplement)

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

" A CALIFORNIAN ROMANCE." “ There is something in the thrumming oi a guitar, in the warm human notes ot a Jilting love song that awakens in most <»i vs a quick response to the strong appeal of adventureyand romance. .1 hat is the kind of story l which will he shown at the Queen's Theatre on Monday in “ A California. Romance.’’ This Fox production starling John Gilbert tells of the .stirring day s when California was ceded to the United States. Advance word irom the producer states that the entertainment quality of this photoplay is close to 100 per cent. There is promise of an unusually engrossing story, masterful direction, keen thrills and a lore tale of surpassing interest. Mention is included oi particularly artistic photo grapby. and. judging from past. Fox productions, the claim is well warranted. “The Custard* Cup.” the Fox Film Corporation picture featuring Mary Carr, will be the second attraction. Here is a story with a. series of eharatters and incidents that are as natural and lovable as the situations and types in " Mrs W’iggs of the Cabbage Patch ol blessed memory. Mrs Penlield. who is called “Benzie” by her neighbours has endeared herself to thousands of readers all over rhis country by her unselfish cheerfulness, and she is “ Peuzic " to them as well as to her tosier children. Headers oi' the story who are familiar with the family of the optim istic little washerwoman and the strongly marked individuals who 'are her friends and neighbours will fin J them all in the screen version, with not a feature nor characteristic altered. The supporting programme includes •v screamingly funny comedy. " High and Dry.” featuring Slyde Cook.