QUEEN'S THEATRE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17346, 10 May 1924, Page 22

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

“THE LIGHT THAT FAILED” AND ‘ THE BUTTERFLY GIRL. - ’ Jacqueline Logan plays the part of the little London waif who posed for Dick Heldar’s (Percy Marrnont) masterpiece and then in a jealous rage (dashed it to ribbons, in the George Mclford picture that will be seen on Monday at the Queen’s Theatre. It vs a picturisation of Rudyard Kipling’s novel, “The Light That Failed.” Toro and Bessie had become groat friends and only Dick Heldar saw the difficulty that would arise from • the friendship. He had told Torp his views and the latter had left for Paris and then in jealous rage Bessie swore she won Id get even. When the girl of Dick’s dreams called at the studio she casually told her that she lived there with him, while Dick, with the knowledge that he should soon be blind, worked at reckless pace to finish his masterpiece for her. But Bessie’s revenge was not complete. Tn a moment of madness she slashed the precious canvas and left. Torp tried hard to keep the knowledge from the now blind Dick. The story of Bessie’s efforts to right her great wrong affords many a dramatic moment in ‘‘The Light That- Failed.” “You are nothing but a butterfly—a silly, empty-beaded butterfly.” The words were flung at Edith Folsom by an enraged hostess, driven to an outburst of temper bv the conduct of her pretty guest. Edith Folsom is the “The Butterfly Girl” portrayed by Marjorie Daw in the supporting attraction. The. actions tn&t* had so enraged her friend had seemed to Edith innocent and harmless. It was' true that Bob .Lane boasted of being a. devil among women, and to be seen with him meant one’s reputation torn to pieces, but Edith loved to play with fire and abe loved to be admired —and to slip away from the cjihner dance and take a spin on the open moonlit Toad in Bob’s new car offered adventure and romance. “Tim Butterfly Girl” is a serious story told in satirical vein of a certain type of the frivolous, modern girl. It presents Marjorie Daw in a role that discloses new eharms and a wide range of emotional power. She is given the support of a splendid cast that includes Fritasi Brunette. King Baggott. Lisle Darnell. Jean Du Briac and Ned "Whitney Raymond.