GREATER CRYSTAL PALACE

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17382, 10 November 1924, Page 5

GREATER CRYSTAL PALACE

MARY .MTI.KS MIXTEB IN "THE HEART SPECIALIST.” EDITH ROBERTS IN “HER FIVE FOOT HIGHNESS.” The itevv programme at. Greater Crystal Palace for this cveek, commencing to-day. contains three star pictures, the first of which is '' I lie Heart Specialist,” starring Mary Miles Minter This pietme lias everything required of a successful photoplay; a popular star, a corking story, abundant heart interest, a succession cf thrills and a great supporting cast. As elsewhere Alary Miles Minter has gained a place of immense popularity witn New Zealand audiences. She is a star that has grown up with the industry. In this feature she shows genuine dramatic ability that will amaze her admirers, and there are many thrilling situations. She is thrown down wells, runs and fights and .plots against overwhelming odds, because of romance and a man. The story is one of the most unusual newspaper yarns written for the screen, and is from the ptfii of Mary Morrison, herself not onlv a writer of successful novels but on the staff of a, big newspaper. The adaptation has been made by Harvey Thev. who is the author of many big pictures. The excellent supporting east is headed by Allan Forrest, who has appeared opposite Mary Miles Minter in many of her successful pictures. Then comes Noah Beery, one of the screen’s leading character , actors. James Neill. Roy Atwell, Carmen Phillips and Jack Mathis. The whole of the production was under the supervision of Elmer Harris and Allan Davey is the man responsible for the fine photography. The second big picture i- a modern romantic drama entitled “Her Five Foot Highness.” and has charming Edith Roberts as the star player. Ibis is a Universal photoplay of love, romance and laughter and shows Miss Roberts in one of the most pleasing roles of her career. The third star picture is the second race in the world-famous “Past Steppers” series of photoplays, and vs ('ailed “The Empty Stall.” This is the talc of “The Information Kid.” a race track tout known around every circuit in the land. These stories are concerned with the adventures at Tia Juana, Mexico. The Kid is different from the usual race track tipster. He plays the game square and his tips arc “straight.” based on “inside” information and his expert wisdom regarding racehorses “bookmaking.” He plays the game always for the “killing” that he is going to make “to-morrow.” Endless to-morrows trail by and The Kid. like the prospector who pans for gold, seems to fall short of fulfilment of his dreams. The stories are. intensely human, with intimate glimpses into .the life of the race track, embodying all of the thrills of close finishes, the laughter and heart aches of the followers of the game, written by one of the cleverest sport writers the short storv world has ever known. Gerald Beaumont. The supporting pictures are a very funny Baby Boggy comedy, chapter number nine of “The Fast Express” and the latest International news film. Following the established custom particulars of next week’s magnificent musical programme will he announced in Monday’s newspapers. The box plan is at the Bristol, or scats may he reserved bv telephoning Greater Crystal Palace, number 3758. Incidental to and in conjunction with the screening of the various motion pictures the big Symphony Orchestra, under the distinguished conductorship of Mr Alfred .T. Bunz, will present a magnificent musical programme, which includes the following classical and popular numbers: Overture, “ Mignon ” (Ambroise Thomas): “Symphony in G Major” (Ilavdn). ‘‘Adagio Menuetto ” < Presto) : “La Boheme ” (Puccini); “Iris” (Mascagni): “ Veronique ” (Messager); “A Musical Smith" (Alford ; "Mayfair and Montmartre” (Higgs); ‘‘Hadden flail ” (Godfrey); “Rose of Italy’ (Berlin); “Mexicali Rose” (Tenney). The box plan is at The Bristol, or seats may be reserved by telephoning Greater Crystal Palace, number 3755. QUEEN’S THEATRE. “TIIE BREAKING POIXT " AND “THE EAGLE'S FEATHER.” A programme of more than usual merit will he screened at the Queen’s Theatre this week, commencing today. The entertainment to be offered includes two special pictures, and each is claimed to be very suitable as a holiday attraction. The first will be “ The Breaking Point,” which is a Paramount picture with a wonderful all-star cast, including Nita Naldi, Patsy Ruth Millar. George Fawcett and Matt Moore. The picture was produced by Herbert Rrenon, who has made man'- successes, including “ The Spanish Dancer.” The story is an adaptation of the famous novel of the same name by Mary Roberts Rinehart. In it a reckless voting man. infatuated with an actress, is accused of murder. lie flees and is found in an exhausted state by Dr Livingstone. As the young man cannot remember, the doctor takes him as his son and some years after he is seen as a young doctor of repute. Then he meets the actress of former years and the events move swiftly to a surprising and sensational finish. The second attraction, “ The Eagle’s Feather." is a Metro production with James Kirkwood, Elinor Fair and Mary Alden portraying the chief parts. This picture tells a Western story. Many exciting scenes are shown, while there is a surprising and thrilling climax The picture tells the story of a hard unsentimental woman who scorns men and love and is known as “ the biggest man in Bear Valiev.” But there comes a time when a newcomer on the ranch, just returned from the war, strikes her fancy and she finds that fate has played her a cruel trick. There is a grand supporting programme, including a bright comedy, a travelogue and the latest gazette. A programme of incidental music will be rendered by the Queen’s Orchestra. DANCE RECITAL. Miss Bessie MacDonald will again stage her popular dance recitals tonight in the Choral Hall. This year’s entertainment will prove equal to any of Miss Macdonald's previous efforts and should maintain the usual popularity of these events. This year's programme includes all the new and original items and the “Farmyard Wedding” promises to prove a whole entertainment in itself. The Russian Ballet will also be a feature of the recitals. The proceeds are being devoted in aid of St Saviour’s Orphanages. The box plan is at the Bristol.